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Whoohoo about time. Thanks for the heads up DM. Pre-order on the way. Cheers Hans

Looks like the jettison button in the A-10; http://www.ebay.com/itm/311799837834?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Sorry Dojo, Completely missed this post. Thanks a lot for the writeup. I'll see if we can get that working on our server. Thanks a lot for the effort Sir Cheers Hans

Could you post a track with your trouble. It'll make it easier to troubleshoot the problems you are having. For Keyhole please check this;https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2718340&postcount=6 Cheers Hans

TISL should not disengage EGI. Cheers Hans

You're welcome Reznik. It was good fun to assist. Take a look at this thread on xray20's build; https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=180777 Definitely a source of inspiration for your next build ;-) Cheers Hans

Beautiful craftmanship xray20. Really like what you have build on a very sturdy platform :thumbup: Definitely a source of inspiration. Looking forward to seeing more great pictures. Thanks for sharing Cheers Hans

Beautiful craftmanship there WhoMadeWho :thumbup: I really like the landing gear crystal solution. Quite brilliant idea Sir. Keep 'em comming Cheers Hans

Whoa that is a nice catch Deadman :thumbup: Congratulations Sir Cheers Hans

Very neatly done Sir :thumbup: Cheers Hans

Very nice discussion here. I believe this stuff should be solvable, although a workaround may be needed. I am already using a two pole Battery switch to send a signal to DCS as well as hot-wire an ATX power supply. I can use the ATX power supply going online to power up a 24VDC power supply which is needed to energize the mag switches. Anti-collision light: Instead of monitoring the switch state in the sim it should be possible to make a workaround. Fair enough I plan to implement a real throttle which gives me a few extra possibilities. IIRCC then anti-collision light switch will de-energize when throttle pinky switch is not in aft position. So it should be possible for me to hardwire the pinky switch so that in aft position it will energize a small two pole 5VDC relay. One set is used to tell DCS that pinky is in aft. The other is used to supply voltage from the 24VDC PSU to the mag switch. If pilot moves the mag switch into off position then the input to DCS changes and the 3D switch should also move. If pilot moves the throttle pinky switch into mid/fwd positions then the small relay will de-energize and remove 24VDC to the anti-collision mag switch causing it to flip into OFF position and the 3D switch should therefore also move. This may also be possible with DCS:BIOS if the pinky switch state is available from DCS. If so DCS:BIOS could send anti-collision mag switch hold function “1” in case the throttle pinky switch is in aft position then a similar setup should be possible, i.e. energize a small 5VDC relay that will supply voltage from 24VDC power supply to the anti-collision mag switch. Most likely there are more logic behind needed, e.g. battery power switch is on OR one of the generators are running, but this is just as an idea. Anti-skid: Make DCS:BIOS monitor the state of the Anti-Skid alarm on the caution panel. If anti-skid alarm state changes from no alarm (dark) to alarm (lit) then anti-skid mag switch hold function changes to “0” for 250ms, then set to “1” again. If anti-skid alarm state changes from alarm (lit) to no alarm (dark) then anti-skid mag switch hold function remains “1”. Anti-skid mag switch hold function is used to energize a small 5VDC relay which will provide voltage from 24VDC power supply to anti-skid mag switch. I.e. as long as anti-skid mag switch hold function is “1” then the mag switch can be held in position by 24VDC. After one second pilot can re-engage the switch again. In case alarm is blinking then it will drop out again as the alarm state changes again from no alarm to alarm. EAC: Make DCS:BIOS monitor the state of the EAC alarm on the caution panel, similar to above used for anti-skid YAW SAS: Make DCS:BIOS monitor the state of the YAW SAS alarm on the caution panel, similar to above used for anti-skid Using this logic there may be an issue if the real A-10 system is capable of turning just one of the YAW SAS switches into off due to failure. If this is a possibility then the behaviour will not be correct as both switches will de-energize when YAS SAS mag switch hold function cannot differentiate as it is just looking at the alarm. Also there is another inaccuracy but this is already present. IIRCC then you can force the YAW SAS into ON using real real switch (non mag switch). As soon as you set it ON then the 3D one will follow, even though you cannot set it via the 3D cockpit. PITCH SAS: Would be done similar to YAW SAS function. Note! If DCS is started with a running aircraft there is already a problem using real non-mag switches. In case the real switch is set as ON then as soon as the sim is un-paused switches will disengage. Cheers Hans

Very cool and neat setup Sir :thumbup: Got a lot of the essential stuff cramped into a very small area. Good job @padonis Cheers Hans

Took the liberty to revive this thread in case the Ebay sales thread is not monitored. For thoese interested in mag switches at $50 for 3x then this seller has them; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-NEW-Honeywell-Micro-Switch-6ET22-T-Aircraft-Avionics-Military-/252794602851?hash=item3adbbb8563:g:O98AAOSwB-1YuAMX Or $23 a piece; http://www.ebay.com/itm/252777454409?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Cheers Hans

UH-1H Helicopter Huey Caution Panel http://www.ebay.com/itm/282385842406?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Mag switches This seller have more than 10 for $40; http://www.ebay.com/itm/252777454409?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Whoa that looks really great Calum :thumbup: Looks like you have nailed that paint thickness perfectly that you can remove just the black paint. Really pro job there. Can't wait to see some light on those panels Keep up the excellent work Sir Cheers Hans

Agree. Great start Foxhoundcn. Looking really nice Sir. Keep up the good work :thumbup: Cheers Hans

Sorry had to go. Squadron training evening. But thats for the oppotunity to participate. Hope ED got a lot of good data Cheers Hans

UK buyer may be able to pick up a cheap mag switch; http://www.ebay.com/itm/381975543525?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Else make the black marking yourself on these ones; http://www.ebay.com/itm/LMA-Flip-Up-Switch-Guard-For-Use-With-LMA-On-Off-Toggle-Switches-/301150901878?var=600262838547&hash=item461dfe1676:g:BjMAAOSwYmZXFXyl Cheers Hans

Not that familiar with individual stuff in the F18 but the top right arrow may be a yellow/black switch guard; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grimes-60-2370-1-Heavy-Duty-Aircraft-Switch-Guards-2-McDonald-Douglas-F-A-18/252619299257?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41376%26meid%3D68e3085df92940a089e961ad1203e7fa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D222025919232 Cheers Hans

That is the method we have been using on the router we build. There is a sheet of MDF on top as a sacrificing laver. When it becomes too rough then we just roste it flat again with a 10mm bit. It's been working ok for us. Cheers Hans

Fantastic work Sir. Looking absolutely beautiful :thumbup: Cheers Hans

Cool hansangb. I know this is just a test, but you need a way to have the angraving plate fixed flat to the surface. Otherwise you engraving depth is going to be uneven. Think some of the others use double sided tape. Cheers Hans

Nice find Kornskydiver :thumbup: Yes it's grab them while you can. Cheers Hans