Virpil CM3 Series Throttle: Magnetic Flaps Starter Kit

$39.99

Install instructions can be found below.

Starter Kits Include:

  • 1x Detent Rail - Your Choice

  • 1x Handle Assembly

  • 2x M3 Square Nuts

  • 2x M3 Round-Head Shorter Screws

  • 2x M3 Round-Head Longer Screws

Extra detent rails can be purchased HERE.

This mod adds a magnetic detent system to the flaps lever of the Virpil CM3 Series Throttles and maintains access to the 2 red toggles between the flap and throttle levers. The detent rails are available in 3-10 position options covering a huge range of aircraft and applications. They feature a dual 6mm magnet, per position, to maximize the “in position” feeling you gain from using a detent rail like this. The contactless nature these magnets allow means the motion of the lever remains butter smooth with added tactile feedback from the strong, smooth force present in the dual magnet setup.

Detent rails can be purchased separately here.

Testing:

These rails went through extensive testing, across 2 separate throttle units, to ensure the magnets did not interfere with the hall sensors negatively in any way. Though the presence of the magnets can be observed when looking at raw input numbers, the 0%-100% range was not affected nor was the resolution of the axes in any tests on either throttle unit these were tested on. I made sure to put numerous rails through various tests both in games and through data seen within the Virpil Software to ensure no erroneous or erratic axis behavior would be observed. At no point in the testing did I observe axes jumping around when they shouldn’t be

Things to consider:

  • It is required that you adjust the lever tension to nearly nothing on the flap handle. This can be done following Virpils instructions. Ideally, the tension should be set to allow no “slop” in the lever(too loose and the lever wobbles) but also no real resistance. Any resistance in the lever also takes away from any gained tactile feedback and forces from the magnets.

  • In very rare cases a recalibration of the axes with this mod installed may be required.

Detent Rail:
Resin Color:

Install instructions can be found below.

Starter Kits Include:

  • 1x Detent Rail - Your Choice

  • 1x Handle Assembly

  • 2x M3 Square Nuts

  • 2x M3 Round-Head Shorter Screws

  • 2x M3 Round-Head Longer Screws

Extra detent rails can be purchased HERE.

This mod adds a magnetic detent system to the flaps lever of the Virpil CM3 Series Throttles and maintains access to the 2 red toggles between the flap and throttle levers. The detent rails are available in 3-10 position options covering a huge range of aircraft and applications. They feature a dual 6mm magnet, per position, to maximize the “in position” feeling you gain from using a detent rail like this. The contactless nature these magnets allow means the motion of the lever remains butter smooth with added tactile feedback from the strong, smooth force present in the dual magnet setup.

Detent rails can be purchased separately here.

Testing:

These rails went through extensive testing, across 2 separate throttle units, to ensure the magnets did not interfere with the hall sensors negatively in any way. Though the presence of the magnets can be observed when looking at raw input numbers, the 0%-100% range was not affected nor was the resolution of the axes in any tests on either throttle unit these were tested on. I made sure to put numerous rails through various tests both in games and through data seen within the Virpil Software to ensure no erroneous or erratic axis behavior would be observed. At no point in the testing did I observe axes jumping around when they shouldn’t be

Things to consider:

  • It is required that you adjust the lever tension to nearly nothing on the flap handle. This can be done following Virpils instructions. Ideally, the tension should be set to allow no “slop” in the lever(too loose and the lever wobbles) but also no real resistance. Any resistance in the lever also takes away from any gained tactile feedback and forces from the magnets.

  • In very rare cases a recalibration of the axes with this mod installed may be required.

Install Instructions:

Second:

You are going to want to remove the 2 screws(shown right) that are holding the flap handle plastic cover in place. You do not need to pull the cover OR the handle off, only remove the screws. Set these removed screws in a safe place. DO NOT throw the stock hardware away.

 

Third:

(Below)Place the 2 square nuts in the slots located on the main body part of the handle assembly shown below. If it fits and slides to the bottom it’s ok. Below and right is an example of what you should see when both are in place. Be careful not to flip it over when the nuts are in place as they will fall out and can be hard to find.

 

Finally:

(Right) Using the 2 longer round-head screws, fix the detent rail and stock plastic cover back in place. It is ideal to keep a very small gap (below) between the detent rail and handle assembly. The closer together the magnets get, the stronger the feeling that is “felt”.

 

First:

Let’s make sure your kit came with everything it should have. You should have 1 detent rail, 2 handle parts, 4 round head screws(2 longer and 2 shorter), and 2 square nuts. The magnets should be pre-glued in place. An example of the contents of a Starter Kit can be seen to the left.

 

Forth:

Grab the handle parts’ main body, with the square nuts installed, and the backer piece and position them as shown (left) in the photo. Using the 2 shorter round-head M3 screws, fix the handle assembly in place ensuring it’s as high on the lever as it can be and against the Virpil-supplied plastic handle found stock on the lever. When installing you can “pinch” both parts of this assembly with your fingers on one hand to help get a screw started with the other. Once one screw is in a semi-snug position you can freely move to the second screw ensuring both are snug enough that the assembly shouldn’t move when done. Overtightening may cause damage to the prints.