[simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays

[Chris Crowley]

Gene, I agree with you, thought the same could be said for
http://www.picmon.com . This tannas company developed a technology that
starts with a COTS part and modifies it (square) for aircraft use. For them
to be competitive, it will have to be less than what is sold now. Though
most likely not affordable from my point of view.

Now they also have mentioned industry applications on their site, which
would not require the testing of an avionics grade part.  If that were the
case then the price to the public could be on the high end of reasonable.

Also, since they have proven that cutting up an AMLCD is not an unreasonable
thing to consider (meaning it will still work afterwards), perhaps someone
currently struggling to design an MFD solution on this forum would give this
a shot.

Sometimes the ideas/process behind these companies is straightforward. Its
sounds like, after a brief scan of their literature, that maybe the design
of AMLCDs lends itself to a simple straightforward solution.

Comments?

Regards,

Chris




-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:32 AM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays

Chances are small they'll be affordable.  Companies that build flight
certifiable systems have *hundreds* of regulations to follow when
manufacturing things.  They must carry large liability insurance policies
as well.  The end result is gear that only corporate customers can afford
it.  Certifiable gear is VERY expensive.  A 2" backup ADI from Malwin
Electronics (a builder of purpose-built simulator avionics) will set you
back $5,000.00.  A full size flight director (again, not for flight use)
can be as much as $30k.

A 1:1 aspect ratio screen would be great, but I don't think you'll find
one for a price you can afford.

g.


On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Wg Cdr BB Misra, VSM (Retd) wrote:

> Dear List,
> To go with the bezels, have a look at www.tannas.com for square aspect
> displays. Wonder how expensive their services are. Any other sources for
> square LCDs?
> - Misra
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: 01 July, 2003 8:14 AM
> Subject: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...
>
>
> > How many of you would be interested in buying MFD bezels if I can
convince
> > this company to sell to the hobby market?
> >
> > They might be able to build them for you Viper jocks at a reasonable
cost
> > if there is enough interest.
> >
> > g.
> >
> >
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