Jaroslav

Hi I don't supply Bodnars boards, just the hardware that works with it. Also some people might prefer to use different I/O boards and that's fine too because my hardware is basically just a bunch of prewired switches, potentiometer and rotary encoders. You mentioned living over the pond. If you are interested in one of the Levers send me a PM with some details where about do you live and I'll get a quote for shipping cost. Regards Jarolsav

Hi The Lever Assembly contains all you need to use it as a stand-alone controller (except Bodnars board) You can mount it in your existing cockpit with just four screws around the pivot and another four screws for dumper bracket.. However the brackets are part of my "pedestal box" kit. Thanks Jaroslav

Lever phase.. Hey guys I'm proud to announce that we're done with the panel production for now and all the attention goes towards the most exiting phase of this project.. >Collective Lever Assembly< I'm planning to craft eight sets of Levers in the first run. Considering my "beta" pilots we still have four pieces available. They take 4 - 6 weeks to manufacture and will cost you £230 plus postage. Let me know if you are interested..:pilotfly: Thanks .. Jaroslav www.flightsimgadgets.co.uk

SELLING the prototype Hey guys.. Because I need to make things easier and cheaper for us I decided to sell the prototype module and buy some more equipment.. I need to put together quite a lot of funds and since the actual design has changed to next gen, I'm offering this module to one of you guys.. I'm also considering a kickstarter campaign that would give me an opportunity to buy this equipment and dive in this project full time. Honestly it's very difficult to do produce truly LOW- COST products with the techniques and options I've got at the moment. So the prototype is fully finished, fitted with Leo Bodnar's BU0836A Joystick Controller (again in the next gen module I'm using BU0836X board). Everything is wired up, recognized as a input device when plugged into USB. I have edited the LUA file for this one as well. For certain reasons I will NOT ship the item so I apologize to our overseas friends but this will be "collection only" or you can arrange a courier and I will wrap it up for you. Please bear in mind that this is not a "factory product" and it will require some maintenance from time to time so if you are not really screwdriver person it is probably not ideal toy for you. Well that's it folks, if you are interested send me PM with your offer and I'll get back to you asap.. Many thank's

I think that particular picture shows only the back plate with the switches.. The (labels) are actually 5 mm thick painted aclylic panels with letters engraed into the paint. But don't worry when the AH1G comes out I'll bring something to :smilewink:

BTW thank you for your feedback on the website guys.. I appreciate

All panels are identical.. 133 x 85 mm top plate and roughly 35 mm deep behind it. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "templates that can be thrown on top" There will be interchangeable different sets of panels for different systems and perhaps other planes too.. but all in time :joystick: Thank's

The panels for Huey are currently available on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251485214397?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I'm trying to get the website shop working as soon as possible but it's just to much for one pair of hands:) Your videos are very nice, thank's. Making me really jealous though:pilotfly: I love this plane and my first $300.000 will go towards one of the last 20 - 30 airworthy cats but I'll have to live in it :smilewink:

Thank's guys.. I wasn't quite sure about the font size with different screen resolutions but I'm good now :)

updates.. Hey guys.. here are some updates for this week:) Customized LUA file for my panels along with connection schematic have been done and my beta pilots will receive them this weekend (thank's for your patience guys) . Another exciting news is the website I was trying to knock up during the last couple of days. It's just a basic mock up with few working pages, anyway be my quests and let me know what do you think.. www.flightsimgadgets.co.uk Thank's

Yeah.. sorry about that I should probably change that picture:) Anyway the ebay listing is online for second time now and I was pushed to change the prices quite a bit.. Believe me or not, this is really the minimum that I need to charge for these panels in order to make them.. Good news is that I'm setting up a website for my gadgets where I can avoid terrible ebay fees and go a little cheaper than.. The next part for the collective module is gonna be definitely Lever/Arm and I'm hoping to launch it within April. Stay tuned..

Yes guys, I got your messages. Thank's

Hey guys I will be sending an emails with the plans, connection schematics and LUA file later on next week. I wanna ask everyone who bought my panels to send me a message with their email addresses please.. Thank's

Thank you..:pilotfly:

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beta update.. Hi fellas I'm sorry for the luck of communication during the last couple of weeks. There is one simple reason though:) My main PC runs Win7 and also WinXP which drives the CNC. Unfortunately the CNC is running 10 hours a day for the last two weeks.. Again big thank's to all my "beta testers" who supported the development of this project however I have to ask them for a little patience in terms of promised dead lines. Honestly, I have underestimated the enormous amount of work needed to produce just fifteen individual panels in a decent level of quality. Since I split the single panel to three separate units, the backlighting wasn't ideal and I found a lot of blind spots when the panels were lit individually.. Therefore I had to redesign the whole thing again. Anyway I'm glad I've done it because this version is even better and it gives much nicer light distribution throughout the whole surface now. I also switched to more expensive paint and special primer, providing really nice smooth finish, but again just the paint job requires at least five days to be properly done and matured enough to take engraving.. I hope that within the week time, all orders will be send along with PDF plans and LUA files.. Thank U

small update.. Hey guys.. Just something to cheer you up:lol: I will give you proper update tomorrow..

Hey guys.. Thank you all for your support and I'm sorry I didn't answer all your questions strait away. This project keeps me quite busy as I want to deliver beautiful kit to everyone who joined in. When the next parts become available you guys who bought switch panels will have the priority to buy these first. If there is more people wishing to get their hands on them to I will make a second run. And yes I would like to keep the sells on ebay for now as this it is quite safe way for everyone. Will keep you posted, Thank's

Thank you guys for kind words:) There are just few left so grab yours and move this into the next stage.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251455491718?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

thx..

Yes the panel on top of whole unit (first pic) is what is in the listing BUT bear in mind it comes as three independent units now (last pic) This will add more options and fun to it because I'm designing more panels like Radios, Armament, Sim control etc. Then yes again "casing" I mean - Main box. And finally.. I aim this project from it's birth to be a low cost solution for all of us but unfortunately it still depends on a crowd so I can't really say..

nope .. not this time, sorry :unsure:

ohh I'm sorry mate.. whatever you need.. just let me know:megalol:

Thank's m8 This is the cockpit I mentioned earlier where I found an inspiration however I'm using quite big "heavy duty" switches which restrict the space between the switch and engraved sueface to something like 10mil. I mean 10 mil is a lot but as you can see on those other pictures there is five led's to illuminate four "three letter" simbols.. Honestly I'm quite confident that I could achieve the same glow with only two led's and pockets:smilewink:

Please read the description of the ebay listing and you get all your answers.. Thank's:pilotfly: