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So where are all the pics. I thought you hadent worked on it at all. Been watiting for a up date.

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I expect this to be a year long project, mostly due to funding for the electronics portion. This website only lets you publish a finite amount of pics but when I get the framing done for the side panels, probably this weekend sometime Ill post one.

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I have a pic web site that you can up load your photos to so we can all see them here. Just send me a PM with the name you sined up with and I will auth. you to upload you stuff.

 

http://dcs-mercenaries.com/Reconphotos/index.php

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The platform it sits on is 5ft x 5ft supported by 2x4. The sides and instrument panel will be made using 1/4" and 1/8" thick sheeting and the supporting structures are 1/2" square and 1" square hardwood. If you need more info send me pm.

 

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The smallest sizes home depot had were 1"x2" wood which in reality is 3/4"x1.5". Why they label these bogus dimensions is beyond me. 2"x4" isnt actually that size either. Anyway Ive since updated my cad drawings to accomodate those sizes. The up side is that the side panelling structure will be considerably stronger than I originally planned. The downside is that for a lot of the pannels I will probably have to do some extra routering to make them fit around the sides. I spent several hours today trying to get the angled cuts on the corner pieces right which was harder and took longer than I anticipated. I still didnt get it quite perfect but I think it will work ok. I will post a couple extra pictures on the previous mentioned site tommorrow. Also finally completed the first Oil War campaign chapter. Im a Captain now lol. Im sure most of yall are generals.


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1x2 and 2x4 just sounds cooler dude why do you ask those questions?

 

Seriously though that is a philosophical question thats been asked since the dawn of woodworking and lumber yards. I know there is a logical "carpenter's" answer to it I just can't remember. Maybe someone can fill us in! I don't think I've ever finished any singleplayer missions yet alone a campaign all my flying is online even when I'm by myself. Anyways look forward to seeing your progress.

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My girlfriend decided to put up a website with my project pics. Ill try to get some with the side panels this weekend. She posted a bit more than I would have cared for but here it is:

 

sweeeeet. Usually girlfriends don't do this kinda stuff. You're one lucky guy, lol. :thumbup:

 

By the way, that's a cool PIC32 demo board, those connectors aren't quite easy to get by. Look at the component density of the piggy back, it's always fun to play with such delicate devices. Just outta curiousity, what type of data bus did you implement to mux and demux?

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I used the pic32 and its expansion board as a starting point for coding and hardware. However the code will eventually be put 8-bit PICs that can easily be programmed and solder in. I will be using a RS-485 bus for the system which will communicate with the Master board and then be translated to USB for PC comms.

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Yeah thats gonna be a wait and see thing for me too. The code Im basing my stuff on is running at 12K baud rate. Most of my devices will be one way comms. Im undecided about running inputs off of a seperate system or integrating everything into one.

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Are you using an ICD3 to debug your PIC32 testbed? I haven't had the pleasure to experience PIC32 chips, they do look powerful according to the datasheets, just seem to be a little too expensive. Even 18F4550's aren't cheap either. Prices are different here in Beijing, which directly affected my decision for chip selection. I'll try and see what I can do with what I have.

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Here is an answer to you question

http://ask.yahoo.com/20001010.html

 

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The smallest sizes home depot had were 1"x2" wood which in reality is 3/4"x1.5". Why they label these bogus dimensions is beyond me. 2"x4" isnt actually that size either. Anyway Ive since updated my cad drawings to accomodate those sizes. The up side is that the side panelling structure will be considerably stronger than I originally planned. The downside is that for a lot of the pannels I will probably have to do some extra routering to make them fit around the sides. I spent several hours today trying to get the angled cuts on the corner pieces right which was harder and took longer than I anticipated. I still didnt get it quite perfect but I think it will work ok. I will post a couple extra pictures on the previous mentioned site tommorrow. Also finally completed the first Oil War campaign chapter. Im a Captain now lol. Im sure most of yall are generals.

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https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824

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Are you using an ICD3 to debug your PIC32 testbed? I haven't had the pleasure to experience PIC32 chips, they do look powerful according to the datasheets, just seem to be a little too expensive. Even 18F4550's aren't cheap either. Prices are different here in Beijing, which directly affected my decision for chip selection. I'll try and see what I can do with what I have.

 

I think it is ICD3 but not 100% sure. Im using the PICkit2 debugger/programmer. Not sure what you consider expensive but the chips Im using are 28-40pin dips that run $5-$7. I guess its kinda expensive for 1 chip but considering the costs of everything else, thats one of the cheapest parts in the system. Servos and pcb costs more than that.

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No problem, it's okay as long as it works for what you've got. I haven't heard about the PICkit2 before, just checked Microchip site to find out that it's not the same with the expensive ICD3. I'd go with a PICkit too if I wanna mess with PIC32.

 

Yes, even 7$ won't be considered expensive given all those other pricy fancy toys. However, comparing with other similar chips, I'd say $3- should be an acceptable price for me. Of course when there's only a plan to build a few boards, we wouldn't need to care about a few extra bucks. It'd be a different story when it comes to mass production.

 

Please keep us updated with your awesome project. And if there's stuff considering hardware design, I'd be interested to join the discussion :)

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