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03-13-2011, 11:41 AM #1
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Opencockpits FMC build
Hi
I recently bought the kit from the OC website for 737 FMC. This is my first time using OC to build something myself although I have used OC plug n play hardware before.
My question is:
how do i connect the OC usb card to the FMC pcb. Will the following IDC connector (to be soldered onto FMC pcb) work?
http://www.rapidonline.com/Cables-Co...c+boxed+header
Also I cant seem to find a 40 pin ribbon cable. Could somebody point me in the right direction? Ive come across 40 pin style ribbon cables with only 39 blocks.
Thanks in advance
Kalz
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03-13-2011, 11:47 AM #2
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
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03-13-2011, 11:54 AM #3
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Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Hi Nico
Thanks for quick reply.
My understanding is : FMC PCB ----- USB Key Card (which I have)
Uncertainty is around the connector to solder onto FMC PCB. Will the connector I have link for in above post be suitable?
Thanks
Kalz
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03-13-2011, 01:59 PM #4
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Last edited by kiek; 03-13-2011 at 02:03 PM.
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03-13-2011, 03:34 PM #5
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Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Kalz
This link might help
http://www.737ng.co.uk/djb/opencockpits_fmc.pdf
David
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03-13-2011, 06:55 PM #6
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Re: Opencockpits FMC build
I don't know what pinouts has the OC FMC pcb you bought, but OC USB Keys card have a standard 40-pins male connector.
What you need to connect these two is a standard 40-pins strip (cable), the same that connects ATA hard disks to the computer's mainboard, and the very same standard 40-pins male connector to be velded into the OC FMC pcb.
I cant seem to find a 40 pin ribbon cable
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03-14-2011, 01:35 AM #7
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03-14-2011, 03:57 AM #8
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03-14-2011, 04:59 AM #9
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Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Ken
Thanks for kind comments and yes, I have since backlit the FMC with strip lighting. Very fiddly, particularly masking the joint between the carrier plate and the key edges to avoid bleed through
Nax
You can run led strips horizontally between every other line of keys and supplement dark spots with individual leds. The line select keys are very difficult however, I still need to install some very small smd leds there. Will see if I can find some photos.
David
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03-14-2011, 05:09 AM #10
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Re: Opencockpits FMC build
You can run led strips horizontally between every other line of keys and supplement dark spots with individual leds.
http://www.maritex.com.pl/pl/shop/pr...page/1/backurl
No worries about masking side lights, but you have to design your own pcb, because no existing one will handle them. I did one for myself. It's double-sided and pretty complex if you endeavour making one at home.
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