Deadman's A-10 C Cockpit Build

[Duckling]

Hi DM. Complements on the progress and results. Inst pan looking great :thumbup:

[Deadman]

Thanks brother GUS:thumbup:

[Deadman]

Well guys no progress today I received another manual and well i basically have scoured it for parts number last nigh. Today we took the day off and the wife and i went part of The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge to view Elk in Rut or their mating season here is a video from face book we were may be 100 meters from these animals the Video is not my work but shows the Elk well these bulls are very large.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1019445418070

[Ells228]

Great start Deadman and hope the job situation sorts out.

As soon as my divorce is over and done with I'm starting my Typhoon project (man these things are costly...divorce as well as pit's lol)

[Deadman]

Hi guys up dates will be side tracked for a couple of more day i just got a couple of AN/ARC 186 radio control heads I need to figure out the connections for.:thumbup:

[Deadman]

Does any one have access to 01-40AVD-2-7/ I am looking for the part number and NSN for the thumb wheels out lined in green.

[gt112]

Folks, forgive me for butting in here, I'm a total novice, just looking at this thread is quite fascinating. But what exactly is the premise?

 

Is the OP designing the panel on CAD/Software?

Will this panel be made in in the real world or is it a mod?

If real world, how do you guys get cockpits together with all the fancy black panels, switches etc?

Are these functional panels/parts or just eye candy?

Where does a beginner start?

 

Many thanks

[sweinhart3]

Deadman's parts are real A-10 parts he's purchased. How he plans to make them all work, I have no idea, but it will be a real challenge for him. If you want some ideas for beginner, check Y2kiah's and Oakes thread. Lotta good stuff there.

[Deadman]

Folks, forgive me for butting in here, I'm a total novice, just looking at this thread is quite fascinating. But what exactly is the premise?

 

Is the OP designing the panel on CAD/Software? What is an OP? The soft ware is Sketch up

Will this panel be made in in the real world or is it a mod? The Main instrument panel will be cut on a cnc router then I may cast it for strength. All the other small bezels i have added to check the dimension of the main panel Except for items that are A-10C only I.E Fire handle housing MFCD Bezels these items i will have to make.

If real world, how do you guys get cockpits together with all the fancy black panels, switches etc? First visit http://www.mikesflightdeck.com/ then how much money do you want to spend a complete set of links to io cards on Mike's site there are a few other sites as well dealing with cockpit construction.Personal I am waiting until A-10C is released so I don't spend money on a system that is not compatible.

Are these functional panels/parts or just eye candy? All of my complete panels function

Where does a beginner start? Decide what you want a HOTAS a set of MFD a mini pit or a full copy of an A-10C then research

 

Many thanks

:thumbup:

Edited October 2, 2010 by Deadman

[gt112]

Thanks Deadman

OP = Original Poster

[Deadman]

Hum OK interesting abbreviation well I am back working on the panels on and off getting things ready for the winter witch will be here soon and applying for the few jobs around. Here are a few screen shots no word back yet from the sign maker on a bid so i am changing a few details on the main instrument panel.

 

 

 

[MTFDarkEagle]

Looks nice Deadman!

Looking forward to the end result :)

[y2kiah]

Looking good! Hopefully that sign maker will be up for the job.

[Deadman]

Thanks Guys !! For the Main instrument panel I think he will work out

[Deadman]

I think i found a monitor that will work for the MFCD s. I have built one in to the Main panel with a few modifications to the panel shoulder angles is a bit different and the grasp hole is now missing from the side of the MFCD but i can live with that. The TFT LCD is placed right behind the mounting plate for the bezel.

 

[pitbldr]

Can you share information on the LCD you found? :)

[Deadman]

The Monitor is a Lg i found on eBay I have not ordered any or tried them if a few of us ordered together it would bring down the price. It fits nicely with the few changes i mentioned earlier. I have no idea what graphic card would work for these. The one on eBay does not come with the VGA Board or a power supply. The board is an extra $35.00 and no idea on the power supply I have not found one yet if you want the spec sheet on the TFT and board send me a pm and i will send them to your email

 

8.4inch LG-PHILPS TFT LCD, LB084S02-TD01, 800 x 600,

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300389521512&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

Has any one used monitors like these ? any suggestions?:doh:

 

[Greb]

Great stuff Deadman!

 

Really looks like a lot fun!

[Deadman]

Thanks:thumbup:

[pitbldr]

I have something very similar to that now, but it's only a 5" screen. The set that I bought included the AV card and power supply - it was "plug and play" basically. :D

 

IF, repeat IF these operate like the one I have (and it appears it does from the specs and screenshots), it connects to any standard video card using a VGA connection.

 

The little yellow jack is a standard RCA type connection and the separate little "controller" is probably the power and other controls (contrast, etc.).

 

Those look promising, I just hate ordering this type of stuff from overseas.

[Kuky]

The Monitor is a Lg i found on eBay I have not ordered any or tried them if a few of us ordered together it would bring down the price. It fits nicely with the few changes i mentioned earlier. I have no idea what graphic card would work for these. The one on eBay does not come with the VGA Board or a power supply. The board is an extra $35.00 and no idea on the power supply I have not found one yet if you want the spec sheet on the TFT and board send me a pm and i will send them to your email

 

8.4inch LG-PHILPS TFT LCD, LB084S02-TD01, 800 x 600,

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300389521512&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

Has any one used monitors like these ? any suggestions?:doh:

 

 

I had a look at the link and the monitor there is very much like the one I have (only it's not in any monitor casing)... it is 8.4" (mine are 8") 4:3 ratio so they will cover the back of TM Cougar MFD's and have little extra in vertical (and of course in width). The photo shows it's got VGA connector so you can connect it to any video card that has either VGA or DVI connector (they all come with DVI-VGA adapter) so to me it looks fine to use.

[Deadman]

Kuky thanks for you input very good point . I will need to find a set of power supplies for them I am not sure what i will do probably eBay. I won't be using the Thrustmaster MFD thought. I will build the monster :hehe:

Here is the left LCD set with out the back plate and Bezel and with

 

[Kuky]

Deadman... that will work like a charm then... if you build them yourself I can see your MFD's will be bit bigger then Cougar MFD's and won't have that round edge on the inside...

[Deadman]

Thanks again for the help now i am just going to have to find a something small for the rwr indicator and a 10 line display for the CDU hopefully usb and displays are taken care of

[sweinhart3]

I believe I purchased the same set of tft displays as Kuky. They dont draw much power so I was able to run to a local electronics store and pickup some power supplies for $15 each.