Logitech G29 Pedal Replacement Screws (screw measurements + where to buy)

Recently my Logitech G29 pedal screws needed replacing (inc. potentiometers). I could not find the screw sizes anywhere online so with aid from a friend and some calipers I measured them myself.

1) Brake and Clutch pedal screws:
Length = 30mm
Diameter = 4mm (known as M4)
Thread Pitch = 0.7mm (really hard to measure this)

2) Accelerator pedal screws:
Length = 16.5mm (you can get away with using a 16mm)
Diameter = 4mm
Thread Pitch = 0.7mm

Best place to buy them In the UK:

https://www.accu.co.uk/

Make sure to select "metric socket countersunk screws" and then use their filter system to select the above measurements for the screws you need to replace :)

Cannot get VLC Player App to discover files on shared device over LAN? Windows 10 [FIX]

VLC Player App won't discover shared content over LAN via Upnp or SMB?

Firstly check that your Windows 10 device sharing options are set correctly:

1. Open your start menu and search "control panel" and open the app.
   
2. Now click on "Network and Sharing Centre".
   
3. On the left pane (upper left), click on "change advanced sharing settings".
   
4. Set your Private network options as follows:
   - Turn on "network discovery" (inc. the automatic setup of network-connected devices).
   - Make sure "File and printer sharing" is turned on.
   
5. It is up to you whether or not you turn on the Guest or Public network settings. I do not recommend turning this on if you are only sharing to specific devices connected to the same LAN as your Windows 10 device which is sharing your media content.
   
6. Under "All networks" set the following options:
   
7. Public folder sharing - This is up to you - I personally have this turned off.
   
8. Media Streaming - This is up to you - I this turned on so I can share my music.
   
9. Use 128 bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections (recommended).
   
10. Password-protected sharing - Turn this on!
    NOTE: With this option set you need to know the Windows 10 account login credentials as you will need to enter this later into the VLC app in order for the media files to be accessed.
    
11. Save the changes.

Secondly check that the media folder(s)/drive(s) that you wish to access, have the correct sharing settings set:

1. Rick click on each folder or drive and select properties.
   
2. Set the required settings under the sharing tab.

Thirdly, enable SMB 1.0 support.

1. Open your start menu and search "control panel" and open the app.
   
2. Now click on "Programs and Features".
   
3. On the left pane (upper left), click on "Turn Windows features on or off".
   
4. Scroll down the list to find a folder called "SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support".
   - You may need to click the plus and tick "SMB 1.0/CIFS Client" separately.
5. Tick the box, click OK and restart (even if not asked to).

If the above doesn't help, I had issues with network discovery after the latest major Windows update. To fix this I went to "File Explorer", selected "Network" in the left hand pane. Windows asked if I wanted to turn on "Network Discovery" (even though according to the Network and Sharing centre it was already on). So I did, restarted and then I could gain access in VLC.

Now when you next try to access the shared media via the VLC Player App. You'll be asked to login with the credentials mentioned earlier and you'll be able to access the shared media. If not, uninstall the VLC Player App, restart your device and then reinstall the VLC Player app.

Tower 3D & Tower 3D Pro Custom Schedule's list :)

This document contains links to recommended custom schedule's (airport timetables) for airports included with Tower3D. I'll refer to schedule as timetable for the remainder of this document for consistency and easier understanding for those whose first language is not English.

In order to download them, you will need to have a forum account (sign-up is free).

Make sure to READ the forum posts, as they give instructions on how to install the custom timetable and what is included.

CUSTOM AIRPORT TIMETABLES

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All links open in a new tab or window!
• Double check that the timetable you wish to use, is compatible with the latest version of Tower3D Pro prior to installing. i.e. Read the developer's first post for this information.
• You may want to backup your original timetable files (though you can simply re-run the original airport installer again to re-install these if need be).
• Support is provided on the airport timetable thread by the developer (i.e. the link in the table below).
• Each author has based their contribution upon real life airport timetables.

Developer Notes:

• Most of crbascott's airport timetables include each day of the week. These are illustrated in the table below with a *.
• ATC Joe's airport timetables have some aircraft which appear white due to how he implements them. If you prefer to see aircraft liveries, as I do; you may want to consider using an alternate option.

You can check this link for a complete list which uses the forum search criteria "custom schedule", sorted by date (most recent post will be at the top).

Last update to this blog post was on the 24th/Sept/2022.

The table is ordered, firstly by airport (A-Z) and then by author (A-Z).
crbascott's and Eligrim's schedules are no longer available as of 21st Aug 2019.
* battlehawk has included a week's worth of daily timetables for this airport.

Airport	Author	Release Date	Link
CYVR*	battlehawk	23 May 2019	forum link
CYVR	Ripskin	10 Sept 2019	forum link
EDDF*	battlehawk	28 Feb 2020	forum link
EDDM	hexzed	6 June 2019	forum link
EDDM	Jason-118	18 Aug 2019	forum link
EDDS	Faebse	9 Sept 2022	forum link
EDDS	hexzed	4 Feb 2019	forum link
EDDS	jonas	4 Oct 2018	forum link
EKCH*	battlehawk	3 April 2020	forum link
EGKK	ATC Joe	1 Mar 2019	forum link
EGKK*	battlehawk	8 Mar 2019	forum link
EGKK	Jason-118	30 July 2019	forum link
EGLL	alaskaguy	Summer 2022	forum link
EGLL	james143611	9 Feb 2021	forum link
KATL	ATC Joe	24 Jul 2018	forum link
KEWR	alaskaguy	17 Oct 2020	forum link
KBOS	ATC Joe	24 Aug 2018	forum link
KBOS*	battlehawk	25 May 2019	forum link
KBOS	jonas	7 Apr 2018	forum link
KDFW*	battlehawk	10 Dec 2019	forum link
KDFW	thepropilot747	03 Jan 2021	forum link
KDFW	thepropilot747	27 Nov 2020	forum link
KJFK	ATC Joe	7 May 2018	forum link
KJFK	hexzed	28 Jun 2019	forum link
KLAS	ATC Joe	15 Jul 2018	forum link
KLAS*	battlehawk	22 Nov 2019	forum link
KLAX	ATC Joe	11 Sept 2018	forum link
KLAX	bcooley66	3 Oct 2017	forum link
KLAX	iamblue91	6 April 2020	forum link
KLAX	Rogue	4 Jan 2018	forum link (Christmas 2017 Special)
KLAX	Rogue	14 Jan 2019	forum link (Christmas 2018 Special)
KLGA	ATC Joe	3 Dec 2017	forum link
KLGA	hexzed	24 May 2019	forum link
KMEM	hexzed	30 Jan 2019	forum link
KMCO	ATC Joe	18 May 2018	forum link
KMCO*	battlehawk	24 Oct 2019	forum link
KMCO*	battlehawk	20 Feb 2019	forum link
KMCO	Ripskin	1 Mar 2019	forum link
KMCO	Rogue	9 Jan 2019	forum link (New Years 2019 Special)
KPHL	ATC Joe	14 Oct 2017	forum link
KPHL	Rogue	6 Nov 2018	forum link (Halloween 2018 Special)
KPHL	Scout Yu	17 Nov 2018	forum link
KPHX	ATC Joe	9 Jan 2019	forum link
KRDU*	battlehawk	16 Oct 2019	forum link
KSAN	hexzed	10 Jan 2019	forum link
KSEA	alaskaguy	23 June 2020	forum link
KSEA*	battlehawk	19 June 2020	forum link
KSEA	whyevenbothernaming	26 Aug 2022	forum link
KSFO	alaskaguy	Autumn 2022	forum link
KSFO	crbascott	28 Dec 2020	forum link
KSFO	Rogue	17 Jul 2018	forum link
KSFO	Scout Yu	3 Dec 2018	forum link
KSFO	Scout Yu	3 Jan 2019	forum link
LEBL	ATC Joe	9 Jan 2019	forum link
LEBL*	battlehawk	7 Feb 2019	forum link
LFPG	alaskaguy	06 Sept 2019	forum link
LFPG	andredragt	18 Aug 2019	forum link
LFPG	Denivros	01 Sept 2019	forum link
LTFM	alaskaguy	Summer 2022	forum link
OMDB	alaskaguy	20 Oct 2019	forum link
OMDB*	battlehawk	31 Oct 2019	forum link
OMDB	Ripskin	16 Sept 2019	forum link
OMDB	Swatx	08 Oct 2019	forum link
PHNL	alaskaguy	19 May 2020	forum link
RJTT*	battlehawk	15 Jan 2020	forum link
TIST	hexzed	25 May 2019	forum link
WSSS	alaskaguy	Autumn 2022	forum link
YMML*	battlehawk	09 July 2019	forum link

Logitech G29 Desk Clamp Requirements (measurements)

Today I present you with a picture showing you thickness measurement requirements for clamping a Logitech G29 steering wheel to a desk.

The picture includes explanations and illustrations to aid your understand.

In the example, I own a Ikea Bekant 140x60cm desk.

You can view the image clearly by clicking here.

[any] Hard Drive won't insert into [any] Hot Swap drive bay (FIX - Picture Guide)

WARNING: Always "ground" yourself before using sensitive electronic devices! i.e. Touch a radiator or use an anti-static wrist band connected to your PC case.

Introduction

This is a picture guide on how to fix an issue if you have issues with a hard drive getting stuck or not being able to be inserted into a hot swap drive bay:

The Problem / Issue ...

In this example I am trying to insert a HGST Deskstar 8TB NAS hard drive into my Orico Hot Swap Drive Bay (model 1106SS). However, I've had similar issues with Western Digital Gold Enterprise hard drives as well.

The problem is the hot swap drive bay's roller mechanism gets stuck in a hole at the rear of the hard drive; illustrated below:

The hole in the hard drive:

Evidence to support the claim above:

Solution:

To fix this is relatively simple. You only need a bit of sturdy tape. I HIGHLY recommend using Electrical tape, sometimes known as insulating tape. It is cheap to buy and available at any DIY store. Mine cost me £2.99 from my local store. You don't have to use black as they normally come in a selection of colours to chose from.

1. Work out where you need to place the tape on the hard drive. To do this, analyse where the roller mechanism is catching the rear of the hard drive. Just as I did above.
   
   
2. Apply tape, making sure not to cover the PCB (the green board).
   Try not to touch the SATA and Power connectors on the drive as you could get moist or dust on them which is not recommended.
   
   
3. Make sure to apply two layers of tape for extra strength. This is so that the roller will not cause the tape to sink into the hole when inserting the drive. Look closely at how I applied the tape. Looking from the rear of the drive, with the PCB side facing up; I applied two pieces of tape, vertically, parallel to each other. Then I applied a horizontal piece of tape on top of these two pieces; a total of two layers.
   

Testing

The test proves to be a success and the hard drive now inserts without issue:

Hard drive fully inserted:

Final Notes

You may need to replace the tape if you heavily swap your hard drives. For me it will take time for the tape to wear down as I only use mine for backups.

I highly recommend being gentle when inserting the hard drives into any hot swap drive bay so that the tape can withstand the pressure applied by the roller mechanism.

The end ...

No Safely Remove Hardware or Eject options (missing)?

I hope this guide was useful to you. If you have issues with getting the hard drive to appear in the "safely remove" icon in your taskbar, see my solution to that in this blog post.