hog_driver111th Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Tulsa, I just got Pit's UFC, and before I start anything, what gauge wire are you using? Also, is it possible to link all backlighting LEDs to only use one spot on the Phidgets? I might be able to afford one sometime soon, but probably only one for the cockpit (since they cost so much) or maybe a second for the caution panel. 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]
Gadroc Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Tulsa, I just got Pit's UFC, and before I start anything, what gauge wire are you using? Also, is it possible to link all backlighting LEDs to only use one spot on the Phidgets? I might be able to afford one sometime soon, but probably only one for the cockpit (since they cost so much) or maybe a second for the caution panel. No you can't just connect them to one port. You could get fancy and do multiple, but you'll have to be careful and do some reading up on how to limit current to each LED individually. Also the current settings are global on the phidgets board so it would require you to put a series resistor on all LEDs connected to that board as well.
hog_driver111th Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Ah ok. I was hoping I could use all the backlight LEDs from each (minus the caution panel) into each port to save money. 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]
Deadman Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 IF you really need to save money get Mikes books and build the control board and instrument your self.:thumbup: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
agrasyuk Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 IF you really need to save money get Mikes books and build the control board and instrument your self.:thumbup: can you elaborate a bit about Mikes books and DIY control board (i assume alternative for fidget LED is what being discussed). thanks! Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
hog_driver111th Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 IF you really need to save money get Mikes books and build the control board and instrument your self.:thumbup: I forgot all about his book having the control board. Thanks DM. 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]
danipelos Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 The cheapest way is not to control the backlightining via software at all. Simply conect your leds to a PSU and use a dimmer to control the brightness. Leave your controller outputs for something more useful, like the caution panel. Who cares if you can't read the 3D cockpit panels at night having a real life sim cockpit. Just my two cents.
Deadman Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 http://www.mikesflightdeck.com/ https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Gadroc Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 The cheapest way is not to control the backlightining via software at all. Simply conect your leds to a PSU and use a dimmer to control the brightness. Leave your controller outputs for something more useful, like the caution panel. Who cares if you can't read the 3D cockpit panels at night having a real life sim cockpit. Just my two cents. True you don't need to control the back light from the computer but dimming LEDs is not as simple as just plugging them into a dimmer like incandescent lights. You will need a PWM circuit and several transistors to supply enough current. Keep in mind you'll need twelve or more LEDs per board to get a good backlight depending on how your panels are constructed.
danipelos Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Couldn't something like this be used for our cockpits?
Deadman Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Possibly but we are high jacking this thread it may be better to open a new one on wiring LED so that the information may be found by others later when needed:music_whistling: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
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