Mr_Burns Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 What are your plans for the switch panels? The MFDs would be ok as those Cougers are light weight but an ahcp panel being switched will put a bit of pressure on the cardboard? Can you reinforce it?
linden Posted September 7, 2011 Author Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Here's a little update ... I made a panel, I used a carboard called 1 +2, it is much stronger than usual. So Mr_Burns you to not need to strengthen it, it's really strong as it is, feels like the switches sitting in metal:) No need to pay attention to the photo paper I used for is an old and worn image, wrinkled and ugly ... "printer does not work" Edited September 7, 2011 by linden
ryyy Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 This is awesome, definitely subscribing. You should make a kit but different variations. For instance, one who want the full pit to put switches and etc., or those who just would like a place to sit and somewhere to place their stick and throttle on the sides. For example, Flim's "Light" build. Of course not to copy his but an idea. Just a seat, stick, and throttle areas. And later if the itch comes, they can add more stuff like the actual dash and etc.
walker450 Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 I was skeptical at first... but I think you are definitely onto something. I believe a blend would be most effective... utilizing traditional plywood for the structure. The cardboard could be used for all panels, which makes it extremely easy to mount a multitude of switches and easy to label. I am extremely impressed with what you have already. Great Work!!!! Speedpad for Inputs | My Simpit | Joystick Damper Mod
One1way Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Looks real good ! But i think there is going to be needed some harder material on the front of the panel. Evergreen have some plastic that works fine. Glue the plastic to the front, and turn it around and drill.
PanelBuilder Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 I think this is brilliant. If nothing else, it defines the space, almost instantly. For switch panel reinforcement, clipboard generally works prettty good. I've gone through a lot of dollar store clipboards. Cheers, Colin
linden Posted September 8, 2011 Author Posted September 8, 2011 Looks real good ! But i think there is going to be needed some harder material on the front of the panel. Evergreen have some plastic that works fine. Glue the plastic to the front, and turn it around and drill. They are no meaning to strengthen it when it is already strong:)
linden Posted September 8, 2011 Author Posted September 8, 2011 I was skeptical at first... but I think you are definitely onto something. I believe a blend would be most effective... utilizing traditional plywood for the structure. The cardboard could be used for all panels, which makes it extremely easy to mount a multitude of switches and easy to label. I am extremely impressed with what you have already. Great Work!!!! Thanks man!! The 1+2 carboard is ideal for panels, it becomes very strong. And easy to work whit.
PanelBuilder Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 They are no meaning to strengthen it when it is already strong The 1+2 carboard is ideal for panels, it becomes very strong. And easy to work whit. I'm sure it is strong. It even looks strong. The dificulty, I think, is that it's not hard. Cheers, Colin
linden Posted September 8, 2011 Author Posted September 8, 2011 I'm sure it is strong. It even looks strong. The dificulty, I think, is that it's not hard. Cheers, Colin I think it is hard enough for the purpose, they are not as common carboard this combination is much harder
linden Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 I've made some changes that make the cockpit will be much easier to build. I havent used any glue to build the main part, so its a very nice fit:) Is not quite finished yet but i will get there:) just put down the parts so you can see how they look, nothing is glued or fixed.
linden Posted September 12, 2011 Author Posted September 12, 2011 You might have a career in laser cutting mdf consoles for us.. just another thought I just got hold of a cnc that will do the job::)... ...
BHawthorne Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Even if ti doesn't hold up, they'll make good MDF templates regardless. Prototype in corrugated and do the final in MDF.
531-Ghost Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Very nice! I see templates/cockpits kits just may be in your future! I'm sure there's a market out there. :joystick:
cichlidfan Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I can't find it to save my life but a while back I am sure I found a site that sold some type of desktop mini cockpit that was largely cardboard. I actually laughed it off at the time but now... Good job man!:thumbup: ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup:
y2kiah Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I'm sure there's a market out there. I wouldn't be so sure... I've had an AAP, EWMU, and environment panels available for sale for a week now and so far no takers. Then again, maybe my panels just aren't good enough.
PoleCat Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Outstanding looking design. Great detail. Following this with great interest! Keep up the good work. Out http://www.104thphoenix.com/
6Gun Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 How do you guys make the letters like that in your panels? What machine or stickers? It's one of those details that my pit is surely missing WIN10-64 HOME Ryzen9 3900x 4.0GHZ, 32GB DDR4, RX6800xt, 1TSSD Reverb G2, F-14 Simpit (WIP) Virpil Collective 60 head, TM Warthog, Saitek pedals, TM MFDs, 5 Leo Bodnar boards.
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Even if ti doesn't hold up, they'll make good MDF templates regardless. Prototype in corrugated and do the final in MDF. yes it is a anternativ
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 Very nice! I see templates/cockpits kits just may be in your future! I'm sure there's a market out there. Thanks man!! I keep on working at it, there are some things that need to be fixed..
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 I was skeptical at first... but I think you are definitely onto something. I believe a blend would be most effective... utilizing traditional plywood for the structure. The cardboard could be used for all panels, which makes it extremely easy to mount a multitude of switches and easy to label. I am extremely impressed with what you have already. Great Work!!!! Thanks!!
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 I can't find it to save my life but a while back I am sure I found a site that sold some type of desktop mini cockpit that was largely cardboard. I actually laughed it off at the time but now... Good job man!:thumbup: Anyone can change:)
hog_driver111th Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I'm very interested in this. I have a few questions though... have you tried the pit with pedals on the base? If so, when using the pedals, does the pit shake? On the top side parts of the pit, between the front panel and back plate is a space. Do you plan on making a cover for those sides, or leaving it open? I noticed you started work on the side panel (right side I believe). Will that be part of the package too? Lastly, any idea at all what this will all cost? I kind of don't have the time or money to build my pit, and having this would be a great "my pit until..." kind of thing. 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]
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 no I have not tried with pedals, i have the part for the gap but so far only on the top and not the sides ... planning to do something that covers the sides to. Yes, both left and right panels will be included in a kit. I can not say now what it will cost, I know that later on when all the parts and stuff are done.
linden Posted September 14, 2011 Author Posted September 14, 2011 How do you guys make the letters like that in your panels? What machine or stickers? It's one of those details that my pit is surely missing Have a look here http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79447
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