Hobo's Smallbox

[Hobo]

Hello everyone,

 

I have been reading all about the forums and saw how easy it was to build a simpit box using TigerSharkBAS' How To: Build a A-10 flight panel controllerpost. I decided to make one of my own. The box is 10"x6"x2" and fits perfectly in between my throttle and joystick; however I use my G13 for the OSB's on both MFCD's and comms (F1-12 keys). The box consists of the Master Arm Panel, the Electrical, and a few of the fuel switches. It's not painted right now, but that's a project for the future saying that the wire soldering was more than I bargained for.

 

The hardware cost was about $100-120 (minus tools) to make. It includes:

12 - Submini SPST

2 - Submini SPDT

5 - SPST

4 - SPDT

1 - Momentary N/O SPST

GP-Wiz40 MAX USB board

1/4" MDF Board

 

I also included templates for anyone who would like to use it for themselves.

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2012 by Hobo

[JCook]

Good Work. What are your next plans for your simpit?

[Sci2]

Looks great!

 

but this is probably only the beginning:megalol:

once you get infected it will over run you :joystick::pilotfly:

[Hansolo]

I agree with Sci2 :thumbup: A very good beginning.

[RpSPT]

Take your *"time" and run as fast and far away as you can while you still have an opportunity, remember to also shutdown your internet... :pilotfly:

 

*[The amount of time and money invested into a hobby.] :joystick:

 

 

 

 

 

 

But seriously. :thumbup:

[stelios2000]

nice try.....

why dont you use this next time....think it is cheaper and has more inputs.

http://www.piengineering.com/custom/xkmatrix.php

[agrasyuk]

Nice little box. good starting point, now you just have to expand :)

 

nice try.....

why dont you use this next time....think it is cheaper and has more inputs.

http://www.piengineering.com/custom/xkmatrix.php

 

don't agree here. it might be a bit cheaper, OP might be even not afraid to tackle the challenge of matrix breakout board/wiring. but he is using toggles, and for handling toggles matrix is a bad idea anyway you slice it, diodes or no diodes.

[Hobo]

This is just a budget pit for the time being. I have plans for a full pit later on, but I'm waiting on the ideal fast mover saying that's where my heart is.

[BIGNEWY]

Great looking box :)

 

I have a budget built pit for all aircraft I fly, my left hand panel has toggle switches and is A4 size.

 

I have my switches printed out on photo paper, then I just slip the relevant one on for the aircraft I am flying :)

[RpSPT]

I dont see anything wrong bying the board that is on the first post. Quite affordable price, and easy to use. But I would have bought the eco model and used soldering:

http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76_81&products_id=234

[stelios2000]

Nice little box. good starting point, now you just have to expand :)

 

 

 

don't agree here. it might be a bit cheaper, OP might be even not afraid to tackle the challenge of matrix breakout board/wiring. but he is using toggles, and for handling toggles matrix is a bad idea anyway you slice it, diodes or no diodes.

 

 

sorry didnt understand what you meant :(