Landing Gear Indicators

[gokhotit]

first off, Alan you are not a jerk, more of an inspiration. I would not be in this hobby if it wasnt for you. I didnt intend to make you look or feel like a jerk.

Second, I guess I have screwed this up beyond all recognition and am starting over from scratch. This was an idea that I was trying before i messed it all up. So i am starting over. or, I am going to tear the thing apart with a 20lb sledge hammer, havent decided yet.

Ken, I could not get the program to set up like how you had pictured. However, what i did discover, is since I wired the board so the LEDs are on a common negative bus (since the card switches positive, dont ask me why this is) some of the outputs "ghost" themselves. So, I have two outputs that can activate the GR UNSAFE light.

[KenK]

LEDS.jpgHi Gokhotit:

It is really unfortunate that Alan is gone. He has helped me a few times too.

Your aircraft annnunciator panel is very nice we can try a few things to get it going.
1.The Led64 outputs are split into ODD and EVEN groups.
2. The + common from each group must be kept seperated.
3. Each led is turned on when a NEGATIVE is applied to it. (If you now have Negative as common this wont work !!)
5. I have attached a simple diagram which shows the proper wiring. I hope its not too blurry !!
This hopefully will fix the ghosting problem.
6. Plug in the Led64 card --Start the phidgets program --Then create a very simple project using ONLY the
Odd numbered LED64 outputs and a simple switch device.
7. You should create a new circuit for Each Led. Do not use output zero it will cause confusion later.
8. If you are a little rusty with the program sit down and create a few simple circuits even if they dont do anything.
By pressing all the buttons you will soon see how it all works. I have each LED64 output in a separate circuit. The circuit number is set up with the same number as the LED64 output
9. Create a test circuit that will light each LED with a DIGITAL INPUT. You can then manually actuate it with a mouse click and see what happens.

I have just downloaded V19 but didnt get a chance to use it. After a quick look at the manual it looks like it will be even easier to set up circuits . (Good job Alan !!!)

Regards Ken K

[gokhotit]

Im not worried about the ghosting problem..That can be overlooked as all 64 LEDs are not used. My setup is fairly simple in terms of setup. There are a couple of quirks in it (ie LAnding gear indicator). But since the light is ghosted twice, I can run individual outputs for the mains, just cant monitor the nose wheel. I hope this makes sense..

[KenK]

Sounds like the ghosting is actually helping you.

You can always change if you add more leds.

Best Regards
Ken K