Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hi Jack, i stay tuned about parts... keep :icon_rockon: Roger :001_th_smiles89: Thanks Max! Incase anyone doesn't know, Max has provided serious help to the project by supplying various switches for use in the overhead panel. Kindest regards, Jack :001_th_smiles89: Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Tuesday 26th July 2011 New Features: - Fully working spring-loaded mechanism for APU Panel complete As some of you may know, most Boeing APU Panels have a three way start switch (OFF, ON, RUN). Again, most Boeings also have the latter two spring-loaded. This means that When you turn the switch to the RUN position, if you let go, it will return to the ON position. The B767 is no exception. As it is almost time to install our APU Panel, we had to develop this switch from scratch, as none were commercially available. Please browse these photographs: This switch will be installed our our APU Panel when it is ready. Please stay tuned; a large-ish update for column 2 is on the horizon! Cheers, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Sunday 31st July 2011 New Features: - The Korry switch back-plate for the APU generator panel has been completed. This panel provides a surface for the switches to push against (as they are spring loaded), and is secured behid the overhead panel. Some photographs: A photograph of the switches with their tops on. The two without tops are just there to show you what they look like underneath: Hope you have enjoyed this small updaet; any questions please ask. Cheers, Jack :icon_thumbup: Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 What a lovely looking switch plate. Oooooooo I'm salavating Jack. Keep up the great work. :001_th_smiles89: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Jack, A very nice piece of workmanship, I love the springing in the OFF ON RUN switch in the previous post. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks Joe + Brian! Yes that spring-loaded system was a nightmare to make but we're glad it's done! Jack :001_th_smiles89: Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Very nice - very innovative, Jack. Did you consider a cam and a leaf spring? I might have been possible in less space. John Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great work, Jack !. If you gonna install my orig. sec.korry´s i expect also a picture... good job !. stay tuned, max. :dance2: Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thank you, John and Max! @John; I shall speak with my father when he gets back tonight and we will decide what is easier; thanks very much for the idea. @Max; Your Korry switches have booked their place on Column 1 (they will be replacing the old switches). Two of your Korry switchs will be used for the "Yaw Damper" switches :001_th_smiles89: . The third, I am not so sure where we will put it; but it WILL have a use! :icon_thumbup: Once again, thanks so much for the switches. Cheers, Jack :001_th_smiles89: Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 @John; I shall speak with my father when he gets back tonight and we will decide what is easier; thanks very much for the idea. A flat spot on a cam with a leaf spring bearing against it makes a pretty decent detent too. The problem with cams is wear if it's used a lot - I'd avoid aluminum or plastic even though they're easier to work with. Steel is a better choice. Coil springs, as you've used in your prototype, mostly avoid that particular problem. Fun stuff... John Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi Jack, it´s great and i´m glad if i could help :001_th_smiles89: Looking forward about your next step on ovhd, asap ! :icon_thumbup: Link to post Share on other sites
rabbitc 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wow - the detailing on those INS controls - very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Wow - the detailing on those INS controls - very impressive. Thanks so much Rabbit! And for some reason I didn't see your post until now. Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Friday 16th September [NOTE: All future updates to be presented in a newer, simpler format. Post will now be split into three sections. "New Features", "Upcoming Features" and "Description", which describes the update.] New Features: - COLUMN 2 COMPLETED AND INSTALLED!!! This includes: - Battery & Standby Power Panel - APU Generator & External Power Panel - Electrical Panel - APU Panel (Other panels are included in Column 2, but they are not "new", as I've already mentioned them in previous posts. They will however, feature in this post, and its respective photographs and videos.) Upcoming Features: - Development of Column 3 Description: This is definitely what I'd call a "long awaited" update. We have been working on Column 2 for almost a year now, and it's one of the most difficult Columns in the overhead panel to construct due to its high complexity. It involves many Korry switches, annunciators, a 7-Segment display unit, and also a spring-loaded switch which was very difficult to manufacture. I am very pleased to say that Column 2 is now COMPLETELY finished. In other words, it's all been installed, scripted, polished and finished. There is literally nothing else left to do, other than to start work on Column 3! But first, please read this post; I hope it gives you an insight into one of the most difficult things we've ever done. First of all, please enjoy this "family portrait" of the overhead panel. It includes Columns 1 and 2 in their entireity. As you can see, Column 2 looks right at home next to its brother. Just 3 columns + the bottom "segment" to go! Next, I'd like to provide some close-up screenshots of various parts of the Column: Annunciator Cluster, EVAC Panel and HF Radio Panel: Battery Panel, APU Generator/External Power Panel, Electrical Panel, and APU Panel: Angled view of the Electrical Panel on Column 2: Overhead Panel + Autopilot Panel: As a footnote, I should mention that the panels featured in photographs two and three above (Electrical, etc) were the most demanding of any part in the panel. Since I use the Opencockpits Master Card interfacing system to power my cockpit, I am able to perform a full "lights test". This means that I can turn every single light/LED/output on in the cockpit. I have to admit, it prodcues some pretty outstanding results when in the dark. You literally feel like you're in a real cockpit. Without further ado, here is the infamous "lights test" of Columns 1 and 2 (I apologise, they are slightly blurred, but my camera is scared of the dark, so lets be nice to it:winka:): Personally, I'm very impressed with the result. It looks very convincing and the brightness of each and every output it beautiful. Next, some close-ups of the panel; at night, with the "lights test" activated: Electrical Panel (Column 2): Battery Panel and small snippet of Electrical Panel (Column 2): IRS Annunciator Cluster (Column 1): The famous "Annunciator Cluster" at the top of Column 2. 20 indepentdant outputs, each showing a warning message. Shown from two different angles: Next, I'd like to show the wiring for the Overhead Panel. These are the electrical circuits that connect to the Opencockpits Master Card and allow us to interface the panel to the Level-D 767 software. Some views from the back: Some photographs of the Master Cards. We're using three to run the cockpit at the moment! As this is such a momumental update, I have taken the time to produce an in-depth, 11 minute video with commentary (towards the end). It should answer any questions you have, but if not, please ask them here anyway! Thanks so much, and please take the time to watch: Please watch in fullscreen and in the highest possible quality. That's all for now! We will now begin the construction of Column 3, which is slightly easier than Column 2. We could do with a small break anyway . Thanks so much for reading, and I'll be glad to answer ANY questions! Cheers, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Astounding Jack, to see everything working in unison is just fantastic, the scripting and interfaces are pretty mind - bloggling. So good I am having another look! Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 What a beauty Jack! You and Martin deserve a really good pat on your backs mate. It is looking quite stunning and I'm jealous. I need more knobs and lights on mine now. Also, as I mentioned to you. There is some serious cable management to do yet eh? Congrat's to both of you. Looking forward to column 3. Cheers for the update. Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 A very great good Job !. Perfect, Jack ! Link to post Share on other sites
kiek 1 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hi Jack, Congatulations with the progress. Nice video! Just one remark (for clarification) about your statement: >Since I use the Opencockpits Master Card interfacing system to power my cockpit, I am able to perform a full "lights test". It is not due to you using an OC MC, but it is my lekseecon ( http://www.lekseecon.nl/lekseecon.html ) software that provides the lights test. It is a software wise solution, no extra hardware needed. ;-) Looking forward to meet you in Lelystad. Cheers, Nico Kaan Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hi Nico Jack is unwell at the moment but I am sure he will be able to answer your post soon, thanks for pointing out the lights test solution Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Excellent work - great project you've got going on there. The only thing is am I the only one who's brain hurts just thinking about how complex all this stuff is Link to post Share on other sites
smartarze 0 Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hi Jack, i've been following this project with interest. I also have a fully working 767 cockpit for the leveld. I would like to ask you a question about your maplin lcd display. I went a got one today after seeing that you got it working but i want to use it to display the fuel on the overhead. Can you send me a diagram on how you wired yours up? I'm not that hot on electronics and i've just spent an hour trying to figure it out with no success. Keep up the great work its looking fantastic. Many thanks Ian Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Standby for this thread to be revived soon . Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Wednesday 21st August 2013 First update in awhile 'eh!!! New Features: Column 3 completed & installed! - Passenger lights & oxygen switches - Engine start controls - Fuel Jettison controls - Fuel pump and cross-feeding switches - Fuel quantity and temperature displays - Anti-icing controls Upcoming Features: Development of Column 4, of which: - Cargo heat and window heat controls - HF Radio (Real world unit; fully completed and interfaced) - SELCAL (Selective Calling) Controls - Passenger signs controls - Cabin pressurization controls Description Since this is the first update in awhile, a small amount of background is necessary. Those of you who went to Weston in May will have seen column 3 fully working. The only problem was that (foolishly) I had not posted the update of column 3 onto this thread, and as such, some of you will be seeing the same thing twice. My apologies! Column 3 was fairly difficult to develop since it included a large mix of avionics. Korry switches, annunciators, toggle switches, rotary switches and a 7-segment display setup (for the fuel quantity and temperature displays) made development fairly slow throughout 2012. We finally had column 3 finished in early 2013, and I wrote the coding and had it interfaced by the end of the day that we finished upon. We are currently working on column 4. We have had the privilege of getting hold of a real-world B757/767 HF Radio (ignore the "737" grey, I can assure you it was from a B767!!!). We have managed to take apart the HF radio and replace the original display with a series of 7-segment displays, which were interfaced to the Level-D 767 using the Opencockpits 7-segment displays card. We also replaced the rotary encoders with our own kind since unfortunately the original encoders were not suitable. The encoders connect directly to the Opencockpits Master Card which actually identifies them as a special type of switch, operating in a bit-by-bit manner. Another significant feature present on column 4 are the cabin pressurization gauges. I have had the privilege of being able to review a Boeing 737 overhead gauge set from Opencockpits, which we have modified to be suitable for a 767. This is fairly common practice in the cockpit building business; nobody seems to produce 767 parts! These gauges are servo powered and are interfaced using the Opencockpits USBServos card. Some of the gauges from the Opencockpits gauge set will be used on column 5 also, namely the duct pressure gauge. Now for the pictures... Pictures: APU EGT Gauge, which is not actually used in the 767: Fuel Temp gauge. Again, not used in the 767 since we have a digital display: That's all for now folks. The ball of progress is indeed rolling and the finishing line is on the horizon. The next big update, however, is for the 767 Pedestal Project... Stay tuned. Jack Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yey! Well done Jack, I'll pin the topic back up EDIT: I see it is still pinned Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Pretty lights! And a lot of gubbins too! Great shots there Jack - look forward to more! Link to post Share on other sites
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