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One of the things I notice when I'm flying is that the pit is always dark... all the time... even when the projected image is clear blue skies at high noon.

So I got to thinking.... "How can I simulate ambient light in the pit?"

Going to try this project shortly with some RGB LED strips and a micro-controller. I figure I can get the local time from the sim, as well as weather conditions, and bathe the interior with the appropriate ambient light! Sunrise and sunset should be awesome!

http://www.jacobbates.com/blog/projects/ikea-dioder-sun-simulator/ (http://www.jacobbates.com/blog/projects/ikea-dioder-sun-simulator/)

Signed,
"Ray the Builder"

LOL, I just open the window :)  ha ha ha ha  Looks like a neat project though.

I've had this idea for years now. Never had time to work on it.

If you want to use high power LED's and driving/dimming system that has an DMX inteface, my company manufactures them.
Note they arn't cheap, but I can give free tech support :P. 

www.lumastream.com (http://www.lumastream.com)

Hey Ray,
This was also on the forum here, a while ago and I kept the link.

http://amblone.com/guide (http://amblone.com/guide)

Looks interesting....



Frank Cooper

Less fancy "static" solution but happy with it until a better one shows up :

12V 3/4" neons. Check RV/automotive at Walmart. Comes in various length. One on top of the door One on each side.

I tried various leds but the light color is too blue or too yellow.