Avlolga pit - new in the neighborhood

Hi

i am new in this neighborhood , and i like it here.

during the last month i have bean watching some professionals builder in this forum,you all great.

my last hobby was motorbike (old Ktm 620 EGS - i am trying to sell hoping it will pay for some parts !!!) now i can go back to my old hobby - simulation.

i have start with some console (Mike P dimension), got the cuger MFD, and some sample switches and 2 boards for testing.

the main issue for me is getting all the parts i need in to country (Israel) i am looking for Switch shop to buy bulk Switch - ON On / On on On / rotary SW / push Sw , etc (its all to expensive in IL), so if you have your Favorites site i will like some links.

oh and i got the bluumaxcnc CNC for panels

start working on it , hope it will be ready until weekend.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Avlolga/Cockpit4uandmeCom#5661646693723991458

Thanks for you all for the great inspiration

looking forward for you thread updates , i will update my progress.

Avi

There are several eBay seller of aircraft toggle switches that are located in Israel. Their eBay prices are very hi But you may get a better deal locally

Thanks Deadman, as you said "prices are very hi"

Update for my A-10c pit::pilotfly:

Got my CNC wired and running - have to run tests before cutting panels.

I have run some tests for front console.

Got wood for Front Console.

Goot wood for ACES_II.

Got 2x LCD 7" for MFD.

Got MFD couger.

Got 2x groovyGame IOCard

Got new IOCard from brydling

i think it a good start.:pilotfly:

Awesome CnC you built there Avlolga! Good luck with your project!

Awesome CnC you built there Avlolga! Good luck with your project!

Thanks HitchHikingFlatlander:thumbup:

Cool setup on the home CNC. I'll be interested to see what sort of cuts and tolerances you can produce on that.

K

After long week, short nights, i can say it's alive.

Test1

Test 2

now i need to create panels using CorelDraw , export it to PDF, and from PDF to some CAM format and ...... terurn it to G-code under EMC2 !!!

mmmm

maybe some of you already got those file ready for use ??? :helpsmilie:

or some samples?

so i can start with?

Any G-code files will be appreciated !!!

i like to start with cutting the front console, i will update later this weekend.

Hi Avolga, see my thread post here for a sample (front panel) to get you started.

You can import the dxf into CamBam Plus and do your own CAM to produce the G-code.

I usually zero my z-axis at the top of the stock, and use negative numbers for depth of cut.

Great job on the machine and have fun!

Hi Avolga, see my thread post here for a sample (front panel) to get you started.

You can import the dxf into CamBam Plus and do your own CAM to produce the G-code.

I usually zero my z-axis at the top of the stock, and use negative numbers for depth of cut.

Great job on the machine and have fun!

Thanks :thumbup::thumbup:

I will run some tests and update soon

Looks great !!!!

what is your paypal email? i'll send you :beer:

Avi

no need for Paypal, this one's on me :beer:

y2kiah

i am going to test it today.

got error with exporting to g-code, it's look like win7 64 is not supported.

i will test it at home.

if it works, i will look like this :D:D:D

I use CamBam Plus on Win7 64, it should work fine. You get 40 evaluation uses free, then you have to purchase or switch to the old free version (not recommended since it is missing some good features like auto tab generation and lead-in operations).

Some warnings always show up but don't matter, those will never go away. Others might be relevant like you're missing some required data in one of the machining operations. Let me know the error details and I'll try to help if I can.

Hi y2kiah,

so i am not that happy...

my CNC cutting area is too small for this nice front panel, i am working on increasing the cutting area to this dimensions.

another issue , i can see that it is not that simple to just generate G-code from a dxf file.

there is a lot for me to learn before starting cutting panels :( , setting up the CNC to move 1" when i am asking it and not 1/2 " etc there is more for me to learn.

but for those who like to start with homemade CNC running EMC2 under Ubuntu 10.4 i have created Basic Step by step manual, hope it will be useful for some.

Step_by_step_manualbluumaxCNC_with_EMC2.pdf

Here is a good price on a TRANSPONDER SET C-6280A(P)/APX in Israel

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONTROL-TRANSPONDER-SET-C-6280A-P-APX-/120802496757?hash=item1c2063d0f5&item=120802496757&pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear&vxp=mtr

Deadman

this is cool , how did you fond it? don't tell me you looking for those site evry day :thumbup:

thanks

did you saw this loooong list of items ???? :doh:......didn't get the chance it's :(:(:(

Couldn't pass up a panel with a buy it now less than the value of the switches in the panel. Assumed you weren't getting it as you had already posted a response when I hit e-bay.

Yes i hit several sites daily I am still looking for the EWMU and EGI panels for some one in the states with shipping the total was a bit high

Couldn't pass up a panel with a buy it now less than the value of the switches in the panel. Assumed you weren't getting it as you had already posted a response when I hit e-bay.

yap...I'm a fool, i hesitated..:doh:

small progress with my CNC, have first test.

cutting acrylic includes a lot of shavings so i have made quick vacuum cleaner.

it's not perfect but cleans 70% of the dust.

i have test run with AAP panel missed 2 hols , but got the idea of editing G-code.

and !!! got this one too IFF control , it is not working (Gadroc got the working one :( ) but i will try get the max from it.

new update,

i know it is not sexy as DCS A-10Or F-16 Or F-15, but i will try to make it look like (as much as i can) ether-way i like it real

i got F-4 seat

how this thing works ???

another real (RWR) Display.

now who can help me with test it , check what can be fixed / replaced ???

https://picasaweb.google.com/Avlolga/Cockpit4uandmeCom#5677110064422348146

i have some rwr and will try to eliminate the working parts but is there a manual for it ???

small progress

Cat lent and right panel console, next week i will get the front console

in the pic it's only the right one.

front console top plate

I finally found free time to bring the front console, forget to reduce MFD cuts (i will manage with this size too).

it is made of 1.5mm galvanized metal (tin).

it will be on top of birch wood .47 or .72 not decided yet.

i have not decided if i am going to yous one screen or 5-6?

but i am thinking using multiple screens more - maintenance will be easy that way.

there are many 8.4, 10" 12" LCD TFT laptop screen in good price, but i still don't know how to connect them to PC, they do not have a VGA or standard output connector.

for some time i didn't had any progress, yesterday i have moved all my stuff from my small and mess room to my workshop (somewhere)

i have started with cleaning (there is more to do but it is start).

this is the mess room

and this is my new place in the workshop new home for CNC and Parts