[NEW] Making F-16 Simulator Cockpit Panels

[@Mase1up]

This project is so cool, I wanted to do it myself. At first I was discouraged by the cost of all the equipment, but I actually found a way to save some money by purchasing an old F-16 from Israel, then just cannibalizing parts as needed 👍🏻

[@The_ViperProject]

that's my secret too

[@holdmusic_]

Wow, the paint/laser engraving process is awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@danielcgomez]

What a time to be alive! All this great technology to help bring dreams alive! Sub'd!

[@max_imus]

Amazing result, the backlighting is great!!

[@bryansmith6000]

great results from the new process! Also looking forward to seeing the arduino stuff

[@fynn1202]

That looks really nice. I am looking forward to build something similar for my gaming setup with all my audio gear. This video was highly inspiring, I think I will copy some of your ideas

[@jimhinkle7245]

I'm getting ready to build this exact panel! Thanks for the video.

[@BekoPharm]

top quality video 💪

[@electronics.unmessed]

nice make!

[@AJB2K3]

Wow, Very Nice.

[@hyfye12345]

Very nice build. What brand of color spray do you use for the matt black?

[@clarkyclackers2684]

Great Video Where do you get the LED Strips?

[@BlackSockRepublic]

OOHHHHH IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSS

[@mplmpl7780]

Amazing work, What laser engravers are you using ?

[@konturgestalter]

Holy.. thats some quality. took quite some inspiration from that and details... what fiber are you using?

[@The_ViperProject]

@@konturgestalter thank you! It’s called basic 1 from em-smart

[@AJB2K3]

Why variable resistors instead of rotary switches?

[@piergald5334]

Ciao, ottimo lavoro e risultato invidiabile. Una curiosità, quanto tempo ha impiegato la laser a fare quel pannello dell'air cond? Io sto sperimentando con la CNC e i risultati non sono male ma i tempi sono lunghissimi (per un buon risultato). L'illuminazione con il cavo led lo stavo gia provando da un annetto, ma non ho ancora inziiato se non su un pannello per il test...molto valido e soprattutto economico :).

[@baronvonrichthofen2021]

Nice one! I’ve been thinking about the exact same process. I do have some questions for you though: 1) what make/model of the fibre laser do you use? Normally they’re quite expensive. More expensive than co2 lasers 2) how much does PCBWay charge for an aluminium backplate on average ? 3) have you test fitted the backplate on the consoles? The backplates are larger than the acrylic plates (in line with dzus panel sizing), but I believe the consoles leave no tolerances.

[@The_ViperProject]

@@baronvonrichthofen2021 thanks man. 1) basic 1 from em-smart. Yes they’re pricy 2) best if you ask them directly for the most accurate estimate 3) yes and they fit perfectly. Plastic or aluminium the backplate have the same dimensions, only different thickness (2.0mm vs 1.5mm)

[@baronvonrichthofen2021]

@@The_ViperProject thanks, appreciate the response. I’m developing the side console at the moment, in imperial, because that’s how dzus works. Currently I have no tolerance between backplates, which will undoubtedly become a problem. Luckily I can still adjust the overall size for the acrylic plates, but if I order from PCBWay, I do worry a bit about tolerances (though I guess I could always sand the edges if necessary). By the way, is there a reason why you choose to use aluminium backplates rather than use PCBs as backplates? Also, can you show how you currently connect pcb to panel?

[@OldCooltronix]

nice work, which font do you use for the laser engraving?

[@fabricebordy4712]

Good job. How do you solder the red and black wire ?

[@John-f6y5y]

This looks like a great solution. I need to find a COB LED strip in 3.3v for my panel lighting. Do you know of any sources that have 3.3v? Mostly I am seeing 12v or 24v when searching for this type of lighting.

[@yurycz8933]

👍

[@bloepje]

How do you clean drains with this? I didn't quite understand... And yes, google recommended this, and australian drain cleaner fans are having trouble to understand this content. (hint that channel uses exactly the same background music but more in foreground).

[@The_ViperProject]

@@bloepje mysteries of the web lol

[@jimhinkle7245]

Does PCB way have those files available? Can I order mine through them as well?

[@The_ViperProject]

@@jimhinkle7245not sure I’m afraid, but I plan to share the files once I’ve got all the panels ready. Then you can just send it to them ;)

[@jimhinkle7245]

@The_ViperProject very cool. Thank you!

[@RobertBerrier]

How do you add the switch covers or knobs to the switches so they are fixed or glued on. But you can still remove them so you can remove the switches from the panel?

[@MozTS]

You can use a die to put threads on them

[@The_ViperProject]

@@RobertBerrier the switch caps are press fit and I used a bit of “blutack” to secure them, however they fit through holes so no need to remove them. The knobs on the pots are also press fit and there’s a hole for a set screw, they can be pulled off if I need to take the panel apart

[@RobertBerrier]

@@The_ViperProject awesome. Thanks

[@RobertBerrier]

@@MozTS what do you mean with a die?

[@cammy9r]

@@RobertBerrier A die cuts external threads like on a bolt a tap cuts internal threads similar to a nut.