BlackLibrary Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Bios file will come. ;) aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Bios file will come. ;) :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streakeagle Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Fantastic pit! Will be much better when the Mi24 is actually available to use it as intended. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) Time for an update! I have finally added switches and wiring to the left foot panel and the right hand electrics panel. I now need to upload an edited DCSBIOS sketch to the Arduino Mega behind these 2 panels. @BlackLibrary has kindly updated the Mi-8 lua as I am currently flying that until the 24 drops. Within days, I should be able to run a full cold-start without using the mouse to click in the virtual cockpit. Also, a lot of cosmetic work has been carried out, adding bezels and dummy gauges to the dashboard, as well as the map box and drift gauge box. The intention is to add the knobs and switches to the various gauges as functioning switches eventually, but not high priority. Since getting a 3D printer, a whole new world of crazy possibilities has opened up, especially for repetitive stuff or multiple items like gauge light-posts. I have also produced the ASP-17V in Fusion 360 and printed it. Glare shields from scrap sheet steel have been cut, bent and spray-painted too, and a monitor mount made from MDF to position the screen behind all that. The weapons panel is mounted but still awaiting a few toggle switches, and those will be integrated with the dashboard switches into a DCSBIOS sketch too. 3D printer has been used to produce many items, especially knobs and switch guards, map box, bezels, ASP-17V, extensions to the top of the dashboard, landing gear switch, indicator lights (courtesy of @Razorback), map-box thumb-wheels and chicken-heads, etc. After all the functionality of switches and knobs is 100% (or at least 80%...) I will be tackling the exterior shell and framework including the door and frame, and possibly the canopy bubble! Edited December 4, 2020 by molevitch SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 and some more pix. 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Waouwww Robin you really did a great job! I can't imagine how much time you had spend connecting all the switches and dials. ASP-17V is also very nice ! Congratulations. It's really nice to see the evolution of our respective cockpits...that's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 As the Mi-24 module in DCS has now a “suggested” release date of May 31st 2021, I thought I would share a short video of recent progress. there is still a lot to do, but I have been focused on connecting switches which relate to functions in the Mi-8, which I currently fly increasingly aggressively! The weapons panel is fully wired up now, though the weapon switching systems in the 8 are very different to the 24. I still need to find a solution for the left and right breakers panels, though I have something in mind. And I still have yet to progress with the authentic pedals and their trim system, and I want to build the door and door frame also. I have built a working fan though... 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 5 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollk22 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 How are you doing with this? Have you started integrating with the software yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 8 hours ago, ollk22 said: How are you doing with this? Have you started integrating with the software yet? Yes, some of it is now running under DCSBIOS already, while some is working with Bodnar boards. the right side electrics panel is now functional (except the 36v switch,a bug) along with the fuel tank selector, and the Fire Extinguisher panel and Autopilot panel are mostly working, though I still have a few corrections in their Sketch to correct. The weapons panel is currently on a Bodnar, but I will switch it to DCSBIOS to improve its functionality soon, though I also need to upgrade several switches on there first. I managed to find some On-On-On switches from China which need to have their toggle levers improved… 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 After a bit of a pit-building hiatus due to the release of the Mi-24P, due in part to working as a beta-tester on it, plus actually enjoying this long-anticipated module, I returned to setting up the multitude of switches and panels to connect to DCS via DCSBIOS. I have always planned to move it all onto a RS485 network. I had some panels connected to a network and some directly via USB. I decided to change my connections from 4-pin Molex types to RJ45…. I could NOT get this to work, and wasted 2 months or so trying. I don’t know why, it just would not work. Endless continuity tests, checking soldering with magnifying glasses, cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, etc. So a few days ago I reverted to the Molex types and within a few hours I had my SAU and SPUU, Landing Gear and external lights panel running (solo) on the network. Happy New Year for me! So now I am moving on to all the other panels to get them networked. Once that’s done, I will share some pics of my various solutions, and a video of a Cold Start and other functions. Wishing you all a Happy New Year too, and looking forward to more flying the Mi-24 in Multi-Crew with my mates at Black Shark Den! SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 And a little update which just happened today. Developing WIP of the Circuit Breakers panels left and right of the pilot seat. Test 3D print of a bank of 5 circuit breaker switches for the rear left wall of the Mi-24. The finished panel will have 6 of these and a the lever operated frame to turn on all 29 CBS at once. Magnets will hold the switch bars in either the up or down position, and one of them will have a Hall sensor switch for the DCS command. Same system will be used for the right side also, naturally. Not yet sure whether to 3d print the switching frame or make from metal components, or a mix of the two, but the lever arm for sure will be aluminium rod. 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollk22 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 It's all looking incredible! I am going to attempt to get my colleagues to bend me some copper pipe at work for a home made collective at some point, which will be the start of the collective! In the meantime, I just had to buy myself an original fan, but that is as far as my cockpit has got and probably will get lol! I do like your 3d printed fan though, an excellent job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Update on work in progress- Circuit Breaker panels. The left-side one is almost done. Slightly off scale, narrower than the real thing due to the rest of my build… but I think that’s ok. Each bank of switches is a dummy, and only the lowest one will activate all in DCS through the Hall sensor. Magnets will give a bit of “clicky” resistance and snap to the action. Reprinting the black handle as it looks too big, and needs to be in 2 halves for a cleaner print. The paint finish will get some aging and scratching too, to look more worn in and abused. And labels added too. Already working on the right-side panel. 9D89BA05-E085-46A5-B731-3D73D54F6904.MOV Edited January 7, 2022 by molevitch 2 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollk22 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 7:58 AM, molevitch said: Update on work in progress- Circuit Breaker panels. The left-side one is almost done. Slightly off scale, narrower than the real thing due to the rest of my build… but I think that’s ok. Each bank of switches is a dummy, and only the lowest one will activate all in DCS through the Hall sensor. Magnets will give a bit of “clicky” resistance and snap to the action. Reprinting the black handle as it looks too big, and needs to be in 2 halves for a cleaner print. The paint finish will get some aging and scratching too, to look more worn in and abused. And labels added too. Already working on the right-side panel. 9D89BA05-E085-46A5-B731-3D73D54F6904.MOV 16.46 MB · 0 downloads That's very creative... Have you been tempted to individually address each switch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 13 hours ago, ollk22 said: That's very creative... Have you been tempted to individually address each switch ? Tempted? Hell Yeah! But fortunately common sense prevailed…. I have enough else to get on with, and the CBs are the least of it. 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Right side Circuit Breakers panel is now finished and mounted, though not yet wired up. A couple of minor tweaks and improvements planned, but not essential. Oh, and it needs a handle, 8mm aluminium tubing ordered, arriving next week. (I also know I have a couple of extra switches which are blanked out in DCS....) From here, I go back to reconnecting the Electrics Interface panels, and then on to wiring and setting up the Dashboard elements, Map box controls, Compass switches and Heading setter, Rad Alt Height adjuster knob, Gyro switches and Pedal damper switches. I will also be integrating the ASP17V controls into the dashboard. 8FD5E596-3803-4A84-B735-AA038AFA6E6F.mov Edited January 23, 2022 by molevitch 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollk22 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 AMazing, can't wait to see some flying with this rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 I now have 90% of the pilot cockpit switches fully functional, though with one or two needing editing/debugging. (Isn’t that always the way?). Everything is running on DCS-Bios and 1 Bodnar board (for the cyclic/collective). It’s great to be able to make weapons selections from the weapons panel without using a mouse, and make adjustments to the ASP-17 on the fly, change radio channel, select radio, hit the flares button etc. But I still felt something was missing…. Then I found myself with some large sheets of packing card after a delivery, and thought of a better way to recycle them. Now I have to model and print the door holding piston and the opening handle and bolts, make the faux leather map and tool pouch, and decide what livery to paint. Will glazing with domed acrylic be too much? 2 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Very cool, nice work! Eco friendly too! Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrasyuk Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Wow. Now that is entirely next level of building. Looking forward to more progress 1 Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger22 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Crackin work mate! I know from my own experience on how much having a canopy brings with increasing immersion. This is such a fantastic build, you'd be immensely proud of your work! 2 "I'm just a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 2:07 PM, lesthegrngo said: Very cool, nice work! Eco friendly too! Les Thanks Les, cracking the DCSBIOS networked issues made all the difference, 90% of switches now functional. But I jump from one thing to another depending on inspiration, so one week it’s electronics, the next month it’s Stanley knives and corrugated card boxes! 1 SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesthegrngo Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 You are just like me - no plan, just do whatever takes my fancy next. Still, my wife worked out long ago that most of the pleaure for me is the building not the playing so she realises it keeps me happy! Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molevitch Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, lesthegrngo said: You are just like me - no plan, just do whatever takes my fancy next. Still, my wife worked out long ago that most of the pleaure for me is the building not the playing so she realises it keeps me happy! Les Yeah, I spend way more time building than flying! (Sorta feel there’s something wrong with that…. Whatever!) SCAN Intel Core i9 10850K "Comet Lake", 32GB DDR4, 10GB NVIDIA RTX 3080, HP Reverb G2. Custom Mi-24 pit with magnetic braked cyclic and collective. See it here: Molevitch Mi-24 Pit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] www.blacksharkden.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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