The avionics program Jeehell FMGS includes an incredible pilot training tool – a full featured intercom application. The program simulates aircraft intercom functionality. Headsets and boom microphones can be setup for the pilots, and even an instructor. The program integrates directly with the Airbus Audio Control Panel (ACP) and the push-to-talk (PTT) buttons of the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: ACP
Audio Control Panel Pinout
Simon has updated the ACP connector pinouts – the schematics for the cannon plug pins and the ACP connector are now available on his website. ACP Pinout PDF Continue reading
Audio Control Panel Pinouts
Audio Control Panel Pinouts Power 28 VDC, M DC GND, N GND, D Panel Light 5V, A (Hi), B (Lo) Dim/Bright Input 6.3 VDC R / P (Gnd) Light Test, C ARINC 429 Data Input – K, J (connect K to output A and J to output B on ARINC board) ARINC 429 Data Output … Continue reading
Tutorial: Setting up Intercom to Receive (Part 1)
This tutorial is outdated and has been superseded – please refer to this tutorial instead. You no longer need expensive hardware solutions to perform intercom functions in your flight deck. FMGS includes an Intercom application which allows you to interface your headsets and speakers with your online Vatsim or IVAO client and an Audio Control … Continue reading
Picture of the Day – Audio Control Panel
Unfortunately when performing the light test on your panels you may find certain bulbs blown – fortunately for the case of the ACP they were simply a loose connection. Continue reading
Audio Control Panel (ACP) and Brake Pressure Indicator
Its will not be a simple affair to get these working fluently with a Flight Simulator. Gotta love a challenge 🙂 After removing the front cover we can see the Brake Pressure Indicator is driven by 3 servo motors magnets. Continue reading