Ryan Barnes Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) OK, I'm going all in. This will be my build thread. Design goals: Realism focused on details of the cockpit Working switches Analog dials and instuments wherever possible Backlit panels Immersive environment with large screens Modular design With the inspiration I have from the other builders here, I hope to be able to create something special. Edited October 10, 2013 by Ryan Barnes The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Ryan Barnes Posted October 10, 2013 Author Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) First parts are in... Edited October 11, 2013 by Ryan Barnes The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Swaty Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome Ryan. That's a good start +1 Happy building Ryan :thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My Pit
Ryan Barnes Posted October 10, 2013 Author Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks guys The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Deadman Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Welcome to the madhouse 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.
MacFevre Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Good luck! Only advice I can really say at this point is what I personally have major problems with. Patience! :) I get excited and rush getting something done just so I can use it. It then doesn't look as good as it could and you wind up wanting to, and then finally redoing it. Oh yeah, one more thing. Most every question you have has been addressed already. Unfortunately, it's a little difficult searching for something that your not quite sure how to phrase so the search works. The one thing I've found that gives me more answers than questions is going through every thread and post of some of the bigger playerson this board. You'll know the ones because they'll have like 50+ pages in their thread. Hope this helps, but you probably know most of it anyway, so again, good luck! 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
Jimbo Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 :) Welcome aboard and good luck with your build!
Sabre-TLA Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Congrats on making the decision. It's a challenging hobby but well worth it when you get done! MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates
HitchHikingFlatlander Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Make sure you have a set up to fly while building and good luck with the build. I have a temporary pit while my larger pit dreams are on hold (for three+ years so far lol.....). http://dcs-mercenaries.com/ USA Squad
Ryan Barnes Posted October 10, 2013 Author Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks for the welcomes and advice guys... The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Ryan Barnes Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Computer case showed up today...it's a beast. I can fit my other desktop case INSIDE it. Corsair 900D Monster case DVD Intel 4th Gen Haswell i7 4470K 3.5Ghz processor. Will be water cooled and overclocked to around 4.4Ghz Corsair 1200W power supply Asus Maximus VI Formula motherboard with water cooled VRM block, onboard 802.11a/c wifi and Bluetooth. Edited October 12, 2013 by Ryan Barnes The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
tacno Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 ..., I hope to be able to create something special. Have a good adventure, don't change heading.... UniversRadio for DCS : http://universradio.fr Homepit on eagle.ru forum :http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1547848&postcount=1 (more details : http://www.tacnoworld.fr) 3rd-Wing.net/75th vFighter "Tiger Sharks"/S-01 Tacno (squadron commander)
agrasyuk Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Ryan, first of all welcome to forum and good luck with your build. however consider being more concise. you have 5 back to back posts with pretty much same info. before you know it the substance of your thread will get burred under lots of pages. you can append info to your existing posts with the "edit" button. Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
Hansolo Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Welcome Ryan, Looking forward to see the beast your are trying to build :thumbup: and also what your pit is going to look like. Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album
hegykc Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Looking forward to the pit build. Nice computer case, does it come with a bathroom ? :) www.replikagear.com
Ryan Barnes Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 Looking forward to the pit build. Nice computer case, does it come with a bathroom ? :) Yes, but I took it out so I could install more radiators. :) The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Ryan Barnes Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 Installed the PS, motherboard, DVD, and ran some cables. Did some cable management on the back side as well. The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
nobrot Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Welcome, looks like we will be building at the same time... good luck and keep your thread updated. Real world pilot, budding virtual world hog driver... My Build Thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1855253#post1855253
Ryan Barnes Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 What CPU heartsink are you going to use? Bitspower The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Ryan Barnes Posted October 19, 2013 Author Posted October 19, 2013 So I've been looking at the Thrustmaster MFD's and I just can't shake my OCD. They are 70mm too short and about 30mm too narrow. I'm thinking I'll buy the MFD's and reuse the buttons in a new frame of the correct size. I'm designing a new bezel now. The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Deadman Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 count the rockers 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.
Ryan Barnes Posted October 19, 2013 Author Posted October 19, 2013 count the rockers I noticed that too but didn't make mention of it. Might have to get a second set to experiment with and have extra buttons. The best weathered A-10C skins for download HERE
Mr_Burns Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 Ryan, all I can say is ive bought 4 thrustmaster MFDs and I dont like them, too small, but hey, they look the part and are plug and play so I will put up and shut up. But yeah, if you have the skills, make your own and if you can reuse the Thrustmasters, Im with you for a set of Bezles, I want Eurofighter ones though!!
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