I think choosing the IO or interface system is probably the critical choice for any home built sim.
Make the wrong choice and it would mean a complete rewire and learning new software to get things going again.
This brings me to my question.
Before I take the leap and choose one over the other I would love some feed back on which systems different members use and how they found them to implement.
Also an idea of what it cost to get to the point you are at.
I have looked at almost every system I think, and have narrowed it doen to one of 2.
FSBUS, I am ok on building the circuts however the thought of having to drill each hole on the PCB scares me as I dont have a drill press handy.
Open Cockpit IO seems great as i could even buy the modules made and tested. However the software side confuses me.
I have read the website but it is not very NEW USER friendly.
No where is there a tutoriual or eg of what I would need to do to create say a radio panel or landing gear, like there is on FSBUS.
These are the only systems that I think are resonable from a price point of view.
I would appreciate any feedback.