[simpits-tech] Conversion of electrical gauges

[Chris Brace]

Matt,
Check out pages 149-153 of there catalog (when u get it). They carry the
"ACS" brand which is significantly cheaper than the actualy cessna certified
parts. This is what I got
(http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/a750.php) and at a little
over $58 USD you just cant make anything that comes even close and it’s the
real deal.
I also bought a throttle control
(http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/a800.php) and then made a
small adapter plate for use with my Plasma ACE boards (ive posted a pic to
the simpits website). It took a while to work out the gears (designed, drew
and cut them myself) but the laser cutter makes short work of the acrylic
sheet and and boy does it get some accuracy!!

Cheer
Chris

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[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Matt Bailey
Sent: Sunday, 10 April 2005 3:45 p.m.
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Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Conversion of electrical gauges

On Saturday 09 April 2005 07:35, Chris Brace wrote:
> I have got Mike's  book and I agree with Marc, if your really keen to 
> get into this then get this book and have a read. you wont regret the
purchase.
> Lots of information about making your own instruments and how easy it 
> can be.

	Yep, just placed my order.

> Another site/supplier that can be of help for you is Aircraft Spruce 
> (HYPERLINK "http://www.aircraftspruce.com"www.aircraftspruce.com). 
> They sell real aircraft equipment and while some of there gear is 
> "real aircraft prices" the non-tickets stuff  (not fully certified and 
> doesnt matter to us sim builders anyway) isn't too bad, for example i 
> was gonna make the throttle and mixture for the cessna 172 that im 
> putting together and after checking the price of the aircraft spruce 
> equivalent it was far cheaper and much less hastle to purchase the 
> real deal from them. I recommend ordering there catalog, its worth the
money of your serious about building.....

	Hummmm, do they have vernier engine controls on-the-cheap? I don't
see too much in this department on their site. Do they not have everything
online that's in the catalog? I saw the Cessna parts section, but, yeow. :)
	I've got a junky little throttle box I made using linear pots and
R/C gear, but proper sliders would be nice. Actually I'd like to have
lever-style controls, but my next prospective project would be a lot better
suited to vernier.

	-Matt Bailey

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