Supmua Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 This is amazing, the attention to detail is great. I’m not into simpit right now but I can definitely see myself in heading in this direction in the future. PC: 5800X3D/4090, 11700K/3090, 9900K/2080Ti. Joystick bases: TMW, VPC WarBRD, MT50CM2, VKB GFII, FSSB R3L Joystick grips: TM (Warthog, F/A-18C), Realsimulator (F-16SGRH, F-18CGRH), VKB (Kosmosima LH, MCG, MCG Pro), VPC MongoosT50-CM2 Throttles: TMW, Winwing Super Taurus, Logitech Throttle Quadrant, Realsimulator Throttle (soon) VR: HTC Vive/Pro, Oculus Rift/Quest 2, Valve Index, Varjo Aero, https://forum.dcs.world/topic/300065-varjo-aero-general-guide-for-new-owners/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSqdn Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 3D Printed Hornet Front Panel - VR buddy, you don't know the rabbit hole you've opened, now that you have a 3D printer... (I have way to many projects). One thing you might with to consider down the road. A Raspberry Pi, and run Octoprint to help manage your 3D printer. They work like a charm! :thumbup: Well, I have a Monstertech cockpit on order, so at least I won’t have to worry about general pit construction any more... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 5, 2020 by RogueSqdn DEFENSOR FORTIS Spoiler Systems: Falcon NW Talon: Ryzen 9 5950X @4.9GHz, 64GB DDR4, RTX 3090 FE; Falcon NW Mach V: Core i7 3930K @3.2GHz, 32GB DDR3, GTX 1080 FE Cockpit: MonsterTech MTX F, 42" 4K TV, HP Reverb G2, Oculus Rift S, PointCTRL Controls: RS F16SGRH CE, RS F18CGRH, VPC T-50CM2, VFX, WarBRD (Grips); VPC T-50CM2, RS FSSB R3L (Bases); Winwing F/A-18C, VPC T-50CM3, VPC T-50CM, TM Warthog, Cougar (Throttles); VPC ACE2 (Rudders) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 awesome work, did you sell the first one ? thanks for the files This is the first one, I did re print several of the panel faces once I settled on the raised text method. I'm keeping it for my own use, no intention of making any for anyone else...Its a time suck and I would have to charge way more than anyone would want to pay to cover my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloop Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 This is spectacular! and thank you for sharing the files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadwing Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 This is the first one, I did re print several of the panel faces once I settled on the raised text method. I'm keeping it for my own use, no intention of making any for anyone else...Its a time suck and I would have to charge way more than anyone would want to pay to cover my time.How did you slice the main UFC body? I'm trying to figure out the best way to attack this one. Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwell Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Here is a link to my Google drive with all the STL files, Arduino sketches and the start of my documentation. I'm still working on cleaning up the wiring diagrams , I'll try and have those uploaded soon https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxYMFzfWFkWKXHwS2IiQCrdIfeTMGgU4?usp=sharing Do you have a Paypal account for gifts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1sonuk Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 VERY nice! Do I see a mechanical altimeter there? I'm VERY interested in that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourorborus Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thank you very very very much!! You sir are a gentleman.. No a legend.!:thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 How did you slice the main UFC body? I'm trying to figure out the best way to attack this one. Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk I had 3 tries at it before I was happy(ish). I ended up with it face up, parallel to the bed and used Tree supports in Cura. It was much easier to clear them out than with standard supports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 Do you have a Paypal account for gifts? paypal is jself1@gmail.com - not necessary, but appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 VERY nice! Do I see a mechanical altimeter there? I'm VERY interested in that. ;) No, I just printed images off the web and put them under a clear plastic sheet... they are convincing though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1sonuk Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 No, I just printed images off the web and put them under a clear plastic sheet... they are convincing though ! DAMMIT! :cry::cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgrind Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 awesome work! Ryzen 5 3600 | 5700 XT | 32gb | NVME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwell Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 paypal is jself1@gmail.com - not necessary, but appreciated Have a nice beer on me! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Have a nice beer on me! Cheers Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwell Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 No, thank YOU. Not many people share their effort for the good of others. That honors you, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwierz Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I think I'm down to the home stretch... I got my printer running well again and reprinted the UFC..it looked awful the first time.. I got the raised text/color change figured out, so I'll be reprinting the spin and master arm panel faces. The UFC is wired, most of the LEDs are wired. I'm hoping to have the front panel finished, wired and mounted to my pit by this time next week. Its coming together nicely. The MFDs are just sitting in place. They are not bolted down yet..that is why they are little crooked. I have 1 bad LED in the UFC round switches but I didn't order a spare, so I'm stuck with it now. J, amazing work. I also fly in VR exclusively, and wonder how you obtained or maintained the 1:1 scale of this panel while in VR? How do you locate all the switches whilst "under the hood" in VR? I presume you're not using the hand controllers (or are you), and just reaching forward to the panel to actuate? i9-9900K @5.1Ghz w/ 32GB RAM, RTX2080 Super w/ 8G, Samsung Odyssey VR HMD, 1 TB SSD, VKB Gladiator MKII, TM TWCS throttle, Saitek Pro Yoke, Saitek Throttle Quadrant x2, CH Pro Pedals, Obutto Ozone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marques Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 J, incredible work! I´ve downloaded the stl,s and imported them to fusion so I can adapt them to my pit. What software did you use to design them? Is it possible to have the original files before converting to stl? I just need to adapt the supports, etc but working with stl,s is very inefficent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) How did you slice the main UFC body? I'm trying to figure out the best way to attack this one. Sent from my SM-N975U1 using Tapatalk I had it with the face parallel to the bed (face up). It still didn't turn out great, but out of the 3 ways I tried it, this was the best. The support is a HUGE PITA to remove. I used the experimental Tree support (in CURA) the last time I printed it and it was much easier to remove (still a PITA). I did everything at .2mm layer height. There isn't enough detail in the Z axis of any of the parts to go any smaller than that with layer height Edited July 28, 2020 by Jself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) J, amazing work. I also fly in VR exclusively, and wonder how you obtained or maintained the 1:1 scale of this panel while in VR? How do you locate all the switches whilst "under the hood" in VR? I presume you're not using the hand controllers (or are you), and just reaching forward to the panel to actuate? No hand controllers. I scaled the UFC that Brun designed off the buttons I wanted to use, then based everything else off that from the NATOPS fold outs. It does take a little fiddling with the VR center when you first get in to get it positioned right. But once that is set I can usually get close enough to feel the button/knob/switch very quickly with very little feeling around. I typically base it off the DDI Day/night knobs. If I can reach out and those two are in the right place, then I know I'm good to go. The Thrustmaster MFDs are more narrow than the Hornet DDIs, so even if you get everything centered up right, the outer column of buttons on those are not far enough to the outside, I end up reaching for them and hitting the Master/arm or spin panel. It didn't take long to develop some muscle memory and I don't even realize it now. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. It way more immersive than fiddling with the mouse. I can hand jam way points much faster now, its awesome to be able to reach down and click up the CM bypass switch when a sam launched at you and you forgot to do that during fence in. Edited July 28, 2020 by Jself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jself Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) J, incredible work! I´ve downloaded the stl,s and imported them to fusion so I can adapt them to my pit. What software did you use to design them? Is it possible to have the original files before converting to stl? I just need to adapt the supports, etc but working with stl,s is very inefficent. I used Onshape. I think with the free accounts, all the projects are public, so you can probably get in there and search for it. If not, PM me your user name and I think I can share it with you. I will warn you ,they are a mess. I was teaching myself CAD along the way and especially those first few panels (DDIs) are not done very well. Way too many sketches/extrudes. I didn't mirror the right side to left before I designed a lot of detail into the right side. There are actually 2 parts studios (One has right and center and the other has all 3 sections, but just the left side is good). But even then I think I used some of the parts from the other studio... I'm not even sure if I can remember what I did...lol. If you just needed to design supports it probably wouldn't be too bad. MY export options are: Parasolid ACIS STEP IGES Solidworks Collada Rhino GLTF STL If anyone of those would be better, let me know and I'll add them to the google drive Edited July 28, 2020 by Jself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marques Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I used Onshape. I think with the free accounts, all the projects are public, so you can probably get in there and search for it. If not, PM me your user name and I think I can share it with you. I will warn you ,they are a mess. I was teaching myself CAD along the way and especially those first few panels (DDIs) are not done very well. Way too many sketches/extrudes. I didn't mirror the right side to left before I designed a lot of detail into the right side. There are actually 2 parts studios (One has right and center and the other has all 3 sections, but just the left side is good). But even then I think I used some of the parts from the other studio... I'm not even sure if I can remember what I did...lol. If you just needed to design supports it probably wouldn't be too bad. MY export options are: Parasolid ACIS STEP IGES Solidworks Collada Rhino GLTF STL If anyone of those would be better, let me know and I'll add them to the google drive Thanks a lot for your answer, J. I think fusion can import most of those formats, but apparently STEP is the best one to keep the original functionalities. I just created an account in onshape but I cannot find your work. I´ll PM you in case you can just send me a link. Ah! don´t worry about the messyness of your files. I´m also a mess when I work in 3D, firstly because I´m self taught, secondly because I don´t normally have a clear plan and I develop the idea while I´m working on it and finally because I do the things just for me, and not meant to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadwing Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) On 7/4/2020 at 11:13 PM, Jself said: Here is a link to my Google drive with all the STL files, Arduino sketches and the start of my documentation. I'm still working on cleaning up the wiring diagrams , I'll try and have those uploaded soon https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxYMFzfWFkWKXHwS2IiQCrdIfeTMGgU4?usp=sharing Am I not looking in the right place? I see you have back pieces for the right ddi and ufc that are different or missing in your Google drive folders Edited December 22, 2020 by Dreadwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalfeyn Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 May I ask, how much material you needed to print those parts? And awesome work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimanzack Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 8:28 AM, Nalfeyn said: May I ask, how much material you needed to print those parts? And awesome work mate! Ive just printed these (Thanks Jself!!) and Ive spent around 4-5kg. All depends on infill and the use of support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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