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Re: video of my setup
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:09 am
by arb65912
AJ,
As I said, the drawings are VERY elementary. They are only done in model space with a few layers. No titleblocks, Paper space, etc. This was for my own purposes and not for work, so I went a little sloppy.
I just want you to know I could have done a better drafting job if I put my mind to it!
Vince, no worries, I understand about the Acad drawings. I am going to design my station in SolidWorks ( I use it all day long anyway) and I will share my progress. It should be quite interesting.
Acad drawings will give me the starting point for the design , as far as mechanical part, I will be fine, I have some machining/assembly experience. The real challenge for me will be to select , hook up and make all working as far as the hardware used ( not the mechanical base , seat etc.) and that is why I hope I can ask you a question once in a while.
Cheers, AJ

Re: video of my setup
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 6:33 pm
by Daddy O
Those thinking of building their own simulator should check out this vintage thread on the topic:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=246
Re: video of my setup
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:04 pm
by arb65912
Thank you very much, lots of information there, will keep me busy.

Cheers, AJ
Re: video of my setup
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:13 pm
by Vincent Meier
Daddy O wrote:Those thinking of building their own simulator should check out this vintage thread on the topic:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=246
Wow Daddy-O(just saying that out loud takes me back), what a great thread you produced there.
I see I have a bit or reading to do.
Re: video of my setup
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:51 pm
by Ryan B
Awesome!
Re: video of my setup
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:05 am
by Daddy O
Yep, hard to surf those sites without spending anything

Re: video of my setup
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:36 am
by Vincent Meier
As a quick update:
I changed out my GoFlight TPM throttle quadrant with real aircraft vernier controls.
Go here to take a peek!!!
http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=65920
And here is a short video to go along with the install:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0HMkUEHeik
It was a fun little modification.