Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 In the last couple of days I've been working on my UFC setup... A very tedious build , but impossible without a laser!:cry: I'm re-working the Rocker buttons and waiting for my switches to come in the mail. I will be using a Leo Bodnar board for electronics. 1
pitbldr Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Very nice!! :thumbup: What's that made of? mdf?? Is the top open for access or another reason? What type of switches you going with? Pardon all the questions.... just very curious how others are building their parts. :D I just finished the assembly of my UFC tonight and I'm also using one of Leo's boards. Right now it looks more like it's intended for Wonder Woman's invisible jet as it's made all from clear acrylic and needs painting.
Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Posted April 4, 2011 The main box is laser cut mdf and the panels/buttons are acrylic. Switches... I'm using a cheap mom push buttons that screw to a switch mount board inside... easy to replace and work on! The opening will have a cover, but it is for maintenance down the road. Overall the cost is pretty low, but the buttons take all the time. I should have it all finished and working by next weekend.
pitbldr Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Doing the same with my switches. Picked up a couple dozen mini-pushbuttons from Radio Shack and have them mounted in a piece of acrylic at the moment. I thought I may make a switch plate out of some .0625" aluminum, but I won't do that unless the acrylic plate doesn't hold up. So far it's doing great and the less I have to cut aluminum, the better. :D
TwoLate Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 That is so sweet. Wish I had that talent. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Thermal Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Nice work! What are use using for the rocker switches?
metalnwood Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Youve got a laser attached to your cnc? I am having a think about what panels I might want to try on my cnc but that also adds to the clutter around the pit where helios is managing to keep things straight for me. Of course if I was building a replica it would be a different story! Nice works btw.
slowhand Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 yeah tht UFC is way cool.:pilotfly: nice job Flim [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] SMOKE'M:smoke: IF YA GOT'M!:gun_rifle: H2o Cooler I7 9700k GA 390x MB Win 10 pro Evga RTX 2070 8Gig DD5 32 Gig Corsair Vengence, 2T SSD. TM.Warthog:joystick: :punk:, CV-1:matrix:,3x23" monitors, Tm MFD's, Saitek pro rudders wrapped up in 2 sheets of plywood:megalol:
shu77 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 How did you apply the Lettering to the buttons? That was my big hold up on doing this myself Hornet, Super Carrier, Warthog & (II), Mustang, Spitfire, Albatross, Sabre, Combined Arms, FC3, Nevada, Gulf, Normandy, Syria AH-6J i9 10900K @ 5.0GHz, Gigabyte Z490 Vision G, Cooler Master ML120L, Gigabyte RTX3080 OC Gaming 10Gb, 64GB RAM, Reverb G2 @ 2480x2428, TM Warthog, Saitek pedals & throttle, DIY collective, TrackIR4, Cougar MFDs, vx3276-2k Combat Wombat's Airfield & Enroute Maps and Planning Tools
BHawthorne Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 How did you apply the Lettering to the buttons? That was my big hold up on doing this myself Laser etched.
Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks guys Ya, the buttons are laser engraved and the rockers are built up with acrylic.
Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Also, I was thinking about having a few kits available if someone wants one. I can't to sell them all the time, but can do a few here and there. Basically you would get the laser cut mdf structure (un -built), buttons painted and engraved- you will need to glue the backs on ( flange ), and engraved face plate. Also, you will need to add your own electronics and do the wiring. I have a link to the switches where I bought for mine. If you want it backlit, then buy a phidgets 64, we will have it working in Helios soon. let me know if there is any interest, thanks Edited April 5, 2011 by Flim
JaseGill Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Flim, I'd be interested. I think its a great piece of kit and not scared of doing the electronics... Yet! Do you have PCB designs too that could be used for the PCB for the switches? What would be the price? I guess its USD so do you know what the postage to the UK would be? Thanks in Advance, Jase. Rig: Home Built, water cooled,i5 2500K @ 4.3Ghz, ASUS P8P67Pro Mobo, 8GB Patriot Viper 2 Sector 5 RAM, MSI Nvidia GTX970 4GB Gaming OC, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Boot, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Games (BS & WH), Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB other, Samsung UE37D5000 37" LED TV,EloTouch 1600x1200 secondary, Thrustmaster Warthog No.467, Thrustmaster MFD, Saitek Pro Pedals, Track IR4 with Track Clip Pro. Ex RAF Aircrew, Real Life Pilot, proud Geek and father of one :)
Succellus Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Awesome work... I would be one interested but latter down the road. HaF 922, Asus rampage extreme 3 gene, I7 950 with Noctua D14, MSI gtx 460 hawk, G skill 1600 8gb, 1.5 giga samsung HD. Track IR 5, Hall sensed Cougar, Hall sensed TM RCS TM Warthog(2283), TM MFD, Saitek pro combat rudder, Cougar MFD.
Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) I don't have a pcb for this one, even though I could get one done for it... I think is much easier this way. You might spend a little time soldering switches to leo's board, but it is not hard at all. Just takes a little time. Also, this way is cheaper then going with a pcb, and if you get a bad switch down the road, it will be easy to replace! Price... I still trying to see how much time it takes to build... I'm saying around $150 plus ship. The buttons take a lot of time to cut/paint/engrave... etc Edited April 4, 2011 by Flim
DEChengst Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 I don't have equipement to do all the cutting and engraving. I guess I can handle some glueing and soldering, so I'm very much interested. Would like to build some panels with switches first though. Got any ETA on those ? [sigpic][/sigpic] PDP, VAX and Alpha fanatic ; HP-Compaq is the Satan! ; Let us pray daily while facing Maynard! ; Life starts at 150 km/h
Flim Posted April 4, 2011 Author Posted April 4, 2011 Here is a complete version (still need to paint the base) , also completely backlightable... should have pics later.
MTFDarkEagle Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Very nice :) I noticed: SERIAL: 001 Subtle clue: you're going to make more? :D Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
JaBoG32_Prinzartus Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Oh ya, I will make more! :worthy: Windows 10, I7 8700k@5,15GHz, 32GB Ram, GTX1080, HOTAS Warthog, Oculus Rift CV1, Obutto R3volution, Buttkicker [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ЯБоГ32_Принз
Succellus Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 :worthy: +1 HaF 922, Asus rampage extreme 3 gene, I7 950 with Noctua D14, MSI gtx 460 hawk, G skill 1600 8gb, 1.5 giga samsung HD. Track IR 5, Hall sensed Cougar, Hall sensed TM RCS TM Warthog(2283), TM MFD, Saitek pro combat rudder, Cougar MFD.
Flim Posted April 7, 2011 Author Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Hello all , here are some more pics of my UFC... I'm still working on getting my backlighting going, but should be soon. This version backlights very easy!!! I have 3 kits ready to go for $169 plus ship. Just shoot me a PM if interested. The package is small and light, so International shipping should be fairly cheap via USPS. kit includes laser cut mdf structure (un -built)/with switch mount, buttons painted and engraved- you will need to glue the backs on ( flange ), and engraved face plate/top cover. Also, you will need to add your own electronics and do the wiring. I have a link to the switches where I bought for mine. If you want backlighting, then buy a phidgets 64, we will have it working in Helios soon. switches... I ordered 40 , a few extras just in case! http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/MPB-1B/SPST-MOMENTARY-N.O.-PUSHBUTTON//1.html Edited April 7, 2011 by Flim
Flim Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 Finally , back-lighting ! All controlled in cockpit via Helios I have yellow Led's on the way, so I should have them flashing soon. 1
Avilator Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Finally , back-lighting ! All controlled in cockpit via Helios I have yellow Led's on the way, so I should have them flashing soon. Nicely done.:thumbup: Is the light bleed I see a function of the camera? 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
Flim Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 ya, a little camera and little bleed from the button flanges. Always looks better in person. Pretty much matches the TM Mfd's in look when backlit.
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