y2kiah's A-10C cockpit build

[Deadman]

Google ACES II height adjustment range http://www.ejectionsite.com/acesiitech.htm May be of some help

The seat structure is primarily aluminum alloy stamp formed with ridges for structural strength. The box-like structure is refereed to as a The rocket-catapult is attached to the seat at the headrest end and to the cockpit at the base via a twin-barrel linear actuator which provides for seat height adjustment. The nominal adjustment range is +2.5-inch vertical adjustment.

[y2kiah]

HSI

 

I cut out my HSI bezel, here are some pics

 

 

 

 

 

I still have to work out how I'm going to mount the screen and controller board behind the bezel, I'll probably mount them onto the instrument panel and just place the bezel over top.

[hog_driver111th]

Dude, that looks awesome! Are you going to use the Helios HSI? Which monitor are you using?

[avlolga]

y2kiah,

 

very nice, as usual.

[Zenga]

Dude, that looks awesome! Are you going to use the Helios HSI? Which monitor are you using?

 

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: That would be really interesting. Will you manage to get the two HDG and CRS knobs working, given that they are quite close to the display's edge..

 

Anyway, looks just brilliant. I'm sure you'll end up very close to this one:

 

[y2kiah]

Dude, that looks awesome! Are you going to use the Helios HSI? Which monitor are you using?

 

negative on the Helios. It would be a perfect solution for this, but for me part of the fun of this hobby is the build, and that goes for both hardware and software. I'm going to program my own HSI/ADI displays to be compatible with my pit communication system.

 

The monitor is this one AT050TN22, I think the price has gone up

 

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: That would be really interesting. Will you manage to get the two HDG and CRS knobs working, given that they are quite close to the display's edge..

 

That's the plan. I have to route an extended shaft around the bottom edge of the LCD, and mount the encoders behind the LCD. I will cut out gears to displace the shaft within the two cutout areas under each knob. It's complex, but the price I must pay for using actual dimensions. The ADI will be much simpler, because the LCD does not get in the way of the knob.

Edited February 1, 2012 by y2kiah

[pitbldr]

Excellent design as usual!!! :thumbup:

[avlolga]

Y2kiah's

 

Check this site - http://www.yslcd.com.tw/Default.aspx

send email to this guy : Jeff, jeff@yslcd.com.tw

 

Avi

[JCook]

What about a small rotary switch that could mount on the gauge's bezel? Something small enough that the gauge's knob itself could cover the switch; then instead of the linkage and gearing for the knob you'd just have wires to route past the LCD to the magic circuitry. The rotary switch would need to turn 360 degrees of course.

 

Just a thought - I'm just starting out with electronics so maybe someone more familiar with electronics can validate or invalidate this idea.

[Feed]

That's actually the route I'm hoping to go; with PCB-mount encoders sandwiched between layers of the bezels & frames, with the LCD behind it all. Someday. lol

[Zenga]

That's the plan. I have to route an extended shaft around the bottom edge of the LCD, and mount the encoders behind the LCD. I will cut out gears to displace the shaft within the two cutout areas under each knob. It's complex, but the price I must pay for using actual dimensions. The ADI will be much simpler, because the LCD does not get in the way of the knob.

 

Thanks y2kiah for your reply. Your way to do the HSI is quite inspiring. Thinking about how to implement the HSI (and ADI) caused lot of headache for me. I think my skills are sufficient just to get a simple round dial instrument like a VSI connected and running in the Sim. But I had no clue how to do it for a more complex instrument like the HSI and ADI.

 

Your "hybrid" way (using a "real" hardware bezel while a monitor behind replicates the instrument's indication) is a solution I haven't thought about at all. Another great example of "best sharing practice"... Thanks! And keep up your brilliant work!!

[Deadman]

Great work looks like a winner

[Gadroc]

negative on the Helios. It would be a perfect solution for this, but for me part of the fun of this hobby is the build, and that goes for both hardware and software. I'm going to program my own HSI/ADI displays to be compatible with my pit communication system.

 

The monitor is this one AT050TN22, I think the price has gone up

 

 

How does that compare with real dimensions on it. I thought the 5" wasn't quite big enough when I looked at this before. I hear you on the build. I haven't actually flown the sim in a month now. I keep telling myself once I get the pit more finished I'll start re-learning to fly, although I have a strong suspicion I'll start a second pit instead. :helpsmilie:

 

BTW The bezel looks excellent. Did you do it on a CNC or is it multiple layers of layers cut acrylic?

[Gadroc]

FYI for those building of these plans. The center rib in the plans is slightly higher (1/25" or so) than the rear and forward ribs. I believe this was to account for the way y2kiah plans to build his rails. I used C channel aluminum instead of angle which required me to have them at the same height.

[y2kiah]

FYI for those building of these plans. The center rib in the plans is slightly higher (1/25" or so) than the rear and forward ribs. I believe this was to account for the way y2kiah plans to build his rails. I used C channel aluminum instead of angle which required me to have them at the same height.

 

yes true, though I think you meant to say .125" not 1/25

If you build your rails a different way, you'll have some minor modding to do.

I need to get the rest of these plans out, sorry guys I've been slacking.

[linden]

More plans:).. sounds good!!

 

Do you know how many sheet the cockpit will need?

 

Thanks for the hard work!!

 

/David

[Gadroc]

Any update on the center section? I'm picking back up my cad work and want to finalize my seat / MIP I'd love to see current state of yours.

[y2kiah]

Center floor module release

 

I have a new section posted in the original release post.

 

The center floor section. This is the first of several more sections that I will be posting in the next couple weeks.

 

This one is fixed for .703" (3/4 nominal) plywood, since nobody seems to be using MDF, and I don't plan to either. The gap between pieces has been reduced to .005" per side, for a much tighter fit. If you need to remove the inner corner radius of your bit, may I suggest not worrying about it on the CNC, and just take a wood file to it afterwards. Quick and simple.

 

This layout will work for one 4x8 sheet, or four 2x4 sheets.

 

The hole cut out of the floor is optional but would theoretically allow you access (from underneath) to the screws that mount the TM warthog base cylinder to the center pedestal. The cutout is completely covered by the pedestal.

 

 

I have not gone back and fixed the previously released modules yet, but it's on my to-do list.

Edited April 20, 2012 by y2kiah

[Gadroc]

Excellent. That helps a lot as my biggest question was height of rudder floor. Is this designed for saitek combat pedals?

[linden]

Thank you!!!

 

Now i need to build faster to keep up:)

[Deadman]

HI Stang the floor does not rise in the real AC, there is an area around the stick base that is raised, AN excellent source of pictures is the Modern hog guide pg 70 ,74.

Flattening out the deck may be the best solution for commercial horizontal swinging rudder pedals. The real Rudder pedal linkage is a vertical pivot in its swing and adjustment

Edited April 22, 2012 by Deadman

[y2kiah]

I lowered the floor in that area to give more room to mount a linear actuator or other device for seat height adjustment, and a buttkicker under the seat pan. I'll post a version of the floor later that is level all the way across.

[y2kiah]

Center floor module v2 release

 

Here is the center section without a lowered floor section under the seat.

 

 

The .dxf file is posted in the release post as usual.

Edited April 23, 2012 by y2kiah

[avlolga]

Thanks y2kiah - again great work. :thumbup:

Thanks DM - it is excellent source of pictures !!! :thumbup:

[Rockeyes]

I've been away from DCS A10 for a long time and thought I would check up on what you guys are upto and get some inspiration in attempt a to build a pit of my own. With your generosity y2kiah of supplying these drawings I might just make it :)

 

THANK YOU :thumbup: