Cali Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) Here is a pre-fit pic, just to get a feel of what it is going to look like. Edited June 5, 2011 by Cali i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
G3 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 that was nice of him, i am thinking slide out keyboard tray under the front panel.
RIPTIDE Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I like the ghetto style Cali, panel off the side of the rig. I hope you don't bring such philosophy to your day job however :D S! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
hog_driver111th Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Sweet looking Cali! Hope your wife's friend's dad can help us out with our pits. ;) 1 A-10C - FC3 - CA - L-39 - UH1 - P-51 - Hawk - BS2 - F-86 - Gazelle - F-5E - AV8B - F/A-18C i5-4590 - GTX 1060 - Oculus CV1 - TM:Warthog [sIGPIC]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic9979_1.gif[/sIGPIC]
Cali Posted November 21, 2010 Author Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) I like the ghetto style Cali, panel off the side of the rig. I hope you don't bring such philosophy to your day job however :D S! LOL, I just got done cleaning it out @ G3, I'm thinking of moving the computer desk next to the window and the pit on the left side where the table is now. Might have to get another monitor for the pit. That way I can have the pit and FPS desk. But that might not be a bad idea for the keyboard. I'll have to check out a few options. @ One_Shot, I'm going to try to make it there Tuesday hopefully since I'll have in-laws in town to watch the kid. Does anyone know if you can have 2 USB keyboards hooked up and working on 1 computer? Edited November 21, 2010 by Cali i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Devilman Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 will this be your first pit mate ? very nice its good to get things set up in a layout for flying. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Join Maddog Simulations DCS World Club & Squadrons for every module
Kuky Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Does anyone know if you can have 2 USB keyboards hooked up and working on 1 computer? yes PC specs: Windows 11 Home | Asus TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + LC 360 AIO | MSI RTX 5090 LC 360 AIO | 55" Samsung Odyssey Gen 2 | 64GB PC5-48000 DDR5 | 1TB M2 SSD for OS | 2TB M2 SSD for DCS | NZXT C1000 Gold ATX 3.1 1000W | TM Cougar Throttle, Floor Mounted MongoosT-50 Grip on TM Cougar board, MFG Crosswind, Track IR
Cali Posted November 22, 2010 Author Posted November 22, 2010 Guess I need to go buy another USB keyboard then, thx. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
G3 Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 oh i see, i figured you were ditching the desk 2 mice and 2 keyboards, no problem :D a little powered hub helps reduce ports used on the pc
bumfire Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Nice, that was cool of Rugg to give you his old kit.
Cali Posted November 22, 2010 Author Posted November 22, 2010 Nice, that was cool of Rugg to give you his old kit. Rugg is a good guy like that, might have some goodies in the future... 1 i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 Found out how I'm going to do it. Now just have to get everything set up. This is where the FPS/normal computer stuff is going to happen Another glance at the pit, HOTAS is in place. Can't wait til I can get a bigger monitor/TV A shot at both Still have a few things in mind that I want to do. Need to get another monitor, something 19-22" maybe even a 15" will work better. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted December 24, 2010 Author Posted December 24, 2010 Real F-16 HOTAS, just got it. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted January 8, 2011 Author Posted January 8, 2011 Slow process. Wife ordered Cougat MFD's for me for Christmas but amazon doesn't have them in stock and I cancel my order. Will reorder them when they get in. Then I'll have to rearrange things once again. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted January 17, 2011 Author Posted January 17, 2011 Just bought this the other night so that I can hook up my 15" LCD monitor. Now I can see who is in comms and put whatever other info I want on 3rd monitor. My 26" and 24" monitor are about 3-4 feet apart and I didn't want to have to look over at it to see whatever else I put on that screen, comms, etc..you get it. I also run them as duplicate displays cause I don't want to have to keep switching back and forth between them when flying and doing normal computing. This little device works great for what I'm doing. You can even use it to extend your desktop. I know it says the res is only 1280 x 1024, but it does higher with the Windows 7 drivers. In the video it says you can watch a DVD on it while doing stuff on the other monitor. I'm happy with it and what I use it for....so far. http://www.iogear.com/product/GUC2015V/ i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Avilator Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Nice Setup. I have the same exact LG monitor.:) I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly
Cali Posted January 30, 2011 Author Posted January 30, 2011 Got my Cougar MFD's, now I have to place them somewhere. This is what they look like compare to the real deal 1 i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted May 12, 2011 Author Posted May 12, 2011 Since the move and buying another powered USB (7-port) I have it set up and will post pics later. It looks like I will be completely re-doing my CH profile. I use it in 3 modes, NAV, A2A and A2G. And having 40 buttons plus my G15 keyboard, there are some things that I can take off my HOTAS and put elsewhere. This will make it more realistic and easier for me to remember since I won't have 3 modes and shift buttons for the modes to worry about. Good thing a have a lot of free time at work to get this going. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 Update to my pit and what Cougar MFD's look like compared to the real deal. Still trying to figure out how I want to move things around, but this is what I have so far. MFD's i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 Made some changes to the pit, from the Falcon BMS extractor, very easy to set-up i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Cali Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Just a few things I have been working on with the help of a friend. Wiring up switches and nobs. With 3 classes left to finish in my Bachelor degree, working full time, wife going to school full time and 4 kids...it's going to take some time to finish. Still not sure what kind of pit I'm going to make, mosy likely will be an F-22/F-35 type pit. 2 i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Mike Powell Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 You're BOTH in school AND you have four kids??!! WOW! I went back part time while working, but had only two kids and a full time wife making it all work. Even so, made me crazy... My hat's off to both of you. 1 Mike Powell www.mikesflightdeck.com www.mikesflightdeckbooks.com
hannibal Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 lol. i brought most of the parts you have on that picture from digikey.. i was hoping to put the switch covers for my collective, but i couldnt find a place for them, clearance for the seat any... good luck with your project, post the final results! 1 find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179
Cali Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) You're BOTH in school AND you have four kids??!! WOW! I went back part time while working, but had only two kids and a full time wife making it all work. Even so, made me crazy... My hat's off to both of you. Thanks and yes, I eventually had to finish my degree also and she wanted a steady good paying job. 3 classes and I'm done, then I can retire in 5 1/2 from the Air Force and get another job....yeah :D. But I'm going to try and take about 6 months off in-between jobs. lol. i brought most of the parts you have on that picture from digikey.. i was hoping to put the switch covers for my collective, but i couldnt find a place for them, clearance for the seat any... good luck with your project, post the final results! The switch covers are too big to put on a throttle or stick in my opinion. The circuit board I'm using is simple plug and play....couldn't be any easier then that. I will post results along the way, it's just going to be a long project. Here is another site that has some good stuff. http://www.desktopaviator.com/ Edited March 18, 2014 by Cali i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
Supersheep Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 You're in school AND you have four kids AND are serving in the Air Force!? That earns a lot of respect. The PVC Pipe Joystick Stand How to thread
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