Got a few more things done recently as more major components are coming together. STEERING TILLER I had bought a new Flightdeck Solutions (FDS) spring-loaded steering tiller a while back but had nothing to mount it to so it just sat in the box. Now that I’m getting to the point I’m flying the sim …
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As I continue to set up my sim environment something I noticed is missing in Prosim737 v2.x are the ambient cockpit sounds. Avionics cooling fans running, DC electric sounds, hydraulics pumps running, trim wheels turning, etc. These sounds are always present in an active 737 cockpit and they’re pretty loud at that. Without them the …
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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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Strangely all my articles to date have been Sismo-related. I think it’s because it has been the biggest challenge thus far to get working. Very frustrating at first but the more I come to understand how their products work, the easier it gets, just like most things. Since the release of Prosim v2.0 the Sismo …
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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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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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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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Quality visuals are the pinnacle of immersion. Most people go with flat or curved monitors, or use projection screens. I did something a little different, and it’s COOL! Read on to find out more about my collimated displays.
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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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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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Hi, I believe this is what you're looking for. Phonenix Contact Pluggable Terminal Block, P/N 1984044. My FDS board uses…
Hi ! Thats'a nice cockpit you have ! Thanks a lot for publishing all informations needed ! May I ask…
Thanks. I updated the Markus Pilot reference, and the other measurement site apparently no longer exists unfortunately.