From jjmessenger at yahoo.com  Tue Mar  5 05:48:20 2013
From: jjmessenger at yahoo.com (Justin Messenger)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 05:48:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Last nights sim party.
Message-ID: <1362491300.59314.YahooMailNeo@web140206.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Dewey stopped by with his A-7 cockpit from Colorado and we had a sim party last night in my F-4. 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn9m2fR0y9s&feature=youtu.be
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Justin
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 10 15:16:31 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:16:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>


So I finally got my Rostock MAX calibrated and tuned in.  Figured I'd give 
that Spitfire MkV grip another shot.

http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-1.jpg

http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-2.jpg

Did a great job!

The print job ran for 11 hours.  There's a couple of issues where the 
printer couldn't handle the extreme overhang in spots, but other than that 
it's just amazing.

I also printed the other bearing holder I needed for the F-15 as well as a 
couple of 5/16" rod ends.  The funny thing about the rod ends - I was 
looking around on McMaster-Carr to find them.  I needed some threaded for 
5/16", but with a 1/4" hole on the end of it.  They didn't stock any, so I 
printed a set for myself!

Here's a pic of them before removing them from the machine:
http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-1.jpg
http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-2.jpg

The rod ends are about 4" long.  Turned out PERFECT.

I'll take pics of everything set up in the F-15 when I get it done.  The 
rod ends and brackets are for the new stick centering mech.  It's going to 
work out really well!

g.


-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
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From dabigboy at cox.net  Sun Mar 10 16:13:11 2013
From: dabigboy at cox.net (dabigboy at cox.net)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:13:11 -0700
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>

Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).

Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of plastic used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that it's too light and brittle.

Matt

---- geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote: 
> 
> So I finally got my Rostock MAX calibrated and tuned in.  Figured I'd give 
> that Spitfire MkV grip another shot.
> 
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-1.jpg
> 
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-2.jpg
> 
> Did a great job!
> 
> The print job ran for 11 hours.  There's a couple of issues where the 
> printer couldn't handle the extreme overhang in spots, but other than that 
> it's just amazing.
> 
> I also printed the other bearing holder I needed for the F-15 as well as a 
> couple of 5/16" rod ends.  The funny thing about the rod ends - I was 
> looking around on McMaster-Carr to find them.  I needed some threaded for 
> 5/16", but with a 1/4" hole on the end of it.  They didn't stock any, so I 
> printed a set for myself!
> 
> Here's a pic of them before removing them from the machine:
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-1.jpg
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-2.jpg
> 
> The rod ends are about 4" long.  Turned out PERFECT.
> 
> I'll take pics of everything set up in the F-15 when I get it done.  The 
> rod ends and brackets are for the new stick centering mech.  It's going to 
> work out really well!
> 
> g.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
> http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
> http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
> Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.
> 
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 10 16:19:34 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:19:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>
References: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101618400.9439@deltasoft.com>

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:

> Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines 
> (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).
>
HEhe.  Thanks!

> Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put 
> different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of plastic 
> used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that it's too 
> light and brittle.

I used ABS plastic on this one - it's VERY strong.  You can use a number 
of different materials including PLA and a special version of nylon called 
Nylon 618.

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
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From pascal at pascal.org  Sun Mar 10 17:35:16 2013
From: pascal at pascal.org (Freeman P. Pascal IV)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:35:16 -0600
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101618400.9439@deltasoft.com>
References: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101618400.9439@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <045901ce1df0$4ec198b0$ec44ca10$@pascal.org>

If you are worried about strength, you can always use the printed plastic
parts as molds for loss casting. Loss casting is where you use a material
like wax, or in this case plastic, as your mold positive.  You don't have to
remove the mold positive, you pour your casting material into the mold and
the positive is destroyed leaving the cast part.  

One major advantage of using your printed parts for loss casting is the PLA
tends to be durable enough that you can test the fit of part in place, how
it will wear, and trim and carve modifications all before you cast the final
part.

Check out:

http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/

Oh, Gean - I've added a CNC Sieg X3 mill and (as of yesterday) a new G4000
metal lathe to my shop since we last conversed.  Now I just need to learn
how to use all this new equipment and I can make parts for folks on the list
:)


-Freeman

-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of geneb
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:20 PM
To: Simulator Cockpit Builder's List
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:

> Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines 
> (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).
>
HEhe.  Thanks!

> Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put 
> different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of 
> plastic used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that 
> it's too light and brittle.

I used ABS plastic on this one - it's VERY strong.  You can use a number of
different materials including PLA and a special version of nylon called
Nylon 618.

g.

--
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment A Multi-Value database
for the masses, not the classes.
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From pascal at pascal.org  Sun Mar 10 17:36:50 2013
From: pascal at pascal.org (Freeman P. Pascal IV)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:36:50 -0600
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
References: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101618400.9439@deltasoft.com> 
Message-ID: <045b01ce1df0$86b9e790$942db6b0$@pascal.org>

How embarrassing.  I misspelled Gene's name.  <bonk>

-----Original Message-----
From: Freeman P. Pascal IV [mailto:pascal at pascal.org] 
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:35 PM
To: 'Simulator Cockpit Builder's List'
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

If you are worried about strength, you can always use the printed plastic
parts as molds for loss casting. Loss casting is where you use a material
like wax, or in this case plastic, as your mold positive.  You don't have to
remove the mold positive, you pour your casting material into the mold and
the positive is destroyed leaving the cast part.  

One major advantage of using your printed parts for loss casting is the PLA
tends to be durable enough that you can test the fit of part in place, how
it will wear, and trim and carve modifications all before you cast the final
part.

Check out:

http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/

Oh, Gean - I've added a CNC Sieg X3 mill and (as of yesterday) a new G4000
metal lathe to my shop since we last conversed.  Now I just need to learn
how to use all this new equipment and I can make parts for folks on the list
:)


-Freeman

-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of geneb
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:20 PM
To: Simulator Cockpit Builder's List
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:

> Gene, that looks amazing! I need to get me something long those lines 
> (maybe not a 3D printer just yet, but a decent CNC rig at least).
>
HEhe.  Thanks!

> Question: what sort of plastic does this thing use, and can you put 
> different sorts of materials in it? My concern with the grade of 
> plastic used in Saitek or Thrustmaster products, for instance, is that 
> it's too light and brittle.

I used ABS plastic on this one - it's VERY strong.  You can use a number of
different materials including PLA and a special version of nylon called
Nylon 618.

g.

--
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment A Multi-Value database
for the masses, not the classes.
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 10 19:48:53 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:48:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <045901ce1df0$4ec198b0$ec44ca10$@pascal.org>
References: <20130310231311.LLYWM.553083.imail@eastrmwml208>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101618400.9439@deltasoft.com>
	<045901ce1df0$4ec198b0$ec44ca10$@pascal.org>
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101941330.12079@deltasoft.com>

On Sun, 10 Mar 2013, Freeman P. Pascal IV wrote:

> If you are worried about strength, you can always use the printed plastic
> parts as molds for loss casting. Loss casting is where you use a material
> like wax, or in this case plastic, as your mold positive.  You don't have to
> remove the mold positive, you pour your casting material into the mold and
> the positive is destroyed leaving the cast part.
>
Yep, I'm aware of the Lost PLA method.  This was a test print done in ABS.

>
> Oh, Gean - I've added a CNC Sieg X3 mill and (as of yesterday) a new G4000
> metal lathe to my shop since we last conversed.  Now I just need to learn
> how to use all this new equipment and I can make parts for folks on the list
> :)
>
Very cool!  (and it's spelled "Gene" :D )

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Mon Mar 11 10:13:19 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:13:19 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <CAAqDk_4KG2bBG4FQ+z9NdQyVXx+ZAKD47_KnWw95MGNnoSrWBw@mail.gmail.com>

Hey G
COOOOOOL.. you guys working with printers and cnc stuff you should check this
package out: http://www.openscad.org/ this is a cool 3d rendering
package that uses 2 + math or just a simple program. never seen
anything like it. I give it ********** (lots of stars)
Cris
phoenixcomm.wordpress.com
http://www.element14.com/community/people/phoenixcomm/blog

On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>
> So I finally got my Rostock MAX calibrated and tuned in.  Figured I'd give
> that Spitfire MkV grip another shot.
>
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-1.jpg
>
> http://www.simpits.org/geneb/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/printed-spit-grip-2.jpg
>
> Did a great job!
>
> The print job ran for 11 hours.  There's a couple of issues where the
> printer couldn't handle the extreme overhang in spots, but other than that
> it's just amazing.
>
> I also printed the other bearing holder I needed for the F-15 as well as a
> couple of 5/16" rod ends.  The funny thing about the rod ends - I was
> looking around on McMaster-Carr to find them.  I needed some threaded for
> 5/16", but with a 1/4" hole on the end of it.  They didn't stock any, so I
> printed a set for myself!
>
> Here's a pic of them before removing them from the machine:
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-1.jpg
> http://www.geneb.org/images/bearing-and-rod-ends-2.jpg
>
> The rod ends are about 4" long.  Turned out PERFECT.
>
> I'll take pics of everything set up in the F-15 when I get it done.  The
> rod ends and brackets are for the new stick centering mech.  It's going to
> work out really well!
>
> g.
>
>

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 11 10:18:10 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:18:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <CAAqDk_4KG2bBG4FQ+z9NdQyVXx+ZAKD47_KnWw95MGNnoSrWBw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>
	<CAAqDk_4KG2bBG4FQ+z9NdQyVXx+ZAKD47_KnWw95MGNnoSrWBw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303111017180.25434@deltasoft.com>

On Mon, 11 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:

> Hey G
> COOOOOOL.. you guys working with printers and cnc stuff you should check this
> package out: http://www.openscad.org/ this is a cool 3d rendering
> package that uses 2 + math or just a simple program. never seen
> anything like it. I give it ********** (lots of stars)

>From where I sit, it's a programming language masquerading as a parametric 
design tool.  Let me know when you can use a mouse and a Space Ball to 
design parts with it.

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Mon Mar 11 17:16:12 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:16:12 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303111017180.25434@deltasoft.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303101459220.8367@deltasoft.com>
	<CAAqDk_4KG2bBG4FQ+z9NdQyVXx+ZAKD47_KnWw95MGNnoSrWBw@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303111017180.25434@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <CAAqDk_4Otn+S4a=A4+ta_bM5i6XGZsy5UBkWAH0vZPBDACLO5Q@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:
>
>> Hey G
>> COOOOOOL.. you guys working with printers and cnc stuff you should check this
>> package out: http://www.openscad.org/ this is a cool 3d rendering
>> package that uses 2 + math or just a simple program. never seen
>> anything like it. I give it ********** (lots of stars)
>
> >From where I sit, it's a programming language masquerading as a parametric
> design tool.  Let me know when you can use a mouse and a Space Ball to
> design parts with it.
>
> g.
>
ok maybe it does have a programming interface (so do Autocad, and I
can put up with it) but with this i can input my wing section and tell
it how many I want, the tapper, and wist angles and the starting, and
ending chords and I should loft all of the sections for me..:)

Cris H.

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Thu Mar 14 06:28:53 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:28:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Printed a Spitfire grip...
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140627350.20447@deltasoft.com>

http://geneb.simpits.org

I also posted a time-lapse video of a print - 
http://www.youtube.com/f15sim

The F-16 knob came out PERFECT, even with a .25mm layer height.  When I 
have time, I'm going to re-run it at .100 and see how it turns out.

g.


-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Thu Mar 14 09:35:48 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:35:48 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] Printed a Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140627350.20447@deltasoft.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140627350.20447@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <CAAqDk_5HwTdDD=UWstQt19unVjLsao8tvd1GuK4bX6KFqW6Bpw@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
> http://geneb.simpits.org
>
> I also posted a time-lapse video of a print -
> http://www.youtube.com/f15sim
>
> The F-16 knob came out PERFECT, even with a .25mm layer height.  When I
> have time, I'm going to re-run it at .100 and see how it turns out.
>
> g.
>
>
hey g.. very cool can you give approx cost of unit pls... w/o the
labor of course
Cris H.

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Thu Mar 14 09:39:30 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:39:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Printed a Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <CAAqDk_5HwTdDD=UWstQt19unVjLsao8tvd1GuK4bX6KFqW6Bpw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140627350.20447@deltasoft.com>
	<CAAqDk_5HwTdDD=UWstQt19unVjLsao8tvd1GuK4bX6KFqW6Bpw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140939140.24311@deltasoft.com>

On Thu, 14 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>> http://geneb.simpits.org
>>
>> I also posted a time-lapse video of a print -
>> http://www.youtube.com/f15sim
>>
>> The F-16 knob came out PERFECT, even with a .25mm layer height.  When I
>> have time, I'm going to re-run it at .100 and see how it turns out.
>>
>> g.
>>
>>
> hey g.. very cool can you give approx cost of unit pls... w/o the
> labor of course

No clue.  It's not mine to sell anyway.

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Thu Mar 14 15:38:08 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:38:08 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] Printed a Spitfire grip...
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140939140.24311@deltasoft.com>
References: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140627350.20447@deltasoft.com>
	<CAAqDk_5HwTdDD=UWstQt19unVjLsao8tvd1GuK4bX6KFqW6Bpw@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303140939140.24311@deltasoft.com>
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On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 11:39 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 14 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>>> http://geneb.simpits.org
>>>
>>> I also posted a time-lapse video of a print -
>>> http://www.youtube.com/f15sim
>>>
>>> The F-16 knob came out PERFECT, even with a .25mm layer height.  When I
>>> have time, I'm going to re-run it at .100 and see how it turns out.
>>>
>>> g.
>>>
>>>
>> hey g.. very cool can you give approx cost of unit pls... w/o the
>> labor of course
>
> No clue.  It's not mine to sell anyway.
>
> g.
>
No you did not under stand I was just wondering what it costs in
parts... I saw one of this type of a robot last year at a trade show
and thought it was neat.. And very very fast.  I know its home built..
I thought you might know as would (maybe) like to build one. As I cant
put a lathe or brake or anything like that as unfortunately as you
might know I lost my house a few years back and now I am crammed into
this small 2 bedroom apt (<1000sqf).
Enjoy
Cris H.

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From dabigboy at cox.net  Thu Mar 14 19:54:03 2013
From: dabigboy at cox.net (dabigboy at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:54:03 -0700
Subject: [simpits-tech] One of you guys has gotta buy this........
Message-ID: <20130315025403.AUL83.608305.imail@eastrmwml108>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/171005187728

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Fri Mar 15 05:50:14 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:50:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Printed a Spitfire grip...
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On Thu, 14 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 11:39 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>> On Thu, 14 Mar 2013, Cris Harrison wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>>>> http://geneb.simpits.org
>>>>
>>>> I also posted a time-lapse video of a print -
>>>> http://www.youtube.com/f15sim
>>>>
>>>> The F-16 knob came out PERFECT, even with a .25mm layer height.  When I
>>>> have time, I'm going to re-run it at .100 and see how it turns out.
>>>>
>>>> g.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> hey g.. very cool can you give approx cost of unit pls... w/o the
>>> labor of course
>>
>> No clue.  It's not mine to sell anyway.
>>
>> g.
>>
> No you did not under stand I was just wondering what it costs in
> parts... I saw one of this type of a robot last year at a trade show
> and thought it was neat.. And very very fast.  I know its home built..
> I thought you might know as would (maybe) like to build one. As I cant
> put a lathe or brake or anything like that as unfortunately as you
> might know I lost my house a few years back and now I am crammed into
> this small 2 bedroom apt (<1000sqf).

Ahh, ok.  I misunderstood. I thought you were asking about the GRIP. :)

See http://www.seemecnc.com.  DO NOT buy the acyrlic version!  It looks 
pretty but can crack.

g.

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 17 14:13:33 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:13:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303171412490.27453@deltasoft.com>


http://www.f15sim.com/?p=267

Work got done on the new stick centering mechanism and the SFS box.
I'm hoping to start final assembly of the SFS box this coming week.

g.


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From Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com  Mon Mar 18 13:17:53 2013
From: Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com (Sean Galbraith)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:17:53 +1300
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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Good to see you making good use of your new toy ;-)

SeanG

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http://www.f15sim.com/?p=267

Work got done on the new stick centering mechanism and the SFS box.
I'm hoping to start final assembly of the SFS box this coming week.

g.


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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 18 13:54:57 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:54:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> Good to see you making good use of your new toy ;-)
>
Yeah.  It's taken a couple of months to reach this point, but it's worth 
it.

It's amazing to be able to go from "I need!" to "I have!" in a matter of 
hours.

I've got a design done for doing Warthog/Cougar stick extenders that I've 
printed in ABS.  Cutting an M36x2 thread in a solid model isn't easy when 
you've never done it before.  The result is outstanding though.  When I 
get a layer fan, I'm going to try it in PLA - it doesn't have the shrink 
issue the ABS has at times.

As a general question - is there a bit made that a CNC machine can use to 
cut threads with?  I'm looking for something that would cut threads by 
following a down-spiral toolpath...

g.


-- 
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From Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com  Mon Mar 18 13:58:06 2013
From: Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com (Sean Galbraith)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:58:06 +1300
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303181346070.18782@deltasoft.com>
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Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
I assume it can cut a thread.....

SeanG

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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> Good to see you making good use of your new toy ;-)
>
Yeah.  It's taken a couple of months to reach this point, but it's worth
it.

It's amazing to be able to go from "I need!" to "I have!" in a matter of
hours.

I've got a design done for doing Warthog/Cougar stick extenders that
I've printed in ABS.  Cutting an M36x2 thread in a solid model isn't
easy when you've never done it before.  The result is outstanding
though.  When I get a layer fan, I'm going to try it in PLA - it doesn't
have the shrink issue the ABS has at times.

As a general question - is there a bit made that a CNC machine can use
to cut threads with?  I'm looking for something that would cut threads
by following a down-spiral toolpath...

g.


--
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 18 14:01:28 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
In-Reply-To: <2FB39A1077E2CC48BD7ECF1A3C363FEBE91998@PS-CH1.pacsim.local>
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
> I assume it can cut a thread.....
>
That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do this with a 
standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a 
machine of any stripe. :(  )

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
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Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
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From david at allen1.net  Mon Mar 18 14:09:42 2013
From: david at allen1.net (David C. Allen)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:09:42 -0600
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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At 02:01 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:
>
> > Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
> > I assume it can cut a thread.....
> >
>That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do this with a
>standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a
>machine of any stripe. :(  )

There is a process called "Thread Milling" that uses a cutter to form 
threads using a milling machine. I can do both internal and external threads

David
www.737FlightSim.com



>g.
>
>--
>Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
>http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
>http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
>Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.
>
>ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
>A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
>http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 18 14:28:56 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:28:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:

> At 02:01 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>> On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:
>>
>>> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
>>> I assume it can cut a thread.....
>>>
>> That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do this with a
>> standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a
>> machine of any stripe. :(  )
>
> There is a process called "Thread Milling" that uses a cutter to form
> threads using a milling machine. I can do both internal and external threads

That's what I suspected.  Where can I find the cutter for this?

g.

-- 
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http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

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From david at allen1.net  Mon Mar 18 14:33:08 2013
From: david at allen1.net (David C. Allen)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:33:08 -0600
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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At 02:28 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:
>
> > At 02:01 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
> >> On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:
> >>
> >>> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
> >>> I assume it can cut a thread.....
> >>>
> >> That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do this with a
> >> standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a
> >> machine of any stripe. :(  )
> >
> > There is a process called "Thread Milling" that uses a cutter to form
> > threads using a milling machine. I can do both internal and 
> external threads
>
>That's what I suspected.  Where can I find the cutter for this?

http://www.kometgroup.com/en/tools-navigation/tools/threading/thread-milling-cutters.html

http://www.harveytool.com/prod/Thread-Milling-Cutters/Other-Specialty-Profiles/Browse-Specialty-Carbide-Cutting-Tools---End-Mills_169/Thread-Milling-Cutters---Single-Form_157.aspx

http://www.iscar.com/Ecat/products.asp?app=120&mapp=th&GFSTYP=m&lang=EN

http://www.advent-threadmill.com/index.html

David
www.737FlightSim.com

>g.
>
>--
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>http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
>http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
>Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.
>
>ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
>A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
>http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 06:01:00 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:

> At 02:28 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>> On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:
>>
>>> At 02:01 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but
>>>>> I assume it can cut a thread.....
>>>>>
>>>> That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do this with a
>>>> standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a
>>>> machine of any stripe. :(  )
>>>
>>> There is a process called "Thread Milling" that uses a cutter to form
>>> threads using a milling machine. I can do both internal and
>> external threads
>>
>> That's what I suspected.  Where can I find the cutter for this?
>
> http://www.kometgroup.com/en/tools-navigation/tools/threading/thread-milling-cutters.html
>
> http://www.harveytool.com/prod/Thread-Milling-Cutters/Other-Specialty-Profiles/Browse-Specialty-Carbide-Cutting-Tools---End-Mills_169/Thread-Milling-Cutters---Single-Form_157.aspx
>
> http://www.iscar.com/Ecat/products.asp?app=120&mapp=th&GFSTYP=m&lang=EN
>
> http://www.advent-threadmill.com/index.html
>
*head siezes over prices*

Well, so much for THAT idea...

g.

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From wledzian1 at comcast.net  Tue Mar 19 07:32:16 2013
From: wledzian1 at comcast.net (wledzian1 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:32:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303181400280.19109@deltasoft.com>
Message-ID: <1099883406.272797.1363703536280.JavaMail.root@sz0210a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Didn't see the prices on the purpose-made thread milling cutters, but perhaps something like 
http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2008230/15412/cmt-85350111-flush-and-vgroove-router-bit-12sh-12d-34od-1cl.aspx 
would do the same job as one of the single-point tools, provided the inner diameter is larger than 3/4". 

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To: "Simulator Cockpit Builder's List" <simpits-tech at simpits.org> 
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:01:28 PM 
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update! 

On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote: 

> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right tools, but 
> I assume it can cut a thread..... 
> 
That might be for a lathe operation though. I'm trying to do this with a 
standard x/y machine. (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a 
machine of any stripe. :( ) 

g. 

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From david at allen1.net  Tue Mar 19 07:43:34 2013
From: david at allen1.net (David C. Allen)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:43:34 -0600
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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At 06:01 AM 3/19/2013 -0700, you wrote:
>On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:
>
> > At 02:28 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
> >> On Mon, 18 Mar 2013, David C. Allen wrote:
> >>
> >>> At 02:01 PM 3/18/2013 -0700, you wrote:
> >>>> On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Well, Visual Mill has a "Tapping" tab, I don't have the right 
> tools, but
> >>>>> I assume it can cut a thread.....
> >>>>>
> >>>> That might be for a lathe operation though.  I'm trying to do 
> this with a
> >>>> standard x/y machine.  (I know f*ck all about cutting threads using a
> >>>> machine of any stripe. :(  )
> >>>
> >>> There is a process called "Thread Milling" that uses a cutter to form
> >>> threads using a milling machine. I can do both internal and
> >> external threads
> >>
> >> That's what I suspected.  Where can I find the cutter for this?
> >
> > 
> http://www.kometgroup.com/en/tools-navigation/tools/threading/thread-milling-cutters.html
> >
> > 
> http://www.harveytool.com/prod/Thread-Milling-Cutters/Other-Specialty-Profiles/Browse-Specialty-Carbide-Cutting-Tools---End-Mills_169/Thread-Milling-Cutters---Single-Form_157.aspx
> >
> > http://www.iscar.com/Ecat/products.asp?app=120&mapp=th&GFSTYP=m&lang=EN
> >
> > http://www.advent-threadmill.com/index.html
> >
>*head siezes over prices*

eBay?

>Well, so much for THAT idea...

I have indexable cutters for the lathe

David
www.737FlightSim.com

>g.
>
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 07:50:03 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:50:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, wledzian1 at comcast.net wrote:

> Didn't see the prices on the purpose-made thread milling cutters, but 
> perhaps something like 
> http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2008230/15412/cmt-85350111-flush-and-vgroove-router-bit-12sh-12d-34od-1cl.aspx 
> would do the same job as one of the single-point tools, provided the 
> inner diameter is larger than 3/4".

Now that might be a practical choice!  Unfortunately, I haven't discovered 
how to create the toolpath for it yet.  I need to find someone local to me 
that can Elmer me on my lathe. :)

g.


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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 07:51:43 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:51:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Weekly(?) project update!
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>
> I have indexable cutters for the lathe
>

I've seen those, they're pretty neat.  Unfortunately I don't have the 
skill required to cut threads (interior or exterior) on my lathe yet.

It's not that big of a deal though - I'm trying to concentrate all my 
efforts toward the F-15 these days.

g.

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From alex at flyinglow.ca  Tue Mar 19 08:20:32 2013
From: alex at flyinglow.ca (Alex Wiebe)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:20:32 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] Tapping with a CNC
Message-ID: <CAOPQLqVr9Q6rLsP-S0e7rNB-YEh_hnF4634n9kB=SW5YEDqOYg@mail.gmail.com>

Gene - I'm curious what you figure out. Bits and software are 2
pieces, but what about the spindle? When I hand tap, it's with a cone
shaped bit that does it all - but very slowly. Turn in a 1/2 turn,
back out 1/4 turn, turn in... etc. Can you control the rotation of
your spindle that accurately and with enough power to cut?

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 08:29:02 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:29:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Tapping with a CNC
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Alex Wiebe wrote:

> Gene - I'm curious what you figure out. Bits and software are 2
> pieces, but what about the spindle? When I hand tap, it's with a cone
> shaped bit that does it all - but very slowly. Turn in a 1/2 turn,
> back out 1/4 turn, turn in... etc. Can you control the rotation of
> your spindle that accurately and with enough power to cut?
>

That's not now I'm thinking of doing it.  The idea is to use a "side" 
cutter to cut the thread into the material by creating a toolpath 
that goes around the outside of the stock in a downward spiral.  It 
doesn't use a traditional tap or die at all.

g.



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From wledzian1 at comcast.net  Tue Mar 19 08:54:46 2013
From: wledzian1 at comcast.net (wledzian1 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:54:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Tapping with a CNC
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 09:01:57 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:01:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Tapping with a CNC
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, wledzian1 at comcast.net wrote:

> Maybe this will point you in the right direction...
> http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13339
>
> Although I don't know what you'd need to do to get the tool to move away 
> from the threads before it retracts.

The ramping feature is strictly for pocketing operations.  It's primary 
purpose is to allow you to introduce the tool to the material sideways 
instead of a straight plunge move.  Some tools don't have a cutting edge 
at the center and require a ramp cut into the material.

I doubt Aspire (basically VCarve Pro + 3D sculpt) can create the kind of 
toolpath required for threading.

g.


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From jjmessenger at yahoo.com  Tue Mar 19 12:21:29 2013
From: jjmessenger at yahoo.com (Justin Messenger)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:21:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] 737 alarms
Message-ID: <1363720889.80905.YahooMailNeo@web140203.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

Does the 737 use bells like a 727? If so where are they located? I know on the 707/727 they are mounted under the FE desk.


Justin
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 19 12:50:29 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:50:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] 737 alarms
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On Tue, 19 Mar 2013, Justin Messenger wrote:

> Does the 737 use bells like a 727? If so where are they located? I know 
> on the 707/727 they are mounted under the FE desk.

I know that the 737 has an overspeed "clacker" (and a more annoying sound 
I've yet to find!) that I think is mounted in the overhead.

g.

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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Fri Mar 22 10:27:57 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:27:57 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
Message-ID: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,
     has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
handle a vga input?

Cheers,

Roy.
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Fri Mar 22 12:26:54 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:26:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> Hi,
>     has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
> handle a vga input?
>
There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing. 
Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(

g.

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Fri Mar 22 18:18:24 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:18:24 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] *gasp* another one!
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http://www.f15sim.com/?p=272

See Sean, I _can_ do these wee(a)kly. :D

g.


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From Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com  Sat Mar 23 03:21:49 2013
From: Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com (Sean Galbraith)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:21:49 +1300
Subject: [simpits-tech] *gasp* another one!
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Well done that man <raises glass>

Now, you do realise that;
A, you have set a precedent, and
B, now the rest of us are being guilted in to update our
blogs/webpages...

SeanG

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http://www.f15sim.com/?p=272

See Sean, I _can_ do these wee(a)kly. :D

g.


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From francisco at picornell.net  Sat Mar 23 05:28:02 2013
From: francisco at picornell.net (Francisco Picornell)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:28:02 -0400
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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Lilliput I think is the brand

Sent by Kiko

On Mar 22, 2013, at 3:26 PM, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>>    has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
>> handle a vga input?
> There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing. 
> Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(
> 
> g.
> 
> -- 
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> http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
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> 
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sat Mar 23 09:11:31 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:11:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] *gasp* another one!
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On Sat, 23 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> Well done that man <raises glass>
>
Thanks!

> Now, you do realise that;
> A, you have set a precedent, and
Once is accident, twice is coincidence(sp) and three times in enemy 
action. :)

> B, now the rest of us are being guilted in to update our
> blogs/webpages...
>
Good! :)

g.

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Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sat Mar 23 09:21:11 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:21:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Sat, 23 Mar 2013, Francisco Picornell wrote:

> Lilliput I think is the brand
>
Those are USB displays.  I think Roy is looking for real analog-input VGA 
types.

Nice to see you again Francisco!  How's the F-111?

g.

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From mi.hi at gmx.net  Sat Mar 23 10:10:01 2013
From: mi.hi at gmx.net (michi hirczy)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:10:01 +0100
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On 2013-03-22 20:26, geneb wrote:
> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>      has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
>> handle a vga input?
>>
> There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing.
> Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(
>
> g.
>
roy, search for seller vitrolight (i think)
he's got at least a 3.5" vga display...

greetings
michi



From raysot at comcast.net  Sat Mar 23 12:12:30 2013
From: raysot at comcast.net (Ray)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:12:30 -0700
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303221226250.13249@deltasoft.com>
	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net>
Message-ID: <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>

Xenarc makes some good monitors. They are a bit pricy but usually you'll 
have no problem finding the smaller, older models on eBay for much less...

http://www.xenarc.com/



On 3/23/13 10:10 AM, michi hirczy wrote:
> On 2013-03-22 20:26, geneb wrote:
>> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>       has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
>>> handle a vga input?
>>>
>> There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing.
>> Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(
>>
>> g.
>>
> roy, search for seller vitrolight (i think)
> he's got at least a 3.5" vga display...
>
> greetings
> michi
>
>
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From brian at sikkema.us  Sat Mar 23 16:15:53 2013
From: brian at sikkema.us (Brian Sikkema)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:45:53 +0430
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303221226250.13249@deltasoft.com>
	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net> <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>

We have Xenarc monitors for one of the system computers on the MC-12, seems to be a rugged, dependable little unit. 

Ray <raysot at comcast.net> wrote:

>Xenarc makes some good monitors. They are a bit pricy but usually
>you'll 
>have no problem finding the smaller, older models on eBay for much
>less...
>
>http://www.xenarc.com/
>
>
>
>On 3/23/13 10:10 AM, michi hirczy wrote:
>> On 2013-03-22 20:26, geneb wrote:
>>> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>       has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens
>that will
>>>> handle a vga input?
>>>>
>>> There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing.
>>> Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(
>>>
>>> g.
>>>
>> roy, search for seller vitrolight (i think)
>> he's got at least a 3.5" vga display...
>>
>> greetings
>> michi
>>
>>
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From jjmessenger at yahoo.com  Sat Mar 23 20:32:40 2013
From: jjmessenger at yahoo.com (Justin Messenger)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:32:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] New Cockpit-Fest 2013 promo video.
Message-ID: <1364095960.43156.YahooMailNeo@web140205.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYD7Dn6NRms
?
?
?
Also, Marty Arant? from X-Plane is attending, and?the Viperpit.org guys are setting up a?Viperpits F-16 exhibit?that will feature some of their custom made hardware. 

In addition, Justin Messenger will be there. Yes, come see the legend in person! :)
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From Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com  Sun Mar 24 00:36:34 2013
From: Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com (Sean Galbraith)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:36:34 +1300
Subject: [simpits-tech] Just a couple of videos to show what I do at work....
Message-ID: <2FB39A1077E2CC48BD7ECF1A3C363FEBE919F8@PS-CH1.pacsim.local>

In an effort to prove that I don't just sit around all day, here are a
couple of videos I shot today during a service visit in Perth.. please
excuse the crap flying, and the cell-phone camera quality...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQiHnl9dl0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-wB2MfvuY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98jDHv-67Xk

 

Oh and please excuse the Kiwi accent ;-)

 

SeanG

 

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 24 13:00:00 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net>
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On Sat, 23 Mar 2013, michi hirczy wrote:

> On 2013-03-22 20:26, geneb wrote:
>> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>      has anyone found a good source for small (4" - 5") screens that will
>>> handle a vga input?
>>>
>> There's a seller on ebay that deals mostly with that kind of thing.
>> Unfortunately, I don't have a link handy for you. :(
>>
>> g.
>>
> roy, search for seller vitrolight (i think)
> he's got at least a 3.5" vga display...
>
Yes!  That's the vendor's name.  Thanks michi!

g.

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 24 13:57:13 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:57:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net> <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
	<9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>
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On Sun, 24 Mar 2013, Brian Sikkema wrote:

> We have Xenarc monitors for one of the system computers on the MC-12, 
> seems to be a rugged, dependable little unit.
>
Pics or it didn't happen!  *laughs, ducks & runs*

g.

-- 
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http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
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ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 24 14:23:29 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:23:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Just a couple of videos to show what I do at
 work....
In-Reply-To: <2FB39A1077E2CC48BD7ECF1A3C363FEBE919F8@PS-CH1.pacsim.local>
References: <2FB39A1077E2CC48BD7ECF1A3C363FEBE919F8@PS-CH1.pacsim.local>
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241423220.22002@deltasoft.com>

On Sun, 24 Mar 2013, Sean Galbraith wrote:

> In an effort to prove that I don't just sit around all day, here are a
> couple of videos I shot today during a service visit in Perth.. please
> excuse the crap flying, and the cell-phone camera quality...
>
>
Very nice!

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Sun Mar 24 17:19:29 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:19:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] More greebles...
Message-ID: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241718070.26957@deltasoft.com>

http://www.geneb.org/images/exceedance-counter.jpg

This little box recorded g-loads all over the aircraft and recorded how 
much time was spent at the various G levels.  It's installed under Door 
6R, just aft of the oxy system.

Might not work, but it gets it off my bench. :)

g.


-- 
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http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
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ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
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From brian at sikkema.us  Sun Mar 24 18:49:38 2013
From: brian at sikkema.us (Brian Sikkema)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:38 +0430
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241356450.22002@deltasoft.com>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net> <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
	<9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>
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Message-ID: <514FAD32.3010504@sikkema.us>


>> We have Xenarc monitors for one of the system computers on the MC-12,
>> seems to be a rugged, dependable little unit.
>>
> Pics or it didn't happen!  *laughs, ducks & runs*
>
> g.
>
LOL! Yeah, and goodbye security clearance. Even having a camera or a 
phone ON the plane would get me in seriously deep doo-doo, let alone 
using it!!

Brian

From Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com  Sun Mar 24 18:58:10 2013
From: Sean.Galbraith at pacificsimulators.com (Sean Galbraith)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:58:10 +0800
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <514FAD32.3010504@sikkema.us>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
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	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net> <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
	<9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241356450.22002@deltasoft.com>
	<514FAD32.3010504@sikkema.us>
Message-ID: <DCDF81A5-E2E4-4455-9EBA-F4A7EC04C1BB@pacificsimulators.com>

You could use the "I could show you but then I'd have to kill you" technique, which, given the nature of this list, would lead to an interesting world trip/killing spree :)

SeanG

Sent from my iPhone

On 25/03/2013, at 9:55 AM, "Brian Sikkema" <brian at sikkema.us> wrote:

> 
>>> We have Xenarc monitors for one of the system computers on the MC-12,
>>> seems to be a rugged, dependable little unit.
>> Pics or it didn't happen!  *laughs, ducks & runs*
>> 
>> g.
> LOL! Yeah, and goodbye security clearance. Even having a camera or a 
> phone ON the plane would get me in seriously deep doo-doo, let alone 
> using it!!
> 
> Brian
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 01:34:53 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:34:53 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <DCDF81A5-E2E4-4455-9EBA-F4A7EC04C1BB@pacificsimulators.com>
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	<514DE1E9.60207@gmx.net> <514DFE9E.6020205@comcast.net>
	<9d759a74-81ce-4566-b079-b69404834a8b@email.android.com>
	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241356450.22002@deltasoft.com>
	<514FAD32.3010504@sikkema.us>
	<DCDF81A5-E2E4-4455-9EBA-F4A7EC04C1BB@pacificsimulators.com>
Message-ID: <CAPe297arngr9Lefvn1P7ojGwrmzixsawcNLc_04MDO89XEqqXg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to all, time for some googling/ebaying.

You see loads of dinky wee screens for showing movies in cars and the
resolution is really good, but they all have composite input. You can buy
vga->composite converters but I've been a bit leery of these, suspecting
that the output will be less than spectacular.

Anyone got any experience of these?

Roy.
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 01:36:53 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:36:53 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
Message-ID: <CAPe297bg6g1rc9i+fdQjXr-w8-xMzAdOKk2EJ80JZRHFZpkxTQ@mail.gmail.com>

Chaps,
           I'm looking for a way to use 7-segment displays to show a radio
frequency. I was hoping to use the LED-5 from Hagstrom but they've none in
stock and although they'll custom build, the price is likely to damage my
sex life - should swmbo find out.

What alternatives are out there?  7-seg's have always been a pain!

Cheers,

Roy.
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From mi.hi at gmx.net  Mon Mar 25 02:14:31 2013
From: mi.hi at gmx.net (Michi Hirczy)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:14:31 +0100
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
In-Reply-To: <CAPe297bg6g1rc9i+fdQjXr-w8-xMzAdOKk2EJ80JZRHFZpkxTQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPe297bg6g1rc9i+fdQjXr-w8-xMzAdOKk2EJ80JZRHFZpkxTQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <51501577.5030505@gmx.net>

On 25.03.2013 09:36, Roy Coates wrote:
>
> Chaps,
>             I'm looking for a way to use 7-segment displays to show a
> radio frequency. I was hoping to use the LED-5 from Hagstrom but they've
> none in stock and although they'll custom build, the price is likely to
> damage my sex life - should swmbo find out.
>
> What alternatives are out there?  7-seg's have always been a pain!
>

Roy, what about using an arduino and some 7-seg display drivers?
how many displays do you need?

there's still the mm5451 solution (somwhere in the simpits library) for 
5 displays...

greetings
michi

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 06:19:07 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:19:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <514FAD32.3010504@sikkema.us>
References: <CAPe297Z-NK_vjJmg5---dTZMcAz0G-JCP3pJhQ=TMAJ6bi-iiA@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Brian Sikkema wrote:

>
>>> We have Xenarc monitors for one of the system computers on the MC-12,
>>> seems to be a rugged, dependable little unit.
>>>
>> Pics or it didn't happen!  *laughs, ducks & runs*
>>
>> g.
>>
> LOL! Yeah, and goodbye security clearance. Even having a camera or a
> phone ON the plane would get me in seriously deep doo-doo, let alone
> using it!!
>
Thus the ducking and running. :)

Are the touch screens pressure sensitive or capacitative?

g.

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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 06:25:00 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:25:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <CAPe297arngr9Lefvn1P7ojGwrmzixsawcNLc_04MDO89XEqqXg@mail.gmail.com>
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	<alpine.LFD.2.03.1303241356450.22002@deltasoft.com>
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	<DCDF81A5-E2E4-4455-9EBA-F4A7EC04C1BB@pacificsimulators.com>
	<CAPe297arngr9Lefvn1P7ojGwrmzixsawcNLc_04MDO89XEqqXg@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> Thanks to all, time for some googling/ebaying.
>
> You see loads of dinky wee screens for showing movies in cars and the
> resolution is really good, but they all have composite input. You can buy
> vga->composite converters but I've been a bit leery of these, suspecting
> that the output will be less than spectacular.
>
> Anyone got any experience of these?
>
You could view this as an interesting opportunity.  It just so happens 
that the Raspberry Pi has a composite output and you can buy two of them 
for what a good vga->composite converter box would cost you...

The composite signal quality on the RPi is VERY good.  I was quite 
surprised when I saw it connected to a 32" LCD TV.

It also supports OpenGL.

g.

-- 
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http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 06:25:59 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:25:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
In-Reply-To: <CAPe297bg6g1rc9i+fdQjXr-w8-xMzAdOKk2EJ80JZRHFZpkxTQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPe297bg6g1rc9i+fdQjXr-w8-xMzAdOKk2EJ80JZRHFZpkxTQ@mail.gmail.com>
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> Chaps,
>           I'm looking for a way to use 7-segment displays to show a radio
> frequency. I was hoping to use the LED-5 from Hagstrom but they've none in
> stock and although they'll custom build, the price is likely to damage my
> sex life - should swmbo find out.
>
> What alternatives are out there?  7-seg's have always been a pain!
>
Maxim makes the exact part you're after.

Wayne, what's the P/N of the device you picked for the radio freq. project 
you built?

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 07:01:58 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:01:58 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On 25 March 2013 13:25, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:


> You could view this as an interesting opportunity.  It just so happens
> that the Raspberry Pi has a composite output and you can buy two of them
> for what a good vga->composite converter box would cost you...
>
> The composite signal quality on the RPi is VERY good.  I was quite
> surprised when I saw it connected to a 32" LCD TV.
>
> It also supports OpenGL.
>


Funnily enough... I was planning on using a coupla Pi's for this project.
Small, cheap, and peformance a-plenty for what I'm doing.

Roy.
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 07:47:41 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:47:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> On 25 March 2013 13:25, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>
>
>> You could view this as an interesting opportunity.  It just so happens
>> that the Raspberry Pi has a composite output and you can buy two of them
>> for what a good vga->composite converter box would cost you...
>>
>> The composite signal quality on the RPi is VERY good.  I was quite
>> surprised when I saw it connected to a 32" LCD TV.
>>
>> It also supports OpenGL.
>>
>
>
> Funnily enough... I was planning on using a coupla Pi's for this project.
> Small, cheap, and peformance a-plenty for what I'm doing.
>
I'm eyeing them for things like PFDs and the like.  I've got one and 
beyond making an enclosure for it, I just haven't had the time to work 
with it.  I did notice the other day that they've got RiscOS available 
for it for free now.

I've tried running OpenRJ on it, but it appears to use some OpenGL things 
that aren't properly supported in PyGL for the RPi.

g.



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From wledzian1 at comcast.net  Mon Mar 25 08:22:19 2013
From: wledzian1 at comcast.net (wledzian1 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:22:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 08:39:43 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:39:43 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On 25 March 2013 14:47, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

> >
> I'm eyeing them for things like PFDs and the like.  I've got one and
> beyond making an enclosure for it, I just haven't had the time to work
> with it.  I did notice the other day that they've got RiscOS available
> for it for free now.
>
> I've tried running OpenRJ on it, but it appears to use some OpenGL things
> that aren't properly supported in PyGL for the RPi.
>


The current (openGL) incarnation of X-Panel is entirely an openGL program
and is both Windoze and OS-X friendly which means it should run happily
under Linux.  I'm figuring to use Ubuntu on the Pi's since I can then still
do development on my desktop box.

I really REALLY need more hours in the day though.

Roy.
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 08:41:32 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:41:32 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
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Yeah, I noticed the Din and Dout pins... I just don't know enough to hook
it all together.

Got a meeting in 5 mins with our electronics guru - he reckons he can build
what I (really) want using little more than a PIC.  Let's hope so!

Roy.


On 25 March 2013 15:22, <wledzian1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I'm using the Max7219 chips.  They can even be daisy-chained.  The
> existing Max7219 library available for the Arduino allows for chaining up
> to 8 units on a single digital output pin.  I've got a proof-of-concept
> working with three 7219s driving 24 digits set up as 2 rows of 12 digits.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From: *"geneb" <geneb at deltasoft.com>
> *To: *"Simulator Cockpit Builder's List" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
> *Sent: *Monday, March 25, 2013 6:25:59 AM
> *Subject: *Re: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
>
>
> On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:
>
> > Chaps,
> >           I'm looking for a way to use 7-segment displays to show a radio
> > frequency. I was hoping to use the LED-5 from Hagstrom but they've none
> in
> > stock and although they'll custom build, the price is likely to damage my
> > sex life - should swmbo find out.
> >
> > What alternatives are out there?  7-seg's have always been a pain!
> >
> Maxim makes the exact part you're after.
>
> Wayne, what's the P/N of the device you picked for the radio freq. project
> you built?
>
> g.
>
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 08:45:31 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:45:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> On 25 March 2013 14:47, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>
>>>
>> I'm eyeing them for things like PFDs and the like.  I've got one and
>> beyond making an enclosure for it, I just haven't had the time to work
>> with it.  I did notice the other day that they've got RiscOS available
>> for it for free now.
>>
>> I've tried running OpenRJ on it, but it appears to use some OpenGL things
>> that aren't properly supported in PyGL for the RPi.
>>
>
>
> The current (openGL) incarnation of X-Panel is entirely an openGL program
> and is both Windoze and OS-X friendly which means it should run happily
> under Linux.  I'm figuring to use Ubuntu on the Pi's since I can then still
> do development on my desktop box.
>
Let me know how that works out.  I know there's a "Raspbian" build that's 
Debian based, but I don't know if anyone has built an Ubuntu distro for it 
yet.

> I really REALLY need more hours in the day though.
>
W0rd. :)

g.

-- 
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http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
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From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 08:54:07 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:54:07 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
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Roy there a snap! You can use the MAX6965
http://www.maximintegrated.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/3540

"The MAX6955 is a compact display driver that interfaces
microprocessors to a mix of 7-segment, 14-segment, and 16-segment LED
displays through an I?C-compatible 2-wire serial interface. The
MAX6955 drives up to 16 digits 7-segment, 8 digits 14-segment, 8
digits 16-segment, or 128 discrete leds"

On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 3:36 AM, Roy Coates <roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> Chaps,
>            I'm looking for a way to use 7-segment displays to show a radio
> frequency. I was hoping to use the LED-5 from Hagstrom but they've none in
> stock and although they'll custom build, the price is likely to damage my
> sex life - should swmbo find out.
>
> What alternatives are out there?  7-seg's have always been a pain!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Roy.
>
>
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 09:04:31 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:04:31 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On 25 March 2013 15:45, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

> >
> > The current (openGL) incarnation of X-Panel is entirely an openGL program
> > and is both Windoze and OS-X friendly which means it should run happily
> > under Linux.  I'm figuring to use Ubuntu on the Pi's since I can then
> still
> > do development on my desktop box.
> >
> Let me know how that works out.  I know there's a "Raspbian" build that's
> Debian based, but I don't know if anyone has built an Ubuntu distro for it
> yet.
>


Doh... you are indeed quite right. It's a Debian build. I'm so used to
using Ubuntu now that I forget.
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 09:07:05 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:07:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Mon, 25 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> On 25 March 2013 15:45, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
>
>>>
>>> The current (openGL) incarnation of X-Panel is entirely an openGL program
>>> and is both Windoze and OS-X friendly which means it should run happily
>>> under Linux.  I'm figuring to use Ubuntu on the Pi's since I can then
>> still
>>> do development on my desktop box.
>>>
>> Let me know how that works out.  I know there's a "Raspbian" build that's
>> Debian based, but I don't know if anyone has built an Ubuntu distro for it
>> yet.
>>
>
> Doh... you are indeed quite right. It's a Debian build. I'm so used to
> using Ubuntu now that I forget.

That shouldn't prevent you from doing desktop dev on your Ubuntu machine 
though.

g.

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A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 09:08:19 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:08:19 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
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On 25 March 2013 15:54, Cris Harrison <phoenixcomm at gmail.com> wrote:

> Roy there a snap! You can use the MAX6965
> http://www.maximintegrated.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/3540
>
>
Yeah, they're a snap for you guys that know what you're doing!

Just had my chat with our clever electronics guy and he seems to think that
what I want is pretty simple and he's going to build a demo board for me.
If that works, I'll have a bunch made up - we've got board-making
facilities here (woot++).

I really need to make something myself though - the knowledge would be sooo
useful.  Maybe that 6965 would be a good start?

Thanks,

Roy.
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Mon Mar 25 09:11:23 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:11:23 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On 25 March 2013 16:07, geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:


> That shouldn't prevent you from doing desktop dev on your Ubuntu machine
> though.
>


I'll just have to change the title-text from "X-Panel for Ubuntu" to
"X-Panel for Debian" or it won't compile  ;-)
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From brian at sikkema.us  Mon Mar 25 17:35:40 2013
From: brian at sikkema.us (Brian Sikkema)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:05:40 +0430
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303250617290.5473@deltasoft.com>
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>Are the touch screens pressure sensitive or capacitative?

Ours aren't touch capable, or if they are then it's not enabled. I have a little keyboard with a trackpad. 

Brian 

-- 
Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

From geneb at deltasoft.com  Mon Mar 25 18:29:55 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:29:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Tue, 26 Mar 2013, Brian Sikkema wrote:

>> Are the touch screens pressure sensitive or capacitative?
>
> Ours aren't touch capable, or if they are then it's not enabled. I have 
> a little keyboard with a trackpad.

Oooh. Combat Texting!  \o/

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 21:18:33 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:18:33 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] 7-Segment Displays?
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On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:08 AM, Roy Coates <roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk> wrote:
> On 25 March 2013 15:54, Cris Harrison <phoenixcomm at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Roy there a snap! You can use the MAX6965
>> http://www.maximintegrated.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/3540
>>
>
> Yeah, they're a snap for you guys that know what you're doing!
>
> Just had my chat with our clever electronics guy and he seems to think that
> what I want is pretty simple and he's going to build a demo board for me.
> If that works, I'll have a bunch made up - we've got board-making facilities
> here (woot++).
>
> I really need to make something myself though - the knowledge would be sooo
> useful.  Maybe that 6965 would be a good start?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roy.
>
>
Roy this part is sorta easy to work with. But I can be a real pain in
the ass. You have to read the spec sheet that will get you started.
=> heres some arduino code:
http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=3ad0d57533648e76f1c50b317eec9c81&topic=14964.0;wap2

there are also a few ap notes on the maxim site as well as a pin guide
tool to help you with the out puts

the part is fairly tolerant but you might want to buffer it with a
transistor or a ttl buffer.
In my Nav CDU (http://phoenixcomm.wordpress.com/projects/nav-cdu/) I
need to use two of them one for the 7 segment displays and the other
for the 16 seg alpha displays. I have to buffer as I am driving a mini
lamps (PINLITES). I was using an arduino duemilanove to handle my 2
max6965, a ps2 keyboard, and the USB interface back to the host.

enjoy
Cris H.
phoenixcomm.wordpress.com
www.element14.com/community/people/phoenixcomm/blog


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From brian at sikkema.us  Tue Mar 26 03:11:46 2013
From: brian at sikkema.us (Brian Sikkema)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:41:46 +0430
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <alpine.LFD.2.03.1303251829240.17575@deltasoft.com>
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Lol.... You have no idea.... 

geneb <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:

>On Tue, 26 Mar 2013, Brian Sikkema wrote:
>
>>> Are the touch screens pressure sensitive or capacitative?
>>
>> Ours aren't touch capable, or if they are then it's not enabled. I
>have 
>> a little keyboard with a trackpad.
>
>Oooh. Combat Texting!  \o/
>
>g.
>
>-- 
>Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
>http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
>http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
>Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.
>
>ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
>A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
>http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!
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From roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk  Tue Mar 26 08:23:25 2013
From: roy at flightlab.liv.ac.uk (Roy Coates)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:23:25 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
In-Reply-To: <ffb073d1-f8f0-43c9-bafc-5844f5593984@email.android.com>
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On 26 March 2013 10:11, Brian Sikkema <brian at sikkema.us> wrote:

> Lol.... You have no idea....
>
>
Since when has  dominos.com  been a combat site?
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From geneb at deltasoft.com  Tue Mar 26 08:59:16 2013
From: geneb at deltasoft.com (geneb)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [simpits-tech] Small VGA Screens ?
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On Tue, 26 Mar 2013, Roy Coates wrote:

> On 26 March 2013 10:11, Brian Sikkema <brian at sikkema.us> wrote:
>
>> Lol.... You have no idea....
>>
>>
> Since when has  dominos.com  been a combat site?

He doesn't deliver any more.  He's more of a vulture these days. :D

g.

-- 
Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
http://www.diy-cockpits.org/coll - Go Collimated or Go Home.
Some people collect things for a hobby.  Geeks collect hobbies.

ScarletDME - The red hot Data Management Environment
A Multi-Value database for the masses, not the classes.
http://www.scarletdme.org - Get it _today_!

From bjones at pipecomp.com.au  Thu Mar 28 08:22:45 2013
From: bjones at pipecomp.com.au (Ben Jones)
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:22:45 +0000
Subject: [simpits-tech] Low Earth Orbit for your tablets
Message-ID: <8F53118713E9C44C865A0FE4E83297CE310FA5DE@SIXPRD0310MB382.apcprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hi guy's it's been a while since my last post.

One of the listeners from the aviation podcast I'm on has created this little app, interesting for the space junkies in here :)
http://leo-lowearthorbit.com/


and a little shameless plug for the podcast
www.planecrazydownunder.com<http://www.planecrazydownunder.com>

Regards to all
Ben
West Oz

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From phoenixcomm at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 20:43:29 2013
From: phoenixcomm at gmail.com (Cris Harrison)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:43:29 -0500
Subject: [simpits-tech] F111 Panels
Message-ID: <CAAqDk_6q877f3-8aj+f_4JTbmiUPkZr7cbFm-dhCuYcT6LBgag@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Gang,
Does anybody want any F-111 Aardvark Lightpanles??
Please check out info at my new blog
http://www.element14.com/community/people/phoenixcomm/blog
http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-53856

Enjoy
Cris H.