jj3 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 DCS-Bios and a chunk of code from some other folks. One of the links I could find: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK666 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Am 12.11.2020 um 01:19 schrieb jj3: Almost have the pcb layout done, keep finding little tweaks to do... And then the parts I chose ran out of stock at the PCB maker place, so I had to select different parts and place them by hand. It also ended up a 4 layer board to make everything connect how I wanted it. Using a matrix setup for the keys, used some 1nf caps to do a poor mans de-bounce, and the diodes are to prevent ghosting. I put in a 20 pin ribbon cable to connect to the persons choice of interface, in my case I'm planning to use an Arduino mega with DCS-BIOS. There's a 2 wire connector for LED dimming connection. Top side Bottom side I also made up a simple Nano and rs485 board, and brought out all the unused pins to screw terminals. Keeps things modular and easy to troubleshoot and swap a module. It's not as compact as others have done.. Looks very nice! Is it possible to get your plans? Which program you used to make the pcb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj3 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Here are the files I've made up so far. There is a Samtec 24 pin IDE cable that I found at Mouser part #: 200-HCSD12D06001TP01 Mfr. part #: HCSD-12-D-06.00-01-T-P01 It comes as a "23" pin cable with a pin blocked, just remove the plastic pin and it's now a 24 pin cable. If I was to do this again, I'd make it a flexible cable instead. A10 Console CDU Boards.zip You will need an arduino MEGA, some long pin headers for that, and the pin connectors (green jobbies) if you want removable connections. Otherwise just solder in your wire. The LED schematic is for an external power regulated source, there is no restricting circuitry to limit current in any way. Edited July 7, 2021 by jj3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistar Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 This looks like great work - Kudos! With regards to the project zip file you uploaded @jj3 , what software did you use to create it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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