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Don't throw away that vintage flight hardware! In this video, I show you how to resurrect a Precision Flight Controls Throttle Quadrant and turn it into a modern USB controller that DESTROYS anything you can buy new today.

All assets can be found and downloaded here:
https://angryzeppelin.com/rescuing-vi...

For $100-150 on eBay + a $15 circuit board, you get professional-grade all-metal hardware that puts $300+ plastic alternatives to shame. And the best part? I'm giving away EVERYTHING - circuit board designs, code, 3D printable case files - 100% FREE and open source.

🔧 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Why vintage Precision Flight Controls hardware is superior to modern alternatives
How to fix sticky potentiometers with a $5 brass rod upgrade
Building a custom Raspberry Pi Pico USB adapter board
Converting proprietary DB25 interface to plug-and-play USB
Complete mechanical restoration techniques

⚡ PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
✅ All-metal construction vs plastic modern units
✅ 7 analog axes + 3 buttons (landing gear, flaps up/down)
✅ Real spring-loaded controls with adjustable tension
✅ Swappable single/multi-engine configurations
✅ Plug-and-play with MSFS, X-Plane, DCS World

📥 FREE DOWNLOAD - Complete Open Source Files:
🔗 https://angryzeppelin.com/rescuing-vi...

• Raspberry Pi Pico firmware (Arduino code)
• PCB design files
• 3D printable case STL files

🛠️ PARTS YOU'LL NEED:
PFC Throttle Quadrant ($100-150 on eBay)
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W ($6)
74HC4051 Multiplexer (~$0.50)
Reference resistors (100kΩ, 27kΩ)
DB25 connector
Brass rod for mechanical restoration ($5)

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Why vintage beats modern
2:15 - Inside the Precision Flight Controls throttle quadrant
4:30 - The sticky potentiometer problem
6:45 - Mechanical restoration with brass rods
9:20 - Custom Raspberry Pi adapter board
11:30 - USB conversion & Windows setup
13:45 - Final testing & flight simulator demo

💡 WHY THIS MATTERS:
These units were built for professional flight training - all metal construction, precision potentiometers, real toggle switches. Modern budget alternatives are plastic toys in comparison. By rescuing this hardware from landfills, we're fighting e-waste AND getting superior equipment.

The Throttle Quadrant gives you:
Authentic control feel (spring-loaded with adjustable tension)
6 throttle/prop/mixture controls + rudder trim
Modular design - swap between single/multi-engine
Built to last DECADES (not years)

🎮 WORKS WITH:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024
X-Plane 11/12
DCS World
IL-2 Sturmovik
Any sim supporting USB HID joysticks

📧 QUESTIONS? Drop them in the comments!

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