Real control feel
Applies variable resistance, damping and feedback effects so the control force changes with the simulated aircraft.
Force feedback control unit
FFair_Force
Add force feedback to your custom cockpit yokes, joysticks and rudder pedals.
What it does
FFair_Force is the force feedback hardware layer of the FFair ecosystem. It is designed for custom simulator controls where the yoke, joystick or rudder pedals must react physically to aircraft state, airspeed, trim and autopilot behavior.
Custom cockpit hardware
Supports different motor, driver and encoder choices, from compact desktop controls to larger dual-yoke installations.
Multi-axis design
Intended for elevator, aileron and rudder force feedback, depending on the mechanical build and selected hardware.
Local calibration
The central unit includes display-based configuration and calibration workflows for direct hardware setup.
Main workflow
Build the mechanical control
Install the selected motors, encoders and drivers into a yoke, joystick or rudder pedal mechanism.
Wire the central box
Connect encoder, motor driver, trim, servo, gauge light and power lines following the wiring guide.
Calibrate the axes
Use the central display or remote gauge to verify direction, PWM mode, range, trim behavior and force response.
Run through FFair_Link
FFair_Force is now working through FFair_Link, so aircraft-specific behavior can be handled from the FFair profile layer for MSFS and X-Plane 12.
Integration
FFair_Force is moving to FFair_Link integration to keep the hardware compatible with all aircraft profiles in both supported simulators: Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12.
MSFS
Integration is handled through FFair_Link and simulator data available from the MSFS profile workflow.
X-Plane 12
Integration is handled through FFair_Link and X-Plane 12 data/command profiles.
Standard joystick
The control unit is designed to be detected by Windows as a standard joystick while force behavior is managed by the FFair system.
Aircraft profiles
Aircraft-specific force, trim and autopilot behavior can be organized through simulator profiles instead of fixed firmware-only logic.
Hardware platform
Controller
Teensy 4.1 based central control unit for fast force control, closed-loop processing and PID behavior.
Motor drivers
Designed around configurable driver support, including high-current DC motor driver setups.
Encoders
Position feedback is provided by encoders so the control loop can track physical movement accurately.
Display
Main unit or remote gauge display support for setup, testing and cockpit panel integration.
Multimedia
Central control unit
Control units and remote gauge
Dual yoke mechanism
Mechanical assembly
Electronics installation
Transmission detail
Force feedback overview
General FFair_Force demonstration video.
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A2A Piper Comanche in MSFS
Force feedback system running with the A2A Piper Comanche.
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Comanche cockpit at idle
Home cockpit force feedback behavior at idle.
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Rudder pedals build
Building force feedback rudder pedals for the FFair system.
Open on YouTubeDownloads. FFair_Force with Display
Manuals, fabrication references and firmware for the FFair_Force display-based control unit.
Downloads. FFair_Force No Display Version
Manuals, fabrication references and firmware for the FFair_Force no-display control unit.
Purchase info
FFair_Force is a hardware control unit for custom cockpit force feedback systems. For availability, configuration options and purchase information, contact FFair System directly.
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Need help with hardware planning, wiring, calibration or simulator integration?
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