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#1
Hangar 7 / Re: Wrong Runway Takeoff Alert...
Last post by B747-400 - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:00THX 
enjoy your WE!
enjoy your WE! #2
Accessories / Re: MCP EICAS +2 EFIS Availabi...
Last post by Iadbound - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:39Not to get this discussion off track, but I have an FDS RCP. However, because it was designed to fit into a pedestal (and I don't have a pedestal), it has no housing. I would like to have a simple open-fronted box with a power and USB passthrough cutout for the back so I can put it in the box and place it on top of my MCP. So, for those 3D printer experts or those who might know where to buy the right thing, are there any specifications for such a box that I could use to send out to a 3D print company or a place where I could buy the right thing? Thanks!
Yes, I already asked FDS.
Yes, I already asked FDS.
#3
Hangar 7 / Re: Wrong Runway Takeoff Alert...
Last post by Hardy Heinlin - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:10That bug is now cleared in PSX update 10.174:
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
#4
Hangar 7 / Re: ELEC synoptic inhibit afte...
Last post by Hardy Heinlin - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:08The ELEC page now unblanks immediately in PSX update 10.174:
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
#5
Hangar 7 / Re: GPS EICAS carret or non ca...
Last post by Hardy Heinlin - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:07"GPS" carets are now included in PSX update 10.174:
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
https://aerowinx.com/board/index.php/topic,4191.0.html
Regards,
|-|ardy
#6
Accessories / Re: MCP EICAS +2 EFIS Availabi...
Last post by QuadFan - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:36Hi Alex,
I'm not sure about using the output card, I was thinking about creating my own PCBs that plug directly in the in and output connectors on the mastercard, in order to save space within the MCP box. It will be an undertaking though as I don't know much about designing PCBs
I measured the resistance between the different group GND pins, they're not interconnected and I am reluctant to try/fry it (the mastercard, that is)
Cheers
I'm not sure about using the output card, I was thinking about creating my own PCBs that plug directly in the in and output connectors on the mastercard, in order to save space within the MCP box. It will be an undertaking though as I don't know much about designing PCBs
I measured the resistance between the different group GND pins, they're not interconnected and I am reluctant to try/fry it (the mastercard, that is)
Cheers
#7
Hangar 7 / Re: Layout command synchroniza...
Last post by Kurt - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:03No worries - it's a minor thing anyway 👍
#8
Hangar 7 / Re: Layout command synchroniza...
Last post by Hardy Heinlin - Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:45There's a logical problem:
Normally, at initial network connection, the client gets the server's current layout selection.
If I implement the feature discussed above, every client will also send its layout selection at initial network connection.
As every client will then have the same rights, every connecting client will send its current layout selection into the network at initial network connection.
I could program it so that at initial network connection just the server will send its current layout selection.
To be honest, I'm hesitating to make any modifications in this area. There's a risk of inconsistency and of infinite command loops too. To prevent this, I'll have to distinguish the final layout command sender from the network receiver, thus I'll have to set the network command sender in each of the 9-pack selectors, which are: The pop-up menu on the PSX frame, the joystick buttons, the keyboard numpad, the keyboard's upper numbers, and the layout buttons on the Instructor page. A bit too much work for me at the moment, and too much test time to avoid loops and other risks. I guess I'll discard the idea. I'm sorry!
Regards,
|-|ardy
Normally, at initial network connection, the client gets the server's current layout selection.
If I implement the feature discussed above, every client will also send its layout selection at initial network connection.
As every client will then have the same rights, every connecting client will send its current layout selection into the network at initial network connection.
I could program it so that at initial network connection just the server will send its current layout selection.
To be honest, I'm hesitating to make any modifications in this area. There's a risk of inconsistency and of infinite command loops too. To prevent this, I'll have to distinguish the final layout command sender from the network receiver, thus I'll have to set the network command sender in each of the 9-pack selectors, which are: The pop-up menu on the PSX frame, the joystick buttons, the keyboard numpad, the keyboard's upper numbers, and the layout buttons on the Instructor page. A bit too much work for me at the moment, and too much test time to avoid loops and other risks. I guess I'll discard the idea. I'm sorry!
Regards,
|-|ardy
#9
Accessories / Re: MCP EICAS +2 EFIS Availabi...
Last post by asboyd - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:57Hi Seb,
The OC Cards do have separate GNDs for groups of switches, the LED's are all one.
The easiest way to "add" a resistor is on the cable to the master card (if you are using the outputs card then one under each screw terminal works.
I have not tried a common LED GND and switch GND before.... may be worth a try if the korries are better.
Cheers,
AlexB
The OC Cards do have separate GNDs for groups of switches, the LED's are all one.
The easiest way to "add" a resistor is on the cable to the master card (if you are using the outputs card then one under each screw terminal works.
I have not tried a common LED GND and switch GND before.... may be worth a try if the korries are better.
Cheers,
AlexB
#10
Accessories / Re: MCP EICAS +2 EFIS Availabi...
Last post by QuadFan - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:30Today I received a Korry switch from 737diysim.com. It fits really snug in the OC MCP panel and I like the overall look and feel better than the OC Korry I think. I opted for the DIY variant which means I need to solder stuff on the included PCB. The PCB has a common ground for the switch and the two leds that are located in the switches.
@Alex, from what I understood the ground for the OC mastercard inputs are spread over the different groups of pins and they cannot be tied together; the outputs have their own ground too. Could you confirm this possibly?
Only downside I see with the 737diysim Korries is that the PCB has a common ground and the resistors for the LEDs are not integrated, they need to be placed elsewhere in the build. But the quality is really good
@Alex, from what I understood the ground for the OC mastercard inputs are spread over the different groups of pins and they cannot be tied together; the outputs have their own ground too. Could you confirm this possibly?
Only downside I see with the 737diysim Korries is that the PCB has a common ground and the resistors for the LEDs are not integrated, they need to be placed elsewhere in the build. But the quality is really good