737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution

[mdavenport]

All,

I don't have funds available to spend ££££'s on a FWD + AFT overhead panel yet. Its on my roadmap but not for 18-24 months.

I use Prosim and at the moment I have their software fwd+aft panels displayed on a desk monitor and use a mouse to operate which isn't ideal.

To increase the realism I thought about getting a large touch screen monitor and mounting this overhead but not sure what size I should get. I understand the dimensions of the overheads are approx:-

FWD
L = 718 mm
W = 670 mm
D = 125 mm

AFT
L = 362 mm
W = 670 mm
D = 125 mm

I think if I need to match the existing size like for like I will need a 34" or bigger monitor which I don't think is going to be feasible.

Can anyone help determine what size touch screen monitor may give me a good usable experience?

Hope you can help.

Thanks
Mark

[jackpilot]

The size limit is up to your budget.
Touch screens are expensive but a very good alternative to interfaced hardware
Take as big as you can afford, period.

[mdavenport]

Thanks for getting back to me.

What size do you think would be most realistic?

[jackpilot]

None, as the largest touchscreen (that I know of ) are in the 22" range.
Will not be "realistic" as a 737 OVH is way bigger than that.
May be two monitors side by side.
Check what is available and what you are ready to pay for.

[mdavenport]

Ok no worries. I'll consider 2 next to each other to see if that gets me close.

Thanks for your help.


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[captain777]

I use 2x22" units to make my overhead work. not perfect, but does the job. benefit is also getting speakers overhead, and can move ATC, Fly2Crew and other applications overhead.

[mdavenport]

That 2 x 22" solution looks good and like it would work for me. How did you mount them?

Also, out of interest what make is your SST?


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[WheelerEGKK]

Hi,

I think Thomas is using a JetMax SST as do I.
regards

Kelvin

[mdavenport]

Hi,

I think Thomas is using a JetMax SST as do I.
regards

Kelvin

Thanks. Out of interest are you happy with your Jetmax. I am torn between the Jetmax and the Simworld Plug and play SST.