IronHawk & Gadgeteer
IronHawk IronHawk
Hey Gadgeteer, heard about that new haptic cockpit rig that simulates real cockpit pressures. Thought you'd love the tech and I could try it out for the next flight. What do you think?
Gadgeteer Gadgeteer
Sounds insane, but I’m all for testing cutting‑edge haptics—just let me dig into the specs first. Pressure sensors, latency, weight distribution, all that jazz. If the rig’s too heavy or the feedback too harsh, we’ll blow the pilots out of the cockpit. Let’s check the data sheet, comfort ratings, and make sure latency stays under 10 ms. I’m in for a demo, but let’s keep an eye on the real‑time data and make sure everything lines up before we jump in.
IronHawk IronHawk
Sounds like the perfect test run. Hit me with the specs, I’ll run through the numbers, make sure everything’s within limits. Let’s nail that 10 ms latency and keep the feel smooth before we get our engines roaring. Ready when you are.
Gadgeteer Gadgeteer
Sure thing, here’s the rough data from the manufacturer’s white paper: weight 12 kg, dimensions 1.2 m × 0.6 m × 0.4 m, 48 force‑feedback actuators arranged on the seat and armrests, each with 10 kHz update rate. Latency is claimed at 8–9 ms end‑to‑end, but that’s under 2 kW power draw, 3 °C cooling requirement. Resolution 16‑bit per axis, repeatability ±0.5 mm. Calibration matrix 6‑DOF, supports V‑sync sync to cockpit displays. If the load cell data stays within ±0.2 % drift and the jitter under 0.2 ms, we’ll hit that 10 ms goal. Let’s pull the test report and compare the real numbers before we crank the engines.
IronHawk IronHawk
12 kg? That’s like a small fighter jet, but if the actuators are that dense and the latency is under 10 ms we’re golden. I’ll pull the report, lock it into the flight deck, and we’ll see if the numbers live up to the hype before we fire up the engines. Let’s make this rig feel like a real cockpit, not a toy.