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  1. Here are the files I've made up so far. There is a Samtec 24 pin IDE cable that I found at Mouser part #: 200-HCSD12D06001TP01 Mfr. part #: HCSD-12-D-06.00-01-T-P01 It comes as a "23" pin cable with a pin blocked, just remove the plastic pin and it's now a 24 pin cable. If I was to do this again, I'd make it a flexible cable instead. A10 Console CDU Boards.zip You will need an arduino MEGA, some long pin headers for that, and the pin connectors (green jobbies) if you want removable connections. Otherwise just solder in your wire. The LED schematic is for an external power regulated source, there is no restricting circuitry to limit current in any way.
  2. Is this still in development? My iPad decided to test gravity onto a tile floor, so I’ve been reinstalling to a new device. Beta invite has been closed through TestFlight, and I don’t see it in the App Store.
  3. DCS-Bios and a chunk of code from some other folks. One of the links I could find:
  4. Negative, I should clarify. I will use the display module and mount that to he CDU backside, then connect that display module pins via wires/cable to the mega.
  5. @obious I used https://jlcpcb.com/ for this, they have a giant parts warehouse for pick & place if needed. Boards were made within a week on their end and tested for connectivity, shipping was painful though. They have a simple PCB design software that connects to the fab plant, takes a bit to learn though. They are connected to https://lcsc.com for other electronic parts. Picking the parts order was fast, shipping time was slow. They also don't combine shipping between companies.
  6. Apologies for the long delay, here’s the connections board that will connect to the keyboard pcb via standoffs. Has the arduino mega, rs485 board, power input, and moves the unused pins to the edge so they are easy to get to. This is designed to have a display module attached via a cable routed to the correct spot on the CDU board. I'll probably use long pin headers through the board for that purpose.
  7. I started a build with custom PCB's, https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/251428-flights-cdu-panel/ I do have a couple extra sets, but I haven't had the chance to wire everything up and test it all yet.
  8. By chance has anyone saved, or can explain the procedure Deadman describes way back on how to paint up the knobs, and mask them well? All the photos are gone.
  9. Sweet, thank you gents! Learned a lot today, so it's a good day.
  10. @Nikolas_A In the case of the CDU, it's not that simple. The highlighted buttons are where the rail is underneath for the DZUS. I'm guessing that's why it's raised up in the photo above - to allow clearance for the side buttons in th e panel.
  11. Thank you @sharkfin61, that's the perfect angle!
  12. jj3

    Wheel chocks

    sounds like an interesting mod idea to me. Then folks could use it or not at their discretion. No, I’m not a mod maker. +1 for at least having the chocks command like the other aircraft though. Cheers!
  13. After a bit over 2 hours soldering, it's all wired up. I decided to make another board to hold the mega, rs485, and break out for the screen and unused inputs. I was told A10's have the CDU raised up, so it's not sitting directly on the rails. Haven't seen a photo myself of this setup, but it's an idea to get all the right/left edge buttons to fit easily. Not overly thrilled with the refresh rate on the screen, I used code and examples from:
  14. Are those MFD cutouts that are modified to fit the cougars removable? If not, since you are planning to upgrade in the future you may want to make those removable now before you have too much installed.
  15. Almost have the pcb layout done, keep finding little tweaks to do... And then the parts I chose ran out of stock at the PCB maker place, so I had to select different parts and place them by hand. It also ended up a 4 layer board to make everything connect how I wanted it. Using a matrix setup for the keys, used some 1nf caps to do a poor mans de-bounce, and the diodes are to prevent ghosting. I put in a 20 pin ribbon cable to connect to the persons choice of interface, in my case I'm planning to use an Arduino mega with DCS-BIOS. There's a 2 wire connector for LED dimming connection. Top side Bottom side I also made up a simple Nano and rs485 board, and brought out all the unused pins to screw terminals. Keeps things modular and easy to troubleshoot and swap a module. It's not as compact as others have done..
  16. @Deadman, without buying real panels, is there a vendor you would suggest for higher quality?
  17. I've been starting down the journey of making up a pit myself, and have found numerous questions on the pcflights.com panels and what they actually look like. Also attached is a screenshot from DCS of the actual in-game panel, the missing item that I could see is the large dot above the MK key. Here are a few photos showing the panels. It's a two piece acrylic setup. The brown showing on the lower part is the paper backing, the piece is actually clear except the black painted bits you can see on the front side. Front: [ATTACH=JSON]{"alt":"Click image for larger version Name:\t Views:\t0 Size:\t1.93 MB ID:\t7116235","data-align":"none","data-attachmentid":"7116235","data-size":"medium"}[/ATTACH] Rear: [ATTACH=JSON]{"alt":"Click image for larger version Name:\t Views:\t0 Size:\t2.24 MB ID:\t7116234","data-align":"none","data-attachmentid":"7116234","data-size":"medium"}[/ATTACH] Buttons: [ATTACH=JSON]{"alt":"Click image for larger version Name:\t Views:\t0 Size:\t1.66 MB ID:\t7116233","data-align":"none","data-attachmentid":"7116233","data-size":"medium"}[/ATTACH] Reference: [ATTACH=JSON]{"alt":"Click image for larger version Name:\t Views:\t0 Size:\t2.61 MB ID:\t7116236","data-align":"none","data-attachmentid":"7116236","data-size":"thumb"}[/ATTACH]
  18. DCS auto maps some buttons, and axis as well. Go through your control mappings for the buddy fox and remove the non-ufc ones.
  19. I just ordered the UFC, and received it today. Took about 5 minutes to get through the fedex package, and 1 minute to get it up and running in DCS. The DCS-raygun.lua on the web site is not updated, have to grab the one on page 26 in this thread to get the most recent.
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