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lynx33635 · October 11, 2024, 3:59pm

@FrankO7109, I like the custom one :

Is it build using Arduino ? Custom 3D printed casing ?

NoWay1974 · October 11, 2024, 6:55pm

Primary requirement was to quickly change between work and sim setup, so throttle (Bravo) is mounted on a drawer pull out and the stick (VKB Gunfighter) is also mounted on a hinge underneath the desk. The radio is a little wooden box driven by an arduino and mobiflight. The change takes only a few seconds in either direction.

Work

Sim

Details

FrankO7109 · October 12, 2024, 10:36am

No it isn’t. Unfortunately this would be beyond my abilities.
It’s a MIAP - Pro 24. You can get it here.

Regards, Frank

p.s. Just in Case you’re interested - I’ve made a lengthy post with a bit of a review over at A2A’s Comanche forum.

JALxml · October 13, 2024, 12:16am

I agree pictures are the meat and potatoes of this thread, but when you see something awesome, it’s natural to get into a discussion of where did it come from or how the heck did you make that?!

Sixtymikegrr · October 13, 2024, 1:54am

Throw in the towel?

really cool

FrankO7109 · October 13, 2024, 9:41am

Hi,

if you want to mount them under desk look HERE. But in my opinion this is not necessary. Leaving out the mounting plates and clamps and using double sided adhesive tape already gets you quite far. I have “taped” mine to a sheet of aluminium that is mounted to the center post of the flight seat - just high enough so I don’t touch it when operating the rudders. Feels very natural and is ergonomic enough for me.

Regards, Frank

SchimmelBonbon0 · October 13, 2024, 10:23am

Thanks kindly but still not low enough. I’m aiming for a position more or less level with my thighs…

SlippedSheep437 · October 16, 2024, 7:16am

What support are you using for the keyboard on the screen? Thanks

FrankO7109 · October 16, 2024, 10:28am

Hi, if you mean the mount for the keyboard above the screen this is an unused part of the NextLevelRacing flightsim seat that would otherwise be used to hold a joystick. It has an adjustable top plate and would be mounted so the stick is placed between your knees.
It is attached to the construction of the TV stand which is also modified 'cause it was too narrow with it’s original parts.
Initially I had fixed the keyboard with double sided adhesive tape but that didn’t hold it strong enough. So I had to ad the clamp. Has been stable for two months now so that seems to work.
Here is a pic:

Regards, Frank

DrewmorKuZy · October 16, 2024, 2:13pm

Soooooo beautiful

SlippedSheep437 · October 16, 2024, 7:06pm

Many thanks! Best regards

N582TC · October 17, 2024, 12:43am

Thanks @DrewmorKuZy! Glad you like it.

shadowframe2970 · October 20, 2024, 3:39pm

Build of my second radio with mobiflight.
Wip .

GitHub repo

Lorenzo60936063 · October 22, 2024, 9:47pm

Airbumps2501 · October 23, 2024, 9:02pm

Hey mate, I’m interested in what you’re using as the “frame” for your small screens and the honeycomb yoke? Are you able to take a photo in normal lighting?

FlyerOneZero · October 24, 2024, 11:40am

WinWing FCU and EFIS both arrived (some weeks apart) so now I’m set to build an Airbus capability for my home cockpit. However, this and many other parts I’ve bought in the last few months are for my new modular cockpit setup which I haven’t started to build (or even design) yet. So it’ll be a while. I’m taking the opportunity to spread my costs by buying parts one by one over the next few months before I start to build. Helps with the sticker shock, a little

I have to say - these parts have solid build quality. They don’t feel flimsy at all, the mechanisms feel sturdy and like they can take a beating. Not that I intend to beat mine, of course. Having never touched the real thing I can’t say how much they feel like them, or vouch for the visual accuracy, but they look pretty good. I don’t think the font is 100% correct but that might be a licensing issue, I guess.

I’m only doing a single-sided cockpit so I only bought the left-hand EFIS but a both-sides bundle is available. These units are difficult to impossible to get from local stock (the lead time is months) but via ‘global shipping’ (ie shipped from China) they still had units in stock last time I looked. It didn’t take that long to get here (about 2 weeks) and I wasn’t charged any customs fees (surprisingly; HMRC are usually very keen on their pound of flesh).

I’m trying not to be a WinWing shill but I definitely feel I got my money’s worth here. Once I actually connect and use the units I’ll report back if I still feel that way.

ReactedArc · October 24, 2024, 12:59pm

Lorenzo60936063 · October 27, 2024, 4:10pm

Hello there. The desk supports are 4x4’s and 2x4’s standard table base layout. The top is made from black melamine 1 4x8 sheet(3/4”) was enough. I used the Cessna longitude as the layout for it. The overhead monitor is mounted to the triple screen mount with an articulating table holder. I used a thin piece of aluminum to mount the alpha under the table. The bravo was attached to a pedestal made from the melamine. Don’t ask for measurements lol I cut as I went. No precise plan was involved lol. I build kitchen cabinets as a hobby so it was fairly straight forward for me. Forgive the dirt. haven’t dusted in a while.