The Universal Flight Simulator

[Phil Smith]

Hey guys,



Just a brief update on what’s going on with the sim.

I’ve been still on it but moving very slowly; amount of overall work is insane! Haha

Due to complexity of the project and organization proposes I had to come up with numbering system for parts, assemblies, sub-assemblies, drawings, schematics, etc. This task alone took me a month or there abouts lol

Sounds a bit overkill, but it helps a long way to have all your stuff documented.

The list of assemblies which are in design/prototyping/manufacturing process is as follows:

1. Primary MFD (24’’ 16:10 LCD) – Almost flighty ready! Little cosmetic bits and bobs are left to do (e.g. painting some parts, etc.), but all electronics, wiring, etc. are finished.
2. 2x Auxiliary MFDs (10’’ 16:10 LCD) – Main bezel and button wiring are completed. Control module is under development (enclosure/pcbs/wiring).
3. Rotational hand controller – All mechanical parts and internal wiring are completed. A bellow hand grip and main enclosure to be designed and printed.
4. Fuel quantity indicator (4’’ square LCD) – Structural parts are finished; design of power supply PCB and wiring are under way.

I’ve decided now not to start any new component design until all those 4x above are finished

See some pictures are enclosed.

See ya!

 

[Phil Smith]

PS. And couple more shots

 

[Phil Smith]

Hey guys,

I started thinking of writing weekly progress reports, even if there not so much to say about This will keep me on track + give you updates and some WIP shots.
Here we go.

Progress report 2024-W16:

1. Fuel indicator 4x function buttons are done. Actuation force is 8-10N, travel distance - 3mm.
2. Power supply board (E21613001 A100) for fuel indicator is finished and tested.
3. Internal harness for fuel indicator is partially wired.
4. Fuel indicator LCD panel and Raspberry Pi (w/o SD card installed) are powered for the first time from single +12VDC source thru PSU board E21613001 A100.
5. All 4x boards for 2x 10’’ AUX MFD are etched and tinned.
6. Via soldering is finished on 2x out of 4x of those AUX MFD boards.