Simpit A10C - Upgrades - Part 1: Relocate Simpit and Simplify Wiring

Описание: Simpit A10C - Upgrades - Part 1: Relocate Simpit and Simplify Wiring

Welcome to Part 1 in a short series of videos showing upgrades to my Simpit. This is for use with Digital Combat Simulator (DCS).

Part 1: In this video I relocate the Simpit as a precursor to upgrading its visual system and take the opportunity to simplify its wiring.


Into the future:

INTENDED UPGRADES
• Configure extra controls for Flight Seat (Minor)
• Configure gauges for Oxygen / Environmental panel (Minor/Moderate)
• Replace SAS panel switches for Magnetically Held switches (Minor/Moderate)
• Install utility light - back rear of left console (Minor/Moderate)
• Configure ADI steering bars (Moderate)
• Look at sound setup (Moderate)
• Install magnetically held switch into throttle unit (Moderate)
• Build RWR V2 – Change display to LCD screen with PC connector (Moderate)
• Build HSI V2 – improved / greater functionality (Extensive)
• Implement new visual setup (Extensive) – [Space now available]
• Update website (Extensive)

IDEAL / TIME PERMITTING UPGRADES
• EMI – Correct needle slip on 1 gauge (Minor / Moderate)
• Circuit Breaker Panel - Wire up and bring on-line (Moderate)
• Replace driver board on left MFCD - high pitched hum (Moderate)
• Build Airspeed Indicator V2 - Decimal Rotary / correct gauge scaling (Moderate)
• Build Radio Stack V2 – A10C / A10C II (Moderate)
• Replace MFCD Tactile caps (Moderate/Extensive)
• Build working HUD (Extensive)
• Remove hub (data cabinet) –migration to fully localized wiring
• Incorporate advanced PCB design to reduce Front Dash Panel footprints (Extensive)
• Install new rudder pedals (Extensive)
• Build Left Console V2 – Correct Scaling / reduced weight / on wheels (Extensive)



For further details of the Simpit project, please visit the below website (intended to document the Simpit's build for both my reference and the community). The material on this website may run behind the content of this YouTube channel, but in time all will be documented.


http://www.mysimpit.co.uk


Many thanks to:


The developer of DCS BIOS (FSF Ian) & the community supporting its continuance. Thank you for your development and support of this fantastic software


Phil (father in law) - Thank you for use of your CNC machine, the large amount of time we spent together cutting these panels. I very much appreciate the discussions around methods of construction, effective tool usage, and general best practice across a whole range of subjects (ranging from electronics and mechanics to CNC and wood working).


Claire (Wife) - Thank you for your patience in understanding my need to build this.





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