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    fmc hardware and PM fmc

    Hi people,

    I am thinking of building my own fmc and am wondering
    what interface hardware/software config would you recommend?

    hispapanels fmc hardware with usbkeys and appropiate board
    i had in mind.

    i am just not sure which solution is workable with the PM fmc.

    many thanks

    nige

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    The PM FMS can be controlled through Keyboard Keypresses.

    You could do a couple of things.

    Hagstrom makes a Keyboard encoder that converts all the switches into keystrokes that can be programmed into PM Fms.

    You could even Hack a USB Keyboard and connect the switches to that.

    either way, if it will emulate a keypress, you can use it.

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    pm fmc

    Thanks for that usefull information trevor,

    incidentally have you tried this method?

    best regards

    nige

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    I have not, but I know several people that have, as well I have PM FMS installed on a pc and I can use the keyboard on that pc to make the functions work.

    So yes and no LOL
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    pm fmc

    thanks again

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    I run my FMC on a touch-screen monitor. At some point I might move up to dedicated hardware; but this provides a relatively inxpensinve alternative.

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    FDT Sim-Boards will operate your keypresses and I am really pleased with them. I have had brilliant performance from my 64x8x8 input module for 6 months now and it is so easy to set up and use.

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    Hello, I made my FMC from hispapanels mask.
    I built the pcb with point 2 point soldering, and works well.
    I used the UsbKeyboard encoder from Opencockpits.
    I you want I can post the pcb layout and the config file, to avoid wasting time.
    The screen is from 5" PSone lcd with composite connection.

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    fmc

    hi carlo,

    if you could send the config and circuit details to nday747@yahoo.com
    i would much appreciate it, are the buttons backlightable on the
    hispapanel fmc?
    thanks for your help,
    and thanks for the kind replies.

    nige

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    Hi Nige,

    I build my CDU form scratch, using acrylic glass, a TFT monitor, push buttons etc. As an interface I used a hacked PS2 keyboard (cost me 3$ ) and a keyboard macro program for the more complicated key combinations. The keboard cable is connected the the PC running the PM CDU software, so I do not even have to bother with offsets.

    My CDU is 5 or six years old now and still works like a charm (... even though it's not made-in-Germany!).

    Many fotos and a lot of info on how I built this is on my website www.hanskrohn.com . Just click the CDU on the main navigation page!

    Regards and good luck with the building,
    Hans

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