burning question - HSI?

[cscotthendry]

Thanks, but im not looking for gauges, I just thought that free laser work might be handy towards your project if needed. Either way regardless of time and what not, Im looking forward to seeing your team with a finished product that you all can be proud of.

Did that man say free? Now you're talking my kind of prices.

Seriously, we do appreciate the offer. I hope you won't regret making it as we will most likely take you up on it.

[Padraig]

Did that man say free? Now you're talking my kind of prices.

Seriously, we do appreciate the offer. I hope you won't regret making it as we will most likely take you up on it.

LOL, well now, I meant in helping you make your prototype gauge not a hole army of minions of gauge panels. I simply wouldnt have the time.

[cscotthendry]

Padraig:

I never really thought you were offering to do production run stuff

BTW, can your laser cut sheet metal? Say aluminium at 1.4-1.6mm thick?

[P1IC]

I know this is now irrelevant but following AndyT's suggestion to me about using a rack to control my CDI needle, here's my design updating my earlier post of several millennia ago

The loss of these horrible pulleys and cords is a real relief! And the design is also much simpler to build. Thanks, Andy. I can also use this in VOR and ILS instruments.

[Matt Olieman]

Nice work!!!! Looking fantastic Can't wait to see this in action

Matt Olieman

[Padraig]

Padraig:

I never really thought you were offering to do production run stuff

BTW, can your laser cut sheet metal? Say aluminum at 1.4-1.6mm thick?

If its that small then I might be able, but I don't know to be sure, I am still waiting on it to arrive to my port which should be any day now. I have already received some CAD drawings but I think its the face plate. Also, what thickness do you want the face plate in ? I have 3mm Acrylic in clear, white, black. or I could go up to 5mm or 8mm.

[cscotthendry]

Padraig:
Mostly it's the little fiddly stuff that's hard to machine on a milling machine with manual controls. I don't think there will be any "heavy duty" cutting involved. it's just small parts as I mentioned, from light gauge aluminium sheet < 1.6mm thick. (Take a look at the heading bug on the Bendix style HSI)

For my part, I'm still at the development stage so the drawings are not finalized. I'll send all the drawings to you at one time rather than in dribs and drabs. Is that OK?

[Padraig]

Padraig:
Mostly it's the little fiddly stuff that's hard to machine on a milling machine with manual controls. I don't think there will be any "heavy duty" cutting involved. it's just small parts as I mentioned, from light gauge aluminium sheet < 1.6mm thick. (Take a look at the heading bug on the Bendix style HSI)

For my part, I'm still at the development stage so the drawings are not finalized. I'll send all the drawings to you at one time rather than in dribs and drabs. Is that OK?

Yeah thats no problem. When ever you are ready, there is no rush. As I stated I still have to receive the machine I have on order from the manufacturer but look forward to completing the work for you guys.

[cscotthendry]

Hi all:

Today, I'm trying out gear options and positions. To make it easier to visualize, I did this. I'm sure you'll all agree that it looks pretty speccy (even if it isn't going to be built like this.

[AndyT]

P1IC,

You are quite welcome. We can still work on your design also. Nothing wrong with having another design handy.


Scott,

As soon as you get some finalized specs I would like a copy so I can begin work on the interface.