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    737 Radio, 7 segment Displays
    Karl Clarke
    • Jul 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    737 Radio, 7 segment Displays

    Ideally you require 6 digit, 7 segment displays. But they haven't made it to Ebay yet. So im using QTY 2, 3 digit displays. The good...
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    MCP 7 segment, 5 Digit Displays
    Karl Clarke
    • Jul 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    MCP 7 segment, 5 Digit Displays

    Here are the 7 segment displays I used for my MCP, driven by the 8 digit max 7219 boards. I removed the QTY 2, 4 digit displays and used...
    1,685 views3 comments
    12" monitor
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    12" monitor

    Found this cheap monitor on ebay to use as the lower EICAS Screen. A little Big, but does the job. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IDTech-ITSV...
    1,600 views1 comment
    2 Port USB
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 16, 2018
    • 1 min

    2 Port USB

    I use this dual port flush mount usb adapter to replace the ashtray in the 737 Sidewall https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-USB-3-0-Extension...
    208 views0 comments
    5mm Perspex (Opaque) Backlighting compatible
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    5mm Perspex (Opaque) Backlighting compatible

    This is the stuff I used to create custom panels on my CNC. Sprayed grey then engraved. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPAL-OPAQUE-ACRYLIC-PE...
    576 views0 comments
    8 Digit Displays
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    8 Digit Displays

    These are used everywhere in the sim. (I have at least 30) when I started out, these were the bain of my life! Quality varies from china...
    720 views2 comments
    Break Out Boards
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Break Out Boards

    PCB strip board from Ebay. Any size will do, but the MIP break out boards I went with these. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5x-Stripboard-Sin...
    599 views0 comments
    Connectors
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Connectors

    I used these for my breakout boards. They come in various sizes (2 pin to 8 Pin) and straight or right angled. Brilliant and cheap....
    579 views0 comments
    KY-040 Encoders
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    KY-040 Encoders

    These are cheap, and you need at least 30 for the whole sim. TRY TO FIND ONES WITH THREADS AND NUTS! It makes attaching to the panels...
    580 views1 comment
    Arduino Mega 2560 R3
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Arduino Mega 2560 R3

    The heart of the SIM! I have 18 of these. They are awesome and come from china. Quality varies greatly! Some refuse to work outright,...
    990 views0 comments
    AFDS BI-Colour LEDS
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    AFDS BI-Colour LEDS

    These are really great all round the Sim where two or more colours are needed for an Annunciator. I used them in the AFDS panels where...
    365 views0 comments
    12 Pole Switch (30 degrees)
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    12 Pole Switch (30 degrees)

    I Bought in bulk from China, 30 in total. 3 lots of 10. One bag of 10 had corrosion on all the pins and were useless!...
    760 views1 comment
    24 AWG UL1007 Cable/Wire 100m rolls
    Karl Clarke
    • Mar 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    24 AWG UL1007 Cable/Wire 100m rolls

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UL-1007-24AWG-Hook-up-Wire-10-Colors-to-Choose-Cable/150946431601?hash=item23251bc271:m:m_9m_O1qvxS50otLN7lQJyA
    1,288 views0 comments
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