With the foundation built and Main Instrument Panel (MIP) mounted work can begin with the interfacing of the Simulator switches and korry annunciators. With the previous Flight Deck Solution build the TEKWorx InterfaceIT boards were used. The TEKWorx boards are designed with group wiring – 8 positive connectors assigned to one common ground. This solution … Continue reading
There was initially some difficulty adapting the FDS dimmer board for use with genuine Airbus pots. The Airbus pots were higher rated and connecting directly to the board would limit the range of the backlight – when the pot was at its minimum the backlight on panels would still be on. The original solution substituted the … Continue reading
Components such as the sidestick, rudders, spoilers and flaps panel can be wired up to a joystick board such as the Leo Bodnar BU0836A. If no transducers are present, an interface must be built to translate physical movements to an electrical signal which the computer can read. For the outputs, an I/O solution which can drive … Continue reading
These boards allow you to provide a dimming source for the panels, MIP and pedestal. The Airbus pedestal backlight and MIP backlight is controlled by the Integral light knob found on the pedestal. If you are using genuine aircraft parts it is a struggle to use the more commonly available dimmer boards found on eBay … Continue reading
The FMGS resource links are now fixed and migrated over. Reviews have now been reposted: FDS MCDU Review FDS MIP and Glareshield Review Continue reading