Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Hi,
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Originally Posted by
kalz
My question is:
how do i connect the OC usb card to the FMC pcb.?
The FMC pcb should be connected to a USB Key card from OC, not the OC usb card...
rgrds,
Nico
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
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
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Originally Posted by
kalz
Uncertainty is around the connector to solder onto FMC PCB. Will the connector I have link for in above post be suitable?
I think so, you need a 40 way IDC connector. For ribbon cable you only have pay attention to the type of connectors you need, presumably one male and one female. The 40th missing way is not a problem, it is not being used.
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
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.
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I cant seem to find a 40 pin ribbon cable
Go ask in any electronic shop in your vicinity. 100% sure they have one.
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
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Originally Posted by
fordgt40
Excellent document David. Makes a daunting task look pretty easy. If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend the LED strip lighting (available cheap on ebay) for backlighting.
Cheers,
Ken.
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Originally Posted by
Kennair
Excellent document David. Makes a daunting task look pretty easy. If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend the LED strip lighting (available cheap on ebay) for backlighting.
Cheers,
Ken.
I opened my OC FMC for the purpose of installing some LED strips, but couldn't really find any room for it.
Have anyone actually backlighted this FMC? I would love to learn how it's done with good result.
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:roll:
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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You can run led strips horizontally between every other line of keys and supplement dark spots with individual leds.
The best possible results you can get nowadays is to use these little switches with built-in 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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I used led switches but did not attempt to make a PCB. You can see how I built mine on www.a320sim.com. Look under pedestal, MCDU.
Barry
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
Barry slightly off topic but that is a very impressive sim build. Have really enjoyed perusing your site.
Cheers and thanks for the link,
Ken.
Re: Opencockpits FMC build
All,
Many thanks for your help with this project.
The FMC is coming along very well.
As suggested earlier by Nico and meifu the correct connector is indeed the 40pin (2 x 20) IDC connector
For anyone struggling for the cable, I found the 40 pin cable on e-bay.
Thanks
Kalz
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Please ignore. Mispost can't seem to delete.
