[simpits-tech] Lunar sim

[Matt Bailey]

On Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:50:50 -0800
Brian Sikkema <Brian at sikkema.us> wrote:

> I revised my design a bit further, and debuted it today:
> 
> https://youtu.be/CklylwVYnGI
> 
> Instead of using a regular joystick, I bought a bigger project box
> and an arcade joystick and combined it all into one unit.
> 
> I have a TV mirroring my laptop display, with a foam-core board
> attached to the front. I cut a LM window into it and glued on some
> paper printouts of the actual LM control panels on there for looks,
> but the real purpose is to hide the data readout in the bottom left
> corner. It's the job of the "LM pilot" using the laptop to read that
> data out to the "Commander" who is flying the simulator. Just like
> real life!
> 
> At some point hopefully in the near future I will be doing a whole
> write-up including parts list and software setup.
> 
> Brian

Hey Brian, you got it looking pretty slick, I'd even say "Out of this
world!" :P

You already got me thinking about the next step.....

http://www.space1.com/Museum_Exhibits/Spacecraft_Simulators/Lunar_Landing_Sim/lunar_landing_sim.html#kiosk

Matt