jrsteensen

Yes sir! There will be a number of breakout/specialty PCBS as well, but all interfacing will be done via DCS-BIOS, and the specialty cards will be routed into a nano or Mega as appropriate. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

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Amen. I forget half of what I used to know on the A10C, but it is still a hell of a lot of fun. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

So, trying to get my ministick back to life - replaced it with a new one purchased from TM and that didn't solve it. TM has been less than helpful in the matter. What should I be looking at to fix this? Really hard to fly A-10 using the comm hat for a ministick. ;)

+1! This could be exported as a simple polar coordinate from the center of the display, and a code to identify which symbol should be displayed.

Thanks Rockeyes. We are slowly working our way through the PCB design. UFC is done, caution lights are done. Given the prevalence of mag switches throughout the consoles, I'm going to add two optional solenoid positions on the ABSIS cards. Mechanical definition of all PCBs is complete, just gotta catch up on the ECAD. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

Thanks Morek! We are making huge strides daily. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

Another update: Mostly complete R Console Panels. I will be placing one more panel behind the KY58 with SIM Controls - pause/freeze, TIR Center, TIR Pause, F1-F12 for comms menu, etc. This includes the mag switches, and the solenoid retracted AUG switch on the BLEED AIR switch on the ECS panel.

Love it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

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Here is the Lower Left Pit WIP. Lower Left MIP is complete as is the lower center pedestal, L AUX is nearing completion. I'm really happy with the landing gear panel and Select JETT panel beneath it. The LG Panel features all the functionality of the real thing, to include a solenoid locking it in the DN position (to be used when WOW), and the turn and pull functionality for the EMERG GEAR release. The Select JETT panel features a pretty simple DIY mag held switches for the Launch Bar and Hook bypass switches. SELECT JETT selector has the separate knob and push button. (That was simpler than I thought it would be at first glance.)

The OpenHornet team is looking for a web developer/graphic artist for our project! A number of us are capable, we just want to focus on what we do best and to keep the design of the OpenHornet moving forward. Requirements: A passion for simulators and aviation. Capable of all server-side configuration via SSH and SFTP. Capable of standards-compliant HTML5 and CSS. Capable of configuring domains and subdomains. Capable of designing and maintaining a site in WordPress, to include main site, and forums (Discourse? Something else?) (SSO required between WordPress and forum implementation.) Capable of setting up email for our domain. Capable of all required graphic design (prefer Photoshop and Illustrator, and all source files will be deliverables.) This is a volunteer position - there will be no pay. We all do this because we want to bring a realistic pit design to the community at large.

Here is the complete (component level, still reference structure) R-AUX and lower AUX flight instruments. Slowly coming along!

The biggest advice I can give you is look at local cabinetry shops. More and more of them are going to CNC routers, which is exactly what you need.

Looking great man! Keep it up! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

Agreed. And in the application for the IFEI, very few pixels overall will be changing rapidly. For a display requirement of higher utilization, probably less so. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

I have a display picked out for the F/A-18C IFEI. Single display behind panel, bezel over top with button module. http://www.buydisplay.com/default/7-inch-arduino-touch-screen-shield-ssd1963-library-for-mega-due

Yep. Already selected and PCB designed. Using 5x7 LED Matrix Displays, and a small OLED for the scratchpad. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

Hey Stang, Just a team based project. Everything will be released under the CC license mentioned above.

Thank you! We are still doing the component level design, then we will start actual structure. We have a long road ahead of us, but it pretty much just grunt work for a while yet.

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Section 1: Introduction I’m excited to reveal what our team and I have been devoting countless hours to over the past few months. We are still in very early development, and could not have done this without RandomTroubledMind’s amazing reference model. License: CreativeCommons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Core Development Team: RandomTroubledMind: Founder, Mechanical and Systems Design JRSteensen: Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Design Amanuense: Electrical and Software Design Minimum Tooling Required/Assumed: Hobby 3D printer (Prusa i3 MK3 or equivalent.) Hobby CNC Router (XCarve 1000x1000 or equivalent.) Common hand/power tools (Drill, screwdrivers, sanders, wrenches, ratchets and sockets, calipers, tape measure, ruler, square, marking devices, files, etc.) Basic electronics assembly equipment (multimeter, soldering station, magnifier (optional), desolder vacuum, desolder braid, solder, flux.) Goals/Requirements (Subject to Change): Scalable – Upper MIP may be used in a desk mounted configuration for those without the space for a full pit. Builders may omit consoles, aux consoles, etc as required for their purposes. Transportable - All major subcomponents shall be able to be assembled and disassembled from each other with minimal hand tools for transit purposes. All major subcomponents (Main Instrument Panel (MIP), Left Console, Right Console, etc.) shall be capable of movement through a standard 30-inch-wide interior residential door. Footprint - System will be designed to occupy a minimal overall footprint, with the exception of major accessories, including, but not limited to, PC or LCD/TFT/TV/projector visual outputs. Maintenance - All components shall be designed with a major consideration for ease of future maintenance. Human Factors - Any component designed to bear the weight of a human shall be able support a 250 lb static load. Expected Deliverables: (All currently WIP) Reference Model: A 1:1 detailed replica model for you to base your own pit design off of. Mechanical CAD (MCAD) Model: A full mechanical model of the pit, in both SW native formats, and STEP/Parasolid intermediary formats. Electrical CAD (ECAD) Files: All custom PCBs and Interconnect schematics. Drawing/Manufacture Package (PDF/DXF): Fabrication and Assembly drawings of required components. Also, will contain DXFs of nested components for optimized cutting of relevant components. CAD Tools Used: Fusion360: Reference Model SolidWorks: Pit Mechanical Model KiCAD: Electrical CAD Software Stack: DCS: F/A-18C DCS-BIOS Component Level Software What This is Not: While we strive for complete accuracy where possible, due to the manufacturing methods available to the average pitbuilder, and at a cost/benefit comparison, this will NOT be a 100% accurate representation of the F/A-18C. We expect to capture 98% of the functionality of the real bird, and very, very similar visuals, but do not expect real components to mount into this pit. You can build a 100% accurate pit for tens of thousands of dollars…but this method is far more pragmatic with the ultimate goal of being able to simply fly.

I'd be interested in a copy of the DCS manual once fully completed. Hardcopy NATOPS isn't particularly useful due to the missing info for weapons and several other subsystems. (Though it is my bible for the pitbuild I am designing at the moment.)

I'll plus 1 this. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk