MIP: Part list for EFIS

There is a simple way of making fully functional EFIS panel without using sophisticated encoder embedded into rotary switch and push button. I will be using only standard encoder with button and will have to do some extra programming. As far as I understood Opencockpit's manual for EFIS they use the same architecture. Part list: EFIS panel + 9 push buttons 9 * tact switche (12x12) 2 * two-position ON-OFF-ON switche  4 * encoder with built-in...

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FMC: FSBUS for FMC (second card in the cockpit)

Soldering was the first step to assembly FMC panel. There are a few real photos below. Unexpectedly, it started without any issues; great success :-). If you need more details on architecture, connections and programming select the GENERAL\Electronics section from the menu.      ...

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EXTRAS: Boeing 737NG Panel Guide and System Information

Have you ever wondered how particular panels work? I bet you did! So, here you have the link to brilliant Boeing 737NG panel guide with explanations of all the instruments and system functions in the cockpit. B737NG IntactManual by Rob van Dijk (http://www.rvdijk.nl) ...

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FMC: The idea and part list

Basically, the heart of each FMC is the software and the panel itself is relatively easy to assembly. Here you have the list of needed parts. "dummy" FMC panel with 72 push buttons (from Poldragonet) / 110 EUR 5.6" LCD screen (VGA input, resolution 640x480) / 69 USD FSBUS electronics / approx 20 EUR 72 tact switches 3/5 leds 10 white leds (high-brightness) to back-lit the keyboard  A long time ago I purchased dummy FMC from Poldragonet...

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