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im new to this site but have been reading the posts and am very impressed. I am new to building a home cockpit but am well experienced with FS. I am also experienced in woodwork and electronics.
In short i need help with how to get switches and stuff like that interfaced with FS. Also how to set up a multiple pc network to run the screens.
I am looking to build a civil airliner type cockpit. My aim is to do this on a sensible budget, therefor what i am trying to offer is a decent cockpit that isnt true to any one aircraft but can be used for many. I this this could be beneficial to many other first timers.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hey Jake welcome,
For interfacing switches and controls into your cockpit look into a KE72 Hagstrom keyboard controller which will allow you to integrate latching switches and encoders.
For networking PC's you will need a copy of FSUIPC, assuming you are running a version of MS sim, a switch or router and software like project magenta to run external gauges.
It seems like you are going with a generic approach like my cockpit, very cool. Im looking forward to any progress you post here
JSpahn Crazy Homebuilt Cockpit Builder
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Hi Jake,
I am at the place of trying to put the cockpit dash together....any Ideals? Fitting the monitors in position is where I am.
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Some Ideas for monitor mounting in your cockpit
Without seeing your actual setup I can make some broad suggestions as to how to mount the monitors. First what kind of monitors are you using, crt, lcd...
If you are using LCD monitors are they open frame or are the still inclosed inside a bezel? Are you placing them behind a homemade MIP? Or are they gonna be mounted as is in the open?
If you are planning on using open frame monitors first make sure they will fit behind your MIP or dash you will need to secure them with standoffs, which can be found at any electronics supply.
If you are using an LCD computer monitor there is the VESA standard, which will allow you to use any number of mounts here is a link:
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It would be nice to see some pictures of your setup which could help us point you in the right direction...
JSpahn Crazy Homebuilt Cockpit Builder