NotiA10 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 this will be the pit of all pits !!! :-) wbr, NotiA10 1 :pilotfly: NotiA10 CoolerMaster HAF RC-932 - Intel Core i7 950 - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R - Kingston DDR3 6GB - Gigabyte Radeon HD 5870 EF 6 Edition - Western Digital 640GB SATA-III - CoolerMaster 700W - TrackIR Pro 4 - Saitek X52 - Saitek Rudder Pedals - Hotas Warthog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks Noti Its has been to long we need to catch up some time soon:thumbup: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I need some advice guys. for the ADI ARU-2B/A. The pitch trim knob has a surface mounted variable resistor to adjust the pitch on the Miniature Aircraft. The unit turns approximately 300 degrees For an (EADI) Electronic Attitude Director Indicator A bezel with a cut to size TFT LCD behind it . What would be an appropriate substitute( easy to connect to existing control boards) a rotary encoder, or a potentiometer ? Edited January 16, 2013 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropship Pilot Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 In DCS/Helios you can set the Pitch Trim Knob value directly or increment and decrement it. So you could use both a pot or an encoder. I would use a pot as it has a limited travel range as on the original ADI. It's also easy to connect to any joystick controller (like an old joystick or the B256A13 for example). The only problem I see is that electrical noise from the pot might cause the input to jitter (but that's probably just a theoretical problem). An encoder on the other hand should have no jitter problem, but it may loose counts if the signal frequency gets too high (e.g. you turn the encoder too fast). I experienced this effect when I did some tests with the BU0836 board for the ABRIS input for BS. - Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Stefan thanks for your input.Now i need to start searching for a surface mounted Pot https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I need a few suggestions on encoders guys for the HSI https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Hi, I think it's time for you to leave this boards and get inspirations from others that are already working with encoders for gauges on a somewhat "higher level" - so you don't need to 'reinvent the wheel again'. The No 1 source for this is http://www.x-simulator.de/forum/portal.php X-SIM feature list X-SIM 2.0 * Huge hardware support * 3D virtual simulators * virtual gauges * hardware gauges setup * telemetry plugins * network cluster support * [see all features ...] X-simulator is a application that can also manage the behaviour of all different kind of motors that you hook up to your simulation. I toyed a little around with it to change the behaviour of my FFB stick. The possibilities are sheer endless - you can manage the behaviour of a single gauge or even a whole professional 6dof motion platform. Edited October 12, 2012 by PeterP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hi Peter I just though possibly some one here had all ready hooked one up. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) Hi Mindz I receive a message you posted a question but can not seam to find your post Edited January 16, 2013 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biting Bee Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 incredible! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisBelle Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey Deadman, where the hell do you get all these things from? It´s amazing stuff. What I wonder is whether you already got the base of the Pit built together, or are you gathering first all stuff you need? However, this thread is a nice collection of what is needed. :thumbup: DCS-Tutorial-Collection BlackSharkDen - Helicopter only Specs:: ASrock Z790 Pro RS; Intel i5-13600K @5,1Ghz; 64GB DDR5 RAM; RTX 3080 @10GB; Corsair RMX Serie 750; 2x SSD 850 EVO 1x860 EVO 500GB 1x nvme M.2 970 EVO 1TB; 1x nvme M.2 980 Pro 2TB+ 3 TB HDD Hardware: Oculus Rift S; Meta Quest 3; HOTAS Warthog; Logitech Rudder Pedals, K-51 Collective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well I started collecting parts off of eBay and from a few other pit builders in 2005 with the intent on building an A-10A but things changed with the release of the A-10C The frame of the pit has gotten put on hold several times do to the normal reasons first the lack of real measurements, then funds, then Real life and once again funds. Then you all ways have that one part you have been looking for that comes up for sale,That I just have to purchase,and well you you get the idea Thanks for taking time to run through the collection of picture, some times i am not sure if any one is lol Hey Deadman, where the hell do you get all these things from? It´s amazing stuff. What I wonder is whether you already got the base of the Pit built together, or are you gathering first all stuff you need? However, this thread is a nice collection of what is needed. :thumbup: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisBelle Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [...]some times i am not sure if any one is lol If I speak for my self, I do. It´s quite impressive to see all the details right within those gauges...keep on the good work. DCS-Tutorial-Collection BlackSharkDen - Helicopter only Specs:: ASrock Z790 Pro RS; Intel i5-13600K @5,1Ghz; 64GB DDR5 RAM; RTX 3080 @10GB; Corsair RMX Serie 750; 2x SSD 850 EVO 1x860 EVO 500GB 1x nvme M.2 970 EVO 1TB; 1x nvme M.2 980 Pro 2TB+ 3 TB HDD Hardware: Oculus Rift S; Meta Quest 3; HOTAS Warthog; Logitech Rudder Pedals, K-51 Collective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for the kind words of encouragement:thumbup: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 This is worth a trip to the Pima Air and Space museum. They have save the A-10A cockpit from the Terminator Salvation movie. It has gone through some restoration only 2 pictures possibly some one in the Tucson area can stop by and get some pictures:thumbup: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=156480817723603&set=a.117848551586830.7774.107082149330137&type=1&theater http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=156481237723561&set=a.117848551586830.7774.107082149330137&type=1&theater https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaconjb Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Fantastic collection of photos and a great resource to the sim community. Thx DM :thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindz i Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hi Mindz I receive a message you posted a question but can not seam to find your post perhaps you have deleted it. Here are some pictures of the Elec panel all of the switches are standard size. It was a question regarding the switch sizes, but I realized I was just mixing up the part numbers you posted earlier in this thread. Thanks for all the info you post in these forums. Amazing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 sure no problem:thumbup: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 HI Guys well I have gone and done it again, I am waiting on delivery of some special glass glue and hopefully it will get above 0 for a day or two so i can work in shop. The MIP ( Main Instrument Panel) is totally reworked and the MFCD bezels will be done soon I have designed both EHSI and EADI any way its all BS until i get some LCDs cut. Just wanted to let you guys know I have been doing something :smilewink: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropship Pilot Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Looks great! :thumbup: However, I'm not sure if I get you right - you are going for custom made LCD displays? :shocking: Cheers, Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 HI I am atempting to cut LCDS down to size my self to fit the bezels https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropship Pilot Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Woah! That sounds interesting! I know there are companies that cut LCDs down to size (http://www.symbolicdisplays.com/LCD_glass.html for example), but I haven't heard of a DIY-project in that area. If that works well it offers great possibilities. Have you already done a test? Cheers, Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Yes severial https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdog Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Woah! That sounds interesting! I know there are companies that cut LCDs down to size (http://www.symbolicdisplays.com/LCD_glass.html for example), but I haven't heard of a DIY-project in that area. If that works well it offers great possibilities. Have you already done a test? Cheers, Stefan Wow that place is about 10 miles from me. I'm almost tempted to go dig thru their trash ;) Airdog | Asus ROG Strix Z370-E Mobo | i7 8700K @ 4.7 | 32 GB DDR4@3200mhz | Gigabyte 2080Ti OC 11GB| Samsung M.2 960 Evo 250Gb and 500Gb | Win10 Pro | Hotas Warthog #02743 | Track IR 5 | Toshiba 47" 120hz LED | Acer 23" Touchscreen | HELIOS |Oculus Rift-S| http://www.blackknightssquadron.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Dumpster diving for LCDS could be a bit painfull:lol: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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