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Beacon & Transponder Switch Panel

Objective

The objective of this task is to create a Beacon & Transponder Switch Panel to be mounted above the right pedestal.  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.
 

 

 

Construction

The construction are done in several parts:
  • Right Pedestal USB Controller Board; 
  • 1 Two Position- and 1 Three Position Toggle Switches; 
  • CNC Engraved Panel.

Right Pedestal USB Controller Board

I am using a mikroElektronika PIC Ready board that has been USB enabled by adding their USB Connector board.
 

Switches

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CNC Engraved Panel

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Parts Lists

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