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Progress Update – March 14, 2018

So, I have been talking a lot about Sismo, for better or worse, over these last updates.  I had some pretty strong frustration initially, but now that Prosim v2.0 has come out, a lot of headaches are behind me, thankfully.  This has allowed me to get back to building! I have made a lot of …

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The Sismo GIC, ISDU, and Finally Getting it All to Work (Not Quite Perfect but Close)

Sismo GIC v4

I received my Sismo GIC v4 expansion board (daughter card) today.  So I was finally able to connect the remainder of the Sismo IRS Display Unit (ISDU) that I received per my previous posting. Physical Configuration The GIC is just a simple Printed Circuit Board expansion board with connectors attached to it.  It daisy chains …

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Getting to Know the Sismo IRS Display Unit (ISDU)

Here’s what you need to know about the Sismo IRS Display Unit (ISDU) if you decide to buy it as a stand-alone component for your Boeing 737 AFT Overhead. The Sismo ISDU consists of three separate modules:  Keypad module, Rotary Encoder module, and 7 Segment Display module.  It’s pretty easy to see the different modules …

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Sismo Soluciones IRS Display Unit (ISDU)

Today my Sismo Soluciones IRS Display Unit (ISDU) arrived from Spain.   I ordered via FedEx and it got here to Texas in about 5 days, very well packaged and with no damage that I could see. Originally I was going to build the IRS using the parts and panels I already had from my CockpitSimParts …

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Flight Simulation Links

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I have put together this pretty comprehensive flight simulation links list that I hope will help you during your flight simulator build. Enjoy!

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Overheads v1

I discuss in detail how I built my first Boeing 737 overhead from scratch, and give you some things to think about when you decide to build yours. The end result was fantastic but the learning curve was steep and there were a lot of lessons that came out of it that I was able to …

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Center Pedestal

Real 737 NG Center Pedestal

The Center Pedestal on the Boeing 737, and most aircraft, is the heart of aircraft communications. From navigation radios to weather radar, PA announcements, and even printing, this is an absolutely critical piece of equipment. It also has engine fire alerting and extinguishing systems. Read on to find out more about my recreation of it.

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Main Instrument Panel (MIP)

Real Boeing 737 NG Main Instrument Panel (copyrighted image used with permission)

The Main Instrument Panel (or MIP) is where the primary bulk of work is done in the cockpit.  All your situational displays are here and the controls for the autopilot and flight management computer sit in the MIP as well.

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Home Cockpit Base and Shell

The simulator base, floor, and cockpit enclosure provide a stable foundation for all the major components to affix to. It also adds a sense of immersion allowing you to feel you are sitting “in” something rather than out in the open air.

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