TVS Build Cockpit 4

Cockpit Build - Part 4 Port Side

[@F15Aeagle]

like it a lot

[@Jeremiah_Johnson139]

Dang man. This was my Simulator dream, as a kid. Back when Janes F-18 and Falcon 4.0 were a thing. Though, the ultimate dream would be a cockpit this realistic for a Tomcat. Seriously, incredible work. If I had this thing, I'm not sure I'd get much else in my life, done.

[@rodriquezivey2023]

Air Force 35 Rockivey

[@t-34atoday31]

Your cable management is amazing; WOW!!! Unless it's your profession; not that many people can produce that quality of work .

[@robertmetzger6467]

I'd Hate to have to Wire that Sucker !! LoL

[@robertmetzger6467]

Might as Well build a Canopy Too !! As the Younger Gens. Say,,,That is Sic ? 😎

[@dickiedick100]

You have so much real stuff...and your pit is awsome.

[@flyingfatcats517]

I built sim's for the military. Your cabling is up there on par, very well done!

[@RainmanHST]

That’s a compliment coming from you. Thank you! I certainly spared no expense in just doing the wiring. I’m pretty sure I spent over 4000 just wiring it.

[@JTFFIMarcoI79thFS]

Dream stuff, congrats on your efforts and investments. Worth it !

[@henkgooijen4405]

Love it. This "fuels" me to get of my lazy butt and start (re)wiring my left side console! Excellent motivator, thanks for posting. Looking forward to see you Instrument Panel movie !

[@BushidoDevilDog]

The YT algorithm did us both a solid by suggesting this video...I got to see an amazing cockpit build that I'm totally not envious of🤥...yeah...let's go with that😉🤣...and you gained a new sub! It's been dream of mine to build a fully realistic F-16 simpit ever since I got my hands on the binder version of Falcon 4.0 back in 1999. Unfortunately because of work/life/financial prioritization issues, I have always been lagging way behind in having/upgrading my PC to keep up with the current technology/graphics quality upgrades. But now thing$ are looking better, so I will be looking to build a new PC that can handle BMS and DCS in the next year. Gotta get back into F4 and put some warheads through virtual foreheads!😎👍

[@RainmanHST]

Ha ha excellent. It sounds like we are from the same generation of simming my friend. If you look in that binder you will see my name in the back as one of the beta testers back in the day. lol. So like you it’s always been a dream of mine as well. 23 years later and I am still flying Falcon so it only made sense to embark on this journey and built this cockpit.

[@modder.mikhail]

Impressive cockpit build!

[@barriewright2857]

This is or some 👍🏿👏🏿🤚🏿.

[@tsangarisjohn]

Wow Amazing!!!

[@cosmetxc9241]

i really want to start building one of this cockpit idk how.

[@RainmanHST]

Must of us didn’t either. The community helps each other out. Everyone as something they can add to the community.

[@Nikonvision]

All I can say is WOW!

[@checksixivan4921]

Great stuff! What is “pokies” and “AIC”?

[@airhog8161]

Hello, I really like your throttle that came with the cockpit and I was wondering if the rdr slew cursor is a force transducer axis or if it is a normal, movable axis that has free movement and some throw to it, similar to an xbox controller.

[@RainmanHST]

No the radar cursor moves like the Thrustmaster Cougar radar cursor. It is not force transducer.

[@airhog8161]

@@RainmanHST thanks, building my own f16 throttle!

[@GDViperWorks]

Where did you source your switch guards? I have only been able to find 1 and it cost me a fortune.

[@RainmanHST]

They came with the panels as they are real.

[@fon-tijn]

does/how does the G-SUIT work?

[@neok23]

could you iterate on how the boards are run? what is pokes aic from beta inovations? How does it interface with the pc? is it sending key presses or is it normal usb hid?

[@RainmanHST]

Unfortunately AIC and BI are no longer in development. They were developed by community members, and are mostly specific to Falcon/BMS. They mostly are running my gauges and indicator lights. All my switches etc are controlled via Pokeys 57U boards. These are very powerful little input/output boards that can do almost anything.

[@neok23]

@@RainmanHST thanks I will check those out. You are using dvi monitor connectors with your cableing? All those white wires you are using, what kind are those?

[@RainmanHST]

@@neok23 the connectors are just DB9, 15, 25, and 37 connectors. They are cheap and can be purchased almost anywhere. The wire is good quality wiring either 22 AWG or 20 AWG depending on the application. I went with a little heavier wire than I needed to make sure they didn’t heat up. I went with stranded wire as it’s easier for bending etc.

[@nezihcakir6459]

Its fantastic cockpit design . Really really I like it. But i think there is so many pcbs and cables. Was it necessary? I made a cockpit ( its not like yours. Your cockpit number one) , fully functional . It works bms and dcs. But i didnt use so many pcbs and so many cables. My cockpit is very conservative.

[@RainmanHST]

Well it’s necessary when you are using all real parts like I am. Further more my cockpit is designed for modular reasons and change. If I need to change or overhaul everything I just have to re-wire the avionics box that each panel is routed to.

[@seanc6754]

I keep hearing the name martin Schmidt. Does this person make flight sim stuff as like his job and does he have a website? Or is he your buddy and just helps ya out

[@RainmanHST]

He’s been a member in our ViperPits.org community for a long time and a brilliant engineer that makes top not quality stuff. He doesn’t have a website but his forums on their advertise his parts and prices.

[@foghornmalone4971]

No light in the gear handle?

[@rodriquezivey2023]

Air Force box 📦

[@MikeHalk100]

Greece! Cool beans! I went to graduated high school in Greece: American Community Schools (ACS), Athens, class of 1987. 1:32: I don't think I'm naming it correctly, but the throttle "cut-off switch" the hook-like part, where did you get it?

[@RainmanHST]

It’s a real throttle. So it came with the throttle. Lol

[@deankaitschuck6253]

Where can one go to find out how to wire switches and make the panel components???? I can't seem to find a DYI manual!

[@RainmanHST]

Lots of forums and Facebook pages to read and learn about that stuff. Try Viperpits.org for starters.

[@nahuellignac5355]

where did you bought the panels

[@RainmanHST]

They are all real panels.

[@nahuellignac5355]

okey thanks so is from a base

[@RainmanHST]

Well no. They were purchased from several different sources that have aviation parts.

[@lucarellipierre]

Could you post a link to this Martin-Smith? Can't find it :-/

[@RainmanHST]

He doesn't have a website. He is a community based member and has links on VP forums. His email is [e-mail]. His stuff is VERY expensive but you are getting top notch quality 1/1 scale products. Unfortunately with COVID he is not taking orders right now. But you can always contact him and discuss.

[@paradoksali]

@@RainmanHST a question: 1. Is his email is : [e-mail] 2. How much did you pay for the throttle arm?

[@RainmanHST]

@@paradoksali yes that’s his email. I forget but I think it was about $850 Euro

[@paradoksali]

@@RainmanHST thank you sir