New project - MSFS C++ USB interface

[Demon]

Moved voltage regulator posts to a separate thread.

https://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/sho...5V-in-5A-range

[Demon]

One of the challenges I had given myself was to simulate an electric breaker in MSFS, just like the ones in a Cessna 152.




So far, the least expensive and "good enough" technique was using a tiny solenoid and limit switch.

I use an IRF730A TO220 mosfet for testing, but will switch to an AO3400A SMD mosfet later. Also, a 1N4001 as flyback diode. The 1000uF capacitor is not final, I still have to calculate that properly.



I have a slight drop in voltage; don't know yet if I can do anything about that.


Added benefit, "some" communication buttons can move to OFF under special circumstances. These electric switches can also be used for that purpose. They won't have the same feel and force as the other comm buttons, but at least i can print my own yellow caps and they'll behave exactly like in the game.

[mark_s]

Sometimes it is cheaper in small quantities to have someone make your parts vs building your machines to do the job. Plasma cutters do not make clean enough cuts as needed for control panels. Anyway you might consider using a proto service. This is an example, but I am sure there are others. They work like JLPCB

https://www.frontpanelexpress.com/pr...Lw_wcB#product

[Demon]

That's a cool service. 😎

Gonna save that one.