Dan's Small Jet Simulator

[Dan3635]

Hi all!
Here are some updated pictures of my small jet simulator as of 8-27-13. I have completed the simulator room by enclosing it in black curtains so the sim experience is without any peripheral distractions. Enjoy the photos!
Dan

[geneb]

That's an excellent little cockpit! Great job!

Care to post details on how you built the HUD?

g.

[Dan3635]

G,

Here's the final configuration of my HUD system after many tests (diagram below). The chain of components is 1. LCD projector (HUD image source), 2. Rear-screen projection material (adhered to a glass pane), 3. 45° front-surface mirror, 4. 1.75X convex lens (Collimator), 5. HUD glass (teleprompter glass). If you need source info for materials or materials dimensions let me know. I've added a few more pics as well for you.
Dan

[Matt Olieman]

Excellent!!!! Very nice!!!

Matt Olieman

[Dan3635]

Thanks Matt!

[Westozy]

Fantastic sim, well done!!!

Cheers Gwyn

[Geremy Britton]

Very good, you have had thanks given by some very highly regarded people above me here so thats definitely a compliment!

Keep up the good work

[Dan3635]

Geremy,
I am honored! As a new member I appreciate input from all. Would you know someone I could get into contact with to help reroute HUD graphics in X-Plane? Probably some Java work. The XHSI guys recommended adding to their code.
Thanks.
Dan

[dc8flightdeck]

Hello, Im interested in your HUD setuo.

Justin

[Dan3635]

Hello, Im interested in your HUD setuo.

Justin

Hey Justin,
Here are a few pictures and a diagram of my HUD construction. If you want to know where to get any of the components I will be happy to direct you.
Dan.
PS- it would be easier to communicate via email so you can do that at dhall at firstrf dot com

[Justin Browning]

Dan,
You wouldn't happen to have any dimensions or plans for that simpit would you. I would love to mimic that here at the house (minus the HUD) and adapt it to my specifications.

Thanks

Justin

[dodiano]

Amazing Pit my friend!! Simply beautiful!

[Dan3635]

Dan,
You wouldn't happen to have any dimensions or plans for that simpit would you. I would love to mimic that here at the house (minus the HUD) and adapt it to my specifications.

Thanks

Justin

Justin,

I will send you the AutoCAD file of my design but I will need your email address. Just contact me at dhall at firstrf dot com and I'll reply with the attachment. I made mods on the fly or as I went along so these are a great starting point. You can also download Draftsight for free and use that to view or change the drawings. I hope this helps! I'm also going to add some new pictures now that the sim is totally complete so look for those too.

Dan

[Dan3635]

Justin,

I just found out I could upload a Zip file so here you go! I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Dan

[Dan3635]

dodiano,

Thanks! I'm uploading some new pictures so be sure to check those out.

Dan

[Justin Browning]

Dan,
Thanks for the zip. I look forward to imitating your pit with a few special touches of my own. Excellent work, the pictures are great.

Thanks again,
Justin

[Dan3635]

Good luck Justin! I look forward to seeing some pictures when you get to that point.

Dan