-
Buttonbox software done
During the long Easter weekend I worked on the software for the buttonbox and had my first proper flights with it. There is still some tinkering with the software, specifically with regards to the performance, but it works and for now that is good enough. I’ll keep flying a bit,...
-
Panelbox ready
Ok, it is not yet at the level I will finally want to have it, but the first panelbox is done. I know there is a short circuit somewhere if I shake the box a bit. My solution for now is: don’t shake it ;-) I will integrate it with...
-
Version 2 of the panel
After some flying, I just wasn’t happy with the height of the panel. Also, I was annoyed that the screen and radio panel didn’t fit well. Knowing myself a bit, I already purchased an extra piece of wood, so I created a new version of the panel. This one came...
-
Another step
Today I created the first version of the panel, with the instrument screen and the radio panel in it. It makes a huge difference to have the radio panel fixed and steady. A bit of pressure doesn’t tumble it over. I will use this setup for a bit, to check...
-
Desk step 1
The first step of the cockpit is ready. Again, learned a lot, and I think eventually I will redo it, but for now it is good enough. Pondering if I should paint now, of fly first. I think I will fly, paint tomorrow evening so the paint can dry. There...
-
Slight adjustment
I was dreaming last night about a solution for my guys to be able to game against each other, each on their own screen and computer. Since I have two computers running and a couple of screens, I came up with a solution where I can fly, and they can...
-
Sketch cellar
After quite some thinking on what I should do, I decided to to for a simple approach. This is my first cockpit and I don’t want to overreach. I’m a novice builder, so let’s take it slow. I can always upgrade later. I decided to start building something like the...
-
First flight
Today is the day of the first flight. After installing a monitor arm to make space for the expected soldering, I thought it was time for the first flight in the cellar. I mean, there’s only so much DIY one can do, right?
-
Desk installed
Today I installed my desk, fixed the Wifi (needs some additional fixing tomorrow) and all is ready now for getting to work and start building the cockpit. I can remote into the machine when working upstairs (this computer is way faster than my company issued machine), easily switch between the...
-
Stage one is complete
Stage one, the rebuilding of the cellar, is complete. Apart from having the workbench in place, I can call it my office. When the last part is delivered, I can quickly assemble it and start working here. I will start working in the cellar to get a good feel about...