obious Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Hi All, I’m thinking to 3D print 3 MFDs for the JF-17 but I can’t find any documentation online that detail their dimensions. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction to some documentation? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! Intel 12900k @ 5.2Ghz, RTX 4090, Samsung 1TB NVME, Thrustmaster Warthog & F-18 stick, Pendular Rudder Pedals - Quest Pro AV8B N/A UFC Build Log AV8B N/A PCBs for sale
zippoa Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Some time ago I created similar topic https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=257755 In the bottom you will find link with possible answer
zippoa Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 If you succeed in 3D printing it, don't be shy and share with us :) I am right now expecting from PCB manufacturer custom PCBs for MFDs
obious Posted January 20, 2020 Author Posted January 20, 2020 If you succeed in 3D printing it, don't be shy and share with us :) I am right now expecting from PCB manufacturer custom PCBs for MFDs That's really interesting. Maybe we could collaborate? Intel 12900k @ 5.2Ghz, RTX 4090, Samsung 1TB NVME, Thrustmaster Warthog & F-18 stick, Pendular Rudder Pedals - Quest Pro AV8B N/A UFC Build Log AV8B N/A PCBs for sale
zippoa Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Ha-ha, easy. First prototype version is somewhere at post in my country, while today I ordered second upgraded. Hope I did not make any mistake in schematic and pcb :) Here how PCBs should look in first version
DragonJockey Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 This is awesome. Count me in for a set if you are selling!
MK84 Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 Ha-ha, easy. First prototype version is somewhere at post in my country, while today I ordered second upgraded. Hope I did not make any mistake in schematic and pcb :) Here how PCBs should look in first version Awesome. Would be interested as well if you plan to make these. :thumbup:
Tiger-II Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 If you can do a set of framed buttons for a reasonable price I'll buy three! If you can add blue/green backlighting that would be epic! Motorola 68000 | 1 Mb | Debug port "When performing a forced landing, fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover. The JF-17 is not better than the F-16; it's different. It's how you fly that counts. "An average aircraft with a skilled pilot, will out-perform the superior aircraft with an average pilot."
Tiger-II Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 You mean PCB or 3D printed case of MFD? A completed unit (PCB and case). Motorola 68000 | 1 Mb | Debug port "When performing a forced landing, fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover. The JF-17 is not better than the F-16; it's different. It's how you fly that counts. "An average aircraft with a skilled pilot, will out-perform the superior aircraft with an average pilot."
Keks Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I would also be interested. If you go all the way with custom pcbs, have you considered a plug in piece to convert the mfd into a normal 5x5? Like a snap in 3 button piece. Been thinking about that for some time, but could not come up with a working solution for the connectors yet, that is not custom pcb, thTs why I am asking. Something like that could be awesome for multi module use.
zippoa Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Right now I am preparing third version of PCB. It will have choice of two controllers on-board: Arduino Pro Micro for MMJoy firmware or STM32 BluePill board In this variant, two possible USB positions will be available on PCB along with generic dupont connector for USB cable Also there will be connector with all data lines for external controller if needed. 1
zippoa Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I would also be interested. If you go all the way with custom pcbs, have you considered a plug in piece to convert the mfd into a normal 5x5? Like a snap in 3 button piece. Been thinking about that for some time, but could not come up with a working solution for the connectors yet, that is not custom pcb, thTs why I am asking. Something like that could be awesome for multi module use. Interesting idea about detachable line of three buttons. Did not think about it, since I have also Thrustamster's MFDs In my second version of PCB, I had two types of it. One for Horizontal line and other for Vertical line. They were using PLS and PLD for board-board connection
Tiger-II Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Will the board be plug'n'play? i.e. show as a standard game controller with buttons, or will it require some additional hardware/software? Motorola 68000 | 1 Mb | Debug port "When performing a forced landing, fly the aircraft as far into the crash as possible." - Bob Hoover. The JF-17 is not better than the F-16; it's different. It's how you fly that counts. "An average aircraft with a skilled pilot, will out-perform the superior aircraft with an average pilot."
zippoa Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) There will be requirement to program controller boards (Arduino or STM32) before soldering them to main PCB. Arduino can be programmed through USB. For STM32 there will be requirement of external programmer ST-Link. Have not yet investigated if we can use only USB Edited January 29, 2020 by zippoa
zippoa Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 Received today my PCBs. It's alive! At least with MMJoy32. With FreeJoy on STM32, there are some bugs in software, so waiting for fix
Graves0922 Posted March 3, 2020 Posted March 3, 2020 If you can do a set of framed buttons for a reasonable price I'll buy three! If you can add blue/green backlighting that would be epic! I'd be interested as well, a framed version like the TM MFD's.
zippoa Posted September 10, 2020 Posted September 10, 2020 Opened github with board info and complete files for production https://github.com/godor2008/MFD_3
WRCRob Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Couple questions, how much would you say it would cost to build one of these? And could you put a link to the panels that you used. I would love to build a trio for my pit!
zippoa Posted October 14, 2020 Posted October 14, 2020 Just saw your message :) About 84$ (45$ boards, 39$ shipping by DHL) for 5 boards. So about 17$ for 1 assembled PCB. You have to add only buttons and solder them. Buttons 100 pcs 39$ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32947533283.html Cool black KeyCaps 100 pcs 16$ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32918071718.html Each board has 34 button. So 1 board with buttons and keycaps will cost about 17 + 13.26 + 5.44 = 35.7 $ Case is not included, I am yet developing it
El Phantasmo Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 On 10/14/2020 at 4:37 PM, zippoa said: Just saw your message About 84$ (45$ boards, 39$ shipping by DHL) for 5 boards. So about 17$ for 1 assembled PCB. You have to add only buttons and solder them. Buttons 100 pcs 39$ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32947533283.html Cool black KeyCaps 100 pcs 16$ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32918071718.html Each board has 34 button. So 1 board with buttons and keycaps will cost about 17 + 13.26 + 5.44 = 35.7 $ Case is not included, I am yet developing it Has there been any update to this project?
zippoa Posted April 30, 2021 Posted April 30, 2021 8 hours ago, El Phantasmo said: Has there been any update to this project? Not yet. I am thinking about small improvements, like changing to regular tactile buttons and separate LEDs. These would be SMT placed by JLCPCB. But not sure if I'll do it, since I my needs are already covered with 5 PCBs done In my custom made case, first prototype looks like this 4 1
El Phantasmo Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 What are the dimensions of your case vs the real life size? Also, Have you design a case true to spec and design?
zippoa Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 6:37 PM, El Phantasmo said: What are the dimensions of your case vs the real life size? Also, Have you design a case true to spec and design? Don't know about real life. I saw some messages about using 12 inch display in real. I use 9.7 (1024*768) inch display. Size of case is 280x205 mm
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