FlyNate Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I NEED PLANS for the AN/ARC-164 PLEASE. I am CnC'ing my own panels and am having a hard time finding plans for the ARC-164. Does anyone happen to have a link they are willing to post for me? It would be much appreciated. I want to make the version of the 164 with digital readout like in the A-10C in-game... THANKS SO MUCH :helpsmilie: Edited February 28, 2014 by FlyNate [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 FlyNate As far as I know there are no FREE plans( IE CAD or DXF files that could be CNCed) on the net for the AN/ARC164 radio control head. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 FN, next on my list of panels to do, will post my sketchup/dxf/plt output files when i complete them. Cant guarantee when that is tho :) Getting married in 3 weeks so there will be a minor pause.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyNate Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Much appreciated and congrats my friend!!! I have been married almost 8 years now. I wish you the best. I found something that will work but I'd rather have the file you are making. I'll see how this file goes that I found and it might make a good temp until yours is finished. CONGRATS AGAIN BROTHER!!!!! :thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direwolf5 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The guys at ViperPits.org made a ARC-164 with led displays, I do not remember if the had any drawings available but you can check with them. Direwolf5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 In the meantime, have a look at this :) http://www.scribd.com/doc/51488058/arc-164-manual as well as this... http://www.scribd.com/doc/51488058/arc-164-manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Duckling has one I am sure: http://www.strandedduckling.com/html/quad_ref.html Under UHF panel - this is the same thing isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'd check but his site is down again :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernrebel Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 i just looked at duckys sight and its up and running. looks like a 164 but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckling Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi DC. Site is up currently but can't say for how long. Plan is to replace the HW tomorrow evening. Made some adjustments to it this afternoon but have a hunch the box is ready for target practise if it doesn't survive till then - - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks ducky, that pdf is a great start. Looks like someone does provide FREE plans after all :) Gonna start sharing all my stuff on github i think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 FN heres a quick DXF converted from Ducky's pdf. (apols Duckling sir, i tend to shorten names plus i watch far too much NCIS) :megalol: Hoping that should be enough to get you started. If not shout and let me know what you need help with. Top edge is ~146mm so its pretty spot on in terms of scale.Visio-L12_UHF_v0.5_Overlay.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Devon just a couple of thoughts FlyNate has posted that he is building panels for sale http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=119059 So if your read Duckling's ( Gus) page he has a note "Disclaimer: No guaranties are made what so ever. Files are downloaded at your own risk. They been virus scanned etc with no findings. Again, free to use for all non profit reasons AND.. note that many of the stuff have deviation from the “original”. So Nate should really ask Gus before he starts building off of his plans . Yes there is a bit of free stuff out there for the A-10 home builder some is useful and may fit in the pit most does not. https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 welll gosh darn it i may have boobooed. hmmm too helpful for my own good. do i have to check everyones post first before being charitable and offering a helping hand, guess so. At this rate ill end up jaded and cynical.... Gus/Duck, feel free to send me a PM if you need to rant. FN im sure you'll abide by Ducklings disclaimer. And of course Deadman thanks for playing forum cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckling Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Yupp. True note from Deadman. Haven't found any hidden code in any of my stuff but most diff from the original in some way or another. Mostly to fit alternate components and to ease the pain of building a true replica. Let's say with a tweek to fit my needs. Outer dims should be rather accurate but placement of components is best effort. For copyright issues, the possibility to win a potential dispute would be less then nill I think. If anyone by chance would find any of my humble stuff interesting for 'semi'production, possibility exists for an agreement together with more extended material but wount be for total free :-) None asked for that so far through the years though.. On the other hand if someone uses existing material for a home pit, I got no problems with that at all. Have a CNC and laser nearby but decided long ago not to go into business with this. Much more fun to do'em by hand when possible even if the outcome is less then perfect. Cheers Gus No hard feelings at all, DC. Nate state he build from R1s plans and if any issues arise from that, I can't say. Think R1 let em free to fly but regard that statement as a roumor until verified. It's a hard foggy line of between any copyright claim and "free" stuff found on the net. It's more up to a potential buyer nowadays to chouse and it's not a easy task. Edited March 4, 2014 by Duckling - - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Devon I was just pointing out what you missed by bing new here. Not policing any thing. There are many current admins to take care of that. So no hard feelings https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Custard Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 None taken. I had already PMed Gus and cried uncle, despite the fact that it wasnt me that actually mentioned his plans in the first place. But no matter. Its an interesting point tho, given that the actual base schematic was originally owned by Raytheon (god knows who actually owns it now? Uncle Sam?) Id be surprised if anyone managed to stand that up in court and win anything - in fact only the lawyers win. Id suggest that anyone making any money out of panel building without a factory line behind them is entitled to any profit they make for the labour/effort alone. Ive already made my mind up that its definitely something i would NOT do. My gawd the pain soldering these damn switches!!!!I think my fingertips are number with solder burns Oh yeah, just because i only started posting 2 months ago doesnt mean im "new" to the board. But yeah if you want to compare me to some others im still a bit wet behind the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Burns Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I didnt see he was building panels to sell when I suggested Ducklings site, guess I must have missed the other thread. Still, helpfull stuff when building your own to your own specs - thankks Gus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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