I used a short throw projector before for my 737. since i could not mount it to the ceiling i placed it on the floor, projecting upwards. this way you have no shadow from the nose! i still am not sure if i will use projectors or lcd screens.... Man... I can feel your breath on my neck! You are about to catch up with mine! Great work! Ok, Learjet 45 shell is in KLM livery!! Time to get inside! Make sure to reach out to Randy. I’m sure he still has a few sets of rudder pedals. Worth every penny! Start from bottom up. Don’t leave things behind since it could get you into “Oh man - should’ve thought about it earlier” moment. Wow Roel! Your shell is looking beautiful! I like the colors too! Everything looks smooth and finished nicely. Looking forward to seeing what you work on next. Maciej is right, start from the bottom up and try to think of everything you want to put in the BIG picture. Even with the best planning, you will later realize that you should have done something different or better. But that's okay. Build it, fly it and plan on future upgrades. But that is way down the road! Thanks for the compliments! Yes, what I have learned is that a sim is never finished. Technology changed as well as materials and equipment. But that is what I like about this, I like the building more then the actual using of the sim. I got one great compliment on Facebook: A guy who works with Lear 45’s mistaken it for a real one....lol It doesn't get better then that! 😀 I was able to get some Learjet 45 sim stuff from another enthusiast here in the Netherlands. Unfortunately due to lack of time he discontinued his project. Some items i got was a throttle (by Ron) , Honeywell switched and anouniciators, but also the entire MIP and pedestals. I am gonna use most parts like the columns , throttle and electrical components in my sim all the other stuff ( MIP , Pedestal) is for sale ! My shed is getting pretty crowded with all this parts 😉 Hey Roel, Looks like your "roeling" in Lear45 sim parts! LOL Your project is really moving along especially now that you have the TQ module. That is a hard to find (or make) part and must have. Now to find some yokes and you are just about there! Quick update about my progress... Most work is figuring out what way to go. They fitted perfectly in the honywell switches and light also was excelent, but re-thinking this, and because i am going to use Arduino interfacing, this would mean i have to use Mosfett's or relay's. Also my first attempts to mill PCB's are a success. I am working currently on the MIP tower. Great work Roel! With this update you are officially ahead of my project...Roel's Learjet 45 simulator
I still need some decals, like KLM ans Skyteam but due to the small amounts ordering them from a decal producer seems extremely expensive, so i am planning to make them with my CNC machine.
They are all white , so shouldn't be too hard.
My MIP switches and anounciators are finished.
I use the honeywell pushbuttons and ordered a sample of 12v car led's from China
These are also inexpensive, but will take up a lot of space in the sim.
So after ordering several LED's i am gonna use regular 5v LED's, which also is fine.
I made a PCB for the Gear anounciators.
Before i used experiment PCB and solder a lot of wires...this is better.
This deviates from Ron's Original drawing since i purched a different MIP in Germany.
But never the less...progress is going ok!!
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