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Post by simsimmer on Nov 8, 2019 4:29:27 GMT 2
Hey Guys,
Finally got started. Starting from the things I understand and that's available to me. I have a lot to learn and much that I have already learned from you guys and the unselfish creator of this site in particular. Thanks in advance and I'll be sure to pay it forward as much as I can as well.
Simsimmer
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Post by username on Nov 8, 2019 5:24:31 GMT 2
Wow! Looks great, where do you get your panel made?
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Post by simsimmer on Nov 8, 2019 5:58:22 GMT 2
Thanks man. The panel was downloaded from the Flyingforfun website and laser cut by a metal fabricator local to my area. The Bezels were 3D printed using alanglen's design.
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Post by AlbEagle on Nov 16, 2019 23:40:42 GMT 2
Looks great. One day I am also planing on doing steper gauges. Let's see, very hard with the time though.
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Post by simsimmer on Nov 20, 2019 22:37:58 GMT 2
Hey AlbEagle,
Thanks so much. Wow, if you could get that done, stepper gauges would be great. I am in the process of making a final decision on that right now i.e. going with steppers or air manager using a monitor. Steppers seem to be winning out in that process so far and so any progress you make in that area would be deeply appreciated. My intention is to use the Switec x27-168 stepper motors w/a driver board connected to an Arduino for control. What eludes me is the ability and skill to create the pcb board to make it all containable and also to figure a way to make the more complicated gauges work. Thus far I have been checking out the Simvim website which has helped tremendously in in providing an understanding of how it all works. If anyone has any input on this I am open to suggestions.
Thanks,
Simsimmer
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Post by AlbEagle on Dec 15, 2019 17:28:41 GMT 2
Hey AlbEagle, Thanks so much. Wow, if you could get that done, stepper gauges would be great. I am in the process of making a final decision on that right now i.e. going with steppers or air manager using a monitor. Steppers seem to be winning out in that process so far and so any progress you make in that area would be deeply appreciated. My intention is to use the Switec x27-168 stepper motors w/a driver board connected to an Arduino for control. What eludes me is the ability and skill to create the pcb board to make it all containable and also to figure a way to make the more complicated gauges work. Thus far I have been checking out the Simvim website which has helped tremendously in in providing an understanding of how it all works. If anyone has any input on this I am open to suggestions.
Thanks, Simsimmer
Hey SimSimmer, I would just say, it is going to take a long time to do that. A screen behind the panel is the easiest way. something like this would be great, maybe you can contact the designer X27 stepper Gauges |
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Post by simsimmer on Dec 22, 2020 9:58:31 GMT 2
AlbEagle,
Forgive the uber late reply.. it's been a year. Man, what a year!! I hope all are save and keeping well. I have not been able to do much but have been further educating myself on the build.
Thanks for the link. I had already gotten in touch with Fredrick320 and even got a couple of gauges from him. He is a complete pleasure to deal with and his work is impeccable. His gauges were basically generic and experimental but I believe he can customize to some degree. I have also noticed that in the last year he has streamlined his process.
I'm itching to start building again and as soon as I do I will be posting progress with the team.
Thanks,
Simsimmer
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