tea_cypher Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Ok so been meaning to write this for a while, but recently, inspired by people on here, I completed the first stage of my own 'Generic Pit', it was not an excuse to play with power tools honest :music_whistling: So my intention is to eventually build an av8b pit but there is really very little out there on the design front, and it will take a Looooong time, so instead I have broken it down into to stages, the first the creation of a generic pit which is now complete. Based around a Samsung stupid widescreen curved monitor, Warthog Hotas and Purgoet 306 Seat, a lot of work and time and I am really happy with the result. I have also started working inside DCS-BIOS and have successfully prototyped the fuel panel. So what next? Well I have started on the chore of panel modelling in fusion 360, but there is very little data out there. I have been able to get support from Aiden Fay, http://www.aidanjfay.com/harrier-av8b-simulator.html, who has provided me some drawings he has done as a starter for 6. I have fully modelled one panel based around the DZUS hole pattern for scale. (Which the ingame model does not follow but based on a photo I have found shows it does https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/600386194057412000/visual-search/?cropSource=6&h=685&w=544&x=10&y=10) So is there anyone else out there who would like to join my efforts? A team working to a common goal would make this quicker. Edited October 16, 2019 by BIGNEWY fixed youtube
Mr_Burns Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 Nice, like the cutout on the seat too, looks like a neat job. That widescreen is huuuuuuge!!
tea_cypher Posted October 17, 2019 Author Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) Engine Panel tested, all good. Edited November 13, 2019 by BIGNEWY fixed youtube
tea_cypher Posted November 8, 2019 Author Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) Cnc is alive! Edited November 13, 2019 by BIGNEWY fixed youtube
Marcq Posted November 12, 2019 Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Looking good !! I'm also into the Harrier, looking forward your progress And thanks for Aiden Fay project link Would like to help I can only go by pictures Marc.. Edited November 12, 2019 by Marcq
tea_cypher Posted November 13, 2019 Author Posted November 13, 2019 So modelling complete on first Panel. Looks slightly different from in game, but I think is accurate ish to IRL, as I have referred to standards
Brewnix Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 Nice work! Wondering I did a test print with what looked like a good size on the font. In Fusion 360 when I placed the text I placed most of it at 4mm size but I m not excited about how it comes out when it is printed. So wondering what size font you are using? I am thinking I should of tested the font before I remade my panels. They come out just don't look that big as the drawing on computer. Font size are 4mm and some are 3mm Ok Panel finished caded. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
tea_cypher Posted November 23, 2019 Author Posted November 23, 2019 I am using 6mm for the large, 4mm for the small, which reminds me i need to double check i used the same font for both.
Brewnix Posted November 23, 2019 Posted November 23, 2019 I am using 6mm for the large, 4mm for the small, which reminds me i need to double check i used the same font for both. Thanks! I am sorry I missed a question. What type Font are you using? I am using the MS33558 font. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
tea_cypher Posted November 23, 2019 Author Posted November 23, 2019 I am presently using Arial Narrow, with bold applied... not sure if this will be the final solution though
tea_cypher Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 So my panel build has began in ernest, this is 2mm alluminum cut and tapped, next stage will be the opaque plexiglass
Focha Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Interesting project. Can you tell us more about the costs associated with it? Keep those pictures fresh, please. It is always amazing to me, how you guys can do it, I can't. :( ASUS N552VX | i7-6700HQ @ 2.59GHz | 16 GB DDR3 | NVIDIA GF GTX 950M 4 Gb | 250 Gb SSD | 1 Tb HD SATA II Backup | TIR4 | Microsoft S. FF 2+X52 Throttle+Saitek Pedals | Win 10 64 bits
tea_cypher Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 Costs well i have 100 quids with of switchs, i think, and as for the cnc router and 3d printer.... about 1.2k, but i see these as investments , but i am hopping to set things up so if people want panels i can provide at a fair peice
tea_cypher Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 Managed to get a couple of hours and do the next layer, 1 more to go though it may take a few days, due to an idea to keep the switches aligned.
tea_cypher Posted January 17, 2020 Author Posted January 17, 2020 Testing back lighting, original plan to use 5mm led was no joy, so now using 3528 smd led, 5 pence each with a 5mm square foot pribt and only 1mm thick, they also have a wider light spread, will be ahiining through 6mm opaque, and maybe 3mm clear for even spread. More tests to follow.
tea_cypher Posted January 19, 2020 Author Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Swichs with caps sorted, will not rotate, front panel sprayed awaiting engraving. Edited January 19, 2020 by tea_cypher
Brewnix Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 Tea Cypher I was wondering what software are you using to run your workerbee cnc? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
tea_cypher Posted January 23, 2020 Author Posted January 23, 2020 Mostly Fusion 360, it has the duet on it with its build in web app that actually runs the G-Code, but the design, cam and G-Code is all from Fusion
Brewnix Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 Ok Thanks, I am finalizing my cnc machine soon and I am a little fuzzy on what to use. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
tea_cypher Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 Well if you want we can talk in voice this evening, you on Razbam discord? Also this is very much B-Sample and will be remade...
tea_cypher Posted January 24, 2020 Author Posted January 24, 2020 Back lighting test, definetly need at least 2 layers of paint, maybe 3
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