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The other thing I have used for troubleshooting is sending values over the network to a remote console, ie instead of sending a UDP packet to the Arduino, send it to another PC running a listening application, that way I'm not changing too much in the pit. Cheers Peter
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Major Announcement: New software to to connect panels to DCS
bnepethomas replied to FSFIan's topic in Home Cockpits
Thanks for this Ian, having a go to place for LUA is a good thing, having prebuilt Arduino code is awesome. Cheers Peter -
HI Guys I've thrown the scripts and Visio up onto GoggleCode Top of Project Sits here: https://code.google.com/p/bne-fuel-gauge/ The Source files: https://code.google.com/p/bne-fuel-gauge/source/browse/ Cheers Peter
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[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Hi Hans First thing I'd do is divide the problem space up, either we've got a network or scripting issue. Can you ping the address of the Arduino? ie at the command prompt issue the command "ping 192.168.87.115"? You should see echos being received. I'll get my A-Into-G and put up my working scripts for the fuel panel today. Cheers Peter -
Hi Boltz I've been through a few iterations of panel connectors with my projects, I've found Polarized Headers to be good. http://www.futurlec.com/ConnPolHead.shtml cheers Peter
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Hi Guys If you like I can throw together the Visio file, LUA scripts and Arduino scripts and put them up on googlecode if that'll help? The code isn't A-grade but it is functional ;) Cheers Peter
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Finally had some time to get the entire panel working, its a little tight behind the scene, but it all disappears once the panel is mounted. :) Its a little interesting how the totaliser is exported, each digit is exported as a decimal value to reflect it is rolling over. Found a nice little LUA format command to tidy it up as part of the print statement, just have the occasional addition 0 I need to get to the bottom of. Next the G-Force gauge. And has anyone know where I could find the dimensions of the front canopy support? - ahh should have guessed its was in Deadman's thread 30.5 inches tall and 80 degrees back, thanks for sharing that Ky http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1905419&highlight=canopy#post1905419 cheers Peter
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Progress on the fuel panel, decided if its worth doing its worth doing right, so have included the backlighting and totaliser (using OLEDs). Here's the pieces that make up a gauge Missing up couple of holes for oled mount... so back to the laser for a new bracket.
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Thanks gents, the great thing about these forums is there are many ideas being shared, I've learned a bunch from your projects from all corners of the globe. cheers Peter
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And a little more detail, heres a link to the dual stepper I'm using http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Glorification-original-vid28-05-instrument-motor-jac-yuet-with-micro-stepper-motor/1046577_1522796250.html One thing I did have to do was wind the delay out when working with the dual, something I didn't encounter with singles. RCMe1ievcG0
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Thanks it been a learning experience, I am use the vid series of stepper using OverPros project. Ultimately I plan to add the OLED display (similar to yours) but for the immediate future I'll use a separate OLED as I have a 737 to finish once I've finished the radios and the fuel panel. With the HSI and ADI, along with the engine gauges are driven by Simmeters which is very nice, only thing is the site has been very quiet which is a little sad, as their gear is pretty good. I had used servos in another pit, they do the job but are a little noisy, and not quiet as smooth as you can get with steppers. Cheers Peter
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Well finished the Jet Ranger, so back to the A10, been doing some gauge building:
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[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Thanks for the replies guys, re the source of steppers, its the same crowd I got the driver chips from: http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6273284462.html I dug out Mike Powell's building instruments book last night, he also recommends using the Brass tubing, so time to head to a hobby shop. cheers Peter -
[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
And a question - whats the easiest/best way to attach needles to stepper motors, the shaft in the single stepper is 1.00mm, 1.5 inner for the double, and 4.00mm for the outer on the double. I'm thinking a 3mm deep collar to help keep the needle flat, but got not idea on whats the best thing to keep needle in place on a circular shat. cheers Peter -
[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Hi guys thought I'd share an update. The drivers and steppers arrived, so put them together. And gave it a run through, all I can say is thanks again for sharing. First a couple of pics, note the use of Schmart Board to mount the SMD devices, works a treat for prototyping. All the bits are needed And the video, the combination of Hardware and software works a treat, nice and smooth, and very quick response -
Hi Guys Just a quick heads-up, if you turn off the cockpit view (alt-f1) then it appears that DCS no longer updates the CMSC and CMSP values available to the indications(x) LUA call. It sort of makes sense as it saves on CPU cycles, but confused the heck out of me, as I thought I'd goofed when I moved the code from the desktop test environment to the primary pit. Do anyone do of any little trick to force the updates to occur even if the cockpit is not being displayed? Cheers Peter
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New material for flat and cylindrical displays
bnepethomas replied to zahry's topic in Home Cockpits
Thanks zahry its inside a pit on a platform (piccy attached), I thinking about doing at least the front but also the sides as well. cheers Peter -
New material for flat and cylindrical displays
bnepethomas replied to zahry's topic in Home Cockpits
Quick Q - how easy is it to cut the new material, reason for the ask is I have need to notch out some slots for overhead rails and cut some corners on an angle. Thanks Peter -
an Arduino USB HID controller, composite USB controller
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Thanks Overpro Will give that a go when I return home. Cheers Peter -
[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Hi Marick On the UNO side of things, I'd suggest scoring the Arduino Mega, I just ordered another one yesterday, sub-$15 with free shipping. Cheers Peter -
Thats pretty cool, is the combination of tightVNC and the USB screens reliable? I've had mixed expereince with USB screens in the past, but it may be time to take another look. cheers Peter
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[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Hi Overpro re - /* Regarding the fp-lib-table.for-github, because I'm using the latest nightly build of KiCad, the project management is quite different compared to the downloaded Windows build which was released in 2013 July, I recommend you compile the KiCad by using KiCad-Winbuilder: https://launchpad.net/kicad-winbuilder */ There is an issue a couple of guys have run into with the glew module in the 3.4 build https://bugs.launchpad.net/kicad-winbuilder/+bug/1331544 I downloaded an earlier build and copied the files across, have got past that point and in the middle of the build now. So I haven't yet got to see 3.4 in action, but I'm really impressed with the windows stable build, just amazing the opensource projects that are out there today. Cheers Peter -
an Arduino USB HID controller, composite USB controller
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
Thanks Overpro, if you want to test something, try have the code 'hold' the button down for 80mS or so, the games seem to better recognise that as opposed to a short button 'press'. Cheers Peter -
[opensource] A-10c EMI gauge with arduino and PCB KiCad file...
bnepethomas replied to overpro's topic in Home Cockpits
thanks again, I'll give it a go. cheers Peter