Glider_UK Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Very interesting design what type of switches and buttons are you going to use? I am planning on making the button tops myself. Interesting design, has got me curious. I there something I have missed? Is it not accurate? It is from photos. Would welcome your feedback. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I will send you a PM after i get off work tonight https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Button Test The image below is just a test of the template for the buttons. They are only painted on the top and made from clear, hence the shabby look but the template works good, needs a few little tweaks but not far. FUNC button a little tight. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If it is just as template for the buttons I would suggest making them i white acrylic with paint on top. Mine are clear with paint on top and they tend to get a little difficult to see as the tactile button below is black. Just a suggestion. May not be a problem if you do backlit buttons. Looks great as always :thumbup: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) If it is just as template for the buttons I would suggest making them i white acrylic with paint on top. Mine are clear with paint on top and they tend to get a little difficult to see as the tactile button below is black. Just a suggestion. May not be a problem if you do backlit buttons. Looks great as always :thumbup: Cheers Hans The clear use is just for testing, I have more of that. The finished buttons will be made of 60% opal white. The finished circuit board will use illuminated tactile switches. Thanks for the feedback, its always welcomed. Edited July 9, 2013 by Glider_UK http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 electronics First test of the electronics today, it went well. USB connection, buttons, potentiometers, axis and rotary's all working. Just working on illumination now. I will have some pics\movies soon. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfootMSR Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey Glider_UK, I sent you a PM. DCS: A10C Warthog JTAC coordinate entry training mission http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/99424/ DCS: Blackshark 2 interactive training missions http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=84612 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey Glider_UK, I sent you a PM. I've had no PM mate http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Started the panels off that I got delivered today from Glider! “Any pilot should be flying the spitfire, at least once.” – John S. Blyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey Glider_UK, I sent you a PM. PM Replied Started the panels off that I got delivered today from Glider! Looking good marker, glad you like them. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Glider, how would you recommend backlighting? LED-strip? LED's? Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 PM Replied Looking good marker, glad you like them. Placed one red LED behind them using a 5V battery, thinking 2 or 3 would be perfect. But the lighting on the wording worked perfectly! “Any pilot should be flying the spitfire, at least once.” – John S. Blyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Glider, how would you recommend backlighting? LED-strip? LED's? Placed one red LED behind them using a 5V battery, thinking 2 or 3 would be perfect. But the lighting on the wording worked perfectly! Check this video out for backlighting Very dodgy music, look from 1:42. There is also el wire for tighter panels But there are many ways of achieving it. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrasyuk Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Started the panels off that I got delivered today from Glider! Switch mounting nuts , why are they visible? Isn't top plate supposed to cover them? Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 It was just a quick throw together mate with some spare switches I had lying around, mainly to see how it looked! “Any pilot should be flying the spitfire, at least once.” – John S. Blyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Excellent! Are you using the pics in the huey cockpit inspsiration thread? Such as Depending on the panel, as you can see the nuts are visable. AHCP is the same on the A10C http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I knew that picture was in this thread and I couldn't find it :) Lacking serious search fu :( “Any pilot should be flying the spitfire, at least once.” – John S. Blyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agrasyuk Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I see. Thanks! Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marker Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Glider Do you have a link for the back panel lighting within the UK or EU? “Any pilot should be flying the spitfire, at least once.” – John S. Blyth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Glider Do you have a link for the back panel lighting within the UK or EU? http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/displays-optoelectronics/displays-industrial-monitors/electro-luminescent-sheets/ I spoke to support there a couple of weeks ago, some are in stock the rest he said would be in within 2 weeks. You also need to get a inverter if you want to power the sheet by USB. It requires an AC current, hence the inverter. if you power it by other means (power pack) you will not need it. They are very helpful if you give them a call. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseGill Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Glider, Mine have arrived and Im in the process of building them. Some pics to come soon I hope. Once Ive found screws to screw the layers together. For anyone else hesitating I cant recommed them enough. Totals works of art as far as Im concerned :) J. Rig: Home Built, water cooled,i5 2500K @ 4.3Ghz, ASUS P8P67Pro Mobo, 8GB Patriot Viper 2 Sector 5 RAM, MSI Nvidia GTX970 4GB Gaming OC, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Boot, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Games (BS & WH), Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB other, Samsung UE37D5000 37" LED TV,EloTouch 1600x1200 secondary, Thrustmaster Warthog No.467, Thrustmaster MFD, Saitek Pro Pedals, Track IR4 with Track Clip Pro. Ex RAF Aircrew, Real Life Pilot, proud Geek and father of one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseGill Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 My panels from Glider, sorted with switches I have so far and wiring. Really great panels and they look so good. Hope I can now do them justice in finding a way to mount them. Thanks again Glider, really looking forward to the UFC now :) J. Rig: Home Built, water cooled,i5 2500K @ 4.3Ghz, ASUS P8P67Pro Mobo, 8GB Patriot Viper 2 Sector 5 RAM, MSI Nvidia GTX970 4GB Gaming OC, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Boot, 120GB OCZ Vertex 2e SSD Games (BS & WH), Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB other, Samsung UE37D5000 37" LED TV,EloTouch 1600x1200 secondary, Thrustmaster Warthog No.467, Thrustmaster MFD, Saitek Pro Pedals, Track IR4 with Track Clip Pro. Ex RAF Aircrew, Real Life Pilot, proud Geek and father of one :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Well depending on if they would fit and what you will use to mount the panels on you may try these they are a bit expensive but all ready on your side of the pond. They will give you a great finished look http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/replica-fastener-dzus-pintado-airbusx6-p-285.html?language=en EL light sheet have several disadvantages that are well documented on the Viperputs form that you may wish to review befor investing in purchasing those . Edited July 14, 2013 by Deadman https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacFevre Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well depending on if they would fit and what you will use to mount the panels on you may try these they are a bit expensive but all ready on your side of the pond. They will give you a great finished look http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/replica-fastener-dzus-pintado-airbusx6-p-285.html?language=en EL light sheet have several disadvantages that are well documented on the Viperputs form that you may wish to review befor investing in purchasing those . [/url] DM, do they make those in black, or do you have to paint them all? I figured I did mine at around $.30 a piece vs. $1.30, but of course these look a lot more professional! My homemade ones don't have the nice rolled over top to capture the fastener like the real ones. The panels are looking sharp! Buttons aren't toys! :smilewink: My new Version 2 Pit: MacFevre A-10C SimPit V2 My first pit thread: A-10C Simulator Pit "The TARDIS." Dzus Fastener tutorial, on the inexpensive side: DIY Dzus Fastener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider_UK Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Glider, Mine have arrived and Im in the process of building them. Some pics to come soon I hope. Once Ive found screws to screw the layers together. For anyone else hesitating I cant recommed them enough. Totals works of art as far as Im concerned :) J. Thanks for your comments. Good piece of work Jason. http://www.modeldesigns.co.uk Mobo Asus Maximus XI RAM:64GB DDR4 CPU:Intel I9 9900 Nvidia 2080TI WIN10 64Bit HP Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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