Friday, November 12, 2010

Phidgets and frustrations

Beloved reader,

I am happy to report that through much trial and error, I have accomplished my mission of making some lights turn on off when they are supposed to.

I have the electronics and programming all figured out. Currrently I have a warning light for low vacuum, oil pressure, voltage and low fuel in left and/or right tanks. I am working on the physical interface now, and just need to figure out how to make the faceplate and printing. I think the marker lights are working too, but need to do more testing. I am confident that I know the process now though.

If anyone wants a copy of the project file so they do not have to reinvent the wheel, leave a comment and I will be happy to share via email.

I am currently using FSUIPC, FS2Phidgets 5 and a phidgets led64 card to make it happen. Will post pics when the housing is in place and working.

But for now, I feel like I am on the road to finishing something! Progress is very empowering.
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6 comments:

  1. webitmanOctober 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Mongo

    After many forum searches, i have found at last found what i have been searching for, you must be the only person building the cessna warning panel, including the marker lights.

    I congratulate you for your work on this and the acheivment you have made, this project should be of great value to the GA SIM builders.

    I for one would love a copy of your project file
    and cant wait for you to figure out the faceplate and upload some photos.

    KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

    Paul

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  2. MongoOctober 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    No problem,
    Please send me an email at reiddotbowmanatgmaildotcom. Will be happy to reply with the xml file. The project has been on hold for a while, but I am getting back into it soon!

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  3. MongoOctober 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Paul,

    got your email. I am having some problems with my fs machine, so give me a couple more days and I will get that FS2P5 file to you.

    Reid

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Mongo,

    I am having trouble getting my head around FS2PHIDGETS wth the LED64 card for my 172 sim, would appreciate it if you could forward your project file for this

    Regards
    Wayne

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    1. MongoMay 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      Wayne,

      Just caught your post. I would be happy to share. Don't want to post my email address but if you want to pm me at teh mycockpit.org forums, I will get it to you.

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    2. MongoMay 1, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Sorry my username there is AK Mongo.

      www.mycockpit.org

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