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We have divided project into 4 basic phases: | We have divided project into 4 basic phases: | ||
* Product design phase - completed | * Product design phase - completed | ||
* Product presentation phase - | * Product presentation phase - first presentation cycle complete | ||
* Prototype manufacturing phase - in progress | * Prototype manufacturing phase - in progress | ||
* Production phase - expected | * Production phase - expected fall 2014 via '''crowdfunding''' | ||
Current activity(February 2014): | |||
* Development - optimizing the design to reduce the production price. Preliminary design of twin turboprop and twin jet hardware as well as helicopter hardware, to make sure interface is compatible with future products. | |||
* Marketing - reaching trough social media and forums. | |||
== Computer2cockpit: == | == Computer2cockpit: == | ||
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'''Where are you located?'''<br /> | '''Where are you located?'''<br /> | ||
Zagreb, Croatia | Zagreb, Croatia | ||
'''Will this product require some special software to connect to flight simulation software?'''<br /> | |||
No, it is designed as HID USB device like keyboard or mouse. It will however include software to assign controls, buttons and knobs to the ones in flight simulation hardware, according to user needs. | |||
'''Are those photographs of actual hardware?'''<br /> | '''Are those photographs of actual hardware?'''<br /> | ||
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'''Will this hardware be multiplatform?'''<br /> | '''Will this hardware be multiplatform?'''<br /> | ||
Yes we plan to make it compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS | Yes we plan to make it compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS. | ||
'''How does the hardware connect to a computer?'''<br /> | '''How does the hardware connect to a computer?'''<br /> | ||
Hardware is connected via computer2cockpit interface to a computer. Interface is connected to a computer via USB port. | Hardware is connected via computer2cockpit interface to a computer. Interface is connected to a computer via USB port. | ||
'''Why do you plan to use the interface as connection for yoke, pedals, TQ, and panels to a computer?'''<br /> | |||
Such approach allows us to lower the price of individual accessories, making them more attractive and affordable. It also allows easy upgrading, once you have decided to upgrade your cockpit. | |||
'''Will the computer2cockpit interface be able to connect old game-port devices?'''<br /> | '''Will the computer2cockpit interface be able to connect old game-port devices?'''<br /> | ||
No. Computer2cockpit interface will only be able to connect computer2cockpit accessories. Accessories and the interface will be available for purchase separately. Interface will remain the same troughout the production life assuring compatibility. | No. Computer2cockpit interface will only be able to connect computer2cockpit accessories. Accessories and the interface will be available for purchase separately. Interface will remain the same troughout the production life assuring compatibility. | ||
''' | '''Will this hardware be compatible with other aircraft models under FlightGear?'''<br /> | ||
Yes. Every aircraft has similar cockpit layout and the same cockpit functions. You will be able to use it for many aircraft models. | |||
'''Do you plan to make hardware similar to other aircraft?'''<br /> | '''Do you plan to make hardware similar to other aircraft?'''<br /> | ||
At the moment, we are | At the moment, we are making provisions so that same interface can connect Twin Turbo Propeller, Twin Jet and Helicopter hardware that we will develop in the future. | ||
'''Do you plan to make Joysticks?'''<br /> | '''Do you plan to make Joysticks?'''<br /> | ||
No. Many other manufacturers on the market offer joysticks. We want to offer something different. Not generic. | No. Many other manufacturers on the market offer joysticks. We want to offer something different. Not generic. | ||
'''Do you plan to include force feedback?'''<br /> | '''Do you plan to include force feedback?'''<br /> | ||
Not at this moment. | Not at this moment. That would at least double the price of the set. | ||
'''Why don’t you unify your design with helicopter cockpit?'''<br /> | '''Why don’t you unify your design with helicopter cockpit?'''<br /> | ||
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'''Why don’t you make multi-panel like other manufacturers instead of full navigation panel?'''<br /> | '''Why don’t you make multi-panel like other manufacturers instead of full navigation panel?'''<br /> | ||
We are offering fully functional cockpit, to allow for flight training. We are not trying to | We are offering fully functional cockpit, to allow for flight training. We are not trying to copy something generic that is already on the market. | ||
'''Why are trim tabs sliders instead of wheels?'''<br /> | '''Why are trim tabs sliders instead of wheels?'''<br /> | ||
To lower the production cost and to simplify assembly, leading to lower market price of products. Flight yoke includes electric trim switch so hand trim will probably be used rarely, and for special training. | To lower the production cost and to simplify assembly, leading to lower market price of products. Flight yoke includes electric trim switch so hand trim will probably be used rarely, and for special training. | ||
''' | '''Are those photographs of an actual hardware?'''<br /> | ||
Those photographs are renderings of finished product designs that are currently being prepared for prototype manufacturing and testing phase. | |||
== Additional information: == | == Additional information: == | ||