Functional and Non functional Switches in A10C

[AstroEma]

Hello all,

 

hopefully soon I will start my A10C Cockpit.

 

It will be based on Flim (VRPits) plans, and John Shepherd PS Cockpit (over at Viperpits)

 

In order to make it as much as cost/time efficient as possible, I am wondering if anyone has already identified the functional and non functional switches in the A10C module?

If anyone did perhaps already do this exercise (produced a list) it would be great if he/she could share their findings.

 

I don't want to implement a switch in real life if it is not implemented in DCS.

 

Cheers!

 

E.

[Deadman]

i did a switch list i will see if i can find it. I all so had shepherd do a estimate for the a-10C with his cards his suggestion of a card for each control came in at about $1000.00 abit much even cutting things way back his system was in the $800.00 range. This is way over priced considering what ardinos cost and the guys working on DCS Bios

[AstroEma]

Thanks Deadman, I appreciate you looking for the list!

 

Yep, I am trying to cut cost down as much as possible. I like the idea of having a plug and play solution, but of course it comes at a cost.

I am not skilled at all with Arduinos so I need to study a bit first. I am looking into DCS Bios, and doesn't seem too bad, but then again, I am just touching the surface!

[xray20]

I took a slightly different approach when building my pit, but the aim and end result is much the same. I prioritized the switches according to the experience of flying the sim without recourse to the clickable cockpit and I can now fly and fight, but still have to resort to the clickable cockpit for some functions. Here's my list.

 

Essentials (Level 1)

All HOTAS and stick functions - must be to Thrustmaster Warthog standard

MFDs

Armament Control Panel (Baro Sce not implemented)

Electrical control panel

Canopy control

Fuel Control (fill disable, RCVR light Sig Ampl - to level 3)

SAS & TO TRIM (Yaw trim to level 3 ) Monitor not implemented

NMSP (Homing not implemented)

UFC - Note that the UFC and MFD will reproduce all of the CDU functions, so the difficult to implement CDU is not necessary. The page select (1/2 2/2) requires a <Function> <+/- select> to make it work - took a while to find this..

Fuel display select

Lamp test

Fire detect

HSI Heading/course

Altimeter pressure

Undercarriage

 

 

Level 2

Tacan

ILS

Radio Modes (frequency select to Level 3)

Pitot Heat

Oxy Test

Lighting control

CMSC

CMSP

ADI setting

Fire Pull Handles

Stores Jettison

AOA indexer

AAR Status

 

Level 3

Radio Frequency

Audio control/volume

Ground safety override

AAR Status

 

 

Level 4

Not really necessary

HARS control

IFFCC

TISL

Circuit breakers

Manual Control Reversion

Oxygen control

Environment

 

I've probably missed a few, but I hope this helps

Matt

[FSFIan]

This is way over priced considering what ardinos cost and the guys working on DCS Bios

 

It's a very reasonable price considering the PCBs are produced in low quantities, it's plug and play, and the PS Cockpits software allows you to configure the pit for several different simulators and aircraft. For something to be "way overpriced", there has to be an alternative that achieves the same result for a lower price.

 

DCS-BIOS may be cheaper hardware-wise, but it's by no means plug and play, there is no commercial support, and it's still in a proof-of-concept stage. If you build an A-10C pit with DCS-BIOS right now (v0.5.0 / Arduino lib v0.2.3), you won't be able to use it with any other aircraft. You also need to learn a little C++ if you want to go beyond toggle switches and LEDs.

The one clear advantage that DCS-BIOS has is the flexibility. Because you are writing the firmware for your panels yourself, you can make them talk to any electronic component that you can get the datasheet for.

 

It's a trade-off between the hardware cost and your time spent learning programming and electronics. Although I'd argue that spending time learning is more fun than spending time working to earn more money (depends on your day job I guess).

Edited May 3, 2016 by [FSF]Ian

[Deadman]

A bit surprised your lecturing the choir here. Perhaps you misunderstood the comparison was specifically to cost between the units as stated.with out the extended explanation.In the end you are correct it all comes down to the amount of time one is willing to spend and wait

[Deadman]

The switch list I have is the same as what i worked on with Sheppard your best bet is to just Down load his updated work and check out the A-10 C Model and how it is laied out.

http://www.viperpits.org/smf/index.php/topic,10101.0.html

[AstroEma]

Thank you all guys.

Appreciate your responses and thoughts.