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Title: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: mdavenport on August 11, 2016, 04:02:58 AM
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
Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: jackpilot on August 11, 2016, 04:32:25 PM
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.
Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: mdavenport on August 12, 2016, 02:01:49 PM
Thanks for getting back to me.

What size do you think would be most realistic?
Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: jackpilot on August 12, 2016, 02:24:40 PM
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.
Title: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: mdavenport on August 12, 2016, 02:48:58 PM
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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Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: captain777 on August 12, 2016, 03:00:49 PM
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.
Title: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: mdavenport on August 12, 2016, 03:58:45 PM
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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Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: WheelerEGKK on August 14, 2016, 07:15:46 AM
Hi,

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

Kelvin
Title: Re: 737 Overhead Panels / Short term Touch Screen Monitor solution
Post by: mdavenport on August 14, 2016, 11:39:59 AM
Quote from: WheelerEGKK on August 14, 2016, 07:15:46 AM
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.
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