Collimated video display...

[geneb]

Yesterday (11/20) it was proven that it IS possible for a few geeks to create a working cross-cockpit collimated video display system!

Here's video and some pics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yaDnXYlf8k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ1wNFgpVJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywEtU7VnzPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lZLTY021VQ

http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll/collimated_display.html

We're still in shock that we managed to pull it off.

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[philb737]

wow, excellent job guys!!!!
Congratulations, you got my attention

[geneb]

Thanks Phil!

More video: (taken by Wayne)

Pulling down the mirror for the first time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y67TAo9Lv5g

In flight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkZTvMfZac

Once the mirror framework was fully sealed, it did produce a proper spherical section.

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[philb737]

I'm speechless !!! You made my day well done . Put me down for a 200 degree visual screen.
Thank you guys.
Phil

[Bob Reed]

Wow.... All I can say.....

[phil744]

I knew you were upto something Gene, you have been so quiet, well im speechless, nice work Gene, im number 2 for a 200 degree visual

[luisgordo]

Amazing stuff guys... congratulations!!!