First ‘rough’ test fit for both planes. Blank plates will fill in the unused slots .
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Started on the modual wiring and motherboard/interface board today. Kind of my own homemade Lounge Pilot board.
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I’m installing the silver face today. The controllers will be mounted on the back. A quick release for the FFB yoke handle let’s me swap the panel or any units for multiple configurations. A G1000 panel will be next winters project. It’s all for VR so no gauges needed. The FFB yoke is a modification of JCSLOVE’s Saitek yoke mod. Works great and really add to the VR experience. Currently able to swap between Piper and Cessna configuration in about 5 minutes. This project is about 80% done now. Few more encoders for lights and touchups is all that’s left.
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Well this hobby has a way of sucking you in. I’m almost done with this build and I’m already planning and redesigning this for the next version. Good to be retired. I had a question on how much this cost. I’ll provide a breakdown later. Over all though it was around $500 for everything. So if I redesign it to be cleaner and not so crude then the cost would be less that $100. 
You’ve been busy… Looks really good. I think a 172 is in the cards for me. Should add a great deal of realism.
Spectacular build, well done.
If you have a 3D printer, you can add a handbrake, trim wheel etc.
I have added both.
The progression transitioning from Cessna to Piper panel. Total time 7 minutes.
Some are out of order but you get the point. All VR fling for now.
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The new transponder is ready! Reprinting all faceplate now. image|690x920
Finished the 172/Arrow III panel!!
Now onto a G1000 panel for the 172. Using djtaylor’s mini G1000 from thingiverse. Simple and will interface well with the Arduino set I have.
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Well I decided after placing the G1000 mini from djtaylor on the full size Cessna panel it was to small for me. Excellent item though. I decided to go the 10.5 inch one from FlightSimMaker. It just fits the look better. Here is the PFD in the test fit phase.
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It should line up the buttons with the sim too. Looking good.
