bnepethomas Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys Well as a true pit building tragic I've got another project running. This time for DCS A10C. I had a second unfinished F16 pit from another builder (Dave), decided its time to light up an A10. Tested the Simmeters gauges, they came up good, so game on. Started with a hunk of MDF and a screen for MFD Checked that ThrustMaster MFDs fit on the other side (lets hear it for routers) F16 is a little narrower than the A10 http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa273/bnepethomas/20130605a/P1000832_zps2cef7e9a.jpg New life for the viper And panel construction Fire handles from an old 727 Edited June 5, 2013 by bnepethomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt5_Roie Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Sweet looking! gauges seem to be a little pricey but if they work I think it would be a good investment. Coder - Oculus Rift Guy - Court Jester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice setup and quite expensive I guess. What type are the two displays in the center of the console? Happy building and look forward to see more :thumbup: Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckling Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hi Pete A muddigger in disguise in other words :-) how do you manage to get room and time for this beauty ? I recognize most of the stuff on your frame but what are the the HSI and ADI 'stuff' in there, TFT/LCD's or something custom built ? And while I have chanse, a thx.. One of your early pit's and documentation are one of the main reason I was drown into this never ending 'hobby' Those fire-pull handles, where you got them (or did you build'em ?) Gus - - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 From memory simmeters was selling small lcd based gauges which would be good for some of the otherwise complex to make steam gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 genial your cockpit, I would like to talk to you ... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaty Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Outstanding!:thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My Pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacFevre Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looks great. Are they all Simmeter gauges? Buttons aren't toys! :smilewink: My new Version 2 Pit: MacFevre A-10C SimPit V2 My first pit thread: A-10C Simulator Pit "The TARDIS." Dzus Fastener tutorial, on the inexpensive side: DIY Dzus Fastener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Very nice setup and quite expensive I guess. What type are the two displays in the center of the console? Happy building and look forward to see more :thumbup: Cheers Hans Expensive is relative :) The two displays are the AI and HSI from Simmeters. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Looks great. Are they all Simmeter gauges? Yes siree, I'd previously used Flight Illusions and Simkits, on my other sims, so far so good with Simmeters. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi Pete A muddigger in disguise in other words :-) how do you manage to get room and time for this beauty ? I recognize most of the stuff on your frame but what are the the HSI and ADI 'stuff' in there, TFT/LCD's or something custom built ? And while I have chanse, a thx.. One of your early pit's and documentation are one of the main reason I was drown into this never ending 'hobby' Those fire-pull handles, where you got them (or did you build'em ?) Gus HI Gus Nothing like playing in the dirt, or trench digging in a plane :) Here's the HSI http://www.simmeters.com/compass-and-hsi-indicators/111-80mm-ehsi-indicator.html and EADI http://www.simmeters.com/attitude-indicators/110-80mm-eadi-indicator.html I'll apologise to your family now re this hobby - its a ball of fun :) The fire handles where recused from an old 727, I was gong to use them on the 737 project, but found another set that worked in a little better. cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 A little more progress, the hard work has been done for the remaining panels of the front panel, cutting done, wiring next. Just ordered flap gauge from Simmeters, so the hole will be there for a couple of weeks :) The gear panel isn't an exact replica, moved the canopy switch and flaps and brakes switches to the panel.. The bottom center panel is the electrical panel. I haven't start on the side yet, so it has good as place an any to stick it. Updated the electronics for the fire extinguisher handles, added a 12-24V inverter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 In awe... :thumbup: What type switches are you using for AHCP. Looks like they have a very small build depth. Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFDarkEagle Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 In awe... :thumbup: What type switches are you using for AHCP. Looks like they have a very small build depth. Cheers Hans NKK S-21AL NKK S-7AL Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks Lukas. It the same I am using after you suggested them for me :thumbup: I was actually thinking of the ones for HUD modes and ALT SCE. Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Finally got a coat of paint onto the panel as well as have started playing with a laser to cut and engrave panels. Don't look to closely at the lettering another run is planed, cut a little deep when trying out backlights, and then managed to goof the width of a panel.. all good learnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X93355 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wow - that is looking extremely smart. Really like your simmeter instruments. InWin S Frame with Asus Z170 | i7-6700K @ 4.5 Water Cooled CPU and Graphics | 16GB DDR4 | GTX1070 | 240GB M.2 SSD | Warthog Hotas | MFG Crosswind | 40" Samsung 4K | CV1 | Replica MB Mk10 Ejection Seat with Gametrix 908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Simmeter's RWR and Flap gauge have landed, now starting to tie it all together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 That looks incredible. I really like the engine instruments:thumbup:! A-10C Cockpit Build Thread My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Well finally lights on, very happy with the Simmeters instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 WOW!!! I love how clean that cabling is :) mine looks like spaghetti! :) How are you finding the ERWR? i'm thinking of getting one but haven't really seen it in action anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 WOW!!! I love how clean that cabling is :) mine looks like spaghetti! :) How are you finding the ERWR? i'm thinking of getting one but haven't really seen it in action anywhere. The cabling isn't as tidy as it was before linking it all up, but its better than my earlier projects :) The ERWR looks good, haven't yet flown it into action, but if it is anything like the ADI and HSI it should be good. Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAKMotorsports Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 WOWWWWW !!! Intel® Core™ i5-2500k CPU@4.20GHz 64 bit operation System Windows 10+ Pro NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - Memory: 16.0 GB - 500gb ssd samsung - Samsung 27"SyncMaster TA550 monitors [SIZE=1][B]- [/B][/SIZE][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]TM Hotas Warthog[/SIZE][/FONT] Trackir4 - TM Rudder Pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger79 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Nice man! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Ranger79 OEF/OIF Veteran YouTube Channel Twitch Channel Mods, Missions, & Tutorials: Operation Piercing Fury Campaign Ranger79's Object Pack ISIS CrisIS Campaign Mission Editing Video Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Look great... really good job... I have a feeling I may be asking Santa for a set of this engine guages... so much better than presenting with a monitor behind the front panel... if only they would include the little tertiary needles too!! Real world pilot, budding virtual world hog driver... My Build Thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1855253#post1855253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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