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These pics are how I assembled the discs...
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Three pieces that make up the main disc assembly
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Superglued and clamped to form the dish shape
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The conical disc for the centre hub, made from the offcuts of the rings glued together
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Machining the disc into shape, there are five parts glued together
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A little more progress on the trim wheels...
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Hi Gwyn.
I see that you are sticking with the four red atc buttons on the yoke which relate to the default FS ATC system. You have used this method for some time, and I wonder if you have considered Vox ATC? I intend to do as you have done with my FS ATC as I feel that it is adequate enough.
Do you have sound seperation so that you only hear ATC through the headphones and the other sounds on speakers?
Love your work!
TONY, Plymouth UK
Hi Tony,Quote:
Originally Posted by manhattan
The truth is I don't really use ATC all that much, on a rare occasion I'll have a go but I prefer to write an follow my own flight plans usually high altitude IFR. ATC complain too much when swoop down to beat up a nice looking valley in the 737!!!
My sim has been out of action for two years while the business has been growing but I am certainly enjoying getting back into it again. I finished the high gloss black on the trim wheels last night and tonight I'll be masking them up for the white visibility markers. The TQ handles are finished and work on the TQ housing can begin after the trim wheels are done. I've ordered all the parts to make the auto throttle clutches and drives, I'll be sharing this build and design as I don't intend to market B737TQs, there are already plenty available.
Cheers Gwyn
Hi all,
After a few dramas with the spray painting the trim wheels are finished. The first paint I used wouldn't harden and I had to get it all off and start from scratch, what a mess! The second time around I used a tough epoxy enamel, it took ten hours to dry but the result was worth the wait. Drawings are well advanced on the TQ's internals and that will be the next step.
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The wheels won't be going on the product list, I think they are in the too hard section!
Cheers Gwyn
Aerosim Solutions
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No such thing as too hard! Just the "an arm and a limb and the life of my first born" category...
I have deleted some threads here because as a moderator I believe it was the responsible thing to do. Should you have any further queries or criticisms then please feel contact me, this was done in respect of Gwyns thread. Thank you. Alex
Genius.........Quote:
Originally Posted by Efe Cem Elci
The wheels looks awesome! But - how much do they weigh? If you are going to motorize them (even just for show), a big mass has a big momentum. Not easy to stop...
I have the Simparts TQ (not finished yet), and the resin wheels on that one are not that heavy. I plan to motorize them, but just for "show". A DC motor, a relay card and perhaps a switch activated by placing the flaps handle to zero flaps. The switch then switches between two voltages, simulating the different speeds on the trim wheels (faster when flaps are extended).
Hi Vidarf,Quote:
Originally Posted by vidarf
The trim wheels will be fully functional and driven by a 12VDC cordless drill motor with its own gearbox, it will also act as a brake when
de-energized, you are right they are quite heavy so I intend to use a soft belt drive which will reduce a shock load when the motor is activated. I fitted dual pole rocker switches to my yoke handles and one side of the switch will energize the trim motors through a pair of directional relays, the other side of the dual pole switch will be the back up trim that can be assigned to trim up trim down if there are any issues with the trim pot, (I had issues on my old PMDG set up where the trim pot operation was a bit vague.
I have just finished designing and 18:1 reduction gear train which will make the trim indicators work and also a 10 turn pot for trim adjustment. The CAD drawing is now up to about 30 hours but it is nearly completed, I just have to do the speedbrake drive and a few other minor parts. I'm really keen to start assembly. The levers are finished and I have the auto throttle motors and drives ready. I've "cheated" on the flap and speedbrake lightplates by ordering IBL panels from Simparts in Germany, these are 5VDC plug in units that will save some time for me.
The plan is to launch the beast this coming Christmas then I can re open Aerosim Solutions. I am planning to market the auto throttle drive I have designed for my own TQ, I think it will be a winner like the generic throttle base!
Cheers Gwyn
Aerosim Solutions
Thanks Alex, you beat me too it!Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexJ
I have moderator privelages on my forum and I was going to delete the posts that could have been perceived in the wrong way, I have spoken to Efe and no offence was taken but I would like my forum posts to stay with the subject matter and that is "Westozy's Mechanical Engineering". I share most of my designs openly to all, only the items destined to become products for Aerosim stay under wraps at this end. I do check in on my forum everyday and I appreciated the builders who jump in with valid solutions to questions asked. I would like to remind all uses of my forum that it is for discussing mechanical issues, there is not a lot I can help with in regard to software issues other than knowledge I have gained from experience. There does seem to be a high number of software questions asked here.
To all followers of my simulator rebuild, I thank you for your interest and I hope that you gain a few good tips along the way!
Cheers Gwyn
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This sounds VERY interesting! I have thought about a unit with motorization for the speed brake, trim wheels and auto throttle that could be fitted to any third-party quadrant. On my Simparts TQ, I could connect such a unit with rods to the different levers, and perhaps a belt (toothed, like in printers?) to the trim wheels. A PNP unit with everything built in, just apply power and a USB cable.
If this is what you have in mind, I would be VERY interested!
Hi all,
After about 25 hours of CAD design I've started on the new TQ at last. It has working autothrottle drives utilising clutch packs on the main axle, these clutches also provide the friction for manual operation. I think the clutch packs and A/T drives are a very viable stand alone product so they are earmarked for production and should benefit a few Boeing TQ builders in the near future.
This is my new TQ so far...
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A new partnership for Aerosim Solutions will mean I will have ten pairs of B737 trim wheels available soon similar to the ones on my TQ, they will definately be the cheapest on the market. More on this later!!!
Cheers Gwyn
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Hi all,
I've made some more progress on the new TQ this week. The auto throttle drives and clutches work great and I'm really pleased with design. Having everything on the main axle keeps it compact and the clutches double up as friction devices for the levers in manual operation. I think these clutches and A/T drives will make a great product and I will release them next year. The two big white gears on the outside are for the trim indicators, they are linked with and idler shaft and small gears. The trim wheels will be powered to spin and it will have a working trim pot. It's quite a novelty to be making something for myself for a change!!!
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Hi all, some more pics of my TQ which is almost completed! It has auto throttle function, motorised trim wheels and speed brake, working trim indicators and a solenoid operated park brake lever. All labels apart from the fuel valve position will be backlit. This unit has my new trim wheels which are available as a product now, I haven't worked out a price for them yet but they are available as seen in the photos or with an optional flip out crank handle. I haven't made the flip out crank handles yet but I'll get onto it soon. The park brake light cap is a genuine Boeing unit, the first real part to grace my sim. I am awaiting a pair of real eyebrow trims from AHPS to be able to redo the roof structure steel work.
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Another couple of weeks and I should have all the top covers made, it's getting really exciting! I ordered my radio console panels from Geremy at GLB Flight Products in order to save some time and I must say that the quality of his work is outstanding and highly recommended. The panels compliment the Open Cockpits radio modules perfectly, thanks Gez!
Cheers Gwyn
More progress pics from the last two weeks...
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I still have to make and fit the trim indicator covers and labels, park brake switch and solenoid, LED lighting, wiring and paint. Not too much longer!
Cheers Gwyn
Hi Gwyn,
The image links don't work mate... :|
Cheers
Joe.
Fixed I think!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Lavery
cheers Gwyn
hi Gwyn,Quote:
Originally Posted by Westozy
have you released the CNC files? how can i get it?
thanks
Hi there, no decision has been made as yet with regard to releasing my TQ as a product or releasing the CNC files. It depends on the cost of manufacturing the TQs in China. If it appears unviable, I will probably produce a project book with a DVD for home builders. The CNC files still need some work so that they accurately capture all the additions and alterations that occurred during the build and when the unit has been completed, I will have to dismantle it for wiring, painting and lubrication. When it is in pieces at this time, I will revise and update all the CNC files that have been produced in Vectric VCarvePro6.5Quote:
Originally Posted by zqzzd
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Hi all,
I received a request to build a B737 tiller mechanism for Nic D in Tasmania. Nic sent me his real tiller handle and I took on the job because I will be needing two for my sim, the lucky F.O. will be getting one too! The unit has got an over driven geared potentiometer for good resolution and very positive self centering mechanism. I ordered a real tiller handle from APHS and I was lucky enough to be given a second real handle from a local customer, cheers Derek! I will try to reduce the size a little for the production unit and I hope to make these available as a product when Aerosim Solutions re opens next year.
Cheers Gwyn
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Looks fantastic Gwyn, as usual your work is amazing.
Matt Olieman
I'm back onto the Aerosim 737 again and recently bought some great new seats. I scored a whole interior of a Nissan R33 Skyline coupe in 'Boeing grey' velour. I can't really justify the money it takes to get real seats into Australia so I will do a conversion of these car seats which started with modifying the seat cushions.
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More soon on the seat conversions...
Cheers Gwyn
PS I have asked Matt to resolve the issue with the picture attachments! They should appear soon!
Fantastic work Gwyn - as usual...
With all customer requests on hold I made some good progress on the radio panel this week. The radios are from Open Cockpits, some panels from Geremy at GLB and the rest coming from my machine. I hope to make the console this week.
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Cheers Gwyn
Attachments don't work Gwyn, and thanks for the recommend.... :-)
Joe.
Hi Gwyn, invalid attachments.
I always like to see your work! Amazing stuff.
Sorry guys, I've emailed Matt for some help, I don't seem to be able to post pictures at all. If I click on the attachments they open fine here. Matt has fixed my previous recent posts but we will sort it out soon. The radio box pics are in my gallery here - Westozy's 737NG - Mycockpit Members Gallery
Cheers Gwyn
Another test of uploading pictures...my sim at November 20, 2013
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Hi all,
When I uploaded these pictures today I had a quick browse of some of my earlier stuff and it looks very dated. It also occurred to me that my "sim rebuild" is not a rebuild at all! The only thing I have recycled is the original steel base framework and even that has been heavily modified and increased to full scale. If I had known this four years ago I could have left my original sim together and sold it as a going concern! I've been a member here and sim builder for about eight years and I still love everyday I get to spend in the workshop, I have to apologize to all the customers that I have had to refuse recently, Aerosim Solutions is most definitely closed until my new Boeing 737 takes to the virtual skies sometime next year. I'm hoping another 6 months should do it!!
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Cheers Gwyn
More progress with the addition of the new glareshield and lower panel backlighting this week!
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Hi all,
This weekend I made some oxygen mask components for the sidewalls. The original plan was to machine a dummy cover but I got a little sidetracked and ended up making opening doors for the mask box and a pair of masks. The panel has a functioning test button that I hope to interface to a sound file. My buddy Frank Cooper says it can be done and that will be a neat gimmick when going through the checklists! It has also been suggested that I connect the braided mask hoses to a keg, what a great idea!!
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Cheers Gwyn
Hi Gwynn, take a look at http://soundplant.org I use this to assign key presses to a certain sound file and then use FSUIPC to map the button to that key. Works great, hides in the background and the basic version is free.
Shawn
That's great Shawn, cheers mate, GwynQuote:
Originally Posted by Shawn
Hi all, after four long years my sim came to life this week with the new PCs and software in action. I still have to build the side boxes and upper structure for the nearly completed overhead panel so the push is now on to finish so I can restart Aerosim Solutions trading. I've just put a video of the Prosim set up running up on Youtube... I will do a better one when time permits. Last night I got the CPFlight MCP and EFIS units fully operational but managed to knock out two of the Opencockpits radio units. Such is life commissioning a new sim!
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Cheers Gwyn
Hi Gwyn, when you resume trading will you be starting airbus parts production?
Regards,
Ben
Hi Ben,Quote:
Originally Posted by OmniAtlas
One product I have already started work on is Airbus sidestick controllers. I have the patterns for the handles and I have designed a centering mechanism but that's about it for now. Panels are not a problem but I don't think I will be doing anymore TQs
Cheers Gwyn
Excellent work as always, Gwyn
Its all looking great Gwyn, Will you be able to choose the type of beer you want with a switch next to the mask???..been busy over ere with a friend , doing his 737 its been 4 yrs in the making , were getting very close, He is not a member here , that's why we haven't seen any of the build , but its gunna be a good un i think. He is hoping to get it approved for training purposes, which will be tough but he has one amazing 737 sim soon to be up & running hopefully , it will be a long time coming. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Westozy
Hi Ingrid.Quote:
Originally Posted by IngridNek
I cannot read your post? Seems to be in a foreign language?
Sorry.
Tony.