737SS AFDS PANEL
This page is split into three main sections:
Parts Guide
Print Guide
Build Guide
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General Information:
Build Guide
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STEP:
1
Place the toggle switch into the main body. Wiring the switch first may be more accessible.
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STEP:
2
Add the nut from the front side. I appreciate that this may be difficult, but a screwdriver can tighten the nut in the orifice.
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STEP:
3
Push the 3d printed/laser faceplate into the main case. https://www.737diysim.com/product-page/737ss-afds-laser-etched-panel-upgrade
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STEP:
3.1
Solder the R1 resistor 33 ohm into position. Orientation does not matter for resistors.
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STEP:
4
Add the 12 tactile LED switches to the 3D-printed PCB. (New PCBs will be available soon). Pay special attention to the first two sets of four that mix orange and red.
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STEP:
5
Place the first two 3mm leds into their standoffs and the PCB; bending the legs on the opposite side of the PCB helps hold them into position.
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STEP:
6
Place the following two LEDs into there standoffs and into the PCB
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STEP:
7
Insert the light diffusers into the button cases. These may not be required for 3D-printed lenses. These come with the laser cut parts: https://www.737diysim.com/product-page/737ss-afds-laser-etched-panel-upgrade
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STEP:
8
Insert the laser/3d printed lenses into the button caps. Apply a small amount of super glue in a couple of corners. Gently place the lens imposition, and turn the unit over. Push the lens into the body against the surface of the table. This will prevent the lenses from going too far in! These lenses can be found here: https://www.737diysim.com/product-page/737ss-afds-laser-etched-panel-upgrade
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STEP:
9
Place the 3 AFDS button bodies ontop of the tactile switches. They do not engage. The bodies sit on top.
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STEP:
10
Place the Main body over the PCB, and guide all the parts into their relevant orifices.
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STEP:
11
The unit should look like this.
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STEP:
12
Turn over the assembly, and insert Qty 4, m3 x 6mm screws to attach the PCB to the main body.
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STEP:
13
Place the Back shell into the MIP upper panel
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STEP:
14
Secure it with QTY 4, M4 x 20mm screws
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STEP:
15
Insert the AFDS panel
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STEP:
16
From the rear, secure the assembly to the panel with QTY 2, M4 x 20mm screws.
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STEP:
17
Please use the wiring diagram to connect to an Arduino Mega. Please don't forget to use resistors! https://031b6b45-11f6-46a7-ab8e-17be9aef4dad.usrfiles.com/ugd/031b6b_05638d66938149b3b750e6ad2a591a21.pdf