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Yes we will make all panels fully backlit with working switches, for running with DCS-BIOS in time :) The UFC is also planned to be run backprojected, its true that different angles can be a challenge, however the only plane i really see that as a bigger problem with is the F-16.... However we are working on solutions :) I will not say no, but we have so much to do and so little time :) But if there is interest in those panels, of course :)

Haha... my guess its a Catapult seat :P

Thank you everyone, for all your nice words. The Panels are milled and engraved Acrylic, the Casings are 3D printed, which is then sanded down and painted so you cant see the print lines. I dont Lasercut Panels since it wont give a good result. All the switches and rotaries we use will eventually be available in our webshop :) All these Panels are Dummy's for now, which mean the only look good. And all the displays are meant to be backprojected. This will be much cheaper for the private Cckpit builder, to buy a decent Projector instead of alot of different sized monitors to place behind. For the backprojecting to work on this cockpit, i will have to make some changes to the backcasing im sure, but thats all in the future.

Hey guys. As for the A-10C im making a F/A-18C cockpit plans and parts, and i thought it was time to show you a little bit of it. Before i list any pictures i want to say, that all the panels and parts are still only Dummy Panels, no functions and no Backlight, however all the backcasings are all 3D printed, which have been sanded and painted. When im ready to sell these parts, i will sell the raw 3D printed Casings, but ill make a "howto" guide on how to make them look like they do in these pictures, so here you can see how they can look. First let me show you a Graphics, where you can see all the MIP... the entire cockpit and panels comes next :) And here come some of the prototypes: Right and Left Annunciator Panels: Right and Left DDI Prototypes: Engine Management prototype: HDG Panel Prototype: HUD Panel Prototype: Instrument Prototype Bezels: Jettison Station Select Prototype Panels: Master Arm Panel Prototype: Spin Control panel prototype: UFC Prototype: More will follow.

Thanks. The UFC as it is there is only a "dummy" Prototype. Which means it looks right, but have no functions, all the switches and rotaries are mounted with a screw from the back. Neither does it support Backlight. So Backlight and switch functions is to be developed before i release it. Also the casings are 3D printed, and in the picture they are grinded and painted nice to hide the Print Layers. I wont be offering them with the finished looks you see there right away, but will be selling the casings directly from the printer. Intime however we might offer them nice and painted as you see here, but to keep prices down, as this panel is not in the cheap end with all that details, we leave the grinding and painting of the 3D casing to the buyer. Also its made ready to be back projected, which means that the small screen will run from a projector, which also can show all 3 DDI's and the instruments... that will also lower the Pit price alot.. we hope that you only need one projector to the entire MIP, like we plan for the A-10C. The A-10C UFC is not scrapped, but at the time we werent happy enough with the quality we where able to obtain with the machinery we had, but things have changed, and we are trying to make the switches and backlight in a whole different way than most others do. Problem again here is time. The f-18 panels you will see from me, is part of a specific order i got, which meant i had to make all the f-18 Panels.

For those who might be interested, i will offer Cockpit plans for the F/A-18C for free like those im working on for the A-10C. That means that the plans will be freely available to download from my website, but i also offer to cut the pieces. It will be designed to be build of 6mm MDF like all my other plans. Like i have released the MIP for both the A-10C and the Huey for free, also the F-18 will be released, and i can show you a teaser for the MIP here: The Plans will support all the panels and parts from me, and i will also release the outline dimensions on all the panels for the Cockpit on my web. I will soon start a thread showing Prototypes of the Parts you see in the Digital drawing showed above, but to start with, heres one.

We do have the F-18 in development: Including all the Panels of course. But due to many orders i cannot say when it will be finished.

Looks absolutely incredible :) And the hornet thing... well... you just have to build one right next to the A-10 :P

Thank you :)

Hey. yea, we are very much operational. And im sorry about the website, we are too busy fulfilling orders and developing. We have alot going on and that will soon show :) Specific to the Huey we are working on all the panels for the Overhead Panel, including the Circuit Breakers. And a control unit to run them all with DCS-BIOS. We are struggling with time due to many orders, so that have slowed developing down abit, but we are not stopping :) We have alot in store for the future :)

Thank you :) It might not be all knobs are wide enough that they can use this, but most of them should.

Hi, allow me to come with an alternative idea. 3D print them like this: And let the printer do the hole in the middle, printing them solid takes way too long, and rarely keeps the shape of the knob. This way you have an accual thread to screw the screw into when fatening to the shaft, and its also way cheaper.

Thank you. I would like to tell you that i have, but the truth is that i have so many orders, that i havent had time to develop a whole lot for the Huey and the A-10. That also means that people have to expect some waiting time on their orders. However, i can tell you that we are working on getting the Control Unit for the entire Overhead Panel ready, which will make all the Overhead Panels work with DCS BIOS, and that includes the Circuit Breakers.

Hey Slick. Sorry to hear about the switch Covers dont fit, is there anything i can do to help with that? If there is an error with the covers, dont hesitate to let me know, because then we will find a solution :)

As Promised here is the DXF files for the Right and Left Console: http://lynx.dk/blueprints/A-10 Consoles v.1.0.rar They can of course also be found on my Website: http://lynx.dk/downloads/a-10c-plans-blueprints/ I will provide 1:1 PDF files later on for you to print and cut from. And of course i sell them precut here including shipping: http://lynx.dk/product-category/products/flight-simulator-gear/a-10c-warthog/a-10-precut-consoles/ If your interested and dosnt see your country in the shop, let me know.

Here are 2 Temperary Files showing the Dimensions of the Consoles. All dimensions are in mm. http://lynx.dk/blueprints/A-10%20Console%20Width%20Dimensions.pdf http://lynx.dk/blueprints/A-10%20Console%20Length%20Dimensions.pdf

Hey Guys. I have news about the A-10C Consoles i designet. Both Consoles accually done, and are ready to get shipped out to whoever would be interested. HOWEVER... The price for shipping large heavy packages like this to USA, used to be very low, and a Package with both Consoles, Lasercut in 6mm MDF including the Glue needed for assembly, would normally have cost 300 DKK for a package at 20 Kg. But after January 1. 2018, that price is going up by quite alot, and will be 828,25 DKK for exactly the same. i can only guess the reason for this is the current covernment in the US, since America is the only country which gets a higher price. So, if you live in USA, and you are interested in our precut Consoles, you can order them from me from today, and until December 18. and then only pay the 300 DKK shipping price. The Precut Package is 1200DKK until December 18. And that includes shipping. What do you get: ----------------- A-10C Right Console Lasercut in 6mm MDF ready for Assembly. A-10C Left Console Lasercut in 6mm MDF ready for Assembly. Glue for assembling both Consoles. The overall dimensons are: Width: 345mm Lenght: 880mm Front Slope Height: 360mm Back Height: 289mm All the Console parts will have Labels on them, so its clear which way they need to sit, and i will be making a Video or Picture page to show how to assemble and glue it all. The 3D printed DZUS Rails which can be mounted on these will be released not long after, and can then be ordered. However its totally possible to make your own wooden rails, and drill holes for the panels if one would like. The same goes for the Warthog Throttle Mount. THIS IS ONLY FOR YOU GUYS LIVING IN THE US, the rest of the world can ofcourse also purchase these, but that price remains the same. After January 1. these packages will cost a total of 1728 for everyone living in the US. We are trying to get a better deal on shipping, but it seems like its not possible. So this might be the only chance to get them at low price if your Interested. They can be purchased from our webshop, here: A-10 Precut Consoles. The Picture below is what you get x2, only the right console and the glue is shown.

Yea, the overall dimensons are here: Width: 345mm Lenght: 880mm Front Slope Height: 360mm Back Height: 289mm I will upload more pictures and Drawings with more dimensions tomorrow, im really busy at work right now, so doing my best to get this done in between :)

Hey Guys. I have news about the A-10C Consoles i designet. Both Consoles accually done, and are ready to get shipped out to whoever would be interested. HOWEVER... The price for shipping large heavy packages like this to USA, used to be very low, and a Package with both Consoles, Lasercut in 6mm MDF including the Glue needed for assembly, would normally have cost 300 DKK for a package at 20 Kg. But after January 1. 2018, that price is going up by quite alot, and will be 828,25 DKK for exactly the same. i can only guess the reason for this is the current covernment in the US, since America is the only country which gets a higher price. So, if you live in USA, and you are interested in our precut Consoles, you can order them from me from today, and until December 18. and then only pay the 300 DKK shipping price. The Precut Package is 1200DKK until December 18. And that includes shipping. What do you get: ----------------- A-10C Right Console Lasercut in 6mm MDF ready for Assembly. A-10C Left Console Lasercut in 6mm MDF ready for Assembly. Glue for assembling both Consoles. All the Console parts will have Labels on them, so its clear which way they need to sit, and i will be making a Video or Picture page to show how to assemble and glue it all. The 3D printed DZUS Rails which can be mounted on these will be released not long after, and can then be ordered. However its totally possible to make your own wooden rails, and drill holes for the panels if one would like. The same goes for the Warthog Throttle Mount. THIS IS ONLY FOR YOU GUYS LIVING IN THE US, the rest of the world can ofcourse also purchase these, but that price remains the same. After January 1. these packages will cost a total of 1728 for everyone living in the US. We are trying to get a better deal on shipping, but it seems like its not possible. So this might be the only chance to get them at low price if your Interested. You can write me here on the Forum if your interested, or send me an email on info@lynx.dk You can also order directly here: http://lynx.dk/product/a-10-consoles-precut-6mm-mdf-including-shipping-to-usa/ They will be added to our webshop within the next couple of days. The Picture below is what you get x2, only the right console and the glue is shown.

May i ask why you want to make a Segment for that? The original is a engraved piece of plastic with matt film ontop of it, with light behind it. So you would be able to make this using 1-2 LED's behind a simular setup. Take a look at this: http://lynx.dk/pictures/forum/annunciator_prototype_1.JPG http://lynx.dk/pictures/forum/annunciator_prototype_2.JPG

Thank you guys. The thicknes of the main construction is all 6mm MDF, but the front rib and the back is 2 sheets of 6mm glued together, so those are accually 12mm, however they arent the same size, so cutting a 12mm dosnt work :) The outer and inner sheets are 3,2mm wood fiber board. The keyboard mount is still in my head for now, but its my intention to be able to hide it so it cant be seen, or flip it out so it can be used. It will be hinged, so it can be flipped out and operated with one hand, and again hidden away. i will have to do some more looking for hardware before i can say more :) About the Precut Shell pieces, Yes. Our intention is to offer precut packages for all of our builds, the fear we have is the size of the package and the weight. However it may still prove to be cheaper than getting them cut elsewhere, but for those who have that opportunity, the drawings will of course be free for all :) But we have to update the drawings more, so it will be at a later state that those cuts will be made for sale.... however the Consoles might be up for sale sooner, as soon as we have the 3D printed Rails and hardware finished and are 100% sure that everything fits together :) The bigger sheets of wood fiber board used for the outer skin, might be too big to send, however that should be faily simple to cut since its a square with a slight bend.

The Cockpit Shell: Again those of you who are following me on Instagram knows that i have been building the Right Cockpit Shell, and i showed alot of photos doing it, if you guys want to get more pictures and follow me in real time, feel free to check it out, you find me here: https://www.instagram.com/lynx.dk/ But here you guys can see some of the pictures from that build: This Shell build is Extremely strong, and you are able to stand and jump on it without it braking, and yes.... i mean on the curved top :) So the next thing i need to do on thin is sand down the corners and edges, fill in the small assembly points, and paint it :) When that is done its time to put in some details, the stickers on the side, the Flood Lights etc. And of course start designing the Left Cockpit Shell... which will be a little bit different, because i would like to hide a keyboard into the side, which you easily can access when needed to, and then hide it in the side again when finished, it will be hinged, so it will be operational with one hand. And now to some smaller stuff. A quick Update on the Annunciators, i will show you pictures, of the annunciators where you cant see the text unless they are lit.... yes they are too big, but that dosnt matter.. its a prototype. Now we have come to the electronics in the A-10C. We are making all the Panels so they need to be hooked up to a Control Unit. And we are planning on making 3 Control Units, one for the Left Console, one for the Right Console, and one for the Main Instrument Panel and the Seat. The Control units will be arduino based, and will require one USB cord each from the computer. They run DCS BIOS, and from that box all the panels will be connected via VGA Cables. VGA cables are great for this, because they have many connection, in various thickness, and they are shielded. And we are woking on the Control unit for the Right console first, and you guys will get more news about that when we have it... So basically what we need is to find all the small displays we need in the cockpit, when we have that in place, we are able to get it all running, so we know that it works. The panels are also getting closer and closer to be finished, we are polishing all the small problems that we have run into underway, and at this moment they look pretty good, most noticable is the nice white on black contrast engravings, and the nice backlight. As for the Instruments for the MIP, we are woking on getting them Back projected, but we are only getting started on that, but i can tell you, that you can get the instruments to show right on the back of the instrument glass, on the entire MIP, also the Flap Meter and the Fuel/ Hydraulics Indicators. It just look so darn good, and this way you dont have to find various monitors to place behind the MIP, or getting one to sit behind which are too far behind and collides with the switches on the AHCP, Its just looks awesome, there is a couple of fast shots on the Instagram, but when we have tested it more, i will show more here. I think thats it for now... if you guys have any questions... let me know

Hey Guys. So now its time for a big Update, where i will try and get around where we are on every project regarding to this Simulator, BUT, before i dot that, i have some info regarding my last post. Since my last post here on the forum, i have gotten a few messages and mails from people who feared that i have gone away from the project to do other stuff. The reason for that may be because i wrote that the future news will be from both the A-10C project im doing here, but also F-16, Huey and ACESII. So, let me start by telling you, that im not moving away, the A-10C project is still the Main Project, but i have starting making some small pieces for the Huey and the F-16, and i tell you why. This development is not cheap, alot of it is trial and error, and that costs, so when people write and ask for Custom orders, or pieces for the Huey and F-16, thats what accually are paying for all this. So no need to worry, the A-10C is what im working on, dont worry. Another thing is, that i have been allowed to measure a F-16 Cockpit, and that Incluse the ACESII Seat, which will also benefit all you guys. Other than that i can also tell you, that im not doing all this alone, i have my partner who is doing all the electronics, and i have some other people working on the Huey and the F-16, the A-10C is more than enough for one person :) You would also think, that looking at my post from the beginning of this thread, and until now, i have started on some pieces, and then later moved away from that and doing something other in stead... There is a very good reason for that. If i am making something, and get to a problem that i cant solve, then i mostly put it aside, until i get a new idea, or until i learn the skill to make it, and for your information, thats why the UFC have been delayed for so long, but it helps out alot, when you later on get an idea, or figure out hove to solve the problem you had. With all that out of the Way, lets get to the Update :) The Lighting Panel: You problaly remember i showed a picture of the Lighting panel, with wimmer modules. That project hit a wall when we started to have flashing backlight when connecting more panels to the unit. We found out that those dimmer modules was simply too "chinese" i dont know... but they sure wherent good quality, so we decided we wanted to make out own, and now we have succeded with making a dimmer controlling all the Panels, digitally though an Arduino. The final setup is not done yet, we have to design a final print etc, that goes into the panel Casing, but as soon as we are there, you guys will see it. Right & Left Consoles: Some time ago i build the right console, and it was glued together. That construction proved to be very very sturdy, and i have been moving it around the shop, and handled it very rough to be sure it would be able to withstand alot of stress. It passed, and that led me to make the Left console also. Those of you who have been following me on Instagram, have seen the build, but here is some pictures: When i made the right console prototype, i also made all the DZUS Rails in 3D print, and that i will of course also do for the left console. Whats special for the left console is the throttle mount, again i have chosen to 3D print that, because its so strong, and saves a ton of time to print it instead of building it from something else, so here it is: The Throttle can be adjusted to different height using the height plates. The next thing im waiting on here, is the 3D printer to finish the DZUS rails for the Left side.

Hey Guys. I have been really busy these last few months.... with so many things, and i havent posted anything here in the thread, which might seem to you, that nothing is happening. That is not the truth, and i really want to be better at posting Updates. So i will try to make a monthly Update on my website, which tells a little about everything we are working on, but it will not contain A-10C Stuff only, but also progress in other planes, like the Huey, F-16, ACESII etc. Of course specific updates of the A-10C will still be posted here, so even tho there might not be much to tell in the news, if we fx. is still working on the same project as before, its a way to let you guys know that we are still around, and working on stuff :) However, to make it a little more interesting for you guys who are interested in seeing what we are doing, i made an Instagram profile, where i will be posting images of everything we are doing, and dont be scared, because you will see pictures from all kinds of parts, from alot of airplanes, but this way you get small pictures updates in between the monthly Updates, and it might not be much we post, but pictures of small parts we have in development, or maybe only in the design phase. You can find our instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lynx.dk/ We have allready posted some stuff.. and will continue doing so, as its pretty easy and fast, to take a picture and post it directly from the phone. Anyways, thats it for this time.... i will soon update on the A-10C Ligthing Panel, that one have given us abit of problms with the dimmer modules, as they seems to not be of very high quality, so now we are making our own :) More on that later, Have a good one :)