Building your first Sim....
It all Starts Here!
Building a Sim & it's costs
Introducinbg the basics and how I started my sim builds and some the costs involved.
How to connect a switches
Learn the basics of how to connect switches to your Ardunio Mega to help control items in your sim build.
How to connect encoders
Encoders are never-ending rotary switches. Found on lots of components in the cockpit such as radio tuning knobs. This page will show you how to connect them to the Arduino Mega.
Programming with MobiFlight
A step by step guide how to programme Mobiflight and prosim to talk to each other! Easy once you have done a couple of examples.
How to programme LED's
A step by step guide on how to enter the data for mobiflight and Prosim to get LEDS working.
Building the $38 MCP
This has been a massive hit with fellow sim builders and one of the most rewarding projects yet. From hand-cutting, 3d printing or CNC/laser this is a great build to get your sim to come to life!
Building a CNC Machine
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Which Interface card to use
There is a huge selection of interface cards out there for every sim build . Im yet to find the perfect card but there's few that are more than up to to the job.
How to connect LED's
A great visual element for any sim. Learn how to easily connect them here to the Arduino mega to make your sim come to life.
How to connect 7 Segment Displays
Nothing beats these 7 Segments displays for a visual update outside of the software. Then can be a little tricky, but hopefully, this page will get you on the way!
Tips & Tricks For MobiFlight
Some do's and don'ts to help you along the way, while Programming with Mobiflight.
How to programme switches
A step by step guide on how to enter the data for Mobiflight and Prosim to get Switches working.
Programming with PMDG 737
This section is provided by other sim builders to help those that use PMDG instead of prosim.
My Sim Parts
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