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That's it! Thanks Krebs!

Now that I need it, I can't find it. I'm needing the images for all the panels. I'm trying to do a test layout like this guy and I'm using all of Recatorone's panels but I'm missing a few panels(CDU and VHF radio). Also, I'd like to have images of all the panels with all the buttons, dials, switches and screens so it looks like a full functioning panel even if I don't have any switches attached. Anyone know where I can get all these images?

The only reason why I ask is because I'm making a "portable pit". I want to be able to put it away easily. I'm also building the left and right consoles in four sections so I wanted the angles to line up. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=94457&page=6

My new left and right consoles. I will be adding the angled part that houses the fuel, aux lighting, electrical, caution, CMSP panels separately. I need to make the name for this build The Dremel Pit because it's the only tool I've used to cut all the pieces.

18 degrees?

Hey guys what is the angle of the outer row of panels on the left and right consoles?

OK sixth image down, what is that lighting solution? Me like http://www.gaugeplates.com/custom.php

Very interesting idea on the backlighting; http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/99-03-7-3l-powerstroke-interior-discussion/118843-f650-dash-mod-customization.html

I sent the file to the shop. Thanks deacon for you help. I see that some of you panel builders are/were selling panels for around $30-50. Is there anyone still making and selling panels on this site or another site? I went to one shop and showed him some printed out panels and he said they would cost about $100 a panel. WAY too high of a price per panel. I'm afraid anyone I go to out here is going to charge the same. I'd like to support forum members anyway. So if anyone gets back into making panels let me know.

Deacon, which panel did you convert? Does it contain all three layers and text on the face plate?

I've been speaking with a shop here locally and he requested the files be in dxf of dwg format. Maybe I should try someone else.

Deacon, not sure what I'm looking at. I tried opening the file with "Free File Viewer" and I just see lines of numbers and text. I also tried viewing the file with AutoCAD WS, which is a free version of AutoCAD, but it would not open the file. I tried converting one of the pdfs using http://www.convertpdftodwg.com and it just gave me the three panels in white with no text. I would like to have files of the panels to bring to a CNC shop for them to cut and engrave. Does anyone have a file that contains all the layers and panels in a dxf or dwg format?

So I found the .Lua file that contains the code for the inverter switch. It was located in the following path; C:\Users\"User Name"\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input\A-10C\Joystick\GP-Wiz40.Lua Attached is the section that contains the code for the inverter. Is it possible to add some code in there that would look at a numerical value which I believe Helios is outputting(not sure I worded that correctly)?

Thanks decon! I really do appreciate it!

Here is a pic indicating my assignment in Helios and what the default action value is. My "theory" is that it's an issue of assigning a numeric value to the status of the inverter switch in a .Lua file in DCS World(for me 0=TEST, 32768=OFF, 65536=STBY)

Sweet Thanks deacon! The PDF at the bottom of the first post. Here's the link; http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=84791

Does anyone have a copy of these panels in cad format? Pref .dxf or .dwg?

agrasyuk, I'm not familiar with writing scripts. Is it hard and what program did you use to write it? do you have an example of the script you wrote?

Thanks Jimbo. Do you think there are enough ports on the Phidgets board to accommodate all the lighting for both left and right consoles to be backlit and an annunciator panel? Also, do you have the control over the brightness of the backlighting with the lighting control panel(In real life and in Helios)? As far as the slider pot goes, I have a feeling that it's going to require editing a .Lua file. I could be wrong though. Thanks again!

JG, the only reason why I want to use the switch and slider in that fashion is because that's what I have on hand. I don't want to use the switch as a slider but as a switch. It just happens to be that the only ports left on the "Hippy" board :) are R1, R2, L1, L2, U1, U2, D1 and D2 which are joystick axis. I'm just trying to make the most of what I have. Looks like I'll be picking up another hippy board to add some more switches. I'll search the forum for the fuel door lever. I was thinking about it last night and I want to try to build slim panel boxes for the left and right consoles. I would want them to be only as deep as the base for the TM warthog throttle. This is just to save on material and mainly space. I want to be able to easily store the panels for when the girlfriend gets irritated with all of it being out.

Ok now lets see. If I wanted to control two of these would that be possible? One set in a left-side panel box and one in a right-side panel box and both controlled by the console lighting pot? Just thinking out loud and looking for cheap solutions. http://www.amazon.com/Green-Wide-Angle-Christmas-Lights/dp/B002W7QVUW I saw this video and got inspired; Using this http://www.phidgets.com/products.php?product_id=1014

Now that I'm hooked on building some panels, I have a couple of questions regarding a Groovy Game Gear LED-Wiz32 vs a Phidgets 1031_0 for lighting panels. I have some experience with the Groovy Game Gear GP-Wiz40 Max for controlling my switches and assigning through Helios(Which is VERY easy). My question is, is controlling a Phidgets board just as easy using Helios or is there coding involved? What I would like to accomplish is to use several of the Groovy Game Gear GP-Wiz40 MAX boards for controlling switches and either a couple Groovy Game Gear LED-Wiz32's or the Phidgets 1031_0 board to control the lighting. I know there is a lot more control with the Phidgest board but for the large price tag I want to make sure it will be enough to light all the panels in the A-10 cockpit and easy to setup. Does anyone have experience using the LED-Wiz32 for the lighting and if so how many boards did you have to use? Same for the Phidgets board. On a side note; On the GGG GP-Wiz40 Max I have two questions. 1. I have the inverter switch(on-off-(on)) connected to the R1 and R2 ports on the board. This shows up as the X Rotation in Helios. When the switch is in the OFF position the X Rotation bar is in the middle(numeric value 32768 ) by default. When I flip the switch to TEST(momentary down) the bar goes to 0. When the switch is set to the STBY position the bar is at full(65536). My question is, is it possible to get these ports to function as a toggle type switch? If so, can someone help me with the assignment, whether it's in Helios or in one of the .Lua files? 2. I have a sliding pot like the one below. If I connect it to the L1 port on the board I can get the position to go from 65536 to 32768. I would like to use this as the refueling door open/close on the fuel panel. Again is this possible in Helios or one of the .Lua files?

thanks Mike for your input. I have three of them now and I'm waiting for them to restock so I can pick up one more for my fuel panel. :)

And how did/will you back light? I'm looking at using Reactorone's panel pdf's. http://hogpits.net/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=13&view=viewcategory&catid=4

I'm really only interested in the panel face plates. I can provide 1/8" plexi for the mounting of the switches and I will be using the Grooving Game Gear GP-Wiz40 and Helios to do my assignments. I just want the panels that are made with white translucent acrylic that is laser engraved and painted ready for back lighting with leds. Just like pitbldr's economy level panels;