DocPL Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 HI all. I browsed this forum for some time, then started to build my simpit. Of course it is not finished yet (I think it never be). I found few pictures taken by my son when I was flying at home so there it is. My simpit here in A-10C configuration: Another picture with zoomed in cabin: This simpit is an multipurpose one. Above is in DCS A-10C configuration (Helios + Easy Monitor Configurator), but I have profiles for Flaming Cliffs2 F-15C (Helios + LEAVU ERI 2.1) and for Open Falcon (MFD Extractor) I am working at DCS Black Shark config and on Flaming Cliffs2 russian jets (I have to learn Java programing first to modify Joda's LEAVU) also FSX is planned in the future. I use two netwoked PCs: - Mainframe with TH2Go and 3 x 24' screens (external view)+ 8' MFD (left) plugged into DVI slot of 1st graphic card + 8' MFD (right) connected with USB to DVI adaptor. This way I still can use two Nvidias in SLI setup. Joystick is TH HOTAS Warthog. - Networked machine with 17' touchscreen (center), 8' touchscreen (top) and two 10' touchscreens (left and right) for cockpit rendering only. And this is my flight mainframe PC (watercooled): Funny thing is that in room heat build up during flight is enormous. In winter no need to turn heating on, but in summer I have to turn AC on. More pictures to follow in the close future (I hope). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migo Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Are you using 6 monitors to display the cockpit ? It looks pretty cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Succellus Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 :thumbup:This is more than impressive this is scary:thumbup: Who you gonna turn into a zombie with this PC of yours :) looks like a mad scientist experience in B movies, if the fluid was greeneer it would be the blood of the X files freaks.:D 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtsgoose1606687932 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 That pc of yours looks like a chemistry lab:). Nice setup! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://virtual-aerobatic-group.nl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Doc that's one impressive set-up all the PC needs is a beer tap! No more walks to the kitchen! http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nice looking set up you got there. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocPL Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the comments. As for F-15C profile here is the picture: Instruments are from Helios and MFDs from LEAVU+ERI 2.1. I run two instances of LEAVU simultaneously. One on main PC for two MFDs, second on networked PC for another two MFDs and ADI with frames and buttons made in Helios And there you have close up on the simpit. I just cut Saitek Switch Panel and used switches with Leo Bodnar's BU. On the right side there are two Saitek Throttle Quadrants also ripped of electronics and connected to some adaptation of MJoy. The rest of switches are connected to Leo Bodnar's controller and to MJoys. For rudder I use Saitek Rudder Pedals. @Migo - yes I use 6 monitors just for pit instruments display. (Two of them connected to PC with game (DSC, FC2. FSX) and four connected to second networked PC. Edited August 9, 2011 by DocPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battguano Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That sir, is truly an impressive setup....you mentioned the two networked PC's - I have a power user setup at home, network wise, with several PC's, xbox, laptops, etc, on my home network. I custom build my PC's for gaming purposes (not quite as over the top as yours) but still, powerful machines. I currently have two machines that are doing nothing; what program are you using that allows you to use a different machine to render the cockpit portion? I have triple SLI on one machine (eVga450's) and another machine that has SLI with 2 9800 series cards that is currently doing nothing. I have often wondered if there wasn't someway that I could use a separate machine (or two) for other "parts" of the game be it AI, graphics, etc. Any advice greatly appreciated and once again, Wow on the cockpit :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocPL Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 @battguano In fact I think that your PCs are more powerful than mine. The "Green Devil" one looks mighty but is based on Phenom II 940BE, 8Gb RAM, 2x GF 260GTX in SLI on Asus M2n32 SLI Deluxe mainboard. 2nd PC is Athlon 6400BE 4Gb RAM and 2 x 8800 GTS in SLI on same motherboard as above. Game runs on 1st PC, standard version, however you can apply mods to hide instruments that you have displayed in simpit so only HUD is left. Second PC runs Helios and LEAVU both freeware. This software reads data from game PC. Cockpit is done thanks to Helios and LEAVU. So what you have to do is just to download them, create profile and presets and that is all. However LEAVU supports F-15C now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdog Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Actually Helios is not freeware...it is donationware. If you use it you really should donate to the cause. We are a small community and need to support those who dedicate massive amounts of time and knowledge to provided us with software that is a game changer for those of us not capable of doing it ourselves. 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...
pitbldr Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Actually Helios is not freeware...it is donationware. If you use it you really should donate to the cause. We are a small community and need to support those who dedicate massive amounts of time and knowledge to provided us with software that is a game changer for those of us not capable of doing it ourselves. :clap::clap::clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocPL Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Actually Helios is not freeware...it is donationware. If you use it you really should donate to the cause. We are a small community and need to support those who dedicate massive amounts of time and knowledge to provided us with software that is a game changer for those of us not capable of doing it ourselves. +1 on that , yes you are 100% right, I should have stated that in my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battguano Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 and how much of a PIA is it working with the program(s)? Is it pretty much plug & play; install it and create a profile and it works or does it require constant tweaking/attention? My time is limited enough as it is and adding another layer of complexity to the sim is not something I'd like to do. Like you said, your sim may never be done; I'm just getting started on trying to build some sort of replica and I can see how time consuming it is already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocPL Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 @battguano Building a simpit always requires some attention. However Helios and LEAVU are quite easy to install. You have to create profile for Helios, if you want to know more about this just read manual. When you finish the profile you can play right away. Of course you have to create certain hardware setup. Anyway time is needed, if you are in a hurry it may not be the best idea to start building now. I spent over 4 months on reading this forum and SCSimulations forum before I decided what kind of hardware setup I would use. Eg with DCS A-10 you have to display MFD and game on the same machine - you can't send them over net. LEAVU is great for F-15C in FC2 but not for russian jets. That is why I started learning Java with help form Joda I try to make LEAVU work with russian jets - and that requires time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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