[simpits-tech] F-16 Gauges are Here!!!

[Chris Woodul]

As someone who has touched the sample gauge and who is in the High Fideltiy
Simulation Bussiness I can say that I was and still am totally impressed by
Marvs handy work. I think He is giving them away! As Gene said, just try to
do it any cheaper with the real thing.....everyone should consider them
selves lucky that Marv is not greedy ( as so many people are)
Kudos to you Marv!

Chris Woodul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 5:56 PM
Subject: [simpits-tech] F-16 Gauges are Here!!!


> Hi, Folks!
>
> We finally have a go for launch on the F-16 gauges!!!
>
>    If you go to:
>
> http://www.dtsims.com/gauges.htm
>
> You'll see the initial line up and prices for each gauge.  they are priced
> by body size.
>
> You can order these directly through Desk Top Sims.  There is no minimum
> order, so you can buy what you can afford at the rate you can afford them.
>
> Please note, these are very high quality instruments made out of machined
> T6061 aluminum, just like the real thing.  They also are back lit using a
5
> volt bus.  This includes the needle.  You won't be disappointed.
>
> The only real difference between my gauges and the real F-16 gauges is,
mine
> are very easy to interface to the PC since they use a popular RC Servo to
> drive them.  Needles are able to move a full 360 degrees.
>
> I am currently evaluating an electronic module that will drive these
gauges.
> It is made by Chester and will drive as many as 8 servos from one board.
It
> interfaces to the PC using USB and can be found at:
>
>
http://www.phidgets.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=Serv
> os&cart_id=4761902.15023
>
> The 8 servo board costs $65!
>
> The connection on the back of the gauge is a common 4-pin mic connector
> available at Radio Shack or other electronics stores.
>
> Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
>
> Regards,
>
> Marv
>
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