[simpits-tech] Synchro converter boards was Beta Innovations Nitro Analog board

[David C. Allen]

Jay
Any word on the Synchro converter boards?

David
www.737FlightSim.com

At 05:08 PM 6/2/2007 -0500, you wrote:
>As soon as I have the final version of that circuit and he gives me the
>green light, it will be drawn up as fast as I can and off to the makers.
>
>Jay
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
>[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of David C. Allen
>Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 4:32 PM
>To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Beta Innovations Nitro Analog board
>
>At 03:58 PM 6/2/2007 -0500, you wrote:
> >So you are driving synchros with a  0-5v signal, did I read that correctly?
>
>No I am waiting for Mikes book to be released and for you to start
>making the Synchro converter boards >:-} >:-} >:-} >:-}
>
> >With regards to the needle in the off position...I thought I was anal
> >retentive.  I like it.
>
>LOL
>
> >I decided to compromise on that issue with my pit
> >for the ease of which the AC motors work.  I simply scavenged the faces and
> >needles from my real gauges along with the cans.
>
>I can understand that !
>
>David
>www.737FlightSim.com
>
>
> >Jay
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
> >[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of David C. Allen
> >Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 11:46 AM
> >To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Beta Innovations Nitro Analog board
> >
> >Hi Jay
> >I converted the real instruments in "Analog.JPG" to 0 to 5vdc operation.
> >
> >There are Synchro driven instruments in the 737 and they will be
> >converted to air core with the second Nitro board.
> >
> >The main reason I wanted to use the real instruments is the fact of
> >how they respond when the aircraft is powered or when aircraft power
> >is removed.
> >
> >With Synchro driven instruments they tend to remain at the position
> >when power is removed (provided the pointer is balanced) while the
> >other styles of instruments drop to the bottom of the scale when
> >power is removed (spring meter movement). All of the instruments in
> >"Analog.JPG" drop to the bottom of the scale or center, when power is
> >removed. So when you bring a power bus on line the instruments
> >respond properly (AKA anal-retentive 737 sim builder)
> >
> >A true servo motor with position feedback (like a RC Servo) would be
> >the best match to replace the Synchro in a Synchro driven instruments
> >because it can position the motor shaft on power up and the shaft
> >stays in last commanded position when powered down.
> >
> >It would be nice to have a choice of air core Boards or RC Servo
> >boards the directly plug into the Nitro board.
> >
> >David
> >www.737FlightSim.com
> >
> >At 12:19 AM 6/2/2007 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Not to answer for David, but yes.  The air cores are really working out
> >well
> > >for Leo.
> > >
> > >I have three of my F-16 gauges converted to air core and they work
> > >wonderfully.  Leo is sending me the rest of the gauges next week
>including
> > >the one inch gauges.  These have a very tiny air core motor that I helped
> > >him get.  Company here in the states would never call them back until I
> >just
> > >hounded them enough and got them to sell me 75 units.  Leo is about to
>buy
> > >more from me and I'm about to have to order more.  These babies are
>selling
> > >like hot cakes.  So far, just about all the round gauges for falcon are
> > >fully working.  Only ones that aren't are the ones that have no sh. Mem
> > >value, but leo is going to program his software to "fake" those values so
> > >you will have them "working" as well.  Like for cabin pressure, we will
> > >monitor things like the canopy status and other logic to cause this gauge
> >to
> > >"function".  Same for the Hyd gauges as well.
> > >
> > >David, good to see you having some working gauges there.  As soon as I
>get
> > >mine going, I will post up a video.
> > >
> > >I've been spending time back in the garage again with my new tool.
>Finally
> > >bought myself a metal lathe and been learning all about turning last
>couple
> > >of weeks.
> > >
> > >jay
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
> > >[mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Gene Buckle
> > >Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:09 AM
> > >To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> > >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Beta Innovations Nitro Analog board
> > >
> > > > Hello everyone
> > > > Leo did it again with his GREAT Nitro Board. I am able to control the
> > > > 737's analog instruments with this board.
> > > >
> > > > Some images:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.737flightsim.com/Analog/Analog.JPG
> > > >
> > > > http://www.737flightsim.com/Analog/Analog4.jpg
> > > >
> > > > http://www.737flightsim.com/Analog/Analog5.jpg
> > > >
> > > >
> > >David, have those been rebuilt using Leo's air-core motor assemblies?
> > >
> > >g.
> > >
> > >--
> > >"I'm not crazy, I'm plausibly off-nominal!"
> > >
> > >Proud owner of F-15C 80-0007
> > >http://www.f15sim.com - The only one of its kind.
> > >
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