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I got another set of mfd's today and I have been working on some compact that will fit on my desk.

 

Also going to add toggle switches and buttons to center and top part.

 

The main center part is off the top of a pc case with wood sides and beams top & bottom.

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Matches up with my mouse :D

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No plans to add any screen behind the mfds as I need to get the TM hotas next :)

 

Will update when I have done some switches tomorrow.

Thank for looking.

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Looks great Gothic. I'm planning to build something very similar, albeit with a larger face at a steeper angle just for switches and other controls to go next to the monitor. What did you use to attach the front panel to the frame? I was thinking of using wooden blocks screwed to the side panels which the front panel could then be screwed into but they'll be a bit chunky.

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Thank you.

 

Because the front panel is a top on a computer case it had 2 holes each side already so I just used x4 nut&bolts to hold the wood sloped sides on.

 

It's very basic construction but it seems to pretty strong so far.

The top and bottom long bits of wood are held by screws from thecase part where you would normally slide the side of the computer case.

 

I did have a floor base but it did not really work out as planned lol so I will probably going to suspend the box for the electronics from a bridge connecting the sides.

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Ah, I see. I'll probably use all wood, maybe acrylic for the front once I've done a few dummy builds to iron out the issues that will undoubtedly only become apparent when I go to put it together, lol. I'll probably put a base and back on it, even if only to keep the dust out.

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I bought a 16" USB 3.0 AOC Monitor: under $130 (under 100 English pounds) for a small disply for the MFDs - I recommend!

 

Just make sure your MOBO is more appreciative of USB 3 monitors than mine....i spend 10 minutes with it disconnecting and reconnecting.

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Neat job gothicghost.

 

I have done something similar and back lit them with green LEDs. Then I print on thin printer paper inserts for each MFD and the green light shines through the paper so that I can fly and read then at night!

 

Just an idea.

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Thanks and yes also very cheap but delivery took a few weeks.

http://www.tmart.com/Brushed-Stainless-Steel-Cabinet-Bar-T-Pull-Knob-Handle_p113325.html

 

The top wooden block it held in place by the spring with a small washer under the top block.

So the top one being pushed apart with the spring until the handle is pulled.

 

I did think at first I would have to attach the the wood part to the panel but it worked out better lol.

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Starting to solder wires to the controller boards.

It takes a while for me to do this part as I am still new to soldering.

 

It don't look pretty but works ok :)

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I need to get this little project finished before the house move next week :O

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I started adding some switches and testing out some magnetic paper on the fire disch sign.

That is just for testing I will try make somthing more nicer later if I can lol.

 

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Looks great, nice job :thumbup:

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Thank you both and yes that was my next thing on my list I just need to buy more ink for my printer:D

 

Minemonic did you make them yourself ? They look great and thanks for sharing with the community :)

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Just wrong time to run out of ink lol :(

I will have to go to the library so I can get them sooner.

 

(little update)

I removed the x3 controllers as it was doing my head in and way to messy.

So I used my leo bodnar BBI-32 button box board from another project and now everything connected and working.

 

The board

 

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My little setup for now.

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Still got a few bits to add and maybe some switches as well.

 

Thank for viewing.

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