I started this after finding out about the BitsAndDroids Connector software & Arduino library. It enables you to write code on your Arduino that receives/transmits data to/from MSFS via Simconnect. I wanted to have something like the Knobster (Air Manager), but without the extra need for software or touchscreen.
The really GREAT thing about miniAVX is that the MAIN rotary instantaneously decides the function of the display and the other two rotaries (left and right). You just scroll down the menu to the function you wish to change/see (often two at once) and miniAVX loads the display and the knobs with the according functions. That way you can quickly access a lot of functions.
Example: Turn the main knob to “COM 1” (NO button press needed) and the other two knobs start to control Mhz and Khz of that radio and switch frequencies. If you press the main button you switch over to COM2. The display is updated accordingly.
Example: Turn the main knob to “ALT - VS” and select the autopilot altitude with the left rotary and vertical speed with the right. Pressing either one activates the corresponding AP function (displayed with a dot like in an Airbus). And because the display reacts to MSFS only, it can never go out of sync.
Current functions include:
- Trim: Elevator, Rudder and Aileron with display in %
- General: QNH, Altitude (AGL or MSL), Speed (IAS,Mach or GS)
- Chronometer: Clock (LOCAL and ZULU), stopwatch and customizable timer
- Autopilot: Master On/Off, HDG (with indicator setting), ALT (with set), VS (with set); Course to next waypoint display; NAV and GPS mode switches
- COM Radios 1&2: Standyby display with buttons for Mhz, KHz and transfer
- NAV Radios 1&2: Active or standby (depending on aircraft) display with buttons for Mhz, Khz and transfer
- OBS1&2: Display and setting of course indicators for NAV 1&2
- ADF1&2: Active or standby (depending on aircraft) display with buttons for Khz and Hz
- XPNDR: Display of code, mode and ident with buttons for code, mode and ident
- Weather: Wind direction and speed (also in components head, tail, right and left), outside air temperature (in °C and °F)
- Brightness and Invert: OLED and 7-Segment can be dimmed in 15 steps and the OLED can be inverted. BAD Version can be show as well.
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Developement Screenshots:
Technical data below!