Kitfox Airplane Control Stick Grip PTT Push to Talk Pushbutton Adapter - LizardSkins

My Kitfox airplane needed an upgrade to the control stick grip and PTT button. I found LizardGrip bike grips with locking rings would fit the OD of the control stick perfectly. I chose "LizardGrip Bearclaw". The push-button is a UR168 with an internal 12-24vdc LED that illuminates the blue ring that surrounds the button. Illuminating this LED is optional. This switch has a nice haptic feedback which I really like.

The thread of the pushbutton is M16x1.0. The model has the threads built in, but after printing I ran a tap through it to clean them up. Threading the 3d printed adapter eliminated the need to use the provided nut. The switch comes with an oring, I removed this also.

The lower locking ring of the LizardGrip locks against the control stick. The upper locking ring locks the button adapter in place.

I used 4pin JST SM male/femal connectors to neaten up the wiring and to make future control stick removal easier.

If you make one be sure to post a Make! Tips are always accepted and greatly appreciated!

If you would like to purchase a kit, I have them available on eBay. They include 3d printed adapters and your choice of pushbuttons with either blue or red led rings. The kit also include JST connectors and pushbutton pigtail.

Kit on Ebay:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153736492549