737 Lighting Install

From the Glareshield and MIP Flood Lighting, through to panel backlighting and auxiliary lights. This video sees myself redo some of the previously installed wirings for a much thicker wire gauge to help with the voltage drop and current handling capabilities of the installation. This part was really fun to create and brings the cockpit up to a whole new level.
The plans are available at WWW.737DIYSIM.COM.
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[@XFlight69]

My absolute favorite KZbin channel! I look for new uploads everyday and am excited to see more!

[@helimech8152]

Hi Zeke, Great to hear from you and a big thank you from my end!

[@SamFarah86]

That looks incredible! Amazing work as always!

[@helimech8152]

Hello Sam, I hope all is well at your end? Glad to see your still following along!

[@SamFarah86]

all is good at my end, thanks for asking. Of course I’m still following along, your work is truly inspiring, my friend. Looking forward for your next video.

[@Acecool]

You should've installed the lights upside down, and with a bit of a gap, then a pre-diffuser in the rear - something reflective but not like a mirror, something to diffuse a bit.. then the diffuser cover on the front to get rid of the individual light points which are visible...

[@helimech8152]

Love the idea! Very cool! Thank You!

[@nortecargoaviacaovirtual2381]

Tiger lager... I see what you did there... Nice content, as always.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@ChileGamerz]

felicitaciones por armar todo eso, no me imagino el trabajo que te tomó hacer todo, gracias por subir los videos explicando como armar todo eso yo, estoy llendo de a poco y ahora recien voy armar el sistema de luces claro no tengo impresora 3d así que por ahora lo voy a conectar todo en una caja de plástico cuadrada mientras tanto, gracias por los videos y sigue asi.

[@helimech8152]

Gracias y genial saber de usted! Buena suerte en tu construcción, Saludos cordiales, Karl

[@sundar999]

Super video as usual. You managed to make it look like a continuous light strip and even expensive finished fixed base sims seldom has that! Very inspirational to see the way you connect, so tidy, and for instance the ability to easily disconnect the "overheads" :) I see you're able to get 5 or 6 displays running from one computer. I am not able to do that when using FSX and my computer has 8 outputs total from 2 video cards. I manage to serve 4 displays but the 5th display makes havoc if connected. I read somewhere that FSX can only use 4 displays max. Wonder if it's true. Did you ever encounter such a problem?

[@helimech8152]

Hello Robroy, great to hear from you. Thank you for the kind words. I haven't heard about being limited to four screens with FSX, but that is definitely starting to show its age now. Hace you tried moving to P3d but it might be worth waiting until FS2020 now!

[@TheFlyingSPR]

Brilliant

[@helimech8152]

Thank You

[@4sale990]

Absolutely amazing job !!!!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@simulatorpapua2498]

I can't wait for the next item to do, so when flying forvthe first time

[@justgotravel6646]

I just love your channel, i eat up All the information i can get for My own project planing.I have one question looking at your build. Have you considered or made a weight calculation for your buil? . My far out plan is to make a 6dof and I am constantly aware of the material i use. Looking at your build, which look great and for some parts you use heavy hård wood.

[@karlheinzmrazek830]

you are great!

[@helimech8152]

Thank you for the support.

[@Scott976]

Hi i was wondering what software do you use to display the flight instruments on the MIP

[@helimech8152]

Hi Scott, I use Prosim. Its expensive by any means! But its the daddy of flight sim interface software. Have you tried the cheaper alternative PMDG?

[@Scott976]

Heli Mech Thank you very much and will you every do plans or videos on how you built the overhead panel

[@keemoosabi8350]

Wow that cockpit really is looking amazing. 👍🏻👍🏻 as I said on Facebook your hard work really has paid off. Fantastic job!! Cheers 🍻

[@helimech8152]

Hi Daren, thank you for all your support!

[@LuisSanchez-sy4rp]

Heli. When I see your viedos and see what you have done i feel so sad. JAJAJAJAJJA. regards to the best

[@helimech8152]

Chin up Luis! Learn and make better! What your not seeing is all my mistakes! lol. Thats why these videos almost take a month at a time to make! Kind Regards Karl

[@markcunneen5982]

The neighborhood will go dim once you're finished?

[@helimech8152]

Now that did make me chuckle!

[@vatsimmer3891]

How much did it cost to make the cockpit?

[@helimech8152]

Its starting to add up, as of April 2019 it was just over 4000 pounds. There is a break down on the website. But i have not updated it for a little while! Another job to do.

[@vatsimmer3891]

Wow thats really good compared to a pre-built one !

[@antman5474]

I'm not a pilot but I have worked on the ramp, I used to play around with the light show on 737 200's when ever I got the chance, they are pretty cool. Watching this video brought it all back. I bet the Max is missing the no smoking switch though. Or is it?

[@helimech8152]

Everybody loves to play hangar pilot! I'm not sure about the max. I have not done much research on it. I thought the No smoking sign was a regulatory and mandatory thing on all commercial transport. But it's been a long time since I also looked at those regs. Kind Regards Karl

[@barrysmall8645]

How can you contain yourself ,? I would have jumped on it before it was nowhere finished just to get some form of s feel to being in the cockpit. Fantastic work .

[@helimech8152]

Thank you, This secretly does put a smile on my face stepping imnto the cockpit and lauching into the sky. But you always find that one button or control you need but dont have!

[@guyincognito-1]

That jumpseat is Waaaaaay nicer than the real one lol! I've spent many hours sitting in one. I'd rather sit in your version.

[@helimech8152]

Hello and that made me chuckle. Its normally where i sit when we have guests around to fly the sim. Kind Regards Karl

[@markcunneen5982]

Simply Stunning!

[@flavianojose8423]

You are the one, congratulation for the work so far, you are the best

[@helimech8152]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bruhmanflight]

Currently building a sim for youth in my city. using you videos to help with the process. thank you very much for motivation sir.

[@brent_1101]

Are the screens on the AP also blue in real life or is that just on camera?

[@helimech8152]

Hi Brent, I started with red, then saw around the net different colours. But i believe it depends if you have the Honeywell or Collins version.

[@mishakulibin]

Круто!

[@northgate98]

Simply just WOW. As someone thats made a basic overhead with one of those printed vinyl boards you can get, I can appreciate all the work and skill that goes into this.Your knowledge and expertise are outstanding, and the cabling work is so clean and organised. I struggle to sort out the cables behind my PC, never mind this! Cant wait to see the pedestal come to life. I'm in awe, great work Karl. Dave

[@helimech8152]

Hi Dave, Thanks for such a great comment! It has to be Pedestal next. It's been sat laid out on my table for months now.

[@Norman_Peterson]

I really appreciate people who have brains and use it. Who follow their passions, improving their culture, learning by building without setting limits, without being afraid to learn and sweat on books. BRAVO this is the mentality that any man with a brain should have.

[@kraaijer]

Just discovered your channel. I've been binch watching lots of episodes. Amazing work Marc! I learned a lot too. Thx and keep them coming!

[@helimech8152]

Hello and thank you, Welcome to the channel!

[@fl3604]

New videos pleaseeee :)

[@helimech8152]

Ta da! new vid!

[@Acidpsycho2002]

Just sooo amazing!!! Have you now been in a real cockpit or a level D simulator to have a comparison? :)

[@helimech8152]

Hello, I have only been in one 737 cockpit and that was while I was taking it apart for certain components. I didn't really have time to do much or the tooling as it was being scrapped while I was there. Still it makes for great memories. Most of the dimensions and photos came from people who do work full time on them! Kind regards Karl

[@thehighwayman78]

B e a utiful!

[@helimech8152]

Thank You! 👌

[@glansberry]

I just discovered your channel and sub'd. I instruct systems and procedures in full motion and virtual training training devices (VPT) on the B737-NG/Max (previously instructed B787, flew/instructed on E-3's and RC-135's too). I have to say, this is an impressive and amazingly realistic build! Spot on! Look forward to more!

[@helimech8152]

Good Morning George! That's fantastic to hear and how I would love to see how the real guys do it! Thank you for the kind words, Karl

[@marat_117]

Looked three times. I am delighted with how everything is done. Sumptuously.

[@helimech8152]

Thank you for a great comment!

[@emc3895]

Hi, I just discovered your channel and I congratulate you for the GREAT job you do and for SHARING WITH US ALL THIS WORK! One thing that I don't quite understand (on other cockpits too): how does the light pass through the different elements of the cockpit? Panels seem to be built in Medium-density fiberboard (MDF)? Or are they rather in white plexiglass (which one ?), painted in grey Boeing color and engraved? But even engraved, is this enough to let light through only where there are letters? Thank you in advance for your help !

[@helimech8152]

The liteflow panels are created from white perspex, usually a 3 mm back plate, and a 5mm faceplate. Panted grey then laser or cnc engraved.

[@emc3895]

Thank you very much !

[@Gornayazhizn]

Hello my friend. Please tell me what material you made the MCP panel from?

[@helimech8152]

Hello from Brunei, Which MCP do you mean? The DIY MCP was made from MDF wood. But i wouldn't really recommend that. It was just for show purposes. The correct material to use for all panels is Acrylic. The back panel is usually 3mm thick and the front panel is 5mm thick. I would suggest white opaque in colour too. Kind Regards Karl.

[@yurenalopezb]

Hola, las medidas de los planos para hacerlo con la máquina 3d que hay en la web 737diysim en que sistema está, mm, cm, pulgadas? Gracias un saludo

[@helimech8152]

Buenos días, todos mis planes se han convertido de pulgadas estadounidenses a milímetros europeos (mm)

[@yurenalopezb]

Heli Mech muchas gracias crack

[@BigJohnson911]

You are a fucking legend. Hats off to you!

[@helimech8152]

Thanks! That means me smile

[@VLOGS-skyun]

Looking forward to your new video Anxiously waiting

[@tennyson1957]

Karl, As a fellow sim builder, you leave us all in your wake. Great video consists of intelligent source with top skill set presenting clear and concise info. You have surpassed every one of those criteria. I look forward to your video's. I'm glad that they make some of these chores easier for us less clever than yourself. Looking forward to the next one, mate, Great Job, as usual!!!

[@helimech8152]

Hi Frank, what on earth can I say to that, but feeling very humbled. Thank you.

[@fl3604]

Wow impressive

[@helimech8152]

Thanks!

[@hamdiraouf1]

good job

[@helimech8152]

Thank you!

[@Inside2KCustoms]

Looks great! Just finished building MIP from MDF today! Im scared about all this lighting etc.... i have no idea how i will get this done but will just have to try and see

[@helimech8152]

Hopefully, I will have my wiring diagrams done by then. That might help you out a little more

[@Inside2KCustoms]

Heli Mech that would be great! Its knowing what wire to where and as u said u had to use thicker wire and i would not known that. How do u measure whats hardware is pulling etc... im not an electrician so any basics would be great!! Thanks, starting side walls today 😀

[@DG-ut9lv]

Simply stunning Karl. I've just started making my way through your all of your KZbin channel. The wiring, connectors and power distribution are art alone. My two-thirds built spaghetti Pedestal is in line now for an up-grade! What would you say was the most common wire size you use, outwith any heavier distribution runs?

[@helimech8152]

Hi D G, Sorry for the late response. I use 24AWG as standard between the ardunio and any panel. The 12V and 5v power rails utilise 16AWG.

[@olinwinfrey1782]

Nice job... I added led back lighting to each component. This method is much much easier and takes less time. Bravo!! I got more work to do now. lol

[@helimech8152]

Hi Olin, great to hear from you and if it gives you ideas or makes things simpler. That is awesome and that is what i hope to achieve in these videos. Kind Regards Karl.

[@clipstar1988]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing your amazing work with us! I wish I was as handy as you ;-) Keep up the great work!

[@helimech8152]

Hi Valentijn, Thank you for the awesome comment!

[@CarlosReyes-wx8pr]

OMG!! I just started to watch the whole series, every video amazes me.

[@helimech8152]

Hello Carlos, Thank you and humbled by the kind words! Karl

[@dennislander2079]

hello looks amazing . well done . greetings from the netherlands

[@helimech8152]

Hello and good morning from Brunei Denis. Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

[@arturchuprikov2304]

Absolutely amazing, Karl! Looking forward the video with flight from/to somewhere on your sim...

[@helimech8152]

Thank you, its going to be a couple of months yet before i film taking to the skies. I really want the pedestal up and working first. Then i will have to make sure my skills are up to scratch, or were going to a demolition derby rather than a chilled and professional simmer! Chuckle, ill just get George back!

[@Mickeys_Flightdeck]

@@helimech8152 Especially when everything is new to you, this can be a good video content.

[@helimech8152]

Hi Micheal, I'm still chuckling to myself. I can just imagine a 3 minute video of crashing clips in quick time. I'm not that bad, but definatley a little rusty.