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.
The last panels
Except MANTRIM, all panels have been finished. The UHF has some minor glitches, nevertheless it doesn't look bad:
Panels nearly completed
Except of 3 (UHF, MANTRIM, FLTCTRL), all panels have the lettering mounted: All the knobs which are not replicas of the original ones, have been painted gray. The black and white stripes are painted by hand, so it doesn't look very spectacular...
MasterCaution Switch
Years ago I got a couple of buttons from my cousin (thx, Alex!) I wanted to use inside the pit. One of them was perferct for the MasterCaution switch. I also got a transparency used for tinting car windows, so the lettering of the button will not be visible when not lit.…
Panel Redesign
The panel update is going on quite well. I managed to install most of the lettering on the lightplates...
Panel Installation
The last days I managed to redo my panels (more…)
OpenCockpits IOCards
There’s an OpenSource-hardware system, mainly for controlling Microsoft Flightsimulator. (more…)