The IAS gauge is now functional in the sim with the assistance of Mick Cliffe (hardware integration) and FSUIPCtoPOLOLU by TNT-Systems. The internal airspeed mechanism (diaphragm) has been removed and replaced by a servo. A Pololu Maestro 6-channel USB servo control board has been interfaced with FSUIPCtoPOLOLU software. Results from previous attempts to interface the … Continue reading
How many boards are required to enable full flight deck functionality and normal operation on an Airbus A320 OEM Flight Simulator? Transceiver – Transmits and receives communicationTransmitter – Transmits communicationReceiver – Receives communication Radio Management Panel – 1x ARINC 429 Lo Speed Transceiver for each RMP; each board controls an output VHF ECAM Control Panel … Continue reading
The following is a tutorial on how to setup a motorized trim wheel using a Pololu hardware feedback interface board and ProsimA320. Alternative avionics software such as Jeehell FMGS does not have native Pololu compatibility and will require additional driver support, such as FSUIPCtoPololu from TNS-Systems. Hardware trim setup can be reviewed over here. Wire … Continue reading
Original implementation by Simon and Holt Motorization of the trim wheel requires extensive planning, engineering, and trial and error. Parts required: Airbus Pedestal and throttle quadrant with trim wheel mechanism intact 10 turn precision potentiometer (Vishay model 534) Custom gear mounting disc plate Custom potentiometer mounting plate 4 rods (6 mm diameter, 140 mm length) … Continue reading
New Years sale -Genuine OEM A320 parts on offer. Items ship from Sydney, Australia. Please contact if interested. Pedestal Engine Panel $200Pedestal Switching Panel $150Aft Overhead Vent panel (2 vents) $120Aft Overhead ELT panel $180Aft CVR Head Set/Oxygen Panel $250Aft Overhead Flood Light $250 OVH Forward Hyd/Fuel Panel $450 OVH Forward A/C Panel $450 ECAM … Continue reading
Safety first #27 Engine Thrust Management – Thrust setting at takeoff Preventing Violent Door Opening due to Residual Cabin Pressure Preventing Inadvertent Slide Deployments Lessons Learned about the Teach-in Function Safety first is published by the Product Safety department. It is a source of specialist safety information for the use of airlines who fl y … Continue reading
With the assistance of our UK engineer friend Richard and CockpitSOLID the Soarbywire now has a cockpit foundation conceptual model to work with. To achieve the requirements, a modular type structure was designed out of 40×40 aluminium profiles. These profiles are lightweight and extremely robust in nature and have been commonly used in home cockpit … Continue reading
