DIY USB Wheel 02
After finishing most of the design work I started with programming the firmware and building a first prototype out of Plywood.
DIY Buttonplate for the Fanatec UniversalHub
For quite some time I have been driving with my Fanatec CSL Elite and the default wheel. But I wanted to have a bit more racing like wheel and I found a nice Sparco P104 Limite clone. (more…)
New Pedalmount
After 10 years of a “temporary” solution, it’s been time to rework the pedalmount. (more…)
Compact MFDs
Until now the MFDs, monitors and the electronics for them have been mounted seperately on the middle console. (more…)
Building the seatrail
When I flew the sim I realized that the position of the seat wasn’t completely ok. (more…)
Progress on the right Frontpanel
The right frontpanel has been finished, as I intented to. MFD and DED are fully functioning and display the correct data out of Falcon: Until I manage to build my physical instruments like ADI, RPM, and so on, these data will be displayed on the two MFD-monitors with FalconGauges. Now all important…
New Simputer
After 6 years a new simputer was obtained - the old one was not able to give a smooth flying feeling. Since I don't plan to buy a new rig in the next years, I decided to get something more "high-end"ish. ASUS P5B Motherboard (front left) Intel Core2Duo E6600 2.4GHz CPU (front…
First MDF including output
At last something is working as I planned it! The left MFD in "operational" state: And from the "pilot's view":
Monitors for the MFDs
Today I got my 2nd 6,5" TFT VGA Monitor for my MFDs! The package also included the missing inverter of the first one. I couldn't wait to test the whole thing. I connected everything as seen above, turned on the power - NOTHING :-( Just like so often, something didn't work ok…
Glareshield finished
The glareshield has been finished! Now I have a place to mount all the indexers, warning lights and the DED...
Lights on!
The indexer ligths, which give status info about Angle-Of-Attack and air refueling, are done. I got the housings from Dave Scott long time ago (thx, Dave!), and now I found the time to insert the leds:
Wiring going on
The next panels are done: TWS PRIME, TWS AUX, GEAR, HUD, AIR COND, CMDS, SNSR PWR, ELEC, EPU, SIM1
Inputs at last
Now, since the "hardware"-part of panelmaking is done, I could start with connecting the panels to the GammaRay-Inputcard. Both MFDs, the ICP and the MISC panel are working, and move the corresponding switches/buttons in Falcon:AF. Until the end of August, I plan to have all panels connected an working.