Gremlin's A-10

[Gremlin77]

so, finally got the second graphics adapter and installed it. believe it or not, it really works! six monitors on my gaming pc! build up the cdu (panel out of my A320 project i have build 2years ago, just have to change some buttons) with a 7'' vga display. looks quite nice. tomorrow it post some pictures.

[Gremlin77]

Okay here come the promised pics.

[linden]

Nice!!:thumbup:

[Gremlin77]

Oh, forgotten step.

 

rebuild the Front panel plate out of Aluminium to get rid of the deep border of the instruments. Got to mask the surface with a thin piece of plastic cut with the laser.

[HitchHikingFlatlander]

Nice work again!

[Gremlin77]

Caution Panel Test

 

Here is the first pic of caution panel in use.....still a lot soldering to do.....

[Swaty]

Very nice!

 

Will you try to make HUD?

[Mike Powell]

Here's some info about HUDs: http://www.mikesflightdeck.com/hud/head_up_displays.html

[Gremlin77]

first of all thanks for the informaions about the hud

 

i'll try to build one later, first of all i want to finish up with the pit so far that i can have some fly-time . with the new graphics adapter i have one video port left. cries for a hud, doesn't it? ;-)

[Gremlin77]

F>untion Test Caution Panel

 

Some pics of the caoution panel at work

 

Had to redesign the diffuse Plates to reduce the overshining from one field to another.

 

Now ran out of green leds, have to order new ones to finish this panel up.

 

Have written nearly the hole SIOC file to get the panel comunicate with A-10.

 

So, have a nice weekend guys!!

[agrasyuk]

looks great. i pobably would have used different font for the anunication panel , but it is sertainly better then my on-screen solution. is this CnC engraved?

[Gremlin77]

yes, its a cnc 60w laser for cutting and engraving up to 600 x 400 mm

 

its the most usefull tool i've ever bought

[Duckling]

cries for a hud, doesn't it? ;-)

 

Sure does.

Great work on the CDU and caution panel :thumbup:

[Gremlin77]

AAP Panel

 

Hi all,

 

did a lot cabeling this week.

 

Now the CDU is fully operable and has the right key text, also the Caution Panel is ready to go. Designed and lasered the AAP Panel.

 

Have to fit all the stuff in the pit at the weekend.

[Zenga]

Hey Gremlin,

 

very nice progress! Never expected an A320 MCDU to look that nice in an A-10! Great implementation. Keep up the great work - it's quite inspiring!

[Impact]

When DCS F/A18C comes out, I will have enough time and money to build a pit myself.

[Chain]

I started to build my F/A-18C pit two years ago and it will be finished when DCS F/A-18C comes out :)

 

78% done...all I need is a good F-18 sim ;)

[Gremlin77]

CMSP Panel

 

some pics of my Version of the CMSP Panel

 

Had to replace the wip-switch (don't know the english word, sry) right of the LCD with two single buttons. didn't find a fitting one....

 

The Knobs have to be repainted.

 

But so far, I am quite happy with it.

[avlolga]

Great Panels , great pit !!!

[Ninefingers]

Wow, that CDU + Caution panels looks awesome ! :thumbup:

 

 

I started to build my F/A-18C pit two years ago and it will be finished when DCS F/A-18C comes out :)

 

78% done...all I need is a good F-18 sim ;)

 

Is there any chance to see some pics ?

[Gremlin77]

if anybody needs...

 

i just wanted to ask if anybody needs some panel masks. i still have the files, so it would be no prob to laser them. for a few euros for the material and posting, i can do it. just an offer, if anybody is interested. or just send me an acad file with your mask an i could laser it out.

[reactorone]

some pics of my Version of the CMSP Panel

 

Superb! :thumbup:

 

did you manage to get information for DCS and send on your LCD?

I seek but I can not do it ...

 

Good Job

 

R1

[Gremlin77]

this is still to find out. some of the display data depends on switch position. so i can calculate and send to the atmel processor to bring them on the display. but i think i remember that i have read somewhere in the forum how to find out the remaining chaff and flare rounds. when i have some time, i will have a look....

the different defend programs to bring on display is the bigger problem i think.

 

have you some pics of your pit in the forum? would be interested in...

[reactorone]

Thank you for your response.

 

You can see the evolution of my cockpit here:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=84572

 

R1

[Gremlin77]

okay, today connected all monitors to the two graphic cards. i am very glad to see framerates about 50 fps! now i have one monitor for visualisation, one cdu one left front panel and one on right front panel. using helios it run very smooth.... try to create a youtube account to publish some video. tomorrow i will send some pics. did some work on the relief of the front panel.

 

two exits on graphic cards left for two more visualisation displays.....looking forward to it!