Boeing 737 3d Printed EFISv4
This page is split into three main sections:
Parts Guide
Print Guide
Build Guide
The ultimate printer I can recommend is the Bamboo Labs X1 carbon with AMS if you have deep pockets. ($1200). It's a massive leap forward in 3D printing, with excellent quality and impressive speeds. Its pretty much press print and go as the software and hardware do the calibration before each print. This printer will not manage the larger parts and you are going to need the CREALITY CR10 v3, which is my second choice of printer.
This design came about when Karl took the controls of his own sim pit. Fully functional EFIS panels are expensive, and Karl needed the full operational capability offered by Prosims functionality. This set him out on a mission not only to create a fully operational unit to upgrade his original design but create a unit that can be 3d printed and assembled by anyone at a push of a button.
This design is based around the Liteflow laser etched panel by www.cockpitsimparts.co.uk. This means if you purchase their Efis faceplate, it should fit directly on this working design. This will enable all parts to be backlit.
If you want to print the parts and keep them really cheap, it can still be backlit by printing the faceplate in white PLA, spraying grey and removing the paint with sandpaper on the raised text. It's not going to produce pristine results, but it's going to work.
On the other hand, you can print in PLA grey and use a white paint pen on the raised text for a good finish.
This unit offers all knobs with working pushbuttons—rotary switches and encoders.
This design requires a print size of 220mm x 220mm.
General Information:
Parts Guide:
You are going to need the following items to complete this build:
Click Image for Link | Component | Description | Qty |
|---|
Print Guide
_PNG.png)
(1) FACEPLATE X1
QTY:1
Support: OFF
Adhesion: BRIM
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:20%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour white, then change for dark grey
_PNG.png)
(5) FRONT BODY X1
QTY:1
Support: ON
Adhesion: BRIM
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:40%
_PNG.png)
(9) RST Button X1
QTY:1
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour Black, then change for White
_PNG.png)
(13) EFIS Large Upper Knob x2
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(17) T-ADPT x2
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(22) Shaft x2
QTY:2
Support: ON
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(2) BACKPLATE X1
QTY:1
PLA Colour: Clear/Transparent
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Brim
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:20%
_PNG.png)
(6) BACK BODY X1
QTY:1
Support: ON (Touching Build Plate)
Adhesion: BRIM
Nozzle: 0.6mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:40%
_PNG.png)
(10) STD Button x1
QTY:1
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour Black, then change for White
_PNG.png)
(14) FEMALE SHAFT x2
QTY:4
Support: OFF
Adhesion: BRIM (to help support the upper shaft)
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
18 Spur Gear
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: RAFT
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(3) TEXT BUTTONS X1
QTY:1
Support: ON
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:20%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour white, then change for dark grey
_PNG.png)
(7) BACK PLATE
QTY:1
Support: OFF
Adhesion: BRIM
Nozzle: 0.8mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:30%
_PNG.png)
(11) Lower Knobs X2
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(15) TFC Button x1
QTY:1
Support: ON
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour Black, then change for White
_PNG.png)
(19) Spur Gear 22T x 2
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:40%
_PNG.png)
(4) FPV _ MTRS BUTTONS x1
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:20%
_PNG.png)
(8) Inner Backplate x1
QTY:1
Support: OFF
Adhesion: BRIM
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(12) EFIS Upper Knob x2
QTY:2
Support: OFF
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
_PNG.png)
(16) CTR Button x1
QTY:1
Support: ON
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.2mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
PAUSE PRINTING RECOMMENDED; Base colour Black, then change for White
_PNG.png)
(20) OUTER SHAFT x2
QTY:2
Support: ON
Adhesion: Skirt
Nozzle: 0.3mm
Speed: 30mm/s
Layer height: 0.2mm
Infill:100%
Build Guide
