You’re such a Knob! 3D Printed Map/Chart Light Knobs
Last Updated on April 21, 2021 As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I love my 3D printer. I use it regularly to quickly make small parts I need using just a little imagination and creativity. A part I’ve been wanting to make for a while is the Boeing 737 Map/Chart Light …
Wet Compass and More 3D Printed Parts
Last Updated on April 6, 2021 I have to say, I’m really enjoying my 3D printer. For less than $300 for a Creality Ender 3 printer, coupled with Autodesk Fusion360, I’m able to make just about any component I need on a small scale. Comes in really handy when you’re willing …
Stick It! – Making Placard Stickers/Decals For Your Flight Sim
Last Updated on April 6, 2021 I’m starting to work on smaller details of my sim now that most of the major things (at least, those I can afford) are mostly complete. One of the areas I wanted to enhance was cockpit placards (or decals, stickers, whatever you want to call …
Scotty, I need more power! – Powering Your Sim
Power. It’s the life-blood of any sim. Not enough and you’ll end up with random disconnects, brown-outs, and potentially damaged electronics. Put too much in and you’ll fry your electronics. Worst case, you’ll start a fire …
Chip On Board (COB) LED Light Strips – Perfect for MIP Lighting
Chip on Board (COB) LED Strips are perfect replacements for your traditional under-dash LED light strips …
Progress Update – January 2021
Here’s the latest updates on what I’ve been working on the last few months. It’s a lot! …
To See or Not to See – My Flight Simulator Visual Displays
Learn a little about various visual systems and how mine has grown through the years …
Take Your Seats! Building an Inexpensive J-Rail Alternative
Last Updated on April 12, 2020 As I’m putting my sim back together I decided it’s time to permanently mount my Weber pilot seats. I decided J-Rails were a bit too pricey/complex for me right now so I found a less expensive, yet innovative way to make something similar. The Seats …
A Clutching Situation
A complete rebuild of my old Revolution Sim Products throttle quadrant required an overhaul of the auto-throttle mechanism. I explain what I did and how I did it in this article …
Point Me in the Right Direction – Rudder Pedals
Last Updated on September 27, 2019 I have been lacking a couple of major components to mostly finish out the Captain side, one of which is a set of rudder pedals (the other being seats). I have a seat already, and I’m slowly getting around to refurbishing it, but I really …
Hi, if you mean the two rails that run from front to rear and the cross strut, yes those came…