The MCDU push buttons are configured in a keyboard matrix, or grid setup. The keyboard (and other OEM equipment with extensive input requirements) can be interfaced to a board and software which supports matrix wiring configuration. The Airbus MCDU requires inputs for a 10 x 8 grid (see pinout schematics here), and analog support for … Continue reading
Pinouts for the IDD (previously known as Bell) Aerospace Corp MCDU keyboard P/N 4054726-1 and SDI (CAE) MCDU. IDD AEROSPACE KEYBOARD SYMBOLIC DISPLAY INC (SDI) A320 MCDU CAE KEYBOARD Continue reading
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Oscar Wilde Fenix Simulation recently introduced their AirbusA320 to the world. A number of flight simmers have been surprised at their technical prowess – in a short amount of time Fenix have achieved a high fidelity Airbus A320 (unreleased) as showcased on … Continue reading
There was discrepancy with the black level on the MCDUs in comparison to the displays of the PFD, ND and ECAM. The MCDU (converted to bypass AIRINC429 and 115 VAC requirements) uses a clear thick glass to give the effects of the CRT. To match the black levels of all the aircraft displays, 20% dark … Continue reading
Christoph at Cockpit Concept continues to make progress with his 747 MCDU interface board – amazing work! The MCDU will work plug and play with PSX – Aerowinx. Continue reading
The highly anticipated MCDU Master Board has finally been released by Cockpit Concept. It is another master achievement by Chris and James who have spent countless hours debugging and ensuring native compatibility with both Jeehell FMGS and ProSimA320. Simply connect the networkable AIRINC board terminals to the MCDU cannon plug connector. The MCDU operates at … Continue reading
The thrust pedestal refurbishment is pretty much complete. Knobs have been repainted with the assistance of Cockpit Concept. A big thank you to Mick for helping out with the flaps panel – it was in a terrible shape prior to the repaint. The Simulator Solutions converted MCDU units have been installed. Motorisation of the trim … Continue reading
This article is a follow up to the article Thales MCDU Conversion The second or First Officer MCDU has now been successfully converted using Simulator Solution’s SimStack MCDU Conversion Kit. Simulator Solution, an Australian based company, offers replacement parts for the Airbus and Boeing line of CDUs. The SimStack software is compatible with ProSimA320, ProSim737 … Continue reading
The Thales MCDU unit uses a CRT for its display function. To convert the unit the CRT was substituted with an LCD; an advance display type, smaller, thinner in profile and lighter in weight. To simulate the CRT a fitted glass is mounted on top of the LCD. There are some challenges – The silver … 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
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