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

[Marv De Beque]

I really don't understand all the hoopla over this.  As I stated, a 6.4"
glass LCD (Off the Shelf) will fit inside the MFD bezel and only sacrifice
just under 0.125" off the top and bottom. You need to do some minor trimming
to the case that holds the glass and cut a tap on the PC board.

I should have some prototypes in 2 to 3 weeks to prove concept.


On 7/3/03 5:56 AM, "Chris Crowley" <ccrowley@mccrowley.com> wrote:

> 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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