Howto:C172P Cockpit Project: Difference between revisions

From FlightGear wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Simplify)
m (+- Template:CockpitBuildingCategories → Category:Cockpit building)
 
(6 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{WIP}}
'''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|Cessna 172P]] 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 settingsDuring 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 wikiThis one and one covering cockpit building in general.
* [[Howto:C172P Panel Project]]
* [[Howto:Build your own Panel or Cockpit]]
* [[Howto:Build your own Panel or Cockpit]]


'''You're invited'''
I'm actively looking for anyone who's going to be
actively pursuing building or improving their instrument panel or
cockpit in the coming year, 2017-18.
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
they want to go will be welcome.
If interested, you can contact me personally via [http://wiki.flightgear.org/Special:EmailUser/Callahanp e-mail. (link)]


==== Resources ====
==== Resources ====
Line 24: Line 14:
'''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:Cockpit building]]

Latest revision as of 17:08, 15 March 2020

WIP.png Work in progress
This article or section will be worked on in the upcoming hours or days.
See history for the latest developments.

The Plan

I intend to build a complete simulated Cessna 172P 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 and one covering cockpit building in general.


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