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Started by kurt-olsson, September 06, 2015, 01:39:47 AM

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bernard S

no so bad   those wires    try this

kurt-olsson

Haha Holy moly Bernard!

If i understand it correct you simulate all aircraft logic through relays like in the real aircraft instead of software?

How do you know all this? Manuals or what source of information do you use?

You definently need at least 7-8 beers for tackeling those wires!!! ;)

bernard S

#627
kinda of     its logic and software.. the two were never designed to talk to each other hence .. jedi master visits hence pandora boxes thatbonebis now neat and complete    but shows start of using distribution panels from aircraft   golden rules with jedi masters    dont talk until spoken too   lolol

kurt-olsson

Any idea to cover the two upper holes  is welcomed!
Since i am driving an NG and not CL i dont need the amp meters. The lower one will have the wiper switch.

Sadly i dont know how to solve the "push to test" function on the type 2 korrys that are in this panel without too much hazzle. So i am just gona skip it. Sometimes wo must compromise...


Karl737

I just made up some plugs out of steel tube and internally welded some round caps in place. These are then just held in place by the original clamps.

I think the only other alternative is to make a complete new backplate.

Cheers,
Karl

kurt-olsson

Thats brilliant Karl! Looks great and good ide so you can still have the original mounting.

Where did you find the caps? Was it allready in good size or did you have to cut them?

Karl737

I cut them out of a piece of 1.6mm sheet and machined them on my lathe to the correct fit.

Cheers,
Karl

kurt-olsson

Cool.

I think i might end up ordering new plates since i need also one for the elec panel.

But thanks!

kurt-olsson

New Crew member!

She will prob take the FO role before competing for the Captain position with her two brothers!


jskibo

Less than 4 years to retirement......

Trevor Hale

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Congrats Peter...  Good for you buddy.
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kurt-olsson

New glareshield in the makings!

kurt-olsson

glareshiled installed again! This time with a nice surprice!

A smooth integrated led strip!

Joe Lavery

Just spotted your new crew member Kurt, she looks beautiful.
Congratulations my friend.

Joe
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kurt-olsson

Thanks Joe!

Little less time for building now though! :)

kurt-olsson

First progress in months...

Superhappy of how this came out.
Integrated in the new (now 10mm) mdf.

Might add one more layer of film to dampen the light some more.


kurt-olsson

Will add the crappy "test projector" tonight.


An old mitsubishi projector, non shortthrow so the image size will be like a 32" tv unfortunalty.

kurt-olsson

Well...

At least i know that i will go for the big TVs.
There is no romm for projectors, dont think the ultra short throw is enough.

I will go for two in the front and one on each side.

What do you think after getting a feel of my room size?


blueskydriver

#643
Go large TV/monitors, with your room size, the wrap around aspects and depth of field with projectors will not be there. IMHO, projection needs space between you and the screen; too close you lose the depth, and too far you lose clarity, from the screen door effect (depends on resolutions with this part).

Thus, going monitors is actually better in cases like yours, pretty much like sitting at a desktop with closeup distances, but the clarity is amazing!  :idiot:

John
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kurt-olsson

Thanks John, always nice to hear some input from a "pro". :)

I think the ultimate experience is three ultra expensive projectors with curved screen but if you dont have the space for it tvs is the second best.

I am thinking of a 75" in the middle and two on the sides, but maybe its better with five so its more "curved".


kurt-olsson

New MOBO in my computer that has tons of PCI-E slots for USB expansion cards.
Right now my sim is superstable!

i was able to switch M2 SSD without reformatting, so lots of time saved there!

Now i need to get hold of lots of USB cables and small good hubs... =)

iwik

Make sure you get hubs with Transaction translators. These cost more but can handle traffic much better. A pity not all advertised hubs indicate such things are in them.
Les

kurt-olsson

Thanks Les! Will check that out for the hubs.

Cable and power supply management tonight.
Will add new powerbusses and usb hubs.
Will not add walls or rear walls due to me needing to get to the front of the cockpit all the time. :)


kurt-olsson

Smoke in the cockpit!!!

Two ledstrip connected to a too thin wire. Started to melt slowly. Luckily the smell is very bad so you notice right away. :)

kurt-olsson

CDU bay in the making...

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