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Document and build Flightgear Mini Panel as shown here: | Document and build Flightgear Mini Panel as shown here: | ||
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70866411@N05/sets/72157628178412177/ | http://www.flickr.com/photos/70866411@N05/sets/72157628178412177/ | ||
There is now a Bill of Materials at DigiKey to support this project. | |||
BOM ID:585415 | |||
BOM Name: FLIGHTGEAR PANEL | |||
No warranty that the BOM is completely correct. | |||
The parts on it have not yet been used to build anything. You will need an account in order to view and use the BOM to create an order. http://www.digikey.com/ | |||
I'm looking for ideas to make the panel look more like what you see in flightgear for the 3D C172P 1981. | |||
Getting the cutouts right is going to be tricky. | |||
One idea I have is to have a thicker piece of plywood, cut circles, slightly larger than the instrument dial on the screen. Then cut a triangular trim and cut slices in the right angle enough so its easy to bend. Bend the trim around the Enlarged hole to make the angle you can see in the 3D C172-P panel. Fill with Plastic Wood for final shaping and sanding. Skim coat the top layer with plastic wood or some other coating to give a smooth surface without a hint of wood grain. Then Paint with Cessna interior color. | |||
Another is to do the circles with a saber saw to cut the angles. I'm not sure this would be accurate enough. | |||
I'm going to try to find a model railroader to help They're good at stuff like this. | |||
What's your Idea? | |||
Panel Construction | Panel Construction | ||
* partial parts List | * partial parts List | ||
** 1/4 " Plywood sheet 2' x 2' | ** 1/4 " Plywood sheet 2' x 2' 2 pieces | ||
** S9 Step rotary switch, 1 pole, 5 position | ** S9 Step rotary switch, 1 pole, 5 position | ||
** Chicken Head Knob | ** Chicken Head Knob | ||