I'm afraid it's been a while since I've posted any updates to this project. At this point, the project is functionally complete, but I really need to take some time to complete the documentation. This should be happening in the next couple of days, including

• making sure all 3d printable files are up to date in the Github repo
• completing the build instructions and parts list
• adding a bit of information on wiring and the Arduino interface

In the meantime, I also wanted to share a couple of the other related projects I've been working on. While these all fit into the KSP/space sim theme, I've set them up on hackaday as different projects as the parts list and assembly is completely different.

First, I've been working on a more realistic abort handle that uses a similar spring-loaded cam mechanism which feels really nice. You can follow the project here: https://hackaday.io/project/192126-spacecraft-abort-handle

Second is a set of parts to make a replica spacecraft hatch, starting the the locking latch mechanisms, and eventually the complex hinge mechanism and hatch lever system. You can follow this project here: https://hackaday.io/project/192181-spacecraft-hatch-parts