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Angle of Attack Indicator

Objective

The objective of this task is to create an angle of attack indicator to be mounted on top of the dashboard. 
It should interface with a PC via USB using a PIC18F4550 microcontroller.  In turn the USB data should be interfaced with Flight Simulator using SimConnect.
 

Online Plan

A plan to build an Angle of Attack Indicator is available from the "Hammer's F16 - Simulator" website.  Look for the "IndexerLight" link where you will find a PDF file with the plans.
 

Construction

The construction are done in several parts:
  • Main USB Controller Board;
  • 3 LED indicators;
  • Mountable casing
Main USB Controller Board
[Added soon]
 
LED indicators
[Added soon]
 
Mountable Casing
[Added soon]
 

Parts Lists

 Part Number  Description  Qty  Purpose
 PIC18F4550I/P  40 pin PIC microcontroller with USB support  1  Controlling of the LED indicators and communicate with the PC via USB