The Home Cockpit Support Forum

Hi fellow cockpit builders,Does anybody know of any affordable solution for using a separate computer (which I already have so I don't need to buy it) to display the overhead panel of a 737? I don't want my main FS computer to display it because I am using 2 videocards in SLI mode, which gives me only one single video output (which I use for the outside view).All my instrument panels are displayed on separate computers using Project Magenta. Their solution for this is PM-Systems which to my opinion is very expensive.I have used wideview for a while but I think it is not very comfortable (e.g. weather synchronisation, traffic, scenery synchronisation) plus you cannot start…

Hi, I'm in the process of starting a basic 737 ng cockpit after researching for 6 months.The first problem i have come across is software for my pannels.I am using three screens behind my MIP but i need a way of breaking up my PMDG pannels into the right size and possition.I have avoided PM (project majenta) puley for the fact it is so expensive.If anyone has any advise on how i can accomplish this i would be very greatfull.Just to let you know i plan on using another screen for my fmc's and lower eicas as well as a screen for my radio stack and one for my overhead pannel.Cheers, Justin.

Hi guys,I updated my webpage with some info on my new beamer setup!Go to www.hanskrohn.com --> site news --> Projection System. At the end of that page is a video I shot last night: Checkerboard approach to Kai Tak!Enjoy!!!Hans

I went to the fsbus website and downloaded the fsbus cdk but it does not contain the CCC.Where do I get this from?Why is it not in the CDK? is it made by someone else?Any help would be great.Thanks

As promised I've dumped the flash of programmed fsbus pics 16f84 and saved them as .hex files for those who are experiencing problems in flashing via fsbus board but have a pic programmer. If you don't have a pic programmer and want to try to make one very simple you can try a search with "ludipipo", this is probably the simplest pic programmer avaiable, just a couple of capacitors and resistors and two diodes, you can find an even simpler version that doesn't need external power but it does not work always well (for me it worked only under REAL msdos and with a software called "pic24c13.exe")The number in the file name is the CID you must use with the pic programmed with…

Captains and fighter pilots!The sale is not mine, but i figured perhaps someone could be interested.http://verzamelen.marktplaats.nl/luchtvaar...%2BuLw8Ww%3D%3DLet me also quickly translate the text to english for you guys.For Sale: A unique and very rare cockpit canopy of an F16 fighter. These 2 parts look very well maintaned!Brand: Texstar Plastics / Dated: 6-3-1981 (..::philippe::..-> my year of birth :( )(both parts have their type-plate)Nice part to have for decoration (fore instance somewhere with a pilot helmet inside)And a rare part as well. So be quick about it because such an item isn't often for sale!More pictures are available (send an e-mail).Price exl.…

Hi,The new Major Release (6.0) of FSCONV is ready for download! Important Changes are:Functional:Leading implementations of the MCP auto pilot switch, and the VOR1 and VOR2 Man/Auto switches.Implementation:The FSCONV core is now multi-threaded and fully prepared to use the power of todays dual and quad core cpus;More accurate time control;No more user commands needed: FSCONV will detect FSUIPC, the Level-D SDK and when a Level-D aircraft is loaded;A new stand alone graphical tool (FSCONVigurator) for easy configuration of the offsets you need, no more editing in text files. Documentation:Improved and split into two parts: the FSCONV User Manual and a specification docume…

i use ccc with key event, but even if i use k+i;k-i in the ccc key event, i have constant key event.if someone can help, i can send my fb2 file. the strange thing is that i have to turn off the fsbus and when i return and load the file, the event come back and i dont turn the rotary. is like the comand is loaded automatic.

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I have two FS Bus IO boards, print 20060218. My first worked until I plugged in the ISP wrong; ISP pin 6 ground trace snapped and the Atmel8535 did not respond to PonyProg anymore. I repaired whatever I could find wrong on my first board and then built a second. So now I have new 8535s, new 16MHz crystals and 22pF caps. Both 8535

when i turn the course rotary i can see the numbers one by one. 065-066-067...if i use hdg rotary, the number freeze and apear in the last imput. if i turn left 5 times from course 060, it will appear 065 and not 061-062-063...someone can help me with best config in delays and timing issues?regards

Here's a picture of my current colection of real cockpit items.http://users.skynet.be/porreke/blogger/upl...ling-713450.jpgSoon to join the group is the overhead lights lightplate & a free parking brake lever.The parts I'm most eager for are more overhead panels and the MCP. But someone told me the MCP lightplate will be hard to get because it is stuck to the entire module (for some weird reason I don't know about).

Hi all,I'm going to build a 737 NG cockpit. I saw aerodeck engineering web page and I'm very interested about their products, but since I have to send money in advance, I'would like to know something more about their seriousness.Can anyone help me?Many thanks from Paul France

I'm going to build a small cockpit panel to use as procedure trainer for PPL students in the local flight club/school.We're going for FS9, to keep computer hardware costs down. Graphics quality won't be too important for us anyway.What is important, though, is having a wide view.Three projectors would be awesome, but we don't have the space or the money, so we're going for several monitors or tv's.After discovering mainboards with several PCI-express slots, I'm looking at running everything on one computer.Two monitors will be used for instruments behind the panel.If we have four PCI Express x16 slots (ASUS P5W64 WS Pro), four identical gfx-cards with dual outputs (and a …

Hi to all ... I have now Com, Servo, Keys, Display and soon Stepper cards .I am wondering if I can use the new CDK to setup my sim or if I need to flash/reflash the Com etc some other way. Someone was kind enough to send me cards they are not using anymore so they were flashed previously for a different application.I have not plugged anything in until I am clear what I am doing and I need to get power supplies for the Com and the servo boards. Any direction is appreciated as I cannot access the classic site any longer.Thanks ... Bob R

Hi Guys,Dirks site has been updated along with the release of the New CDK.Thanks DirkLes

In lack of space and time, I have sadly decided to sell all my home cockpit parts. :(I have put up a website for the sale so I won't list all the parts here.But for the curious I can tell you that an accurate set of Airbus Sidestick replicas with all buttons and switches are part of the list. :DCheck out the set here: http://www.vrmedialab.dk/~peters/cockpitpartsMy contact information is to be found on the page also.Regards, Skotte

Hi,has anyone any experience of buying the pre tinned and drilled FSBUS PCB's from www.cockpitsonic.deI notice that they sell the completed boards for about 100 euro each, but that you can buy the boards drilled and tinned, but lacking components for about 15 euro.I can get the components from Maplin or RS at a reasonable enough price, but have no experience of etching PCB's and would prefer to purchase them from a manufacturer.Are the ones from cockpitsonic.de compatible with the latest versions of FSBUS, and are they of a high standard.Thanks

I am selling my KinG Air engine stack.These gauges are the prototype made for the current line of gauges made by Flight Illusion. They are in perfect working order - like new. They are quiet, extremely accurate, stepper motor driven with a USB interface. Adds an incredible amount of realism to your sim! For more info check out http://www.flightillusion.com/FORMgallery4.htmI paid $1700.00 for these gauges, will sell for $900 plus shipping. If interested please contact me at [email protected] a pic please see my post in the swap meet forum. Also have lots of King Air stuff for sale - yokes, rudder pedals, Airbus FMS, IOCards, FSBus cards, landing gear handle, …

Hello all, my apologies for the lengthy period of time the Sim Registry site was down. A fellow sim builder was helping me enhance the security of the site, and meanwhile we had to counteract a petit spambot. The site should now as secure and functional as ever!http://www.HSBRegistry.comRoberthttp://www.777Simulator.com

Just doing a bit of research.I've currently got 1 20" LCD monitor for running MSFS. I'd like to add in an extra monitor or two. E.g. for docking windows to (FMC etc..). I'm thinking of getting a TripleHead2Go unit. However I don't have any spare flatscreen lying around ;-). However a do have a couple of 17" CRT monitors spare. Has anyone used the TH2GO in this setup (where the left and right screens are a different size/style from the centre monitor?)

I have spent a while looking at FSBUS for possible use in my 737NG cockpit.I was wondering if users of this system could give me some feedback, on how difficult it is to build the controller and other items.I found a site http://www.rvdijk.nl/pcb.htm that sell the PCB and face plate for a few of the 737NG components, like the Nav/Comm units.Has anyone build these?How do they work? were they difficult to build?My final question for now is... will these FSBUS cards work through a serial to usb converter as my pc does not have a serial port?Thanks for any advice

I am considering a 737NG sim.I have done a lot of research and red all the forums.My first question is...Which interface is the best, most supported and easist to setup.I am not a programmer but do know a bit about electronics, and setting up pc's etc.I have seen usb keyboard interfaces, i know these only allow imputs but i have no idea of how to get them to work with a toggle switch instead of momentary ones.I have not seen an good enough explanation of how to get these types of switches to work with flightsim without having to use software like project magenta.second question is, do i need project magenta? or can FS2004 or FSX do the job. Can the systems be replicated b…

I was wondering where I could find detailed measurements of the 737 overhead panel and MIP? I've done a search on here but the only measurements I found had to deal with the cockpit shell. Lee AlexanderDistant 737 Simpit Builder

the creation of what I would like to call a 757/767 home cockpit...Some pieces of wood together forming something that will eventually become the pedestal!Obviously a little more assembly is required ;-)http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/170327.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/170328.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/170329.jpgBest regards,George DorkofikisAthens, Hellashttp://online.vatsimindicators.net/811520/1704.png