Results 1 to 10 of 11
Thread: EFIS plug and play module?
-
09-02-2009, 09:56 PM #1
EFIS plug and play module?
Can someone tell me if the OpenCockpits EFIS plug and play module is worth it? Yes, I know you get what you pay for, but I would like to know what you guys think of it. Thanks!
-
09-03-2009, 02:03 AM #2
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
Hello Efrain,
on the OC Efis the TFC and CTR buttons are not implemented.
There is no selector for the radio / baro altitude (around the minimums setting rotary). You can overcome that by using the push button function of it to switch between the 2 modes.
The same goes for the inch / baro selector. The same method to overcome that problem.
Further on it's working quit good.
-
09-03-2009, 08:00 AM #3
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
Thanks for the response, dvincent. I was thinking that I could open it up and replace the switches with concentric rotaries/encoders with push buttons on the radio/baro selectors.
As for the TRC/CTR, I was thinking of simply modifying the rotary switches to allow for a pushbutton to work on each.
Would this be possible or would modifying it make it useless?
-
09-03-2009, 11:21 AM #4
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
Do open cockpits not sell the efis in kit form? .. Might be easier if you are planning to modify it
-
09-03-2009, 11:23 AM #5
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
-
09-03-2009, 12:20 PM #6
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
Good idea, Efrain.
Keep us informed about the kit availability.
Adding 2 selectors in a way that it works the same way as a dual concentric depends not only on the skills to produce such a thing but there must be 4 free connectors inside the efis.
Regards,
Dirk
-
09-03-2009, 12:29 PM #7
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
As far as making the dual concentric rotaries, I think I have mastered that skill! lol I made them for the N1 and SPD REF switches on the Autobrake panel and they work and look great. I used a tutorial from this website: http://personales.ya.com/micabina737/index.htm which teaches you on how to make these type of switches.
I have a feeling that maybe buying all the components separately, will probably be my best option in making a nice EFIS module.
I have done some shopping around for all the components needed, such as switches, EFIS panel, encoders, toggles, and hardware such as knobs and standoffs. I can expect to pay about $230 USD if I buy EVERYTHING separately, which is the same amount I will pay if I was to buy the OC EFIS plug and play module.
-
09-03-2009, 02:15 PM #8
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
Hi Efrain,
I took a look at that website.
here is another link with a complete tutorial for makin' an efis, including film to make the pcb's. Just adding a 2 concentrics with a rotary selector (2 positions) and a rotary encoder + centre axis for the pusbutton makes it complete.
The pushbuttons are Omron tactile switches. You can buy these at Digikey.
Panels at OC or Hispapanels.
http://www.micabinadevuelo.com/
I think I will make 2 modules too.
-
09-03-2009, 02:37 PM #9
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
-
09-03-2009, 03:00 PM #10
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- rotterdam, the Netherlands, Europe
- Posts
- 803
Re: EFIS plug and play module?
As Dirk pointed out, please note that the oc pcb will lack the physical terminals to connect these extra switch positions to !
So you will have to interface those to another interface and write your own SIOC scripts for that.
stef
Similar Threads
-
O/C efis plug and play
By Drewsta in forum OpenCockpits General DiscussionReplies: 4Last Post: 11-01-2009, 05:10 PM -
Plug And Play Efis 737
By QF6228 in forum General Builder Questions All Aircraft TypesReplies: 3Last Post: 07-30-2007, 02:52 PM
Girls from your town
Fsbus ng io