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'''The Plan'''
'''The Plan'''


I am planning to build a complete simulated C172P Instrument Panel with working instruments, gauges, controls and radios, built from scratch, starting in 2017.   
I intend to build a complete simulated C172P Instrument Panel with working instruments, gauges, controls and radios, built from scratch, starting soon.
The project will be compact, about 40 inches wide, with seating and controls for a pilot and copilot.  It will be freestanding, but can also be attached to a table or desk.  I'd like it to be easy to transport so it can be demonstrated to others in a variety of settings.  During the project I'll be learning more about Electronics, 3D Printing, Routing and Milling and using basic machine tools.  I've already started, I have a few drawings and CAD designs.  I am about to do some prototype circuits for things I'm certain to use.  As I go through the project, I'm doing a lot of writing both about the process and the results.  I hope these will be a help to others on the same journey.


I'm working on two related How To sections on the wiki: This one specific to the C172 and a more general one covering cockpit building in general.
While working on this project I'm working on two related How To sections on the wiki: This one specific to the C172
* [[Howto:C172P Panel Project]]
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project]]
and a more general one covering cockpit building in general.
* [[Howto:Build your own Panel or Cockpit]]
* [[Howto:Build your own Panel or Cockpit]]


'''You're invited'''
Sub Pages:
 
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Miscellaneous notes]]
I'm actively looking for anyone who's going to be
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Teamwork]]
actively pursuing building or improving their instrument panel or
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Concept]]
cockpit in the coming year, 2017-18.
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Starting]]
 
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Documentation]]
If you would like to work with me on common goals, consider yourself invited.  No experience at any skill is required, but anyone with enough grit to get where
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
they want to go will be welcome.
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
 
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
If interested, you can contact me personally via [http://wiki.flightgear.org/Special:EmailUser/Callahanp e-mail. (link)]
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
 
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
* [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/]]
*
==== Resources ====
==== Resources ====
[[Howto:C172P Panel Project - Specifications]]
[[Howto:C172P Panel Project - Specifications]]
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'''Prototypes''': [[Howto:C172P Panel Project - Working Prototypes]]  
'''Prototypes''': [[Howto:C172P Panel Project - Working Prototypes]]  


'''Drawings and Photographs''' [[Howto:C172P Panel Project - Drawings and Pictures]]  
'''Drawings and Photographs''' [[Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Design Drawings and Pictures]]  


'''Spreadsheet of C172 Measurements''': https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13WAzYXTJ5VtTF4HeXYd2oaQTcCOABuSQmISIwCf_kmU/edit?usp=sharing
'''Spreadsheet of C172 Measurements''': https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13WAzYXTJ5VtTF4HeXYd2oaQTcCOABuSQmISIwCf_kmU/edit?usp=sharing


[[Category:Hardware]]
[[Category:Hardware]]

Revision as of 22:04, 9 November 2017

The Plan

I intend to build a complete simulated C172P Instrument Panel with working instruments, gauges, controls and radios, built from scratch, starting soon. The project will be compact, about 40 inches wide, with seating and controls for a pilot and copilot. It will be freestanding, but can also be attached to a table or desk. I'd like it to be easy to transport so it can be demonstrated to others in a variety of settings. During the project I'll be learning more about Electronics, 3D Printing, Routing and Milling and using basic machine tools. I've already started, I have a few drawings and CAD designs. I am about to do some prototype circuits for things I'm certain to use. As I go through the project, I'm doing a lot of writing both about the process and the results. I hope these will be a help to others on the same journey.

While working on this project I'm working on two related How To sections on the wiki: This one specific to the C172 

and a more general one covering cockpit building in general.

Sub Pages:

Resources

Howto:C172P Panel Project - Specifications

Prototypes: Howto:C172P Panel Project - Working Prototypes

Drawings and Photographs Howto:C172P Cockpit Project/Design Drawings and Pictures

Spreadsheet of C172 Measurements: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13WAzYXTJ5VtTF4HeXYd2oaQTcCOABuSQmISIwCf_kmU/edit?usp=sharing

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