The CAVOK Simulation ATC/TCAS 28VDC power conversion kit is now on sale. A few of the OEM avionics hardware on the Airbus flight deck require 115 VAC 400 HZ to operate. This includes the following: MCDU, DDRMI, ATC/TCAS, Multifunction Printer and the automated adjustable cockpit seats Sourcing workable 115 VAC 400 HZ (static inverters) can … Continue reading
Bruno the developer of A320 Simulator has now developed GA gauges (software and hardware implementation) which can be interfaced to simulator platforms (Prepar3D, X-plane). The videos below show a simulated Bendix/King CSI 310 Horizon Indicator in Action – Bendix/King KPI 552 – There has been renewed interest in GA Aviation and simulation of the avionics … Continue reading
The Arduino interface board is usually wired up with a common ground with switching perform on the outputs (+5 VDC). When working with OEM equipment this arrangement can be the opposite – korries on the panels are wired up with a common anode (+5 VDC), and switching performed with ground. With incandescent bulbs this does … Continue reading
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
The OEM Thales Multi-Function Control and Display Unit has now been converted with the assistance of Simulator Solutions, a local (Sydney) Australian based company. Previously a FDS MCDU (reviewed here) was installed in the simulator – as a plug and play device this was a good substitute, but could never fully replace the keypad and … Continue reading
Modern Airbus aircraft facilitate the use of LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays) to display aircraft navigational and system information. CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) usage has dwindled due to the superiority of LCD technology. The A320 aircraft we are simulating utilizes CRT displays, part of the EIS (Electronic Instrument System) “1”. Creating a ‘CRT’ displays requires the … Continue reading
Working with electrical wires can be a nightmare. End points fray and may not have a secure fitting when inserted into a terminal. The flight simulator will be using hundreds of end point terminals from the I/O boards (Output Amplifier) and ARINC boards. There were accidental shortages to avionics in the past – this is … Continue reading
A 15 year old A320 RMP was recently acquired. The condition was unknown as avionics are usually only purchased ‘as removed’ (AR) – it can sometimes be a real gamble purchasing parts as you may have a broken LCD display, unusable buttons or knobs, or the whole unit may not even power on. After giving … Continue reading
When you literally have hundreds, if not thousands of parts lying around waiting to be put together (a giant jigsaw puzzle) you may tend to have multiple mini-projects developing concurrently. The following solutions are currently being developed – ASI integration with a digital servo (thank you Mick) RMP refurbishment / repair Trim Wheel software/hardware implementation … Continue reading
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