Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Screen & Table Mount by IdefixRC

Last crawled date: 3 years, 4 months ago

I wanted a solution for my Screen+Cougar MFD setup which I could easily remove and store without the need of additional clamps or screws aside what was already there from the Monstertech Joystick table mount.
This is how this table mount for 2 Thurstmaster MFD Cougar controllers + 11.6 inch LCD screen was born.
The screen/cougar assembly is one unit with a small USB hub on the back powering both MFD and the screen (yes I was surprised as well that one USB cable can power all that).
The complete assembly then slides into 2 rails mounted to the Monstertech 40x80 alu profile for a secure and, most importantly, wobble-free fit. one USB cable and one HDMI cable plug later and I'm ready for take-off in DCS and MSFS2020 :-)
To store, simply pull the screen upward, the mount will slide out of the rails and the only part left at the table is the montertech joystick mount with the small rail mounts on the side.
Suggest printing the parts at 50% infill and PETG for extra strength (also sands easier in case you want to paint your mount to give it an even better look and feel).
No supports required.
2 Versions of the top cradle are included: one with a solid back brace and one with holes in it to allow you to run cable ties through it to secure the USB cables at the back.
Here is a list of the HW required:
To connect the top and bottom cradle parts to each other:
4x M4 square nuts
4x M4 x 14 counter sunk screws
To secure the screen to the cradle
4x M4 x 8 socket head cap screws
To mount the rails to the 40x80 Monstertech alu profile:
4x M5 x counter sunk screws
4x M5 nut and 3d printed t-nut from here https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2768036
OR
4x M5 T-Slot Nut for 3030/4040 profiles.
For the MFD/Screen:
1x Thurstmaster MFD Cougar (2 per box): http://www.thrustmaster.com/products/mfd-cougar-pack
1x 11.6 inch LCD screen - ZHIXIANDA 11.6 Inch Minini HDMI HD 1080P Portable Monitor IPS: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000101205071.html
1x 3 Port mini USB hub of choice
1x short micro USB to USB cable (to power the screen)
1x HDMI to mini HDMI cable (to connect the screen to the PC)