Nikolas_A

I'm not familiar with the F-18 cockpit but I think the radar elevation control on the throttle uses something like this? Maybe it's useful for someone

Also, you can just use On-Off-On switches and emulate the middle position in the Arduino sketch (if neither input is On, send the command for the middle position) With diodes toggles will be ok

Start with the mil specs MS25212 for starters

Well, IRL the trim switch on the stick turns the trim wheels on the panel, according to the -1, as @Falconeer said

Not all. The AAU-34C/A in newer F-16s can be changed in flight. I can't think of a reason why but it can...

You mean IRL or DCS?

You don't have to do anything in software, it shows as a gaming device in windows with either 32+hat or 12 available DX buttons depending on the way you wired it

The HAF birds have the AN/ARC-164 (up until the PXIV which have the R&S MR6000L) which is UHF only. I don't know if the VHF they have is the 222 but I bet they have one...

With an On-Off-On switch, your interface can't understand that the switch is in the Off position, it can understand that it's in neither of the On positions. So if your interface permits it, you have to program the action for the center position to be sent when neither of the On positions are active. Or you can use an On-On-On switch.

Search ebay for Dupont connectors

I had a real Ext Lt lighting plate in my possession. I measured it accurately and after cross-checking the basic dimensions with MS25212 I think I've made a quite accurate panel model. So, here it is (*.stp format). extlt.zip

My question is why use a pot? IRL the pinky lever is just a mechanical release to allow you to turn the throttle grip up an go past idle to shut down. It's not an analog control.

Looking great! But why a pot on the pinky lever?

F-16 is also on-off-(on). Which makes sense. You want to carefully close the canopy (not catch something) but while opening you can just send it up to the limit switch...

I don't know about the Hornet, but in two-seater Vipers the throttles are mechanically linked, the sticks are switced, they don't work together. You should read the NATOPS to see if this is he case with the Hornet or not.

Maybe use air-core motors instead of steppers?

Probably so, I was thinking the same. I faced the same problem with the larger square displays I found for 3.25" gauges. One can always cut the heads of the screws, glue them on and clamp the gauge from behind the panel.

This could be an option, too

Clever!

A few posts down there's another one about the ACES. It has a link to a *.pdf with what you're asking for...

I think he just doesn't know how to bring up the ° symbol (It is Alt + 0176 BTW)

Agree. I think it's more robust to have each position connected

If you have physical panels, why not use the physical switch? If there is an output from DCS-BIOS to tell if you have power it will be great but if you use a check list and turn up lighting at the proper time it wouldn't be an issue...

Since I know some here are building Harrier pits, maybe this can come handy. Dimensions are 46.1x97.7mm The chamfer at top left is 1.8x24 The lower screw is 15.1 from left, 11.8 from bottom edge The upper screw is 7.5 from right edge, ??? from top The square hole is 23.2x23.3, 19.4 from top, 4.2 from right The switch hole is Ø12.4, counterbored Ø19 2.8mm deep, far side. Position ??? Sorry for the missing dims, I have sold the panel and my notes were not complete...

Well, since in the real a/c the cover is just a cover, authenticity would mean being able to disable the cover commands in software and just rely on the cover for mechanical protection. I didn't read through the thread that JG14_Smil linked, it might be what he meant...