[simpits-tech] Pen plotter . . .

[Cris Harrison]

I used to sell the hp pen ploter (draftmaster), but I gave up on ACAD years
ago I could not keep fixing it with add on software like I have one for all
the hardware (nuts, bolts, AN hardware)
and god dang try and loft a wing ie all the ribs. To be shure Im talking
about swept back wings with taper ratio, and try to start out with a NCAA
wing formula ..... can you say real ugly... doing by hand is almost
easyer.... Go find a copy of Pro Engineer and Pro Mech. I lofted a pair of
wings from NCAA wing formula in under 2 hours.. (most of that time was
reading the book)... Plus it does my springs and force predictions... cool
stuff....
Cris
www.phoenixcomm.net/~phnx2000/sim
www.phoenixaerospace.us
www.avi-tronix.com

On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 2:24 PM, Pete <white-mailbox at netzero.com> wrote:

> Nnooby here with a comment and a queston. . . .
>
> The old carousel type pen plotter. I was given one when it quit working., 5
> years ago.
>
> The problem(s) is/are service and maintenance; pens & inks, parts,
> knowledge-able people and drivers. I've not found any one in my area willing
> to admit to knowing how to get it going. (Sacramento Calif. ).  I think the
> problem with mine is the hard disk. Only reason for that is it was working
> fine until it quit. Computer could not seem to talk to the plotter. Boss
> bought a new HP inkjet plotter. Way better. Way better. The old one was much
> more fun to watch tho.
>
> If it were me I would watch eBay and such for a used inkjet or equivalent.
>
> AutoCAD! I'm using Rel-14. Loads in ,.5seconds flat. 3d capable - rendering
> is primitive but adequate for me uses - 3D aircraft. . . Tedious but I find
> numerical precision easier than in Blender or AC3D. But I'm trying them
> also.
>
> My reason for being here is to pick up what I can about the design/const of
> cockpit sims. Of particular interest - force feed back on controllers. Are
> there archives I can search? Point me for further reading. . .
>
> Thanks
>
> Pete Peterson
> COGITO ERGO ZOOM
> jeelocked
>
>
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