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    OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit (WIP)

    in Home Cockpits

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    So been doing a ton of general cleanup and structural work. Still have quite a list on the mechanical side, but definitely progressing. Decided to do some high-res renders today.

     

    OpenHornet_WIP_ISO_20181024.png

    OpenHornet_WIP_Front_Panel_20181024.png

    OpenHornet_WIP_Right_Console_20181024.png

    OpenHornet_WIP_Left_Console_20181024.png

     

    Ready to start work on the seat in earnest, but really lacking solid reference materials. I can extrapolate the major dimensions and control placement, but the rest of the seat may end up having to be fairly cosmetic.

     

    Those renders look fantastic - keep up the good work!

    OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit (WIP)

    in Home Cockpits

    Posted

    We decided the 0603 components were going to be just too small for most people to comfortably hand solder, so we are redesigning with larger components.

     

    Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

    That sounds very sensible! I would have been chasing round my poor Solder joints for ages!

     

    Great work as always... Thanks!

    TrackIR and EDTracker paired

    in PC Hardware and Related Software

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    In my opinion EDTracker is WAY more accurate (it virtually got rid of the "shaking" I experience when using TrackIR) and EDTracker does NOT lose tracking. My biggest issue using TrackIR was losing tracking when I look down, no more with EDTracker. I went to another room in the house and had my wife stand in the room with the monitor..... EDTracker still did not lose tracking. You can also get a wireless version of EDTracker that is super light weight.

     

    Thanks for this. I think i will get a DIY kit and give it a try.

    OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit (WIP)

    in Home Cockpits

    Posted

    Another little update - I've been on 5 business trips on the past month. Things have been nutty.

     

    • Haven't gotten to solder up the ABSIS board yet.
    • I have finished modelling the AMPCD and the Nuclear Weapons Enable Switch.
    • Integrated the newest reference model into the design.
    • Our electrical team is planning to do a sprint on the custom PCBs over the next couple weeks as well.

    Thanks for the update.

     

    Sounds like the electronics are moving forward.

     

    Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

    OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit (WIP)

    in Home Cockpits

    Posted

    Precisely. The typical panel stack up will be a .125 acrylic backplate (as opposed to a .063 aluminum - again, aiming this towards lower end hobby CNC routers, but if you want to do it out of aluminum, feel free.) Then, we will have .1875 acrylic lightplate, bonded to .063 white on black engravable plastic.

     

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

     

    Interesting. So are you planning on releasing the single .125 acrylic backplate first and then develop a back lit version to release later?

     

    Let me know if you would like any help with it.

    OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit (WIP)

    in Home Cockpits

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    BLUF: Not in the initial version.

     

    We are catering this to a lower end home shop. To that end, backlighting panels is an order of magnitude more complicated than non-backlit panels.

     

    That said, the electronics interface system we are designing (ABSIS) natively supports up to 3x 12v PWM lines for future backlighting expansion.

     

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

    Completely understand. I'm guessing the panels are designed to be machined on a CNC router/mill using an end mill and then an engraving bit.

    For sale: Saitek X52

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Hi guys,

     

    I have upgraded to a TH Warthog so it is time for my X52 to go, it hasn't had a huge amount of use and i decided to upgrade.

     

    I have attached some pictures below but please dont hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

     

    Price = £60 INC UK POSTAGE Bank transfer or PPG

     

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