Howto:Build your own Panel or Cockpit - Skills & Knowledge
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As you construct your cockpit, especially if you are building a close replica, you may encounter problems to solve that may be easier if you have or acquire basic skills and knowledge from such areas from Electronics, Physics, Metalworking, Woodworking, Materials, Safety, etc.
This page is not intended to provide education, but to provide a springboard for a dive into any of these topics that you might feel a need to develop. You may want to find online articles from a variety of sources to support your learning.
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Electronics
| Topic | Facts | Importance | Links |
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| Conductors, Insulators and Semi-Conductors Facts | Importance | Links | |
| Voltage (V) Current(I) Resistance(R) & Ohm's Law |
V = I x R I = V / R R = V / I |
Given any two of V, I or R, you can calculate the third | |
| Power Calculation | Factoids | Importance | Links |
| Heat Disappation | Example | Example | Example |
| Impedance | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Inductance | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Circuit Elements | Capacitor Resistor Inductor Diode Voltage Regulator |
Example | Example |
| Transistors - Bi-Junction | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Transistors - Field Effect | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Topic | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Micro-Circuits | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Oscilloscopes | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Logic Analyzers | Facts | Importance | Links |
| Digital and Analog Voltage Meters | Analog Voltage Meters have input resistance that varies for different voltage ranges. The sensitivity is typically 20,000 Ohms per volt at full scale. Digital Voltage Meters often have input resistance on the order of 10 MΩ in most ranges |
An inexpensive Digital Multimeter is probably quite sufficient for work on cockpits. | [[1]] https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/direct-current/chpt-8/voltmeter-impact-measured-circuit/ |
| H Bridge Circuits | Facts | Importance | [Wikipedia: H Bridge] |
Motors
| Header text | Facts | Importance | Links |
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| Magnetic Induction | The physical phenomenon underlying all types of motors | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_induction | |
| Brushed DC Motors | [Wikipedia: DC Motor] | ||
| Brushless DC Motors | [Microchip Application Note AN885 Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Fundamentals] [Wikipedia: Brushless DC Electric Motor] | ||
| AC Motors | Wikipedia: AC Motor ]] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_motor | Wikipedia: Induction Motor ]] | ||
| Stepper Motors | [Wikipedia: Stepper Motor] | ||
| Air Core Motors | Facts | Importance | [Wikipedia: Air core gauge ] |
Measurement
| Header text | Header text | Header text |
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| Metric | Example | Example |
| Imperial | Example | Example |
| Fractional Sizes | Example | Example |
| Metric Sizes | Example | Example |
| Number Drill Sizes | Example | Example |
| Wire Sizes | Example | Example |
Standard Instrument Sizes
Microprocessors
| Processor | Description | Links |
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| Raspberry Pi | Runs Linux | https://www.raspberrypi.org/ |
| BeagleBoards | ARM Based Boards Runs Linux Various ARM Processors, Interfaces & Prices. |
http://beagleboard.org/ |
| Arduino | Various Atmel chips | https://www.arduino.cc/ http://yourduino.com/sunshop/ |
| ARM | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture | |
| Atmel (now owned by Microchip) | http://www.microchip.com/design-centers/8-bit/microchip-avr-mcus | |
| PIC (Microchip) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIC_microcontroller http://www.microchip.com/design-centers/8-bit/pic-mcus/overview | |
| STM32 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STM32 https://www.segger.com/products/debug-probes/j-link/models/j-link-edu/ (also works with PIC) |
Programming
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| Python | Example | Example | Example |
| Javascript | Example | Example | Example |
| C | Example | Example | Example |
| C++ | Example | Example | Example
Platforms |
| Arduino | Example | Example | Example |
| Raspberry Pi | Example | Example | Example |
| Beaglebone | Example | Example | Example |
Materials
Plywood Plastic Film Acrylic Sheet Delrin 6061 Aluminum 8020
Datasheets
Things a Datasheet might contain
Tools
Types of Screwdrivers Nut Drivers Wrench Sets Socket Wrenches Saws Drill Presses Routers 3d Printers 3d Routers 3d Mill Mill Lathe
Safety
This section contains some practical advice. Take it.
| Topic | Risks | Protective Measures | Examples |
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| Right tool for the job | Personal Injury Tool Damage Part Damage Cosmetic Damage |
Risk and Situational Awareness Have the right tools close at hand while working Use the right size tool Put tools no longer needed away |
[[www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/screwdriver-safety-2| Screwdriver Safety |
| Any hand tool can hurt you. Power tools just do it faster. Much faster. |
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| Preventing Lost Body Parts (Eyes, Fingers, Hands, Arms etc.) Learn about this... We're not kidding.) |
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| Protective Eyewear | Lasers Intense Light |
Risk and Situational Awareness Safety spectacles (clear or tinted safety glasses) |
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| Noise Protection | Noise Levels above 95 db | Risk and Situational Awareness Insertable Earplugs - Foam, Wax, Silicon, OtoPlastics Earmuffs The typical range for hearing protection is from 15 to 35 decibels of sound attenuation. The higher the NRR is, the more noise attenuation it provides, as long as it is also a good fit in the ear. |
EverydayHearing.com: Earplugs
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| Lung Protection | Paints & Solvents Dust |
Risk and Situational Awareness Adequate Ventilation Work Hoods Read MSDS for materials Correct type of Face Masks Coveralls Breathing Apparatus |
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| Fires | Paints & Solvents Fuel |
Risk and Situational Awareness Follow Recommended Storage and Disposal Procedures |