Speedbird696 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi all. Just briefly. Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack is great but with LCD is amazing! I have seen e.g. Lilliput UM-80 8" or tablet solutions. None of them i did not like. So there is my own idea: - MFD Cougar Pack - 2x LCD panel 8" - 2x display control board - phone chargers 5V USB, HDMI cables - 2 mm plexi box (laser cutted)
aaron886 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 That's awesome! Nice clean work. I really want to do this now.
Speedbird696 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 Yes! This was the purpose of my article: Inspiration :) :thumbup: So, go ahead!
sobe Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Speedbird696 Your project really intrigues me and I would like to try it as the parts seem to be reasonably priced. However, I do have some questions. 1. I have 10 thumbs so some step by step instructions would help. 2. What is the 2 mm plexi box (laser cutted)? what is it used for and where did you get it or did you make it yourself? Sorry to be a pain, but electronics is not my hobby. Will this USB powered Hub be ok? Fully USB 2.0 compliant (backwards compatible with USB 1.1) 3000mA supply to power the hungriest of gadgets 5.2V rich voltage to avoid brownouts Multi TT processor for the best possible Raspberry Pi performance 4 high-power USB ports for reliable Pi Power (also great for phones, hard disks, anything!) Will run from bus-power in the absence of a power brick CE and FCC approved for EMI good behaviour. Edited June 15, 2015 by sobe added info on hub Trackir4 using the latest Trackir 5 software, Win10 Pro [Creator Update] updated from Win7Pro Pro 64Bit, Intel® Core™ i5-2500 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA115 , GigaByte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 16GB Ram, GTX MSI Gaming 1060 [6 GB] Video Card, Main Monitor 1 on left 1920x1080 Touchscreen Monitor 2 on right 1920x1080 .
Speedbird696 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 Sobe I'm going to prepare photo instruction, be patient please. Your USB HUB is OK. Consumption of one unit (LCD+board) is not more than 5 watts (together maximum 10 watts). Your HUB is able to power 15 watts. I try to create pictures today. If I do not succeed today the images will be ready this weekend. Please note: this solution requires two HDMI (digital) video outputs.
lazduc Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I have a big problem....I live in Washington State and they will not allow escrow type transactions which AliExpress uses. Laz
Speedbird696 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) There are some pictures. I'm sorry for quality (autofocus problem identified). Parts list: - LCDs - Control Boards - "L-profiles" - M3 screws - 2 mm plexiglass (Acrylic, PMMA etc.) - panel jacks - USB chargers (cca 1A) "bracket support" removing "Box" assembling, there are two parts - LCD housing & board case "L-profile" joint (cca 75 degrees) "bracket support" remounting Mounting spacers for the control board LCD inside LCD connecting Board inside Board mounting Power system wiring Cougar modification Pre-final setup Fully ready for departure MFC-print-PDF.pdfMFD.rar Edited June 20, 2015 by Speedbird696
agrasyuk Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Very neat construction. Thumbs up! And indeed, having those cougars with functuonal LCDs is an amazing gamechanger. Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
Speedbird696 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 This is the rest of the plexiglass plate after CO laser cutting parts
the_soupdragon Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 nice project. might be something I'll try in the future. Do you have the plan/drawing for box so I can cut it out? Bit of a shame it requires 2 HDMI connections. cheers SD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Speedbird696 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 There are two ways to eliminate "extra two HDMI problem": - external graphics USB/HDMI adapter - you can choose control board equipped with VGA output I'm going to share vector plan of box this weekend (Adobe Illustrator file).
the_soupdragon Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Cheers. I looked for USB -HDMI connectors earlier and found some which look like they will work. looking forward to getting the box cut out. Great project. SD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
HiWay Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 i put it vertically use two side glue tape on top of Saitek X65 so i can export more on LCDs http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=114058&d=1425394320 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win11x64, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti, i5-8600K OC4.5 GHz, 120GB SSD INTEL 530, SAMSUNG SSD 850 EVO 250G, 1TB HDD WD RED, MSI Z370-A PRO, Cougar AQUA 360 CPU cooler, Kingston 2x32GB DDR4 3800MHz, 4K LG 50" Monitor, Meta Quest Pro VR, Orion2 HOTAS MAX,Orion Metal Flight Rudder Pedals (With Damper Edition), GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT.
PoleCat Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Unfortunately, when I tried to order the parts from the original links the result was that they would not ship to NH USA for some reason. I was able to nail down these same parts on ebay for a total of 137.50 USD. The panels were 47.49 each but the seller agreed to sell me both for 90. http://www.ebay.com/itm/201122618504?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The HDMI controller boards were 23.75 ea. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181435601384?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I am anxiously awaiting the vector plan for the cutting of frames. I have access to a water jet cutting table and a friend that knows how to use it. Will these plans be something that we can use easily to cut on using a water jet cutter? Thanks for the great mod idea! Out Edited June 16, 2015 by PoleCat http://www.104thphoenix.com/
Sierra99 Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Just found this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151190261318&globalID=EBAY-US HDMI+VGA+2AV+Rear View Monitors+8inch 1027*768 HJ080IA-01E TFT LCD Display Looks like the whole schebang for $60.00 and it appears to use HDMI or VGA input. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Primary Computer ASUS Z390-P, i7-9700K CPU @ 5.0Ghz, 32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 @ 3200Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce 1070 Ti AMP Extreme, Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe drives (1Tb & 500 Gb), Windows 10 Professional, Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS, Thrustmaster Warthog Stick, Thrustmaster Cougar Throttle, Cougar MFDs x3, Saitek Combat Rudder Pedals and TrackIR 5. -={TAC}=-DCS Server Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3, i7-3770K CPU @ 3.90GHz, 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 @ 1600Mhz, ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 970.
PoleCat Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Just found this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151190261318&globalID=EBAY-US HDMI+VGA+2AV+Rear View Monitors+8inch 1027*768 HJ080IA-01E TFT LCD Display Looks like the whole schebang for $60.00 and it appears to use HDMI or VGA input. Excellent find. Wish I had seen that before purchasing. :music_whistling: Out Edited June 16, 2015 by PoleCat http://www.104thphoenix.com/
sobe Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Is there any chance that someone would produce a number of the plexiglass cutouts for those that want this done for them? Of course a markup for labor would be reasonable to add. Trackir4 using the latest Trackir 5 software, Win10 Pro [Creator Update] updated from Win7Pro Pro 64Bit, Intel® Core™ i5-2500 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA115 , GigaByte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 16GB Ram, GTX MSI Gaming 1060 [6 GB] Video Card, Main Monitor 1 on left 1920x1080 Touchscreen Monitor 2 on right 1920x1080 .
PoleCat Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Is there any chance that someone would produce a number of the plexiglass cutouts for those that want this done for them? Of course a markup for labor would be reasonable to add. I have a friend who owns a welding and water jet cutting business. If this turns out to be relatively easy I will ask him if he can provide cutting services for others and at what cost. I am anticipating that speedbird will be posting the vector plans this weekend. Hopefully even sooner...? :music_whistling: Out Edited June 18, 2015 by PoleCat http://www.104thphoenix.com/
agrasyuk Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I would think the author should be able to make a couple more of these on his machine. Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
sobe Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I would appreciate a more detailed brakedown of the different types of srews shown in post 7 Trackir4 using the latest Trackir 5 software, Win10 Pro [Creator Update] updated from Win7Pro Pro 64Bit, Intel® Core™ i5-2500 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA115 , GigaByte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 16GB Ram, GTX MSI Gaming 1060 [6 GB] Video Card, Main Monitor 1 on left 1920x1080 Touchscreen Monitor 2 on right 1920x1080 .
Goblin Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I guess you need to undock the displays to the monitors... Does this require much performance that results in a fps drop?
Speedbird696 Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 Vector plan uploaded now (look into main instruction attachments area).
Speedbird696 Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 I would appreciate a more detailed brakedown of the different types of srews shown in post 7 Three new images uploaded now (look into main instruction attachments area - only in attachments area).
Speedbird696 Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 I would think the author should be able to make a couple more of these on his machine. This would probably not be a problem. In this time i don't know: - product price (material + cutting) - postage cost from Czech 1
PoleCat Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Vector plan uploaded now (look into main instruction attachments area). Thanks SpeedBird! I have a question. The person that is going to cut the panels for me needed a .dfx file format. So I used a converter to convert both the pdf and svg files to .dxf. The only issue is that when he tries to take measurements from them he ends up with different figures depending on which converted .dxf he looks at. I have attached a pdf image of what I believe is the closer of the two. Can you tell me if these measurements are correct? Thanks again...... Outimg033.pdf http://www.104thphoenix.com/
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