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Offline AG-51_Thud

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DIY projects
« on: February 19, 2017, 09:41:04 AM »
This looks interesting. Especially the collective.

http://www.rogerdodger.net/diyflightsims/helicopter-simulator/d332_helicopter_home_cockpit/

PVC pipe is pretty cheap so I might draft one up.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2017, 11:36:55 AM »
Very interesting!
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2017, 12:00:10 PM »
There is some good ideas in there for those that have some space!!!
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2017, 10:03:10 AM »
For those using dual monitors, what are some of the limitations with DCS? 
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2017, 11:05:43 AM »
I am now using 2 monitors, but the 2nd is only used for accessories such as TS, Video, Starting Platcam, or even TacView Live when I can get it to work. As far as using a second monitor for pilot options there is some Lua set up and so-forth I believe that needs to be manipulated, all depending on what and how your trying to set it up!!
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2017, 12:48:23 PM »
That's probably what I'll do.  Once the down stair bedroom is done (very soo now) I'm using the extra bedroom as an office/exercise room. I'm converting the 6' x 3' closet into my cockpit.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2017, 01:00:29 PM »
COOL!!! No more getting kicked out of your cockpit...!!!!
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2017, 01:39:03 PM »
 :thumbsup:

Cougar MFD's double sided foam taped to cheap monitor...works very well for aircraft control.  I just have the different aircraft MFD options graphics set up in a PDF file and scroll through the pages to change which aircraft controls are being displayed and whatever other info I want handy.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2017, 01:49:09 PM »
That's very cool Animal! So, that is a monitor underneath the MFD's? How did you get the PDF's to appear in the right place behind the MFD's? I just so happen to have a spare monitor taking up space in my man cave that could maybe do the same thing. Talk to me GOOSE!!
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2017, 01:51:02 PM »
Lol, yeh goose.  I'm very tempted to get a 40" hdtv monitor.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2017, 03:17:58 PM »
I'm Liking my 40"... just wish it was just a little better quality...
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2017, 12:05:49 AM »
I am having trouble attaching files to show you Razor...
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2017, 08:22:40 PM »
SO I thought I remember seeing that you can actually configure the MFD's to appear on another screen within DCS itself.  this might apply to your setup as well, for the 'real' MFD's in game.  (static ones are just a plus of course). Going to find and link it if i can.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2017, 11:05:02 PM »
Thanks.
Gonna cable with building a collective this weekend....maybe.
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Re: DIY projects
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2017, 06:02:08 PM »
I tinkered with the MFD's on the other monitor before...here are 2 links I found quick on some configs that might be helpful:

Generic Multi-monitor:  https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=60815&highlight=multi+monitor

Export to monitor:  https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70716&highlight=multi+monitor
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