BB. Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) Hello, I am making a home cockpit of F/A-18C. The front upper part was completed.:thumbup: work in progress... Edited September 30, 2017 by BB. 1 konnichiwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_schepper_ Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Wow... thats really good.. i was tinking to start builing a front panel with the mfd's cougar and just posted a question to ask for the distance for the panels... for av-8b or f18... Do you hove somthing with distance where the screens go etc? ---------------------------------------------------------- i7 2600K oc 4.7g / asus gtx 1080 gaming x+ / 16gig ram / ssd 500gig / oculus rift / jetseat se / saitek rudder ((next upgrade)mfg crosswind) / logitech warthog hotas + 20cm extention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Dude, if you're going to build it, why don't you take some pride in your work and build something nice? LOL. Just Kidding. My mouth is agape! Just wow...unbelievably well done!!! hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 That is awesome, how have you done it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RightStuff Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Simply: Wow! :thumbup: Subscribed! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomestMaximusTheFifth Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 what are you using for the MFCDs i7-6700K || 64 GB DDR4 || GTX TITAN X 12 GB || TM Warthog HOTAS || TheAwesomePedals || OpenTrack-Custom clip || Logitech G13 and G35 F-14 | F/A-18C | A10-C | AV-8B NA | M-2000C | MiG-21bis | Ka50 | UH-1H | Mi-8MTV2 | FC3 | CA Caucasus | Nevada NTTR | Persian Gulf If you can build it why not!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33rd_Elvis Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 hi, wich led segment´s do you use for the comm panel? Alphanumeric but wich typ? Aircrafts: F-16C | TF-51 | M2000C | F/A-18C | AV-8B | Viggen | KA-50 | A-10C | UH-1 | Mi-8 | Maps: Caucasus | Persian Gulf | NTTR | Normandy | Syria System: AMD Ryzen 3700X | 32GB Ram | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | Win10 64Bit | 1TB 970 EVO M.2 SSD Equipment: TrackIR 5_Trackclip Pro |TM Warthog HOTAS | Oculus Rift S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted October 1, 2017 ED Team Share Posted October 1, 2017 looks great, well done Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB. Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Wow... thats really good.. i was tinking to start builing a front panel with the mfd's cougar and just posted a question to ask for the distance for the panels... for av-8b or f18... Do you hove somthing with distance where the screens go etc? On my design it will be this distance. (millimeter) That is awesome, how have you done it? I processed acrylic board with CNC. what are you using for the MFCDs DDI is handmade. I adjusted it to the 10.1 inch monitor. hi, wich led segment´s do you use for the comm panel? Alphanumeric but wich typ? I used a handmade 16 segment display. 2 konnichiwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullant Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 This is truly amazing work! Intel i7 13700K @ 5.3 GHz / ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus / 64 Gb G.Skill DDR4-3600 / RTX 4090 / 2TB Kingston KC3000 NVME / Win 10 x64 Pro / Pimax Crystal / WINWING F/A-18 HOTAS A-10C, AJS-37, AV-8B, F-4E, F-5E, F-14, F-15E, F-16, F/A-18C, F-86F, FC3, Christen Eagle 2, FW190D-9, Mosquito, P-47D, P-51D, Spitfire, AH-64D, KA-50, UH-1H Combined Arms, WWII Asset Pack, China Assets Pack, Super Carrier, Falklands Assets Nevada, Normandy, Persian Gulf, The Channel, Syria, Mariana Islands, South Atlantic, Sinai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeokilo Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I used a handmade 16 segment display. Sweet baby jesus that is fantastic! Subscribed. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomestMaximusTheFifth Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) DDI is handmade. I adjusted it to the 10.1 inch monitor. [ATTACH]170120[/ATTACH] Impressive work Edited October 2, 2017 by AwesomestMaximusTheFifth i7-6700K || 64 GB DDR4 || GTX TITAN X 12 GB || TM Warthog HOTAS || TheAwesomePedals || OpenTrack-Custom clip || Logitech G13 and G35 F-14 | F/A-18C | A10-C | AV-8B NA | M-2000C | MiG-21bis | Ka50 | UH-1H | Mi-8MTV2 | FC3 | CA Caucasus | Nevada NTTR | Persian Gulf If you can build it why not!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Holy cow that looks stunnishing BB :thumbup: Keep those teasers and the good work comming Sir Cheers Solo 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Very polished work sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7rooper Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Impressive work so far. With all due respect, why did you build your own 16 segment displays if you could have sourced them from sites like aliexpress or other electronics stores? How about this ones? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-0-8-0-8in-RED-GREEN-BLUE-16-Segments-display-27-7x20mm-0-8/32742520852.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.DPt3b7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10534_10533_10532_100031_10099_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10173_10084_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10312_10313_10314_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_30,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=d8a559ed-a345-42d3-a18b-06a84a927085&algo_expid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98-0&algo_pvid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98 Sent from my SM-A500M using Tapatalk Edited October 9, 2017 by 7rooper My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7rooper Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Impressive work so far. With all due respect, why did you build your own 16 segment displays if you could have sourced them from sites like aliexpress or other electronics stores? How about this ones? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-0-8-0-8in-RED-GREEN-BLUE-16-Segments-display-27-7x20mm-0-8/32742520852.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.DPt3b7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10534_10533_10532_100031_10099_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10173_10084_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10312_10313_10314_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_30,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=d8a559ed-a345-42d3-a18b-06a84a927085&algo_expid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98-0&algo_pvid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98 Sent from my SM-A500M using Tapatalk Oh... I can see the Hornet displays are wider and not italic type leaned My rig specs: Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4Ghz // Corsair 16GB DDR3 // MoBo Asus Z87K // HDD 1TB 7200RPM // eVGA Nvidia GTX 760GT 2GB DDR5 // LG 3D 47" 1920x1080 // Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS // Saitek Combat Pro Pedals // Thrustmaster MFD Cougar pack // PS3 Eye + FTNOIR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB. Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Impressive work so far. With all due respect, why did you build your own 16 segment displays if you could have sourced them from sites like aliexpress or other electronics stores? How about this ones? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-quality-0-8-0-8in-RED-GREEN-BLUE-16-Segments-display-27-7x20mm-0-8/32742520852.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.DPt3b7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10534_10533_10532_100031_10099_10338_10339_10103_10102_5590020_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10173_10084_10083_5370020_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10312_10313_10314_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_30,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=d8a559ed-a345-42d3-a18b-06a84a927085&algo_expid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98-0&algo_pvid=c6e92916-ffb6-4eb1-9add-1f05d31a0f98 Sent from my SM-A500M using Tapatalk I looked for parts when designing. However, I could not find anything that matched the font and size, so I decided to make it myself. It was very hard to make. :cry: konnichiwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomestMaximusTheFifth Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I looked for parts when designing. However, I could not find anything that matched the font and size, so I decided to make it myself. It was very hard to make. :cry: It was definitely worth it at the end I guess i7-6700K || 64 GB DDR4 || GTX TITAN X 12 GB || TM Warthog HOTAS || TheAwesomePedals || OpenTrack-Custom clip || Logitech G13 and G35 F-14 | F/A-18C | A10-C | AV-8B NA | M-2000C | MiG-21bis | Ka50 | UH-1H | Mi-8MTV2 | FC3 | CA Caucasus | Nevada NTTR | Persian Gulf If you can build it why not!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Holy ***** when you said "made your own" i took it as lost in translation! You actually made your own 16 segment displays!! Hardcore.:punk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSS Rain Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 That’s professional top notch work. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsteensen Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hey BB, would you be willing to share your part numbers for the key switches, rotary, pots, and monitor for the MFDs? I'm deep into my main panel on my F18 sim, and working on MFDs next. Really incredible work. OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit Website :: DCS Thread Link :: Discord :: Github :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaD CrC Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hardcore. Home made 16 segments???? Wow. Amazing. https://www.blacksharkden.com http://discord.gg/blacksharkden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 man, I had to do a double take. outstanding work! MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB. Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hey BB, would you be willing to share your part numbers for the key switches, rotary, pots, and monitor for the MFDs? I'm deep into my main panel on my F18 sim, and working on MFDs next. Key switches > 6x6 Tactile Switches (Green LED) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-200Pcs-lot-Wholesale-6mm-6mm-Snap-in-Micro-Push-Button-Tactile-Tact-Momentary-Electronic/1253618109.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.eobAn6 or https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100Pcs-6mm-6mm-White-Button-Snap-in-Micro-Push-Button-Tactile-Tact-Momentary-Electronic-Switch-With/32762591668.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.2.8d1324bbgeIAq&traffic_analysisId=recommend_2088_1_90158_iswistore&scm=1007.13339.90158.0&pvid=34702d58-ba05-489e-a187-7edcf50d7983&tpp=1 Rotary switches > NKK Switches MRY-106 http://www.nkkswitches.com/pdf/MRpowerLevel.pdf Rotary encoders > ALPS EC12E2420801 http://www.alps.com/prod/info/E/HTML/Encoder/Incremental/EC12E/EC12E2420801.html Monitor > BuyDisplay 10.1 inch http://www.buydisplay.com/default/10-1-inch-raspberry-pi-screen-w-hdmi-video-vga-driver-board-1024x600 1 konnichiwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsteensen Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Key switches > 6x6 Tactile Switches (Green LED) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-200Pcs-lot-Wholesale-6mm-6mm-Snap-in-Micro-Push-Button-Tactile-Tact-Momentary-Electronic/1253618109.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.eobAn6 or https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100Pcs-6mm-6mm-White-Button-Snap-in-Micro-Push-Button-Tactile-Tact-Momentary-Electronic-Switch-With/32762591668.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000013.2.8d1324bbgeIAq&traffic_analysisId=recommend_2088_1_90158_iswistore&scm=1007.13339.90158.0&pvid=34702d58-ba05-489e-a187-7edcf50d7983&tpp=1 Rotary switches > NKK Switches MRY-106 http://www.nkkswitches.com/pdf/MRpowerLevel.pdf Rotary encoders > ALPS EC12E2420801 http://www.alps.com/prod/info/E/HTML/Encoder/Incremental/EC12E/EC12E2420801.html Monitor > BuyDisplay 10.1 inch http://www.buydisplay.com/default/10-1-inch-raspberry-pi-screen-w-hdmi-video-vga-driver-board-1024x600Thanks BB! Your work is absolutely inspiring. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk OpenHornet F/A-18C 1:1 SimPit Website :: DCS Thread Link :: Discord :: Github :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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