Sunday, October 4, 2009
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
[11] ALMOST COMPLETE
I've got the surround sound speakers mounted in all the right places. Added a temp table up front to hold receiver and PS2. Ready to switch out Racing stuff with yoke and pedals and do a little flying. Will post more when I get them. To those asking for diagram, I will be doing that this weekend along with a parts list. Thanks for viewing so far. RICK...
FINAL ASSEMBLY 8
FINAL ASSEMBLY 7
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
FINAL ASSEMBLY 5
FINAL ASSEMBLY 4
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
FINAL ASSEMBLY 2
FINAL ASSEMBLY 1
[10] FINAL ASSEMBLY
Monday, January 21, 2008
[9] FLIGHT YOKE AND PEDALS
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
[8] G25 RACING SYSTEM
And now the fun starts. I just received my new Logitech G25 Racing System on my doorstep today. I will be using this with my PS2 for the racing games. Not hooked up yet, but I had to unbox it and check it out. I attached it to 1 of my computer desks to see what it feels like. I can't wait to get everything up and running.
[7] EQUIPMENT BEING USED
COCKPIT BUILD 6
This is the final assembly. I have all the pipe put together. Time to get to work on the rest of the MDF shelves. (Am working this now). It has taken me several weeks to get this far. I know thats slow, but, Just a couple of hours here and there is all I have been able to dedicate to this effort. Plus, alot of standing back and looking. I want this to be just right.
COCKPIT BUILD 5
COCKPIT BUILD 4
COCKPIT BUILD 3
COCKPIT BUILD 2
COCKPIT BUILD 1
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
[6] COCKPIT BUILD
I am finally building my racing/flight sim cockpit. I am building it out of ABS (PVC), with MDF panels.
I started by cutting, fitting and assembling the ABS pipe into my creation. I am using 1 1/2" black ABS pipe with 45, 60, and 90 degree connectors. I started with 6-10 foot sections of pipe and about 48 corners and tees.
I have changed my ideas about 100 times throughout this process. I have attached a couple of pictures (without seat, will add in next post). I have cut all the sections and fitted them together (without glue) to check fit, size, and see what it will look like when done.
Take a look, see what you think, and please comment if you like.
Thanks, RICK…
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
[5] TESTING
This is my set-up for now. (until new computer gets ordered)
I have re-arranged several key assignments and even re-wired some switches. Everything is about where I want it. Playing FS2004 I am finding new revisions to do all the time. I will be adding a new box or 2 to accommidate GPS and NAV assignments.
Friday, July 27, 2007
[4] GAMEPLAY
Thursday, July 19, 2007
[3] BUTTON BOX HOOK-UP
Pic 1 shows the basic wiring I did from the switches to the back of the project box lids.
I used 22 ga. wire running 1 ground from each bank of switches.
Pic 2 shows the wiring of the left box to the controller. I hooked all up to the #1 side. If I expand and ad more I will use the #2 side.
Pic 3 shows the final set-up of my button box. All switches have been labeled with the most common keys I will be using. Note: There are 4 plugs marked "INOP" for future use. I cut a hole in the right hand side for the USB cable. Easily able to unplug and move.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
[2] SKETCHUP MODEL OF SIM
Google Sketch-up 6 is a 3D modeling software tool. This is a very rough draft I have designed from Google Sketchup 6. A nice feature is the measure tool. I can draw lines to the exact distance I need. You can color panels look thru them and rotate to an inside out view.
I will be adding curves to the side and top panels. Adding wheel/yoke shelf, pedal platform and seat to the next pic.
[COMING SOON]
Thursday, July 12, 2007
[1] USB CONTROLLER
This is the USB Controller that I have chosen to use for my Flight Sim Project.
It's an Ulitmarc A-PAC Gamepad Interface Version 1 controller, with a 32 button interface which can handle up to 4 pots. The A-Pac is an analog/digital interface which emulates 2 gamepads. Inputs auto-detect whether pots or buttons are connected.
I will be using 8 momentary switches (gear, autopilot, etc.), 4 push buttons (strobes, landing lights etc.), wire and project boxes I have purchased from Radioshack. I am using a P-Touch labeler for the decals.
NEXT POST -
It's an Ulitmarc A-PAC Gamepad Interface Version 1 controller, with a 32 button interface which can handle up to 4 pots. The A-Pac is an analog/digital interface which emulates 2 gamepads. Inputs auto-detect whether pots or buttons are connected.
I will be using 8 momentary switches (gear, autopilot, etc.), 4 push buttons (strobes, landing lights etc.), wire and project boxes I have purchased from Radioshack. I am using a P-Touch labeler for the decals.
NEXT POST -
I am using Google Sketchup 6 for a 3D model of my project. This FREE program is great for visually seeing what the final product will look like. [easily able to make changes until you get what you're looking for]
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
RACING / FLIGHT SIM BUILD
STARTUP -
This is where I will be documenting the build of my racing / flight simulator. I will be attaching pics along with instructions of my build.
I will also include links to my favorite and most useful sites that have helped me in this build. Please feel free to comment or e-mail me at rickashaysims .
IN MY NEXT POST,
Finding a keyboard controller, building a button box, and attempting hookup. I will be flying FS 2004 to start with and using a Logitech Attack 3 joystick. [to test switches and controller on my Dell Laptop.]
This is where I will be documenting the build of my racing / flight simulator. I will be attaching pics along with instructions of my build.
I will also include links to my favorite and most useful sites that have helped me in this build. Please feel free to comment or e-mail me at rickashaysims .
IN MY NEXT POST,
Finding a keyboard controller, building a button box, and attempting hookup. I will be flying FS 2004 to start with and using a Logitech Attack 3 joystick. [to test switches and controller on my Dell Laptop.]
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