linden Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Hi all! I like to share some work i have done, its an connection box for the panels, in this case its for the F/A-18. Its made by aluminium cover, and the front and back are made from LaserMax acryl that is engraved. The panels will of course also have the d-sub connection. Whats left now is many many many many cabels to solder:) Edited October 13, 2015 by linden
Ragtop Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Amazing! Definitely want this as an upgrade to my Hog pit! 40pin ribbon cables - DSub conversion would be my challenge! 476th vFG Alumni
Mr_Burns Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Stop right there....it looks beautiful. So whats behind this: What are the limitations on the connections to each port (eg. the A-10C ACHP has >15 buttons per panel) Please show us the insides Does each connector represent a panel in the F/A-18 What do you know about the F/A-18 because i was thinking of basing my future multipit off it as I like the layout Anything else you want to share :thumbsup: Edited October 14, 2015 by Mr_Burns
linden Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Thanks !! For the f-18 box i use 15pin, then its 1 pin for the 3.3v used for the back light. Then in some panels there is also a 5v for the potentiometers. So every panel will have 14 inputs exept for the ones whit potentiometers it will have 13. Its enough for this setup, for the f18. To make a box for the A-10c you need more inputs per panel, maby 20pins will do. And a bigger box, if you dont try to press in all the subs on both sides of the box:) Yes each connector represent a panel. Right now im just building the box and panels, i will share as soon i got somthing useful:)
Ragtop Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 http://www.gadrocsworkshop.com/node/185 Here's a link to the panel counts for the A-10C. Obviously you'll need to add one or more ground lines for some panels, so factor that in to your counts, but 15 pin dsubs should suit most panels, with some larger ones for others. Don't forget it's also possible to connect numerous DSubs to one panel (CDU/UFC) will need this for sure. 476th vFG Alumni
Ragtop Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Does that mean there is no need to send a ground to the switch itself? That'd make wiring the switches MUCH simpler! At the moment I run a common ground across all the switches. Do the Arduinos require a diode on each input to prevent them from crossing? 476th vFG Alumni
linden Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Yes you need to send ground tog all switches. I meen from the 15 pin you dont need to use a pin for ground. The ground is solder on the metall on the connector Skickat från min SM-G925F via Tapatalk
Ragtop Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Ah, that's a very sensible way to do it! Of course it would be easy to wire up larger connectors for panels needing more inputs - This is a great solution. 476th vFG Alumni
linden Posted November 10, 2015 Author Posted November 10, 2015 Here is the box for the A-10C. I have switch from the 15 pin to 25 pins whit connections for flatkable to make it more easy to use. The CMSP has 26 pins in total, so i added a "Special" 25pin for extra inputs. And in this setup i used 2 cards, just to make it easy to connect the Caution panel. Gonna wire it soon:)
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