Saitek yoke dismantling

[Kevin Linder]

I was wondering if anybody had experience in taking the yoke mechanism apart? I am building a home cockpit and need to place the panel inbetween the yoke and the yoke housing.

I guess I will take apart the unit to see whats inside, but wondering if people had experience with this, risks etc.

thanks

[jdoon5261]

The wires that go into the yoke shaft are soldered to the circuit board so I would say no unless you want to cut and resolder. Your best bet would be to drill your hole for the yoke then cut a same width slot below it and slide the panel onto the yoke. You can even make a plate that will slide up and fill the slot. I would make it removable (not glued) just in case you have to remove it for whatever reason.
John

[Kevin Linder]

Thanks and after taking it apart last night, I came to the same conclusion. The panel is out of wood and I will cut a slot down to the bottom and then reattach it as you indicated.

Great minds think alike!