737NG Cockpit - Update

[markusr]

Hi Marcus. Excellent update.

Can you please tell me what switches you are using on the audio control panel (for turning on and off the speaker). Do they also control the volume if rotated?

Thanks.

Hello Tom,

sorry, I can't. I have bought the panel from a private person. Those are original Boeing switches and where used in a B727 (according to the seller).
I opened a topic in the forum when I received the buttons (click here)Someone posted a link to the technical documents. Maybe you can find the switch to get it over the internet.
Sorry that I can't give me details about it. You will also find 2 pictures in the bottom of the post linked above.

[markusr]

Nice feature. How exactly have you done this? Is the turn-button actually only a pushbutton? ... and how du you actually route the sound?
My audiopanel just sit there and look nice but no actual function... yet!

You can turn it also, its a potentiometer, but I didn't use the function right now. Maybe in the future. I haven't found an interface software where I can control the volume of the soundcard via a potentiometer.

The switching itself was tested with the software virtual audio cable and FSUIPC module.
This one I have tried with FSUIPC and it worked:

I have added the following lines to my wideclient.ini

RunKey5=path to the program to be executed on push of the button
RunKey6=path to the program to be executed on release of the button
KeySend5=Runkey5
KeySend6=Runkey6

In FSUIPC the option “Keysend 1-255 (WideFS)” was enabled to parameter 5 when pushed and 6 when released.

[markusr]

Since the last update I have built in a Lower DU with an 8" touch monitor.





Also I have programmed a button to start me a VLC Player for inflight entertainment and / or security videos.

I created 2 videos for you:



and from the inflight system:


I have flown a lot made some tweaks in the software as well changed the Hardware from 2 machines to faster ones.

[bagarie]

Hi Markus,

I'm interested how you use the switch on the ACP. Do you have a USB headset, and a sound card on your main PC, and switch from both thru the Virtual Cable?

Can you explain me exacly how cai I do the same?

Many thanks
Arnaldo Vacca

[markusr]

Hello Arnaldo,

yes correct. I use an USB Headset and another USB Soundcard for Speaker output.
VirtualCable is switching the output sources via an .cmd file triggered by WideClient.

best regards,
Markus

[bagarie]

Hi Markus,

thanks for your reply.

Can you explain in more details how use the VirtualCable to switch from the 2 outputs. I yet installed Virtual cable demo, but I don't understand how to use it....

Thanks
Arnaldo

[markusr]

Hello Arnaldo,

attached the cmd files for my outpur switch:

Kill Audio Repeater - start Headset only

"C:\FSADDONS\PsTools\pskill.exe" audiorepeater

start /min "audiorepeater" "C:\Programme\Virtual Audio Cable\audiorepeater.exe" /Input: "Virtual Cable 1" /OUtput: "Logitech Wireless Headset" /BufferMS:100 /autostart

start /min "audiorepeater" "C:\Programme\Virtual Audio Cable\audiorepeater.exe" /Input: "Virtual Cable 2" /OUtput: "C-Media USB Audio Device" /BufferMS:100 /autostart

Start Audio Repeater - both (Headset + Speaker)

"C:\FSADDONS\PsTools\pskill.exe" audiorepeater

start /min "audiorepeater" "C:\Programme\Virtual Audio Cable\audiorepeater.exe" /Input: "Virtual Cable 1" /OUtput: "Logitech Wireless Headset" /BufferMS:100 /autostart

start /min "audiorepeater" "C:\Programme\Virtual Audio Cable\audiorepeater.exe" /Input: "Virtual Cable 1" /OUtput: "C-Media USB Audio Device" /BufferMS:100 /autostart

I hope that helps,
best regards,
Markus

[markusr]

I can present to you 3 small updates to my cockpit.

1st: MIP Clock
I have built in a clock to the Captains side of the MIP panel


2nd: Gear Leveler Leather - 2nd try


3rd:Pressurization Panel
I have built the missing pressurization panel based on Pim's design.

Here you will find more information on the panel and the required parts.

Thanks and have fun

[markusr]

Hi guys,

I can present 3 smaller an 1 bigger update to you today.

First: I switched my software from SimAvionics to Prosim

Second: I got an USB Thermal printer functional with my Homecockpit.

As the scripts are not fully implemented in Prosim at this time the printing direct from Prosim CDU does not work.

Third: Weather Radar.
I have now my weather radar connected up to Prosim and with the latest release of Prosim Marty has integrated also the radar into the suite

Fourth - the biggest improvement: My Throttle.
I bought a throttle from a private guy and had at first made some maintenance - as some mechanical parts where wrong built in.


We also motorized the throttle with Opencockpits USB Servo Card and Servos.





You can see the throttle is a short presentation video below.



I hope you enjoyed my update

Best regards from Vienna,
Markus

[markusr]

Hello again,

wow, 3 years and no update from my side... But, we have built our new home and I have started last year in October with rebuilding my homecockpit.

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As I have now a complete room for this, I started also with the shell around.

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The Overhead was completed as well with the after overhead panel.

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Also the interiour was started. I have built one seat (the second is current work in progress) and the captains sidewall. F/O sidewall will be started in 2 weeks.
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And some other small things were added (eg. F/O Six Pack and the Capt and F/O DU switches).

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I will continue to add updates here again

Best regards,
Markus