737NG overhead panel, Whear you buy?

[super2277]

hi i looking for overheadpanel just need to asymble the panel and play?

[lenne]

Cool!What budget do you have?
hi i looking for overheadpanel just need to asymble the panel and play?

[super2277]

8 000 or 7 000 NOK
norwegian

[lenne]

There are alot of panel manufactuer's out there and can be difficult to choose.
For what i understand you are looking for a pre-mounted,plug'n play that work's strait
out of the box right?My awnser to you is...can't be done:/

Cheapest plug'n play panel (i found) is about 2200 euro...so if you wanna save some money buy a
DIY kit,take your time and assemble it your self.

That's my advice:)

Take care and good luck!

[super2277]

This http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=7
and http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=39
and http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=41

the card can i use lenordos card? the gauges will come later
is this in my budjet?

[fordgt40]

Sorry but in simple terms - no.

I think you need to do some more research and gain a better understanding of how the h/w switches and leds interface with a computer. Leo Bodnars card will only read switches and pot axes, it cannot control leds (outputs). To have a fully functioning overhead you will need at least 100 outputs and 120 inputs, that excludes the electronics to control gauges and digit displays for the Elec and altitude panels. Then of course there is the cost of backlighting the panels, wiring them up, connectors, usb hub etc etc.

The h/w needed to control a full overhead is considerable, eg going the opencockpits route you would need USBexpansion, 2 mastercards, 1 or 2 output cards, 2 display cards and in due course 2 servo cards for the gauges.

None of the above, or the Simworld links include the software to drive the overhead ie provide the avionics links and logic. Prosim does, I think, and is currently free - others you have to pay for. In any event you will need to get or write the software links between your specific hardware and the overhead logic programme

[super2277]

how much will it cost then?

[metamarty]

I'm borrowing an OpenCockpits fully assembled overhead panel soon so I can make plug and play support in Prosim. From what I can see, this panel is plug and play and contains all switches. Don't know if it includes an aft overhead panel, but this panel seems very good for the price of 2700 euro.
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/content.php/330-Fully-Assembled-Overhead-from-OpenCockpits

[lenne]

5384The leo card is perfect,i will use them when it's come's to
interface the panel.Also going to use Phidgets for all led's...

Like another member mentioned before,do some more research and
look up every possibility.I decided to first by my overhead over
6 months ago but after all reseach i went with a diy kit.Im not saying
you should do that...but after ours and ours on mycockit and internet i
now have the knowledge(i think) to pull this off.

/lenne

Here's a pic of the poldragonet overhead that arrived 2 week's ago!


This http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=7
and http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=39
and http://www.simworld.pl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_9&products_id=41

the card can i use lenordos card? the gauges will come later
is this in my budjet?

[super2277]

thahts what i mean with leo and phidgets for leds and then i can not be so much more in price? without the gauges


and use prosim as software

[fordgt40]

So how much do you think the Leo cards and phidgets boards will cost to run the full overhead - ie 100 outputs and 120 inputs?

[lenne]

The leo card support's 32 inputs and Phidgets card 64 output's...

You do the math;)

I belive Poldragonet selling the cheapest prewired overhead,please correct
me if im wrong...
I think the price was around 2200 euro's and Marty mentioned the opencockpit
version for 2600.

Anyway,Now you have something to work with.Look up how many cards(in/out),
leds,displays,switches,cable's etc...maybe it's easier to make a final descision.

[fordgt40]

The leo card support's 32 inputs and Phidgets card 64 output's...

You do the math;)

It`s not my project, but I have done the math, assessed the flexibility and time spent interfacing with FSUIPC etc

[Sismo]

Also take a look to Sismo OVH types…

You can choose between different lines from the cheapest to more expensive and complete OVH

There are the next Overhead Lines and prices for everyone.
- Blue (2 209,83 €): it is not plug and play, in fact is a line for electronic experts who want to build the Overhead by themselves with the DIY kit + Manual, and support is a guarantee.
- Silver, Gold and Platinum Lines are totally PLUG & PLAY.

Frame + Aluminium Back Plates + Panels around 700€.

Also the software (script) to made it compatible with many software including Prosim737 and it comes already configured and very easy to install.

http://www.sismo-soluciones.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=18&Itemid=65&lang=en

Good luck!

[lenne]

Sismo got some great stuff!

[lenne]

Sorry dude!That awnser was for the thread starter...im quite sure you have
come around this problem long ago.

Best regards/Lenne
It`s not my project, but I have done the math, assessed the flexibility and time spent interfacing with FSUIPC etc

[fordgt40]

Lenne

No probs, sorry for misunderstanding - it was the sequence of posts! I quite agree that the thread starter needs to do his own math:)

Regards

David

[Geremy Britton]

GLB Flight Products overheads may be worth investigating also. I'm sure you can weigh up the pros and cons to any overhead for yourself with due diligence.

Regards