[simpits-tech] My comments - An aplology

[Marv De Beque]

No problem, you'll do fine.  Now you have been baptized into the group.  :-)

There really is lots of information here.  Don't forget to check out the
Simpit Files section.  There is so much information there that it is like an
old attic.  You forget what is up there, maybe grandma!  :-)

Marv


On 1/3/04 3:10 AM, "Andre Breytenbach" <a_breytie at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> I would like to aplologise to those I upset with my
> comments yesterday and extend my greatest thanks to
> those that do take the extra time and effort to
> publish their work.
> It is just that I felt that too often people are
> getting their requests brushed aside, shot down or
> belittled when hunting for info. The tone of answers
> to other's questions set me off yesterday. Please
> read, think, read again and think again before
> replying - I'll do the same from here on.
> 
> And yes, I do have enormous respect for people that
> have to and do master so many technical diciplins, eg.
> woodwork, metalwork, electronics and electrics,
> graphic design, CAD, programming in several languages
> etc. etc. for the sake of their hobby.
> I know there is a wealth of hard information out
> there, but hidden to the newcomer. In my first post to
> the group, I requested (nicely) information about
> dimentions of the lightplates of the panels. No
> response, just go to xflight.
> I want to make a difference for the better for all
> involved, not just myself, whether building mk1 or
> mk99 of his pit. I just cannot help those wanting to
> buy of-the-shelf.
> For my cockpit electronics I have grand plans. A large
> part of it is designed and coded in '51 assembler, but
> nothing built yet - budget! The Windows memfile part
> is my greates problem, I am starting to learn Delphi
> so I can do that part.
> Based on FTDI USB, ATMEL MCS51 MPU, RS485, I have
> great hopes for it, and I will publish it in detail.
> 
> Here is my open invitation. If you have hand drawn
> sketches with accurate dimentions, loose original F-16
> panels or lightplates or any original F16 parts, let
> me know and we'll work out a way to get the info into
> DXF format for all to use. I do not believe
> step-by-step guides are needed for everything.
> 
> I will publish my untent and information I have
> gathered on my site as promised.
> 
> Again apologies to those I offended, I promise to keep
> my sharp tounge in check in future.
> 
> Best regards
> Andre Breytenbach
> 
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