JG14_Smil Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 I won't even quote the price I found here. :)
showtime817th Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 JG14_Smil, Yes, that's way out of the ballpark. Deadman had good link to get them. Showtime817th. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted October 9, 2012 Author Posted October 9, 2012 Just a little up date Here’s couple pic of what I have been doing, but it’s still in the rough..I found a tool that would cut the size of hole I needed for the gauges for the right IP from Harbor Freight. I needed a 2 and 7/8 hole. I use 2 and 7/8 (OD) LB conduit from Homedpot to fit in the hole for instrument bezel. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Hello All, I finally finish the left IP and now it’s time to start wiring:D. Thanks JG14 for your advice and BaBCrC for the advice for the master caution switch. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Deadman Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 That looks really sharp you might find some real Russian switches on eBay for the final touch http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=russian+switch&_sacat=0&_from=R40 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.
showtime817th Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks JG14 and Deadman. I will take a look. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Lumper Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Looking like the best that you have ever done. Lumper ------------------------------------------- When the going gets tough, the smart cutout. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted November 10, 2012 Author Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks Lumper! I'm really happy with it. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted November 13, 2012 Author Posted November 13, 2012 Hello all, I got my avionics bay started today. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted November 22, 2012 Author Posted November 22, 2012 Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I installed my led lights on the gear, master arm panel and the caution lights. I temporarily hook one led up to see how it’s going to look and I thank it’s going to be ok. I need to order a phidgets 64 to run the led lights. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
RpSPT Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Your sharkpit is coming extremely good. Now you also have to make the two MS mod stick or something similar like other have suggested earlier. Edit: And something that every homepit should have::joystick: Edited November 23, 2012 by RpSPT
Mr_Burns Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 What are you making your panels out of? Im starting a Eurofighter pit which has almost all square buttons, so without a cutter I can drill square holes. Ive sent some drawings off to a machinist to quote but if its over $200 (which I think it will be) I dont want to bother. Im planning on gettig a dremmel for Christmas so I may be able to router my own perspex. I was thinking some thin plastic or layers of card I could cut with a blade. Suppose I could always paper mache it!! Lol.
RpSPT Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Suppose I could always paper mache it!! Lol. Cockpit made out of multiple levels of cardboard. :) 3D plastic printer might be nice for some panels, not that they are expensive at all. Edit: Now that I thought about it for a second, it might actually be good idea to check how much do some firms take cost from 3d printed stuff. Edit2: You could also use plastic kitchen cutting boards to make some panels, those are dirt cheap and you can cut it with home tools. Edited November 23, 2012 by RpSPT
JG14_Smil Posted November 23, 2012 Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) A round hole and square file works wonders when you have patience. With thin material it is easy. Showtime is away at Holiday. I am amazed at the work he does by hand. Makes me want to give up hehehe I've also seen square cutters that can be used on light material with a drill press or arbor. I have seen a cockpit made of self-laminated cardboard. It looked great. I bet that huge screen would make perople sick. :) Edited November 23, 2012 by JG14_Smil
showtime817th Posted November 23, 2012 Author Posted November 23, 2012 What are you making your panels out of? Im starting a Eurofighter pit which has almost all square buttons, so without a cutter I can drill square holes. Ive sent some drawings off to a machinist to quote but if its over $200 (which I think it will be) I dont want to bother. Im planning on gettig a dremmel for Christmas so I may be able to router my own perspex. I was thinking some thin plastic or layers of card I could cut with a blade. Suppose I could always paper mache it!! Lol. Thanks Guys, The panels are made out of 1/8” plexiglass from Home Depot. I drew out on paper what I wanted and used spray adhesive to glue it on to the plexiglass leaving the plastic film on. I drilled hole in the middle of the square, then I used a screw saw to cute out the square holes and then pull off the plastic film, paint and label it. I also did the same on the wood. The structure of the pit is mad out of ½”,1/4” and some ¾” plywood from Home Depot. The tools I have used so far is, table saw, screw saw, skill saw, electric drill gun and hole saw. If you look on post #7 you can see the plexiglass I used. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
BHawthorne Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Edit: And something that every homepit should have::joystick: Apparently, they're a little proud of their screen for that price point.
RpSPT Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Apparently, they're a little proud of their screen for that price point. That cost includes six projectors, screen, computer capaple of running the system, 5.1 sound system and their software. One would be able to build the screen part with six projectors and a screen for about 5000 euros, but the software that blends the pictures together would be a little problematic to make yourself. I dont know if that company sell just the software.
BHawthorne Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) That cost includes six projectors, screen, computer capaple of running the system, 5.1 sound system and their software. One would be able to build the screen part with six projectors and a screen for about 5000 euros, but the software that blends the pictures together would be a little problematic to make yourself. I dont know if that company sell just the software. Look in my sig for several examples of pre-warping software. I've been experimenting with multi-projector setups since 2009. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. I help other DIY builders all the time with multi-projector projects. Edited November 24, 2012 by BHawthorne
RpSPT Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 Look in my sig for several examples of pre-warping software. I've been experimenting with multi-projector setups since 2009. If you have any questions feel free to ask me. I help other DIY builders all the time with multi-projector projects. I will have to contact when I have possibility for such setup. A picture would have been better in this thread as I put the video here just to illustrate the screen idea.
BHawthorne Posted November 24, 2012 Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) I will have to contact when I have possibility for such setup. A picture would have been better in this thread as I put the video here just to illustrate the screen idea. Sounds great. Personally, I suggest most simpit builders ideally just do 2-projector 180 degree. Something like 6-projector setup like that is only adding complexity for cost. Sure you get more pixel density with that but I don't think 6x projector cost is worth messing with for the added pixel density. :thumbup: I read up on building for two years 2006-2008, before trying my first build. There is plenty of research out there before you decide on building a screen. It's just like simpits -- there are always 10 different ways to do something. Edited November 24, 2012 by BHawthorne
showtime817th Posted December 23, 2012 Author Posted December 23, 2012 I pick up a Dell 18’’ lcd for the left IP from local pawnshop and it fits good, except the top left. Also have the left and right IP switches wired and working with Xkeys. Next I will wire my leds on the left IP and then start wiring the center console. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
acemark Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Showtime817th, your pit is really starting rock now. I love the bazzels on your guages, looks great !!! Mark Home built X-58FTW,i7 950, 3 x GTX570oc, screens; 3 x 22", 19", 17", 9" :D My pit. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=121598
showtime817th Posted December 23, 2012 Author Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks Acemark... I used electric PVC conduit pip for the right size I needed for the bazzels. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
showtime817th Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 I finish wiring my leds on the left IP and did a quick test with the Phidgets 64:D. Big thanks go to JG14 for helping me get started with Helios:thumbup:, what great program and will donate. Showtime [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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