Virpil CDT Aeromax Pinky Switch Extender

This is a mod inspired by w_33_by's custom lever

I had always found the CDT Aeromax's pinky switch to be a bit too short and stiff, so when I saw the custom lever, I decided that it was a good chance to do smth about it while the insides are more accessible.

MODIFY AT YOUR OWN RISK

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Requirements:

1. H2 screwdriver

2. Philips head screwdriver (longer than 35mm, you'll need it for the top left screw)

3. M3 heatset insert (needs to be small, insert I used have a bottom dia of 3.6mm)

Install guide:

1. Unplug the stick

2. Print the file as is, with support on the 2 bits extending out, shouldn't need brim with normal bed adhesion

   

3. Use masking tape to hold the top panel to the other side before unscrewing all the screws as marked, then take off the side panel

   

4. Unplug the ribbon cable circled in red (so that you can take the joystick off the base for easier handling), then unscrew the 2 screws as marked

   

5. Unscrew the last screw and take off the plate attached to it

   

6. Set the insert, you should have these parts ready at this stage, then put the spring onto the printed part for safekeeping

   

   

7. Start reversing every step to put it back together, pay extra attention to make sure that the ribbon cable goes through the slot in the PCB as shown in the photo. If it's left outside, putting the shell back on will pinch it in place and could cause damage

   

8. Assemble everything back together, and the mod is done

The process is relatively simple, the 2 key points are: be careful when removing the original plate so the spring doesn't fly out, and make sure the cable sits right when putting it back together.

File of the lever is hyper linked at the start of the description.