Creating a G1000NXI for MSFS2020

I wanted to create a Garmin G1000 by 3d printing the frame and using a 10.4" LCD screen for the display. I will use these G1000 units in my new C172 cockpit in an upcoming video.
A massive Thank You to Sebi Woelke for the Intro and Logo!
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0:00 Intro
0:45 B Roll
2:11 Creating the Buttons
4:15 Creating the Frame
5:25 Constructing the Frame
8:16 Inserting the LCD
8:37 The back build
15:14 Wiring the components
17:32 Keystudio Prototyping Board
19:00 Wiring the Prototype Board
21:19 Mobiflight Device Setup
23:00 Mobflight Line Edit and Programming
29:29 Moboflight HubHop
31:31 Error 1
36:32 The first flight
42:29 Outro

[@fingerhorn4]

So satisfying to watch someone who is clearly very talented, knowledgable and expert in so many subjects: electronics, 3d design and printing, patience(!), sim modules, wiring and a host of other DIY skills. Your work is immaculate.

[@helimech8152]

Wow, thank you! and I can only say i am humbled by your words. Kind regards Karl

[@dermolado3351]

Perfect way to start my Saturday. This made me happy just knowing that there are some dedicated people out there. One does wonder how you end being a person that builds these. You made it look easy...but it sure looks like a ton of work. Kudos

[@StarshipSmoochers]

I just purchased the screen and your files. Can't wait to start the project! Thank you very much for this high quality content, the tutorial and the very detailed files!

[@andremonteiro5698]

The very best video on KZbin that I've ever seen in my entire life about MFS. Thank you, Heli. Hugs from Brazil.

[@helimech8152]

Wow, thank you!

[@salilphadnis4147]

Incredible. I learned so much from this video. I was struggling with Mobiflight and your video makes it very clear how to use it. Your skill and attention to detail are top notch. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@AlecThilenius]

The cabling alone is an epitome of pride in your work! Thank you so much for sharing this and all your other videos.

[@user-qm8gl5fj6v]

As an American, I must say I absolutely appreciate the metric system. It has introduced a greater precision in every project I make. So, England BAD for the inherited imperial system, but thanks for the English language and being a predecessor and mentor of the metric system. Base 10, baby !

[@lightsabr2]

So here's my favorite part. This fellow... an absolute multi-discipline polymath is hand-crafting an incredibly complex one-of-a-kind device. We're nearly 30 mins deep. There's been 3d modeling, prep, printing, curing, painting, filing, SOURCING, assembly, wiring, QC checks, coding, synching with the simulator.... And what's the reaction? "...switch it over into the active... HOW SIMPLE IS THAT?! That's one encoder and two buttons working... SO SIMPLE! Now it's just [repeating those steps a couple dozen times]...!" HAHAH. Dude. Love it. I loved flying the G1000 during flight school. Having one on the desk would be fantastic. This is inspirational levels of ingenuity, and I'm all in for flexing all of those skill sets. But "HOW SIMPLE IS THAT?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@helimech8152]

Humbled by such kind words! Thank you!

[@frank8piloto]

Your channel should have a few million of followers. Your skills, work and effort are invaluable.

[@helimech8152]

Hello and thank you! its a bit of a niche channel, but its fun filming and building.

[@rickestabrook4987]

Simply fantastic!! Karl, your prospect of possibility is unbounded. Couldn't stop grinning. Well done.

[@GastonDwarvenPilot]

Amazing job, as always! Thanks for always sharing your ideas. It is really inspiring.

[@simonbouch4891]

Well, your work is really amazing! Countless hours went in your projects, you made it really approchables!

[@julienvanderstraeten1836]

Amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing all of this. I hope I'll get started with building it but watching how you do and explaining is already very satisfying!

[@kingjamez80]

Simply incredible. I'm in awe.

[@raphaelgmur3898]

I'm soooo speachless!!! WOWWW!!!! Absolutely amazing work you do 😳😳😳😳

[@CarlosReyes-wx8pr]

That cable management is an eye-gasm. Awesome video, i'm always amazed with your projects!!!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Carlos and thank you!

[@will6287]

So glad to see updates! Please keep going!

[@helimech8152]

That's the plan! just plodding along! but im getting older and slower!

[@B747-4OO]

Hi Karl, nice to see another great video from you!! Compliments, the G1000 looks amazing! As well as your cable management and cable lacing is! 👍

[@helimech8152]

Hello, and Thank You. Now to build a second one. Kind Regards Karl

[@warrenwhiteman9599]

Hi Karl, Wow, I love watching your videos, what an inspiration 👏 thank you for the great and detailed uploads.

[@helimech8152]

Hello Warren, great to hear from you and thank you!

[@jackmosher7561]

Good lord you are an extremely clever and talented man- I am absolutely staggered by your quality and attention to detail.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tseckwr3783]

I enjoy watching because you have so much fun working on the builds. Hobbies are meant to be enjoyed....

[@helimech8152]

Thank You! When they go to plan they are fun, but sometimes they take several attepts to get things right!

[@helimech8152]

Thank You! When they go to plan they are fun, but sometimes they take several attepts to get things right!

[@bartdereu9267]

That cabling is just stunning work;

[@Hafensaenger79]

Finally found the right video. Awesome work!

[@mikemoreno4469]

Absolutely incredible!

[@garyfly8244]

Great work it's always a joy to watch your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Gary, Thank you!

[@walterlippens6675]

Yet another master piece 👍👍👍 Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you very much!

[@fagustini]

So excited to see the g1000 build..... Still wiring the MCP but I will get printing for the g1000 soon... Thank you for the great content...

[@helimech8152]

Hi Frank, Thank you. These are big projects but are worth it in the end. Hopefully, you get a sense of achievement in the final product! Kind regards Karl

[@mydreamsimcockpit7447]

excellent job like always

[@timohendriks183]

wow great build! going to watch more!

[@helimech8152]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

Karl, you are unbelievable! Nice work!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you and Cheers! Kind Regards from Brunei.

[@olddogg60]

Wow, what a project. Nice work. 👍

[@helimech8152]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pfsantos007]

Excellent video - always creating more goodies!

[@helimech8152]

I certainly try, I love how easy its become to connect the components to the sim. add in 3d printing and things become reality quickly. Thank you

[@patm95]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@Flyguy1903]

This is awesome! Your channel is so helpful and interesting to watch! Thank you!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Flyguy, Thank you for the kind words!

[@chrisybradshaw8594]

Wow that is awesome ,your certainly very skilled and knowledgeable

[@yorgle]

Your device reproductions are spectacular. Cheers, mate! :D

[@CaptainKA320]

Very neat, and a great job Karl

[@helimech8152]

Thank you, im looking forward to putting my new laser to the test for the next one!

[@Geminixx73]

c'est impressionnant, bravo pour ce travail ;) le rêve

[@ThomasKloos1965]

I looked for the wiring diagram on the website but didn’t see it. I am in the process of building this myself! Thanks for the video!

[@AVENTURASPM]

Perfect job congratulations

[@Yonathanmoure]

you're my hero and this video is outstanding!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@dalsbury1979]

This is my new favorite channel

[@GregsPC]

Thank God for smart people... well done bro

[@clnsr]

Wow it looks so professional, you sir are an inspiration.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you so much 😀

[@purplemonkeydishwasher9360]

As an avionics tech I appreciate your lacing cord skills. I am looking at making one of these G1000 panels in the near future. I've installed several G3X's and G500/600TXi's. Now I just have to make a G1000 for my home flight sim set up :D.

[@jeffpurcell6096]

Amazing work !

[@helimech8152]

Hello Jeff, Thank you for the kind words.

[@speedbird8326]

Just awesome work.

[@helimech8152]

Hi Speed bird, Thank you.

[@giopag2482]

Wav.... lavoro eccezionale ....complimenti !!!

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

I am absolutely gobsmacked at the skills you demonstrate in these build videos. I'm crap with my hands and have never even hammered a nail into a wall to hang a picture so I am totally engrossed by videos such as this one, you make it all look soooooo easy. I would love to give this a go myself if I had the skills, tools, equipment and money to do so - it all looks great fun and I find your videos very inspiring. And having been a software engineer in the avionics world for 20 years I'd love to give programming with Mobiflgiht a go, that part really appeals to me!!!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Again, Mobifl;ight really does make sim connection programming really easy and its getting almost to a single click operation these days. The wiring on this can be difficult for those starting out, but is just buttons and leds, nothing hard at all!

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

@@helimech8152 Thanks (again!) for your reply Karl. I'm now considering getting an Arduino and some Encoders to start by making myself a trim wheel. I do actually have an A' Level in Electronics but have never done anything more than change a fuse! I'm just a bit concerned that my stroke-ridden brain will affect my soldering skills, that I haven't used since 1987!!! Small steps as they say... 😉

[@StigBSivertsen]

Super impressive as always 🙂

[@helimech8152]

Humbled, and Thank you!

[@Plymouyhian]

Very, Very Cool!

[@Ian.Smith44]

This is a great video, I'm trying to create my own flight simulator and was just thinking about how the simulator g1000s are too expensive but then I came across this video

[@TheBonswah]

so cool! great job

[@helimech8152]

Thank You!

[@RuhjedVentula]

Amazing project

[@helimech8152]

Thank You

[@cookracinginc.2783]

Very impressive! I want one 😂 talented and very knowledgeable

[@robbroomfield468]

Thanks for the vids. I have learnt so much from you....legend

[@helimech8152]

Good Morning Rob, Thank you and that is fantatsic to hear. Kind Regards Karl

[@Asolo-pc2dv]

i looove that cable managment :)

[@markcunneen5982]

You are a legend, greetings from Australia.

[@helimech8152]

Wow, thanks! Humbled as ever!

[@fenderr2007]

Hi Karl, Absolutely brilliant work and attention to detail. With no access to a 3d printer, I would live to see this as a kit with or without part. Hopefully when you are back in the UK. Cheers mate, thoroughly enjoyed watching

[@FeguerFineArt]

I just found your channel, and wow I subscribed the moment I saw your workshop/playroom! The only problem is I will be stuck in a binge-viewing mode for a while. Diving in!

[@MSFS-SDK-TUTORIALS]

Thanks Karl for your work, is really well made and entertaining! About the map "joystick", I will be using this component: Alps rkjxt1f42001 , it is really inexpensive! I have already used it in a g1000 that I build during the pandemic for xplane (using simvim and Arduino+multiplexer), with the frame build using a tiny CNC, But your designs is far better than my homemade so gonna build it again!

[@carltremblay2697]

How would you configure the joystick in mobiflight, i cannot find how?

[@mitterdoo]

Been looking for inspiration on another 3d printing and electronics project to get started on, and this has just blown me away! You're a very talented maker and the quality on this is just outstanding. Fantastic work :)

[@helimech8152]

Thank you! I'm currently working on a PCB version to make it even simpler.

[@joellanglois4350]

Wait.... does that mean you would sell the pcbs and greatly reduce the wires involved? My biggest concern right now is making the wire to component connections and keeping track of everything. If you sell the boards I'm 100% buying them!

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Fantástic 👍

[@HypnoticAbyss]

this is art

[@Castor364]

Nice to see the lacing

[@helimech8152]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1littlelee]

amazing!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@ObjectifRacing]

Very nice job ! 😍 Needed on my rig...let's go building this!

[@helimech8152]

Good Luck with the build, Starting to see lots of peoples creations now. I thought it was a fun project! Kind Regards Karl

[@ObjectifRacing]

@@helimech8152 Thanks ;) i make a video when it's done and on my rigs ;)

[@mannyrivera6990]

Brother you are a genius !!!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Manny. Humbled, and kind regards Karl

[@josenildolsoares]

Fantastic

[@helimech8152]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jameshiggins882]

Man you rock!!!!!!

[@ColinDyckes]

Brilliant work, and great to see the 'rat's nest' of wiring turn into neat wiring looms. Unfortunately I think any non-electronic simmers would be overwhelmed by the complexity of the wiring but can't think how PCBs could be used as people would likely source different switches and rotary encoders 😢. I'd definitely build 2 of these if I build a Simpit rather than go VR when a decent headset is available!

[@neverclevernorwitty7821]

Really fantastic build, I'd really want that design in a PCB with all those switches SMT soldered and run them to some headers instead. I don't trust my soldering skills to do all that detailed work and not screw it up.

[@MrNicholas1169]

Brilliant job!!!!!!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you, v2 coming soon.

[@MrNicholas1169]

@@helimech8152 Have you seen the pan , zoom 3D printed assy from flight sim make. I’ve built it and it so simple and works

[@stkk7186]

Finally a new video!

[@helimech8152]

It certainly took a while, but i have another 9 vids on the way!

[@stkk7186]

​@@helimech8152 I curious for the next vids :)

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

If the raised bits are all on the same plane, it might work better to use some spray adhesive to stick some fine sandpaper to a pane of glass, then just lap it on there a few times till that thin layer of paint is off.

[@helimech8152]

Hello, that would work perfectly too!

[@advocaciamendes]

amazing

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@N5K3G]

AMAZING :)

[@helimech8152]

Thanks! 😄

[@GerhardusGeldenhuis]

Great!

[@ScottDube1]

Amazing build! Almost looks approachable! The wiring harness is a little intimidating a video on that process would be really interesting. Also I see on your website there is a V2 is there going to be a video on that? Thanks for the great content!

[@sharktails6468]

wow just wow a320 cockpit next :)

[@friendhui4320]

Watched twice. Ty. 👌🏻

[@geekdomo]

I have a CO2 laser, curious how you would do the frame with laser vs the way you did it with the raised letters (which I like).

[@TheHitman5c]

@Heli Mech love the channel. I just got a laser cutter with the intentions on making some FS gear including a G1000 or G3000. Loved your video. Please do a video when you make the laser cut/etched version. Keep up the good work.

[@helimech8152]

Hello, I will create that video and i purchsed an led laser recently, but its pretty useless right now. The results are disappointing! Kind Regards Karl

[@joellanglois4350]

You are an inspiration! I've watched this video a thousand times. Taught myself to solder this week, and now I'm learning to read electrical diagrams. My goal is to complete the second version. My question is, where does the 12v come from? I'm assuming an external supply and so my second question, can the same 12v supply everything, the wiring diagram has it on 2 different sources. Thank you so much!

[@justinbouchard]

this is so sick and i'm defniitely going to make one, i don't think i want a whole cockpit but i def want a real life mfd or pfd or maybe both lol

[@WhereintheWorldisJosh]

Finally!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Josh, I think that was my longest break between videos, but there are so many different projects on the go right now.

[@flightmansam]

You’re amazing

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@keemoosabi8350]

Another amazing video, you really are a whizz with wiring 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@pilotforever6645]

i just started my build, thanks Karl...

[@fpvhangtime2424]

I'm interested how did your build go? Any obstacles or mistakes to share? I'm about to take it on!

[@fly4fun24]

@fpvhangtime2424 Yes, don't the LED part on the G1000. it is a waste of time, and it doesn't look good. I did one by the book with LEDs back Light, and the other I did without. Also, print the buttons in black and change the filament to white at the writingS height. buy AWG 24 silicone wires, not plastic. I have a Y. T. video of my finished product. The switch panel I designed myself because I used different switches that light up

[@fly4fun24]

@fpvhangtime2424 Also. the frame cut out for the panel is not updated with The G1000 v2, so the SQUARE openings are small. Suggest you to print the G1000 V2 Frame First then you do the cutout

[@SteveMorrisTCS]

Really love the videos, just one request can you do a slower wiring demo on items and time lapse for the repeated bits. This is the area where I am sure a lot of us mere mortals struggle 😁

[@helimech8152]

Hi Steve, sure ill make sure i do the next one in slow time!

[@harvesthunt]

This is the video I've been waiting for !!!!! I purchased and am getting ready to get a printer. If I decide on resin, can those same files be used to create all in resin?

[@helimech8152]

Hello Bill, Yes the files are the resin files, as when printed using a filament printer, the gap between the buttons are frame are 0.2mm bigger. The buttons have more room to move.

[@markschembri6484]

Great Work :) looks awesome, quick question can you give more information or maybe share settings on the options you selected of mobiflight and how to map the buttons. There are so many commands to choose from :)

[@studentpilotlookinahh]

What size LCD panels did you use for the 737 sim? And how did you get the artificial horizon and nav display to display on the LCD? Could you explain, thank you very much. Great Video keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@helimech8152]

The PFD and ND screens are 18 inch 4:3 monitors. I use prosim display to place the PDF & ND into there locations. Its free to try, but expensive to purchase!

[@StarBugs_SC]

I really wanne give you 20 Abo´s, but i can only give you one. Its just amazing what you are creating. This Panel is the first thing i am building now to start my Low Budget Homecockpit. The 3D Printer arrived yesterday and the first parts are printing now. I want to build a Full Cessna Cockpit with under 2.000 €. And with your Parts, i think, it will be amazing. If i travel to England i really wanne see your 737 in Reallife. Again, amazing work!

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Damn now I'm seriously considering adding a Resin printer to my shop. Have a lot of reservations about working with resin though.

[@helimech8152]

Its perfect for a smooth perfect finish on sim parts, but the mess is aweful, and my skin doesnt like the resin.

[@willie0708]

Hi, you are the best and most happy person on his hobby. I can feel you happiness and satisfaction from you. I have a question for you, how many computer you use to power up the whole cockpit you made for the 737 and plus for 3 monitors? I am very interested to duplicate your setup. Thanks

[@beef633]

This is amazing, I don't even have 1% of the skill needed to do this😂

[@bruhmanflight]

Wow!!!!! I guess I’ll be busy soon

[@helimech8152]

Its a good little project, but i think i would like to create one that steps away from the actual dimensions and change it to suit 3d printing specifically so it turns out stunning.

[@pfsantos007]

Hi again! You may remember me posting in the 737 MCP comments. I was going to try to make one, but realized all I really want/need is the rotary knob portions (course, alt, heading, speed), because those are the biggest pain in the A$$ to use in the sim with a mouse. I guess it should work for the Garmin too. If you are willing to do one before I get off my behind and do it, I'm sure other viewers would appreciate it.

[@helimech8152]

Hello Paul, Check out MIckeys flight deck, He has just done that exact thing!

[@mikerichardsonuk]

Great work and such an important contribution to the community well done, quick question what gauge wire are you using ?

[@helimech8152]

Hello Mike and Thank you. I try to use 24 AWG. It keeps the looms smaller and can manage the 5v Arduino power needs without issue.

[@mikerichardsonuk]

@@helimech8152 Thanks, What do you use to label the yellow sleeve ?