Building the Autopilot + kit
May 10, 2015 22:47:51 GMT
Post by John on May 10, 2015 22:47:51 GMT
Tell us what you've built:
The Autopilot+ kit I bought from you Mark!
Sorry I have taken so long to start feeding back in the forum. However, I'm now ready to comment on the process.
I'm yet to program the button functions but I'm not anticipating a problem as I'm quite familiar with Linda and FSUIPC.
It's been very straight forward and I'll link some photos of the process below. I've not soldered for over 30 years but my memory of it being easy, was correct.
The AP arrived safely and well packaged
1drv.ms/1Is2MGk
I made my 3rd hand with these components:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NQCL1QG/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0052IL8HE/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
An off-cut of decking wood.
1drv.ms/1H8p7FP
Followed your excellent video guide.
1drv.ms/1H8pgci
Installed the excellent free Photoshop alternative - "Gymp 2".
1drv.ms/1dVWRg4
The printed image size was a bit tricky untill I noticed the 'unlock ratio' icon in the print size dialogue.
I used 200 gram photo paper which gave a lovely even black background.
1drv.ms/1F0rlWX
Perforating the holes was made easier by wrapping electrical tape around the needle.
1drv.ms/1J3nQSv
Switches installed without any drama but I was faced with my nemisis - wood.
I knew I'd have to find a way to hide my useless joints, so I found some galvanized sheet in (UK hardware store) Wickes, which covers the AP nicely - Wickes Metal Sheet Galvanised Steel 120 x 1000mm.£4.99
Product Code: 116693
1drv.ms/1JAr51U
1drv.ms/1JArfGt
All wiring is now attached, with my PC seeing the 'button box'. All presses being recognized - Hurrah!
I'm not sure of my final layout yet (especially as we will be moving house at some point) so I have a vague plan to keep the ability to stack and / or move around freely, anything I create.
At the moment I have just placed it beside my desk.
1drv.ms/1cFHacl
I'll update with comments of the programming when that's complete.
So far so good.
John
The Autopilot+ kit I bought from you Mark!
Sorry I have taken so long to start feeding back in the forum. However, I'm now ready to comment on the process.
I'm yet to program the button functions but I'm not anticipating a problem as I'm quite familiar with Linda and FSUIPC.
It's been very straight forward and I'll link some photos of the process below. I've not soldered for over 30 years but my memory of it being easy, was correct.
The AP arrived safely and well packaged
1drv.ms/1Is2MGk
I made my 3rd hand with these components:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NQCL1QG/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0052IL8HE/ref=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1
An off-cut of decking wood.
1drv.ms/1H8p7FP
Followed your excellent video guide.
1drv.ms/1H8pgci
Installed the excellent free Photoshop alternative - "Gymp 2".
1drv.ms/1dVWRg4
The printed image size was a bit tricky untill I noticed the 'unlock ratio' icon in the print size dialogue.
I used 200 gram photo paper which gave a lovely even black background.
1drv.ms/1F0rlWX
Perforating the holes was made easier by wrapping electrical tape around the needle.
1drv.ms/1J3nQSv
Switches installed without any drama but I was faced with my nemisis - wood.
I knew I'd have to find a way to hide my useless joints, so I found some galvanized sheet in (UK hardware store) Wickes, which covers the AP nicely - Wickes Metal Sheet Galvanised Steel 120 x 1000mm.£4.99
Product Code: 116693
1drv.ms/1JAr51U
1drv.ms/1JArfGt
All wiring is now attached, with my PC seeing the 'button box'. All presses being recognized - Hurrah!
I'm not sure of my final layout yet (especially as we will be moving house at some point) so I have a vague plan to keep the ability to stack and / or move around freely, anything I create.
At the moment I have just placed it beside my desk.
1drv.ms/1cFHacl
I'll update with comments of the programming when that's complete.
So far so good.
John