C172 Lower Panel, Magneto Switch & Flaps panel build.

[@T0phT0ph]

I think you're one of the best resources on diy sim building on KZbin, keep up the great work! Can't wait too see how this build turns out.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you and humbled by your kind words! Kind regards, Karl

[@stephenroberts403]

I couldn't agree more. Absolutely fantastic.

[@enriqueeenriquez8818]

Yes, he is

[@simonb4666]

This is absolutely fabulous. Is this build still ongoing? It's exactly the sort of thing I'd like to buy a 3d printer and a set of plans for

[@rickestabrook4987]

Fabulous - as ever. I'm not sure which is more joyful: your imagination or your presentation. Eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Cheers.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you so much 😊Kind regards, Karl

[@nestorgomez6059]

Thank you for sharing all your work with us,

[@helimech8152]

My pleasure! Kind Regards, Karl

[@erikpetersen3812]

Enjoying these video. I own a 172L, trained on 172R & S. The 172L has a flaps up momentary, off, flaps down momentary. Our Dynon panel tracks position. Another 172L I flew had a vertical position led scale for position.The 172 R & S has the switch as you designed and if only Cessna designed with such good detents...

[@georgefaulk2528]

It's amazing you've been able to create new projects with the move and all. With the move you shouldn't have much of a problem getting parts. Love the new workshop, must have been tons of time getting everything setup. Too bad the full size 737 cockpit had to be abandoned. Always amazed at your designs. Looking forward to building them myself. Keep up the great work.

[@helimech8152]

Hi George, Thank you. I always knew the full size 737 was going to be a problem if we had to return to the UK. However, yesterday, i spet the whole day craeing new design wfor the single seat 737-800 and max. both of which have got me quite excited. Kind Regards, Karl

[@sirjamesthenerd]

I love how excited you get in these videos! Thanks for being the best resource for us diy sim builders!

[@B747-4OO]

Excellent! The MIP looks really good! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@helimech8152]

I really need to get that G1000 finished. thats been a bit of a slog! I have a few hours free today to get on and finish the design. Kind regards as always, Karl

[@B747-4OO]

@@helimech8152 I know that from my sim. But good work needs proper preparation and takes time! Best regards Hans

[@rob_BMA]

Can't wait to see it finished and working.

[@helimech8152]

You and me both! I feels like this had dragged onto way to long considering back in march i though i would have in done in a couple of months! Kind regards, Karl

[@rob_BMA]

@@helimech8152 thanks for the inspiration. Made an auto pilot and it's been a real game changer. My mates are already saying that I'll make this soon enough. Love the g1000. Keep up the amazing work and dedication to us fans 👏

[@justieziegler423]

Hi I'm a graphic desinger from Korea, I've been watching your videos building cockpit and all the videos were so impressing. Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing project. I hope I can do this in my fablab too as I'm also a plane lover 🥹🥹🥹

[@helimech8152]

Hello and great to herar from, Good Luck with your build!

[@Sharkbar_]

@Heli Mech When will you be uploading the throttle and mixture video?. Best of wishes as always to you and your family.

[@helimech8152]

My schedule is full right now. I need to finish the heli controls videos, then the 737SS. Then complete the smaller projects. Busy busy busyu. Sorry for the delay!

[@AvivCohen92]

Would love to see how you made the mixture! im aware of the build instructions that are on the web, but it'd be great seeing how you actually do that. awesome content!

[@Bacardibatman]

Awesome work again, your attention to detail and constant revisions to improve your designs is impressive for all the amount of hard work you put into them.

[@helimech8152]

Hello and Thank you very much! Im hoping as i get older and more experienced, the less revisions will be required! Kind Regards, Karl

[@CaptainBobSim]

I have the exact problem with fitting my flaps panel in! I have to unscrew the servo :)

[@expataviator7107]

Incredible as usual. I'm patiently waiting for final versions of all this before I make a start!

[@Simulanderson]

you are the best!

[@_PSantos]

Super.... very well done mate. Superb once again. Can´t wait to see it all working.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you and Cheers! Kind regards, Karl

[@1CM69]

Great video as ever, thanks. Would like to know where you got those lovely hex drivers from, link maybe, ta.

[@CaptainKA320]

Hi Karl, my name is Karl, I would just like to thank you for all of your videos, very well put together, very informative, and motivational, In fact, it has inspired me to restart my 737 build which I started 14 years ago and never finished. I'll be reusing using my CDU and FMC parts from FDS, as well as other parts. I have also purchased 2 x Arduino Mega boards, including 2 x terminal block shield boards. I'll be heading over to your website to gather some info on wiring up and programming the boards. Your smile at the camera always makes me smile when you've nailed it the first time. I'm also thing about a 3D printer, possibly the Creality Ender 3 S1 PRO. Keep up the good work.

[@helimech8152]

Hello Karl, Thank you for the kind words. The ender 3 is awesome, but if you can afford to get its bigger brother, the CR10 (smart Pro) or even the V2 or V3. It offers a bigger build bed that has become the standard for my designs going forward. Any questions, please ask away. The website chat is probably better though. Kind regards, Karl

[@CaptainKA320]

@@helimech8152 Thanks Karl, will do. It's the Arduino Mega V3 that I've purchased, so I'm hopping that's right. Thanks again

[@retronexusnet]

Love your content! Will there be an update to the overall 737 cockpit?

[@helimech8152]

Hello, Well this awkward, lol. I dont think there will be any more 737 full cockpit videos. After having to ditch the cockpit in brunei, I am left with the MIP which i can not fit into my house and is stuck in a tent in the garden, slowly getting destroyed by rain. This is where sim v5 comes in (started 3 days ago), a single seat 737 that will fit into a small UK home. It actually breaks my heart just thinking about it! But onwards and upwards! Kidn regards, Karl

[@randysteven88]

Great work as usual!e

[@WayneMcNab]

Great video. Sounds like you sell the mag switch’s. Would you have a link to it. Thanks. Wayne

[@lewymartain8267]

Can we see your laser printer working to see the results and for experience please.

[@blasgaray1505]

Heli Mech, I was wondering where i could get the file for the actual panal with dual cutouts for g1000s.

[@miquelservera5209]

Good evening, would you be so kind as to tell me the model of the encoder you are using? Thank you very much for everything.

[@Sharkbar_]

@Heli Mech Thanks for the amazing work you do for our hobby. Do you have a blog / video planned to show off your laser? if not what ya got dude? I have a modded chinese K40 Laser. Cheers.

[@Sixtobobadilla41]

is there a video or blue print that shows where everything is solder to example the buttons rotatory encoder ect.

[@TheCraigievee]

Another awesome video mate! Have you ever thought about branching into DCS? A UFC for the F-18, F-16 and Harrier would go down a treat!

[@helimech8152]

Hi Craig, i am already overloaded with requests. After the cyclic build, alot of poeple are requesting the apache. An old favourite of mine!

[@buckbuckbuck2310]

hello Heli Mech that's really a very good job now I have a question and I would like to build a cockpit for a Beechcraft Baron 58 and I'm looking for an ADF and a DME receiver or the pcb to solder yourself, do you have any suggestions ? would really help me.

[@helimech8152]

Hello and thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately I can not help with the ADF or DME as I haven't created them yet.

[@arturchuprikov2304]

Hi Karl! Great video. Would be perfect if you explain how you do these laser engraved panels...

[@helimech8152]

Hello, Thats coming! I just need to nail the prcess myself first! But its an awesome thing to have in the sim build world!

[@arturchuprikov2304]

@@helimech8152 Thanks Karl. Looking forward...

[@Kalease54]

Karl - What laser did you end up going with?

[@lexscapephotography]

Another FANTASTIC video Karl!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make them and share with us. What type of Laser engraver are you using?

[@helimech8152]

Hello Alex, its the OMtech 400x600 machine. It has a 60W laser which is about the minimum i would recoomend as i do struggle to cut perspex over 3mm. Kind regards, Karl

[@lexscapephotography]

@@helimech8152 Thanks for at info. I have been looking at the 10-20W lasers which claim the can cut through 5mm wood and and acrylic. If your machine struggles at 3mm, I'd done looking at laser as I can't justify buying such an expensive machine. Many thanks. Much appreciated. Hopefully we'll soon see you flight in the C172 sim.

[@mms-7368]

@helimech8152 Thanks for super inspiring content, you got me started on my own pit! What is the size and font of the text you print? Which nozzle size do you use on the CR10? I am stuggling with printing raised text and painting it after, resolution of my print is simply not enough.

[@miket3445]

As always your creativity is inspiring……. What type of laser etcher do you have, CO2 or Diode? Cheers

[@NeonsStyleHD]

The link to your website is not on your Channel Banner anymore.

[@TheGbelcher]

Every home sim started out as what was “supposed to be a simple project” 😂

[@helimech8152]

Chuckle, Indeed!

[@marvinbrooks2601]

Good afternoon is it possible to do or show a steam gauge version of C172? Love all your videos, understandable and professional

[@helimech8152]

Hello, Steam gauge cockpits really are not my thing, i work on them everyday and feel in love with the modern cockpits of the Max, 139, 189 etc, Pehaps one day!

[@marvinbrooks2601]

@@helimech8152 I’m going to do your C172 G1000 Build. Already started getting some of the hardware. Thank you for all your hard work

[@sfh294]

looks good. you're 3d printer could definitely go for a tune up tho.. I think k you could have gotten a lot better finish with some tweaks. still cool tho

[@StigBSivertsen]

Your skill set is just amazing 🙂 Is the screens you are using both for this setup and for your 737 always a VGA or HDMI type screen?

[@helimech8152]

Hello, Either, if its vga. I use an adapter cable. If its hdim, its usually a hdmi to dp cable.

[@CmdrX3]

Have you considered an Airbus A320 cockpit. It looks like it would lend itself quite well to 3D printing.

[@helimech8152]

Hello, I get this asked alot, i tend to stay away from the A320 to give other builders a chance to show there designs.

[@kraaijer]

I love your work, but I’m just wondering why you don’t use filler to make the surfaces smooth? with all the other details you put in place it would lift it another level I think. Again I do love your work, just being nit picking here.

[@oliverjimenezgutierrez1452]

Where can i buy your products?

[@BALLERXD24]

I cant find the stl file for the glare shield?

[@helimech8152]

Hello james, That can be found here: www.737diysim.com/product-page/c172-glareshield-3d-printed

[@BALLERXD24]

@@helimech8152 Thank you! Can't wait for the 737 Single Pilot cockpit build. With a smaller avaliable area to have a sim this will be perfect for me!

[@MeppyMan]

That’s a weird looking cyclic. Maybe it’s a collective… hmmm nope. Lol.

[@helimech8152]

Hi Mark, Chuckle, all I can say is its on the todo list!

[@JustPlainRob]

SO much 3D printed stuff on this panel. I just don't have the patience for that. Mine's just some very thick industrial cardboard with a coating of black Plasti-Dip. It's OK™ but not this cool.