Random Pics Of My GA Build

[Louie Mendez]

I will have the updates of my build in this thread.
The faceplate is base on 172N that I yanked out from our local boneyard here in Cali. Painting this thing actually takes longer than building the whole flap unit =[.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkiqT_6Jcik

[Louie Mendez]

Garmin G1000 HDG knob

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Garmin G1000 Knob - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL7ZO_IlHqI)

[Louie Mendez]

Clear acrylic is still implemented in this design and it will be mounted inside the housing.

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[Louie Mendez]

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[flyinjake]

Hi Louie,

Looking good. What equipment are you using to make your pieces?

Jake

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie,

Looking good. What equipment are you using to make your pieces?

Jake

Thanks Jake! I use waterjet, finger break and laser cutter.

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[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

I had to fabricate my own special tool to give a 90 deg fold without warping the mounting ears. I know it's missing some screws :D but this design is done!

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[Louie Mendez]

My CAD prog is acting up for some odd reason I'm unable to install the extension spring on this design. The picture is self-explanatory where the spring is suppose to be constraint.

5 pos key switch w/ spring return
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[Louie Mendez]

Still a long way to go. I got everything that I needed to make this happen.

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[Tom_G_2010]

Looking Great!!!

I managed to snag the actual flap lever and knob out of a 172 so I'll be adapting the two gears you sent me to that. My original design used a slide pot but the gears you sent me will allow me to use a rotary pot and that will work far better. Other than the original slide pot the control and position indicator that I am working on looks very similar.

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The Garmin project is shaping up nicely as well! Looking forward to more progress and pics.

[Louie Mendez]

Whoa! very nice. How did you make the slider work in a horizontal position?
Folding the sheet metal in a U-shape is a bit of a challenge specially with very little space to work with. I had to make my own V-block and press break die so it doesn't harm the mounting ears. Thank god for FloJet, sim-building and tool making got easier.

[Louie Mendez]

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[Tom_G_2010]

Whoa! very nice. How did you make the slider work in a horizontal position?
Folding the sheet metal in a U-shape is a bit of a challenge specially with very little space to work with. I had to make my own V-block and press break die so it doesn't harm the mounting ears. Thank god for FloJet, sim-building and tool making got easier.

I use Google Sketch-up for my drawings so some things are a pain to draw. But free is good so Sketch-up it is.

Not shown in the drawing, for that reason is a linkage between the top of the flap control arm and the slide pot. Because the pivot point sits so far below that it moves the slide reasonable well. However, I think the gears you sent me may work much better so I'll be trying that with a rotary pot.

As for the bends on the bracket, my efforts so far have all been done in a temporary bench jig. I have not yet figured that out how to get those two very close bends at the back of the bracket. I don't have ready access to a sheet metal brake so my sheet metal work is done in a rather primitive way using a combination of a bench vice, anvil, wood blocks, and a hammer. :shock: I get fairly good results, but I'm too much of a perfectionist so it's a real pain. I was contemplating moving to a two piece bracket if I could not manage the bends any other way.

[Louie Mendez]

I have tried 2 piece brackets but it tends to sway the flap lever bracket as I shift the handle. I'm pretty sure there's a solution to that problem. One solid frame is far more stable like what you said it's a pain making things perfect =).

Update: I found a solution for the 2 piece brackets

[jollive]

Louie: Thank you very much for sharing these photos. I would like to ask how did the knobs and buttons of Garmin 430.

[Louie Mendez]

Louie: Thank you very much for sharing these photos. I would like to ask how did the knobs and buttons of Garmin 430.
I had to mold them from the actual knobs and buttons. They are primed, painted and laser etched.

[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

Oh man I need a break. I'm gonna go to Frisco tonite and hit up a lounge. Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!

[No Longer Active]

Hey Pal,

Congrats on the excellent work, you indeed look like you need a well deserved drink, go and take a flight somewhere and enjoy the fresh air!

Congrats on your progress, excellent work!

Thanks for sharing.

Alex

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Pal,

Congrats on the excellent work, you indeed look like you need a well deserved drink, go and take a flight somewhere and enjoy the fresh air!

Congrats on your progress, excellent work!

Thanks for sharing.

Alex

Thanks Alex! Back to reality lol.

[Tom_G_2010]

Louie,

My flap control and position indicator is no where near as polished as yours, but I figure not bad for doing the sheet metal work with a hacksaw and the bends in a bench vise.

I got it assembled this evening for a test fit. I need to make a few of adjustments and add a return spring but it looks like it works as planned. I also checked it in my fuselage and it's a perfect fit. If you look close you'll see that the two gears and the face plate you sent me are in there.

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Getting it rigid enough with a two piece bracket turned out to be no problem. I used 4 10-32 x 3/4 rod couplings to join the to plates and it is as rigid as a one piece bracket, maybe even more so. I'm hoping to test it on the pc tomorrow. My only concern is the gear ratio. The movement of the pot shaft is fairly small.

Tom G.

[Louie Mendez]

You seriously got the touch Tom! I like it again :D

I tested the gears and they are enough to make it happen. However if it doesn't work for you I have different gear sets in stock or I can custom cut (cdw, bitmap or dwg file is fine)them for you.

[Louie Mendez]

Here's an update on the monitor gauge designs. I CNC'd 2 of the bezels and they are 90% perfect I'm 10% unhappy with the result but it's getting to the finish line.

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[Tom_G_2010]

Louie,

Those look like they're just what I'll be looking for sometime soon.

I'm looking at one of two possible solutions right now for my main instruments. Either an LCD pico projector mounted in the fire wall to back project the instruments onto a rear projection surface of some sort, or a monitor if I can find one of such an odd dimension as to have a screen area 14 5/8 wide by 6 3/4 tall. Those dimensions cover outer edge to outer edge of the six pack plus VORs on a 172N's instrument panel. I might get away with slightly smaller because I have not deducted the bezel coverage from that.

Keep the pics coming! You do great work and there aren't enough GA guys out there providing this stuff.

[Louie Mendez]

Some of the stuff I previously posted from another thread. I figure it might be a great idea to consolidate all of my projects in one thread.
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[Louie Mendez]

The knobs on this monitor gauge are already made and I'm still working on a few minor adjustments for the lens to fit behind the gauge bezel.
This is going on my C208B project.

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[Tom_G_2010]

Will these match industry standard gauge dimensions? For my project I need to fit them into an actual instrument panel frame and be able to put the instrument panel face plate over them.

[Louie Mendez]

3.375x3.550
the depth is around .5 inch

How's Turkey Day going so far? I can't stop eating:sad:

[Tom_G_2010]

I ate until it hurt, and then had dessert! Thanks for asking. I hope yours has been good as well.

Is it the square back plate that is 3.375x3.550 ? What about the outside diameter of the round bezel? The openings in a Cessna instrument panel cover are about 3.125" in diameter so I need to be sure the bezels would fit into that.

[Louie Mendez]

I ate until it hurt, and then had dessert! Thanks for asking. I hope yours has been good as well.

Is it the square back plate that is 3.375x3.550 ? What about the outside diameter of the round bezel? The openings in a Cessna instrument panel cover are about 3.125" in diameter so I need to be sure the bezels would fit into that.



Oops, I thought you were talkin' about the KI-525A bezel.

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[Tom_G_2010]

Perfect, so the outside diameter of the bezel ring will fit perfectly. Could I ask for one more measurement that I am not seeing in the drawing?

What is the inside diameter of the bezel ring?

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[Louie Mendez]

2.78 is the ID

[Louie Mendez]

More to come!

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[AK Mongo]

Looking outstanding Louie...again!

Reid

[Tom_G_2010]

Ditto, "Outstanding" !

I am starting to experiment with Link2FS and an Arduino to drive the 7 segment displays. Last night I got it working the servo for my flap control and a stall warning horn, next comes the 7 segment displays.

[AK Mongo]

Tom,

What are you using for the horn?

Reid

[Louie Mendez]

Ditto, "Outstanding" !

I am starting to experiment with Link2FS and an Arduino to drive the 7 segment displays. Last night I got it working the servo for my flap control and a stall warning horn, next comes the 7 segment displays.

I assume the pot/lever gear worked ok.

[Louie Mendez]

Finally!
Now it's time to design the pcb.

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[Tom_G_2010]

At the moment the horn is a piezo horn that I am driving with a pulse modulated output off the Arduino.

The gears worked well. The range is a bit short but it's enough to get the separation between flap settings. I did what I thought was a final install today but after looking at it I will be reworking the position indicator and adjusting the opening in my MIP to get a better detent for the third falp position.

[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

Altimeter and HSI is done. Here is the sneak peek for the engine gauge as you can see it needs some sanding work and filler to smooth it out.
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[Louie Mendez]

This design will not be full scale, it will have the same width but the height is a little more than the actual.

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[Louie Mendez]

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[tote_320]

Awesome job!

pretty good skills

[Louie Mendez]

Mucho gracias amigo!

Still a long way to go bro =)

[tote_320]

But its a fun way.

[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

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[kermit]

Hi Louie
when will the Nav/gps switch come available and at what cost,
Think i will be buying some great stuff from your store , are you willing t o send things thru usmail regards kermit

[HondaCop]

Louie, you are setting the bar very high in the GA building community!!! Your work is truly amazing. Guys, I have the joy of receiving today my very first items for my 172 build from Louie and I am ecstatic.

I puchased a lower panel set from Louie and the craftsmanship is outstanding. Louie has earned himself a customer and I know my build will be a good one with great parts from Louie.

As soon as I have time, I will post some pics of my build which is in very early, alpha stage.

For those on the fence, give Louie a shot. You won't be disappointed!

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie
when will the Nav/gps switch come available and at what cost,
Think i will be buying some great stuff from your store , are you willing t o send things thru usmail regards kermit
It will be available Jan-Feb 2013. I will post the update on this thread.

Thanks!

[AK Mongo]

Louie, you are setting the bar very high in the GA building community!!! Your work is truly amazing. Guys, I have the joy of receiving today my very first items for my 172 build from Louie and I am ecstatic.

I puchased a lower panel set from Louie and the craftsmanship is outstanding. Louie has earned himself a customer and I know my build will be a good one with great parts from Louie.

As soon as I have time, I will post some pics of my build which is in very early, alpha stage.

For those on the fence, give Louie a shot. You won't be disappointed!

Could not agree more E!

Reid

[kermit]

Have seen the website ,
I will emptying my bankaccount for some very nice items,
Missing in my simkits panel at very reasonable prices
greetz Kermit

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks a lot guys =)

After I'm done with this 172 project I'm gonna get started with my 208 Caravan build. I have also been eyeballing the Citation and Mustang I know my hands are full but I'll try to squeeze these sexy corporate jets in my to do list.

[Louie Mendez]

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[Cessna172sim]

Wow, super smooth. Great job! :)

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks Vectro, I'm excited to finish up this project myself =)

[Louie Mendez]

I was planning to silk screen this metal plate, the result came out better laser etching this piece. Looks like I'm going to cancel the gloss enamel kit I have ordered.

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[No Longer Active]

Great work you have done there! Keep it up, I enjoy following your posts!

Alex

[Louie Mendez]

I'm back! The NAV/GPS switch PCB will be here on Monday then I will make the the mold for the enclosure.
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Some of the new gears I will be replicating this year.


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Wedding cake anyone?
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[Louie Mendez]

NAV/GPS board
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[Louie Mendez]

It's looking good!

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[Louie Mendez]

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[kermit]

Hi Louie,
will the gps have the samen dimensions as the real thing ?
when will you have an unit ready
greetz

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie,
will the gps have the samen dimensions as the real thing ?
when will you have an unit ready
greetz
Hey Kermit,

The GNS430 replica will be slightly taller. I'm unsure when this project will be completed as I'm juggling with various projects.:D

Cheers!
LM

[kermit]

Hi Louie ,
how is the nav gps board driven ?
i would like to order one ,
also elt switch and a fuelselector switchPlease pm me an invoice
Is poss to make an front and knobs only for the garmin gps ,
Do you have a leadtime
Regards

[kermit]

Hi Louie,
Just ordered and paid for an ELT+ hobbsmeter(hope you will reserve the last one in your store for me) and fuelselector switch .
can`t wait :).
Can I already reserve a Gps/Nav switch with pcb?
greetz Henk/Kermit

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks Kermit! I will have it out today. I'm almost done with the GPS/NAV switch I will post the pictures when completed.

[kermit]

Hi Louie,
do you have a track and trace for the parcel
regards

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie,
do you have a track and trace for the parcel
regards

PM'd

Thanks!

[Louie Mendez]

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[HondaCop]

BEAUTIFUL, Lou!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of those...

[Tom_G_2010]

VERY NICE!!! Mine came out good mechanically, but the graphics are the challenge for me.

[Louie Mendez]

VERY NICE!!! Mine came out good mechanically, but the graphics are the challenge for me.

MAGNAchrom: DIY inkjet print onto aluminum: The Alternative Journal of Medium and Large Format Photography (http://magnachrom.blogspot.com/2008/08/diy-inkjet-print-onto-aluminum.html)

[Tom_G_2010]

MAGNAchrom: DIY inkjet print onto aluminum: The Alternative Journal of Medium and Large Format Photography (http://magnachrom.blogspot.com/2008/08/diy-inkjet-print-onto-aluminum.html)

Very Cool, off to learn a new technique now... THANKS!

[kermit]

Just recieved the Elt ,hobbsmeter and fuelselector, its money well spend,
just want to have the Nav/gps board even more.
According to USMail the letter is still in the USA :)

greetz

[kermit]

Hi Louie,
any news regarding the Annunciator


No pressure ;)
regards

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie,
any news regarding the Annunciator


No pressure ;)
regards




I just cut and etched about 20 lenses. Lets say complete assembly should be done in 2-3 weeks. I will post some pics soon as I find my camera =)

Ben je enthousiast? lol

[kermit]

Nice dutch google is your friend ? :)

You are holding the last pieces of my cockpit lol
Simkits does't make the small stuff , I have seach long for the bits your are making .
Just found a supplier for the switch to build the fuelswitch .
Its the same simkits is using for the ccu 2 ,
Greetz

[Louie Mendez]

You know it Henk! :cool:

I am changing the connector from 10 pin header to right angle box socket. You can actually see it in the pictures.
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[kermit]

It looks very nice ,
can you reserve one for me already :)
do you have the measurements betwee the 2 holes ,

greetz

[Louie Mendez]

It looks very nice ,
can you reserve one for me already :)
do you have the measurements betwee the 2 holes ,

greetz


Thank you! Sure, I'll reserve one for you.

Dim is in inches. Actual corner radius for cutout is 0.142 in
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[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

Quick test with the MD41-1628 GPS/NAV switch


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ46boauSN4

[AK Mongo]

All right Louie. I am drooling now! What are you using/going to use for the interface to FS?

Also, please check your PM, I have an idea I want to float by you.

Reid

[Louie Mendez]

What are you using/going to use for the interface to FS?



I am using OC's MC.

[AK Mongo]

So there are fsuipc offsets for all of those functions?

[Louie Mendez]

I'm unable to locate the MSG and HOLD offsets. They either don't exist or I'm not looking hard enough:mrgreen:

[kermit]

Hi Louie.
just recieved my nav/gps switch ,
I'm very happy with it, but I can't find a connection drawing to connect it to a card
greetz

[Louie Mendez]

Hi Louie.
just recieved my nav/gps switch ,
I'm very happy with it, but I can't find a connection drawing to connect it to a card
greetz

Glad you received it ok. I haven't got the chance to update my site but I will send the connection diagram to your gmail later on today.

Thanks

[RojanTrojan]

Hi Louie, I'm stunned by the work you have here! Really superb work. Just started learning to use Autodesk Inventor Professional myself to build a G1000 cockpit, it's an incredible piece of software.

Very well done.

Thanks

Rhydian

P.S Just curious your'e electrical panel, is it made out of acrylic and is it backlit? Looks like the real thing. EDIT: I just found my backlight answer on your website, phenomenal.

[Louie Mendez]

Hey fellow AIP user =) and thank you! The first time I got my hands on that software I totally fell in love with it. I spend more time with that software more than my GF(she's laughing as I'm typing this).

The electrical panel is a combination of acrylic and 16 gauge sheet metal.

[RojanTrojan]

Yes totally agree, its very addictive. I cant get over how quick and professional the results are. Its very efficient and incredibly productive. Made a multimec push button switch render the other day (my first part and assembly -still have a long way to go) and that even impressed the wife, no easy feat I can tell you! Ha ha.

I wish I had discovered AIP for my previous project. The parametric modelling would have come in real handy. I used sketch-up for 3d visualisation and QCad for 2d drawings for output to the laser cutter previously, but to think what I could have achieved using Inventor.

Just wondered when you painted your panels did you do them by hand? In your photos they almost look powder coated? It has a fantastic finish. I assume the panels are white acrylic then painted then etched? I wanted a laser company here in the UK do this for me for backlighting but they were a little unsure what the result would be like. Seemed pretty logical to me, but it was the painting part they were worried about.

Cheers

Rhydian

[Louie Mendez]

Yes the panel painting are done by hand. If you want that orange peel texture(powder coat appearance), allow 10-14 inches of spacing between your target area and the spray can when painting. On your first layer don't spray a blanket of paint, listen to Gangnam Style and give your hand the same rhythm as you paint the panel, make it freckled =) lmao. Let it dry for a few minutes and repeat the same step 3-5 times. You can then turn off that horrible song I have mentioned and your hand motion should look like you're doing Tai-Chi when you spray the last layer of paint.
Laser etching the paint shouldn't be a problem I do it all the time.

[RojanTrojan]

Namgang what now? Lol...kidding, the UK certainly hasn't escaped that craze either. Ahhhhh... Thanks for the tip Louie. I'll give it a shot.

Cheers

Rhydian

[Louie Mendez]

Just a quick update on the bezel w/encoder project.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4135.jpg

[Louie Mendez]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/c61e0a8e-6f8d-45d3-9296-c733f5e9a855.jpg

[Jim NZ]

Nice Louie ,,, really nice. :)

Your work is amazing.

Cheers ,,, Jim

[kermit]

Hi Louie, did you recieve my pm regarding downpayment
gr Kermit

[Louie Mendez]

Nice Louie ,,, really nice. :)

Your work is amazing.

Cheers ,,, Jim

Hey Jim, thank you for your kind words!:D

These 2 pieces were a pain, I have scrapped so much acrylic blocks. Well back to work! more sanding and priming.


Hi Louie, did you recieve my pm regarding downpayment
gr Kermit

Hey Henk, I just read your msg. I will bill you for the GNS430 in a couple of hours.

[Louie Mendez]

With lens and encoders

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4146.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4149.jpg

[kermit]

Looks very nice

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks Henk! This can be dual purpose, I'll make an upgrade kit so they can be converted to steam gauges.

[Louie Mendez]

There's one thing I forgot...this little guy here.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/803-5v.jpg

[Tom_G_2010]

Wow! Now that looks sweet!!!

I ran over budget last month, actually my car repairs did so the pit build budget took a hit, but I am still putting money aside for a radio face plate and will also be looking for some gauge bezels as well.

Following your thread here has kept me focused. I am battling a software bug with my radio displays at the moment and I'm hoping that my budget catches up in the interim so that when I have that worked out I can also start looking at the radio face plate again.

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!

Tom G.

[Louie Mendez]

Take you time Tom =), my gears ain't goin' no where.

I just discovered something and it looks like I may have to scrap the bezels above.
The thickness of the ones above not including the ring are 11mm, I'm aiming for 6.5mm which will give you more viewable area inside the inner cutout when facing it at an angle. Slicing The Pie!

Back to my orange R&D table for version 2.

[kermit]

Hi Louie , I have one question,
Does the nav/gps switch has a momentary switch?
I can switch to nav , but as soon as I let go it returns to gps.
if I toggle on screen I can set it to nav permantly .
regards Henk

[Louie Mendez]

Use the GPS/NAV switch as the CDI button on your RXP GNS.

[AK Mongo]

Henk,

if you are using Fsuipcc there is an offset for toggle nav/GPS I believe.

Reid

[kermit]

Hi Reid,
i think I found it , but its just nav =1 and gps =0
therefore the selection is momentary push in will alter the gps into nav,
but as soon as I let go it will change to the old value,
but if I push the button on the screen it will stay on the new value
greetz

[AK Mongo]

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/general-aviation-ga-builder-disccusion/17757-gps-nav-switch.html

this thread talks about the switch toggling between them.

[Louie Mendez]

I use offset 3340(virtual buttons) and on fsuipc you can either mouse trap the NAV/GPS switch or assign as key press for CDI button.

[kermit]

Hi, found out the Simkits multicontroller isn`t that multi,
they have a fixed number of fixed fsuipc off sets.
So I gave my creditcard a push and bought me an oc mastercard and a usb card,
Now i have to figure out what ,who and where :)
greetz

[Louie Mendez]

welcome to the OC club! Don't worry Henk, I have the SIOC script and I'll give you a hand on this.

[Louie Mendez]

Knob for encoder with D-shaft.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN44091.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN44091.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN44101.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN44101.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN44111.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN44111.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

I made the final decision not use metal enclosure, instead I will be using this plastic frame that will hold the whole assembly together.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/plastb.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/plastb.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/bracket.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/bracket.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/side.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/side.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Untitled-2.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Untitled-2.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4446.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4446.jpg.html)

Flap gears rev2
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4449.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4449.jpg.html)

Generic flap switch
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4450.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4450.jpg.html)

[surveyor780]

Looking great Louie! Are these injection molded? How do you prototype the parts?

Cody

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Cody,
The parts shown in the pics are not injection molded.
If the real parts are small enough I usually use a 3d scanner then either 3d print/cnc cut or if it's just 2d I use laser cutter or waterjet.

[Louie Mendez]

I just fab this A/S gauge knob. I couldn't find an actual knob with a collar wide enough to fit on a CTS encoder shaft. So the best thing to do is make one.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4517.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4517.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4462.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4462.jpg.html)



http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4516.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4516.jpg.html)

As you can see the back frame needs one minor adjustment for the ident switch.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4518.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4518.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4519.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4519.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4520.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4520.jpg.html)




http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4522.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4522.jpg.html)

WOW! LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE KNOBS!
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4467.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4467.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

Problem solved! I was a bit frustrated with Alps Dual Encoder and I should have listened to my buddy about the issue with this encoder. Well my stubbornness lead me to this, dual concentric CTS encoder. Now I don't have to worry about the digits doing "Up Jumps the Boogie" while I turn the knobs or having to use different encoders with a separate card. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4564.jpg


(http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4564.jpg.html) http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4556.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4556.jpg.html)

[iwik]

Hi Louie,
I like the Cts288 dual rotary, you should be able to sell a few of these. The only other one
is the Elma sold by Leo Bodnar good but expensive. Be very interested what your will sell for.
Keep up the great work, you are a god send for GA builders.
Were These a CTS288 without switch or did you remove it.
Les

[surveyor780]

As always, looking good Louie.

I think mycockpits is the most unresponsive forum I've ever been a member of. Over 13,000 views and 125 replies? That's a shame.

I just uploaded the sailfish firmware onto my makerbot, I'm going to start a run of gauge bezels protos when I get a free minute. First up are some pot gears for my force feedback yoke. To many open projects, not enough time!

[Louie Mendez]

I'll probably make a few of this dual encoders, maybe less than 50. My original plan was to make them exclusively for the KX155 nav/com kit.
I just tested the dual encoder and the performance is excellent.

Yes I know...how come the nav channel is in the com window =P. I was just doing a quick test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXNyM2_VX28




I just uploaded the sailfish firmware onto my makerbot, I'm going to start a run of gauge bezels protos when I get a free minute.
Nice! that thing comes in handy. What bed size does it have?

[Louie Mendez]

This encoder fits just fine with KY-197, KN-64 and KR-87.

(http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4613.jpg.html)http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4613-1.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4613-1.jpg.html)

Updated

[surveyor780]

Nice! that thing comes in handy. What bed size does it have?


Hey Louie

Approx 5" square. Sometimes I wish I would've waited until the dual extruder printers with larger platforms started coming out, but so far my little makerbot has fit the bill. What type of printer do you have? Or do you contract out your machine work?

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Louie

Approx 5" square. Sometimes I wish I would've waited until the dual extruder printers with larger platforms started coming out, but so far my little makerbot has fit the bill. What type of printer do you have? Or do you contract out your machine work?

I have a 2nd gen Solidoodle. It's pretty nice to have for fast-track prototyping.

[Louie Mendez]

I just added push/pull switch to the CTS dual encoder. I don't know if I can print "Pull 25k" on the inner knob, it might be too small. We'll see!!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/296.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/296.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

This gear knob that I'm using is the same as Baron B-58. It was originally requested from one of MC.org member and I have decided to put it on my production list.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/lgkit.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/lgkit.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/lgknob.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/lgknob.jpg.html)


http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Picture018-1.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Picture018-1.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Picture019-1.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Picture019-1.jpg.html)

[surveyor780]

Those look great Louie. I'd take a set of the knobs if you're selling them!

[Louie Mendez]

Beech flap switch and parts for 172 center console.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4689.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4689.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4687.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4687.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4686.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4686.jpg.html)

Fuel shut off, fuel selector, cowl, pitch and rudder trim wheel.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4685.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4685.jpg.html)

[iwik]

Louie,
Looks very nice, like the original look to the Trim wheels. Having the wee edge knobs moulded in looks real cool.
When i did my one i had to add these. If you are going to put them on your webshop, i may have to purchase for
my C177 sim. Keep up the great work, there is nothing like it out there.

Best Regards
Les

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Les,

I will make sure to inform you when these stuff are ready.

If the material is silver it means it's in my mass-prod list =).
May I see how you made your trim wheel?

~~

This is an update on my son's sim.

Glareshield's core will be made out of sheet metal and I will have it wrapped in foam and black vinyl . It will be worked by Julio from Antioch Convertible. He's done my 71 Chevelle interior and the craftsmanship is just fantastic.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/glares.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/glares.jpg.html)

Yoke support and shaft right under the monitor and monitor cradle.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/aaaaa.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/aaaaa.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/yoke.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/yoke.jpg.html)

Center console still in the making. I will powder coat the frame myself instead of using vacuumed formed sheet for cover.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/center.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/center.jpg.html)

[surveyor780]

Verrry nice. I wish the actual C172 I fly had rudder trim!

I see you included the 'record groove' in the wheels, are you going to use the original style trim indicator, or build a servo-powered indicator? There's something so beautifully simple and eloquent about the original design.

[iwik]

Hi Louie,
I dont have pics of my trim wheel, i used my cnc to cut the wheel and put the spiral groove in it. Then used Map pins
pressed and glued around the perimeter. Painted black it doesnt look to bad.
Are you going to drive the indicator as Surveyor780 said like the Real one. I did it that way and it works great
and quite simple to do.
Are you using a Pot or encoder for the trim. I used a pot so that its position is remembered when powering up
and flying. Sometimes ive wondered why i couldnt lift off. i had forgotton to set this wheel back to TO.

Regards
Les

[Louie Mendez]

Sometimes ive wondered why i couldnt lift off. i had forgotton to set this wheel back to TO.

I'm glad you made it back safely to the ground lol.


I'm going to try both methods and see which one works best. Using the original indicator takes about 4 full turns on the elev trim wheels and about 2 1/2 turn on the rudder trim to set the indicator to its full position. Of course that's starting from neutral.
Please correct if I'm wrong, this is based on 172RG center console that I have =).

Honestly, I'd rather utilized the empty slot on my OC USB Servo output which I think is much more feasible to obtain an accurate indication and cost to manufacture the assembly.
As for input, I will use a smooth turning encoder made by CTS and add a friction control to the trim wheel. If this doesn't satisfy me then I will use gears and pots.

[Louie Mendez]

It's cutting time!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Untitled-3.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Untitled-3.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

Scrapped a few pieces.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN47721.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN47721.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

I'm sorry dog but this treat is mine.

This bezel goes over a monitor and I will be doing the same with GNS430/530 bezel.

I'm also doing a G1000 bezel for Hayward Flight using the same method. Soon as it's ready, you guys can come check it out in person if you 're local in the Bay Area.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN47771.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN47771.jpg.html)

[iwik]

Nicely done again Louie, getting very adept now, must be very rewarding. Was that done with your 3d printer. If so
will your production models be done on the same printer?.

Regards
Les

[surveyor780]

Excellent work my friend!

Ugh, now I want one of these tooooo...

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks for the compliments Les and Cody!!

This was actually laser cut and some of the contour features are manually chamfered. Production material will be made out of high tensile strength plastic and the buttons will be semi rigid plastic.

[Louie Mendez]

Here's a quick update on compact 182/g1000 panel I'm building for Hayward Flight. I just finished cutting the CB/Key panel. I will be cutting the TPM panel next.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4844.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4844.jpg.html)


http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4845.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4845.jpg.html)


C-Mustang Style knob will be use for Magneto.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4848.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4848.jpg.html)

This is actually Surveyor780's Flap controller.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4849.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4849.jpg.html)

[surveyor780]

Why you sonofa...

Looks great, that's a nice compact panel.

[Louie Mendez]

Beechcraft style toggle switches with anodized effect.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN4969.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN4969.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

Cessna G1000 update
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5042.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5042.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5043.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5043.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5044.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5044.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5045.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5045.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

A very fancy keyboard.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5049.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5049.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5048.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5048.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

G1K knobs

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5210.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5210.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5212.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5212.jpg.html)

[jollive]

Louie:
Do you have the drawings of these parts? I am working on a G1000 project too. Thank you very much.

Jose

[Louie Mendez]

Hola Jose,

I'll post the dimensions soon as I'm done tweaking the 3D model.

Saludos,

[Louie Mendez]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/1-2.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/1-2.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Untitled-4.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Untitled-4.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/2.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/2.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/21.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/21.jpg.html)

[iwik]

Louie,
Very nice, you will just have to sell these as the effort justifies what ever you have to charge.
Bet there are a ton of GA buiklders that will just love you.
Please keep it up, you are a Gem to us GA builders.
Les

[Hartzell]

Incredible nice work Loui!

I´m planning to make a C206 - G1000 panel and would be happy to by bezels and knobs/buttons if you going to make those aviable in your shop?
Also wonder which bore diameter your yoke support has?

Mattias

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks guys!! =)


Eventually I'll have it up in my site. At the moment I'm finishing up the first unit for Hayward Flight. I will let you guys know soon as they are available.

I'm going to try the chess board pattern around the knobs the problem is it's too fine in details. We'll see how they turn out.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/dfd.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/dfd.jpg.html)

Here you go Mattias. Nice...206 =). Good choice!
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/X.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/X.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/Garmin-715-ADJ.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/Garmin-715-ADJ.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/star.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/star.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/disc.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/disc.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/crs.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/crs.jpg.html)

[Louie Mendez]

I'm glad to see this forum up and running again. I finally finished the gauge bezel project. With so many side projects going on it was tough to get these bezels completed in 3 months. It took me close to a year.
As for now I stopped doing custom projects for other builders, I need to finish up the GN430 and other stuff on my list.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN5318.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN5318.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN53651.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN53651.jpg.html)

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN54081.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN54081.jpg.html)

Bendix King KI 208 VOR knob with CTS encoder

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GNS knobs custom fit with ELMA encoder and G1000 knob with ALPS.

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[Louie Mendez]

Testing it out with MDF.

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[fsaviator]

Louie, truly a work of art. Thanks for sharing.

Warren

[iwik]

Louie,
I'll second that, keep it up and thanks
Les

[kermit]

Very nice indeed,
but I`m missing the warning panel for C 172,
will you have decals for warnings signs, turning speeds
regards Henk

[Louie Mendez]

Your compliments are very much appreciated guys!

Henk, yes I will add that annunciator later on. As of now I'm doing some testing with the panel. I will not be keeping this mdf MIP, I might end up raffling this out.
Soon as I'm satisfied, I will waterjet a 16 gauge sheet metal for the final product.

Here is the BK gauge knob with crown. I need to make a fine adjustment, the crown is slightly thick.

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[Joe Cygan]

Nice work!

[Matt Olieman]

Looks FANTASTIC. Thanks for the update. :)

Matt Olieman

[Skyfall]

Superb! Watching with anticipation. -Aastan

[Louie Mendez]

Right on everyone =)!

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[Louie Mendez]

It's alive!
I will post the video of this thing in action after I do some testing =)
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[Louie Mendez]

There is no circuit board in this faceplate. One more thing I'm going to add is redo the legends and use glow in the dark paint so it looks like the legends are backlit.


Garmin GTX327 327 Simulator GNS 430 530 Cessna Beechcraft - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guhC8VWoWXY)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guhC8VWoWXY

[Louie Mendez]

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[Louie Mendez]

It looks like I'm going to add a landing gear switch with the SP project. Should I call I call it 172SPRG :roll:?

At first I was just going to use some plain ol' indicator lights on the panel but it didn't look appealing enough.

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By adding bezels around the indicator lights , the entire panel looks more authentic. As for now they do not have the shutter-dimmer and push to test features. I will be adding them later on.

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[Louie Mendez]

I'm getting there!

GNS 430
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This project is the toughest one so far. In order to keep it at 1:1 scale I have to use SMT components.

*update* Size of the faceplate is 6.25in x 2.85 (the actual size of the 430 face is 6.25 x 2.65)

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[Louie Mendez]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OKeAbemEjw (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/1465341_403437089759127_170042630_n.jpg.html)

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[kermit]

I know a perfect X-mass present for my wife:lol:
Do you have an eta on the GPS?
Regards Henk

[kermit]

Hi Louie ,
any updates
regards Henk

[Louie Mendez]

Whats going on Henk? Should be ready around Feb-March.

[kermit]

Hi Louie ,
I have nearly finished my cockpit , I have a some room left for a GPS, :)
earlier you send me a message ,that it will prob. be available before end of this year.
So now a have some cash waiting and a hole in my cockpit.
:D:)
will send pictures soon
regards Henk

[Louie Mendez]

If anyone find the gtn 650 750 add-on let me know I have the faceplates ready.
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[Louie Mendez]

Me and my boy finally had the time to work on his sim today. So far so good.


172SP/RG
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[hexpope]

Hi Louie, I noticed you were building a GN430 on another page. Just to let you know, that Mindstar Aviation have released their version ofGarmin GNS 430-530 with supports AIRAC navdata updates. I use their G1000 software suite.

Check it out here. http://www.mindstaraviation.com/

Your parts and cockpit look great.

I was thinking of getting a 3D printer to do some knobs for the G1000 etc, I noticed a video of you doing some on the 3D printer. How did they turn out ? and how long did they take ? I do also have a CNC machine, but thought the 3D printer would be better. What do you think ?

[Louie Mendez]

Glareshield is done, not the best but do you think a 10 year old boy would be that picky? lol
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Hi Louie, I noticed you were building a GN430 on another page. Just to let you know, that Mindstar Aviation have released their version ofGarmin GNS 430-530 with supports AIRAC navdata updates. I use their G1000 software suite.

Check it out here. http://www.mindstaraviation.com/

Your parts and cockpit look great.

I was thinking of getting a 3D printer to do some knobs for the G1000 etc, I noticed a video of you doing some on the 3D printer. How did they turn out ? and how long did they take ? I do also have a CNC machine, but thought the 3D printer would be better. What do you think ?

Wow thanks for sharing that. Too bad they didn't include the Garmin GTX on their software =(

Consumer level 3D printer is not all that great when it comes to fabricating parts with fine details such as the pattern around the g1000 knobs. They are only good for making quick parts but not recommended for production. I could be wrong but that's just my opinion.

Ever consider laser sintering?

You can also use a lathe to make knobs but it requires additional process to achieve the pattern like put it in a rotary attachment while laser etching the piece. I have done it numerous times =)

Are you building a 1040a ?

[hexpope]

Wow thanks for sharing that. Too bad they didn't include the Garmin GTX on their software =(

Consumer level 3D printer is not all that great when it comes to fabricating parts with fine details such as the pattern around the g1000 knobs. They are only good for making quick parts but not recommended for production. I could be wrong but that's just my opinion.

Ever consider laser sintering?

You can also use a lathe to make knobs but it requires additional process to achieve the pattern like put it in a rotary attachment while laser etching the piece. I have done it numerous times =)

Are you building a 1040a ?


yeah I wasn't looking at a production way, just for myself or a friend. I have a rotary attachment for my CNC so I will probably use that instead.

Regarding the 3Dprinting, I was thinking of using the laser alright, but using a Z axis and a diode laser instead, I know the resin is expensive, but I couldn't afford the Laser Sintering method to be honest.

Something like this.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/117421627/the-peachy-printer-the-first-100-3d-printer-and-sc

But I am probably going to make an order from VRinsight for the dual rotary encoders knobs for the dual ALPS encoders with a few friends, to cut down the shipping costs as they are cheap knobs, but the shipping cost is 40 euros :-(

Or just knuckle down into making them on the CNC machine.

As in regards the cockpit avionics I am in the process of designing, is the full G1000 systems for the Cessna Citation Mustang, and I mean everything from the fuses upwards while future proofing it for the real deal avionic package that will come to the market.

[No Longer Active]

I think you could probably tighten or stretch the vinyl a little more on the underside of the glareshield. I think a few of those creases could be eliminated under the glareshield. Just my 2 cents! Overall looking excellent!

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks Al, I was able to stretch the vinyl using a heat gun. I'm going to have my buddy professionally re-upholstered the glareshield since I have to get my yokes covered anyway.

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@ hexpope
40 euros is a lot of dineros for shipping =/
How soon do you need the knobs? I have some Stang parts I'll get them posted when I have time.

[BIGLDH]

Louie...

Sorry, just got up off the floor and wiped the drool away! UnBELIEVABLE work, sir! WOW! Okay... So... WHEN are the bezels available? Want em all!

Also, are you planning to market the MIP panels these are mounted to?

Can't wait...

Dale

[hexpope]

@ hexpope
40 euros is a lot of dineros for shipping =/
How soon do you need the knobs? I have some Stang parts I'll get them posted when I have time.

Hi Louie, it is alot for shipping, and thats for only 1, but I think 40 euros is the max no matter what you get from their website, either way, that's the only product that appeals to me that Vrinsight sell.

I am certainly in no rush to be honest. I have the autopilot completed in and tested in Diptrace along with other parts like the keypad. All the switch panels are done. G1k and MFD are designed in Corel Panel wise and the electronics in Driptrace, so I just need to CNC everything soon. I am doing more work for other people than I am for myself at the moment.

Which parts are you on about ?

So in other words, there is no rush at all. I just want all the dual encoder knobs, and if you have the time, the autopilot knobs of the mustang too. It will save me time drawing them up in CAD and then vectric to Mach3 etc etc, you know the way it goes.

[Louie Mendez]

Thanks D'

Where have you been? Thought you got deployed to Afghanistan or something =)

The bezels are available I just haven't had the time to post them up, just email me when you're ready. The MIP I'll have it available in MDF, PVC or sheet metal, great for all budgets. You can also download the cut-out in my website if you want to make your own panel.

-------
@hexpope

So far I have modeled the knobs for the fuel selector, O2 valve, air source select, TEST(upper right panel) and the Cabin Dump switch guard.

I'm going to redo the pinstripe on this from 0.063 to .030 inch.
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O2 Select Knob
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The real deal.
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[hexpope]

Nice knobs and really well done, I also agree about the pin strip too, but ****, if I had them made for a one off job and they turned out like that, then I would be happy enough. Did you CNC those knobs ? Although I am not so new with CNC, I got a 4 axis rotary that I need to learn how to use with Mach3. Drawing up the knobs shouldn't be so hard IMO.

Thanks for the dimensions too ! I will take those into account.

Did you purchase the Mindstar GNS4350 530 yet ?

[BIGLDH]

Hey Louie! No, still very much around, but have been pulling two FT jobs while the Mrs. finishes her degree, and a home remodeling project.... Unfortunately, been stalled on the pit.. BUT... things are easing a bit and I am beyond excited after seeing the bezels and the MIP.

In regards to the MIP... It 'looks' like you've allowed for a G1000 conversion based on the seams I'm seeing in your previuos pics. I assume this would be true regardless of MDF, PVC, or Sheet Metal?

I can only imagine how busy you are, but if you get some time, shoot me an email or PM with availability / cost info. Seeing your work has lit the fire again...

Thanks again for sharing!!!

Dale

[Tom_G_2010]

Louie,

Having looked at those bezels and following your progress here I am back on the hunt for monitors that will fit inside my 172 instrument panel. I posted a message in another section of the forum but so far no feedback.

Here's the post: http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27325

I'll be taking my cockpit to Flight Sim Con 2014 in June and it would be great if I could figure out monitors to fit the MIP by then.

As I type this it occurs to me that you might be able to drum up quite a bit of business as an exhibitor if you were to come to the conference. It's a long haul, so cost is a factor, but this years Flight Sim Con has a cockpit builders theme so the audience is a perfect match for your business.

Check it out here http://flightsimcon.com/ It would be a hoot to be able to meet you there.

It's been way to long since we had a good flight sim conference in the US. Last year a guy who has connections with a professional event management company and also belongs to one of the online virtual ATC groups put a conference event together. It was small, but as a launch event, very successful. They got enough interest that this year they were able to lock in a great location, The New England Air Museum" and in addition to the LAN party they are adding pit building into the conference.

Tom G.

[Louie Mendez]

@ hex

Thanks! =)

I will purchase the 430/530 add-ons soon as my kid and I set up the computer for the 172 sim.
I can't wait for it to be completed as I'm building my own personal 208B/G1000 project.
To sum it up, I'm juggling with 172/182, 208 and Stang.

@ D

I will hit you up soon.

@ Tom

I'll reply to your thread with the dimensions of the monitors that may be suitable for your panel.

About the fscon, I'm interested on attending the event. I'll let you know if I get the green light to go.

[hexpope]

@ hex

Thanks! =)

I will purchase the 430/530 add-ons soon as my kid and I set up the computer for the 172 sim.
I can't wait for it to be completed as I'm building my own personal 208B/G1000 project.
To sum it up, I'm juggling with 172/182, 208 and Stang.



Well, what ever you do, I am sure you`ll do a great job at it, given the skill and the machines you have at hand! This weekend, I am going to learn how to use my 4th axis on my CNC with Mach3 etc. I also got to learn Autodesk inventor. I looked at your website. You have some nice work on there !!

[hexpope]

I forgot to mention also, if you are on the P3D or FSX platform, I would recommend you get the Mindstar G1000 for the avionics if your looking for a proper G1000 with VNAV etc (Depending on which autopilot you decide to use) (AFCS), as the GNS, it supports RealNavData and is fully functional. I've been using it for quite some time now and really like it, plus it didn't cost me a arm and a leg like other vendors out there.

[Louie Mendez]

How long have you been you using their G1k?

For my son's172 we're using FSX and for the 208B I will be using Xplane. I like how PM's G1k can be link with FSX, P3D and Xplane. Now that you mentioned about the RealNavData, I'm thinking twice =/

[hexpope]

How long have you been you using their G1k?

For my son's172 we're using FSX and for the 208B I will be using Xplane. I like how PM's G1k can be link with FSX, P3D and Xplane. Now that you mentioned about the RealNavData, I'm thinking twice =/



I am using their G1K for about 3 years now or more. I did use the Project magenta GAGlass, but it isn't as good for aircraft variation. It does support Airac which is good of course, but the Nav Data which RealNavData have a sub for home users on http://www.realnavdata.com/ @ about 40$ for 4 updates a year, which in my case is well enough for home users. The Data is about 350mb in size per cycle compared to the other resources out there.

X-Plane, I do not use as my avionics package does not support it. So for the G1K from Mindstar, it's either FS9/FSX/P3Dv1.4, and if you have the other version of PD3V2 it also supports it. No X-Plane support at this time. Mindstar are well know for their commercial success in Redbird Simulators.

Either way, it's up to yourself in which path you want to take. I am on P3Dv2 with their G1K and RealNavData and I am loving it. Plus that company is going to offer a lot more in the next year..... Stay tuned with their facebook page in which you can find via google with a search of "Mindstar Aviation"

You should hit me up some time on Skype. We can talk about such things.

Best of luck

[Louie Mendez]

Fits perfectly!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN6210.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN6210.jpg.html)

[BIGLDH]

Fits perfectly!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN6210.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN6210.jpg.html)
As if we would expect anything less from you! BTW, if you tart receiving hate-mail from my wife it's because of the time I've been spending planning, researching, and tallying the size of the check I'm going to be writing you!!

Phenomenal work, as usual...

[Tom_G_2010]

Louie, As much as I want to fab my own parts, the quality of your work is amazing and I may end up ordering more pieces than I fabricate. I'm with the other guy, my wife is gonna hate you :D



@ Tom

I'll reply to your thread with the dimensions of the monitors that may be suitable for your panel.

About the fscon, I'm interested on attending the event. I'll let you know if I get the green light to go.

Louie, Regarding that other post and the monitors to fit behind the 172 MIP. I checked 2 or 3 other sources and came up empty. I also contacted two companies that custom cut monitors. I didn't think that was possible but they do it in a chamber pressurized with an inert gas and they cut existing monitors and reseal the edge.

Unfortunately I came up empty there as well. One company only does mil spec monitors designed to tolerate extreme shock, vibration, temperature, EMF pulses, etc. and as such their most inexpensive monitor cut to the sizes I need would be over $6,000. Needless to say that aint happening... The other company won't cut monitors unless I am willing to order a sizable quantity.

So, now I'm starting to toy with the idea of using one of those ultra compact projectors and back projecting the instrument display. This is turning out to be far more of a pain than I had ever imagined.

[kermit]

Hi Louie, just a couple of pics from tonight,
I have finished my radiostack setup again, after I have mounted a real cessna 172 S left and right panel,
Also some of your items md 41 gps-nav annu. hobbs meter
(incl ELT but not on the pictures )
I`m now looking for some some panels and underpanel to fit my Simkits switches and engine-switch,
also you can see the hole for the GPS module :)
2nd picture 3 beamer setup 180 degree view, will go finally to 225 degree
greetz Henk
regards Henk857285758573

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Henk,

Good stuff! I can't view file 8572 and 8573 =(

I have been busy working in the candy shop here are some of my latest pics.

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/c3db2dd0-f58e-47a2-b342-4861274cd0b7.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/c3db2dd0-f58e-47a2-b342-4861274cd0b7.jpg.html)

Cessna Mustang knobs
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN6238.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN6238.jpg.html)

[kermit]

for some reason , I can only add 1 pic at a time?
regards Henk

[avidflyer]

Hello kermit,

how did you make your screen ( software and hardware) thank you for posting your pictures.
One question: do you have dual linked yokes and pedals?

[kermit]

Hello kermit,

how did you make your screen ( software and hardware) thank you for posting your pictures.
One question: do you have dual linked yokes and pedals?

Yes I have dual linked yoke , but using pedals from simkits not linked
I have made the. Screen from 1220x 2400 mm hardboard with plastic film
using 3 sanyo short throw projectors and desktop pro from immerse
greetz Henk

[avidflyer]

Yes I have dual linked yoke , but using pedals from simkits not linked
I have made the. Screen from 1220x 2400 mm hardboard with plastic film
using 3 sanyo short throw projectors and desktop pro from immerse
greetz Henk

:grin: Thank you for answering so fast

regards Christian

[kermit]

Hi Louie,
do you have any last info regarding garmin gns ?
maybe a ETA ? :)
greetz Kermit

[Louie Mendez]

Hopefully this month, I have been busy doing the prep work and working on other projects.
I also did some mod with the buttons.
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/northbaypic/DSCN6291.jpg (http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/northbaypic/media/DSCN6291.jpg.html)

[kermit]

Thanks for your quick reply,
will you use the orginal garmin trade Mark or some that looks like it .
Regards Henk

[Louie Mendez]

In my dreams Kermit =).

[kermit]

8845Hi Louie,
when will the dimmer knobs be available ,
Can you give me a quote for 2 knobs only and 1 fuel shut off knob,please
also can I have a plancard for the 2 lightknobs
as you can see , I`m missing the switches,
regards Henk

[kermit]

Hi ,
Any updates regarding GNS 430?
greetz Henk

[thunderbird1978]

Hi Louie,

you asked some time ago of software for the GTN 650/750...

in case you have not heared it yet, Flight1Tech has them available now:
http://www.flight1tech.com/Products/AvionicsSimulations/F1TGTN.aspx

Look forward to your future updates and regards from Vienna
Alfred

[kermit]

Hi LOUIE
Any updates regarding GNS 430?
when will you have any on stock
greetz Henk

[flaneur]

Great work... Knowing someone might be selling some G1000 knobs/buttons or has the ability to do it might change my plans of getting a premade G1000. I'll be keeping an eye on your website Louie. I won't be very far... Trust me on this one.

[Guiaguia]

Hi, I'm making a cessna's 172 home cockpit and this post it's very helpful for my goal, can you tell me the
thickness of the MDF and, if it's possible, give me the DXF files of the flap mecanism or, in alternative, the measures of the frame and of the two gears? Thanks and ciao

[Louie Mendez]

Hey Guys,

It's been a while. I'm still alive and breathing. =)

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%205_zpsb6nwfa6f.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%205_zpsb6nwfa6f.jpg.html)

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg.html)


http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%204_zpsicablbwx.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg.html)

[ECHO-ALPHA]

Hey Guys,It's been a while. I'm still alive and breathing. =)http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%205_zpsb6nwfa6f.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%205_zpsb6nwfa6f.jpg.html)http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg.html)http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u497/lougerie/unnamed%204_zpsicablbwx.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/lougerie/media/unnamed%203_zpssudpzvl9.jpg.html)wowww i really love u work! but where did u got the measurements for the knobs? i want to print the mine, thank youuu