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John Self
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2009
TOPGUN Themed 4090 Gaming PC feat. VFA-14 "Tophatters" and Hyte Y60 Case for DCS World
This is my first attempt at a themed PC build. Paying tribute to the "Oldest and Boldest" Navy Strike Fighter Squadron, VFA-14 "Tophatters"
Learn more about the real VFA-14:
www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-14/About-Us/History/
My Simpit Videos:
2023 Update:
th-cam.com/video/0ykhZ8hKZ0c/w-d-xo.html
Original (2021):
th-cam.com/video/7_goqBNcTrE/w-d-xo.html
My Twitch Channel:
www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs
vCSG-3:
www.vcsg3.com - The DCS World group I'm a part of.
PC Specs:
Hyte Y60
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero X570 mobo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X CPU
ASUS Ryujin II 360MM AIO CPU Cooler
MSI Suprim Liquid-X 4090 GPU with 240mm AIO
64GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo RAM
500 and 1TB NVME SSDs and 2TB SATA
Corsair QL120 and BeQuiet 140mm Silent Wings Pro 4 Fans
CableMod Custom PSU Cables and 180° 12vHPWR Adaptor
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200w ATX3.0 PSU
Learn more about the real VFA-14:
www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Strike-Fighter-Squadron-VFA-14/About-Us/History/
My Simpit Videos:
2023 Update:
th-cam.com/video/0ykhZ8hKZ0c/w-d-xo.html
Original (2021):
th-cam.com/video/7_goqBNcTrE/w-d-xo.html
My Twitch Channel:
www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs
vCSG-3:
www.vcsg3.com - The DCS World group I'm a part of.
PC Specs:
Hyte Y60
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero X570 mobo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X CPU
ASUS Ryujin II 360MM AIO CPU Cooler
MSI Suprim Liquid-X 4090 GPU with 240mm AIO
64GB G.Skill Trident Z Neo RAM
500 and 1TB NVME SSDs and 2TB SATA
Corsair QL120 and BeQuiet 140mm Silent Wings Pro 4 Fans
CableMod Custom PSU Cables and 180° 12vHPWR Adaptor
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200w ATX3.0 PSU
มุมมอง: 2 347
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F-18 Hornet VR Simpit Demo in DCS World
มุมมอง 130Kปีที่แล้ว
Simpit Videos: 2023 Update: th-cam.com/video/0ykhZ8hKZ0c/w-d-xo.html Original (2021): th-cam.com/video/7_goqBNcTrE/w-d-xo.html TWITCH: - Me - www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs - Bloat - www.twitch.tv/brotherbloat www.vcsg3.com - The DCS world group I'm a part of.
3D Printed F/A-18C Cockpit for DCS World VR / Mixed Reality - 2023 Update
มุมมอง 293Kปีที่แล้ว
Its been a labor of love over a 4 year period but here is a tour of my Hornet cockpit for DCS. I play in VR so the goal was to get all the controls in as close to the right spot as possible so what you see in VR is what you feel with your hands. There is a lot of 3D printed and laser cut acrylic parts, with a combination of Arduino and Leo Bodnar controllers. Let me know if you have any questio...
WinWing MIP MFD/DDI - "Hidden Buttons" - Apache Pilots pay attention!!!!!
มุมมอง 6Kปีที่แล้ว
One of the guys in my squadron callsign "Genius" (fitting) made the comment about how he thought it was weird the dividers between the DDI buttons on the WinWing DDIs felt like buttons. This made me remember something WinWing posted about "Hidden Buttons for the Apache" and sure enough the four "dividers" on each row of buttons are bind-able buttons!!! Check out my other videos: MIP Unboxing Vi...
Setting up the WinWing TopGun MIP (Main Instrument Panel) (Display Link, SIMAPP Pro, and DCS)
มุมมอง 18Kปีที่แล้ว
I'm excited to get my hands on the WinWing MIP! This is the Setup video, links for unboxing and assembly videos are posted below. Check out the link to my 3D Printed F-18 cockpit that I will be modifying to use the new Winwing gear. If you're looking for a DCS group to fly with check out vCSG-3. If you have any questions join our discord server, that will be the best way to contact me. MIP Unbo...
Assembling the WinWing TopGun MIP (Main Instrument Panel) for the F/A-18C for DCS
มุมมอง 22Kปีที่แล้ว
I'm excited to get my hands on the WinWing MIP! This is the assembly video, links for unboxing and setup video will be posted below. Check out the link to my 3D Printed F-18 cockpit that I will be modifying to use the new Winwing gear. If you're looking for a DCS group to fly with check out vCSG-3. If you have any questions join our discord server, that will be the best way to contact me. MIP U...
Unboxing the WinWing TopGun MIP (Main Instrument Panel) for The F/A-18C - DCS World
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
I'm excited to get my hands on the WinWing MIP! This is the unboxing video, links for assembly and setup video will be posted below. Check out the link to my 3D Printed F-18 cockpit that I will be modifying to use the new Winwing gear. If you're looking for a DCS group to fly with check out vCSG-3. If you have any questions join our discord server, that will be the best way to contact me. MIP A...
VFA-14 Tophatters - 16 Jet CASE II Recovery - TACVIEW
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
VFA-14 Tophatters of vCSG-3 - first time training a CASE II Recovery. 16 jets - 8 Sections, 16 safe traps. Great job all the way around. We had a couple of nuggets that this was their first time of any carrier ops with a group! TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs
VFA-14 TALD Saturation
มุมมอง 1.9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
This might be my new favorite TAC view. We had a 2 ship F-18 loaded with 24 TALDS saturate an area to cover a 4 ship low altitude ingress to destroy an SA-12 system with pop up attacks with Mk82s. TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs
3D Printed AH-64 Apache TEDAC Build for DCS World Part 2
มุมมอง 22K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Part 2 of my build of a working TEDAC for the front seat of the AH-64 for the DCS world module Part 1 - th-cam.com/video/dxNo1tBHWPc/w-d-xo.html Check out my 3D Printed Hornet cockpit here - th-cam.com/video/7_goqBNcTrE/w-d-xo.html
3D Printed AH-64 Apache TEDAC Build for DCS World Part 1
มุมมอง 20K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Part 1 of my build of a working TEDAC for the front seat of the AH-64 for the upcoming DCS world module Part 2 is here - th-cam.com/video/pnvOisQ3OKk/w-d-xo.html Check out my 3D Printed Hornet cockpit here - th-cam.com/video/7_goqBNcTrE/w-d-xo.html Part list (WIP) Mini-stick - 108-THB001P-ND - bit.ly/3IaLJdB 4 way Hats - EG4561-ND - bit.ly/3LPgl6D
Basic SAM Evasion Techniques for DCS
มุมมอง 13K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Just a quick video to be used as part of SEAD Training for VFA-14
3D Printed F/A-18 Hornet Cockpit for DCS World
มุมมอง 1.9M2 ปีที่แล้ว
Its been a labor of love over about a 2 year period but here is a tour of my Hornet cockpit for DCS. I play in VR so the goal was to get all the controls in as close to the right spot as possible so what you see in VR is what you feel with your hands. Its mostly 3D printed, with a combination of Arduino and Leo Bodnar controllers. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'm more than...
DCS F/A-18 Hornet CASE I Bolter Pattern and Trap with Tex from VFA-14 vCSG-3
มุมมอง 31K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Here is a video demonstration of the proper Case I bolter pattern and a subsequent trap. Bolter pattern - Maintain positive rate of climb - Slight right turn to get back on BRC (212 in our example) - Climb to 800ft - Check Traffic and turn back in to pattern TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs Check us out at vcsg3.com/index.html
3D printed F/A-18c Hornet Cockpit Front Panel for DCS World VR play
มุมมอง 44K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Here is my 3D Printed Hornet cockpit I designed for DCS world. I've included the link to the ED forums thread and my google drive with the STL files, parts list, and instructions for building one your self!! forums.eagle.ru/topic/236378-3d-printed-hornet-front-panel-vr/ drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CxYMFzfWFkWKXHwS2IiQCrdIfeTMGgU4?usp=sharing TWITCH: www.twitch.tv/jselfdcs
Dillon XL 650 Case Feeder - 7.62x39 with Large Pistol Plate + 2 washers
มุมมอง 4.7K8 ปีที่แล้ว
Dillon XL 650 Case Feeder - 7.62x39 with Large Pistol Plate 2 washers
Dillon XL 650 Case Feeder - 7.62x39 with Small Rifle Plate
มุมมอง 3.9K8 ปีที่แล้ว
Dillon XL 650 Case Feeder - 7.62x39 with Small Rifle Plate
Wow !!! 👍👍👍
where did you get everything from so i can make a cockpit
man what a fantastic setup, shame you butchered it all with the mastrubation goggles. nice work with the 3d printing
How much would you sell one for? I'm interested.
There should be a way to render a custom (back) view camera to your live OBS greenscreen background.
Just bloody fantastic, your immersion must be intense! 😍😍😍 The work that has gone into your rig is incredible, absolutely incredible!!
Amazing!! And Hi from Australia. How do you get the white writing in those 3d prints? You probably have info in your links as to where you buy all the special knobs and switches
you change filament for the last 2 layers (text is raised)
I made it a minute into the video before I realized that he has VR glasses on, yet still an amazing physical cockpit layout. Does the VR let you see through the goggles so you can interact with the physical hardware? The kid in me who wanted to be a fighter pilot, and the adult in me trying to learn how to replicate the dream as best as possible have so many questions.
BRO I LOVE THIS VIDEO I CANT STOP WATCHING IT CAN YOU MAKE LIKE I DONT KNOE MAYBE A TUTORIAL OR HOW TO MAKE IT?
This is an amazing build! I’d love to do something like this but it’s way out of my league! Lol I love the laser engraving/backlighting combo that you created. I’m thinking of getting a pit too. Monster Tech has a lot of good reviews but their kits are a little too pricey. I think SimFab’s DCS edition might be the best choice for the money.
Wife wanted a kitchen island, got a Cockpit instead :) Jokes aside, sick setup! Well done!
yeah yeah screens need be potrait mode it tells that on simapppro. ddi amd ampcd is recognized and setup correct position. in game only ampcd buttons are binded but it controll right ddi. left and right ddi not binded. also ufc display only show default all lights. and all those usb cables uf uf. its awesome but worthless when not work
Fuck, this video is (eventually) going to cost me a lot of time and money
SimApp Pro is absolute rubbish. I wish there was an alternative. I've had nothing but trouble with it, crashing, locking up by PC and just plain not working. Is there ANY alternative?
Not that I know of.. I haven't had any issues with it..runs smoothly and consistently.
I see the reloading equipment 👍
Anyone else having map issues with this setup? I just got the MIP setup and now my map is about a third of the screen and to the left. Also when I try to click on map icons I have to click about 7 inches to the right of the icon I want to click on. Not sure how to fix this. Lastly, the F16 DED is about 2 seconds slow when I try changing anything. There's a delay. Not sure why either.
Did you have to change the prints to adapt to the winwing mfd
yes.. none of the original front panel parts were used. I would publish the designs but to be honest they aren't very good and they don't fit with the WW MFDs like I'd hoped. Its good enough for me so I haven't taken the time to re do it.
@@DCSTex why haven’t you posted in so long😠
Still looking good, Jon
where can i find that damper mod for the tpr pedals?
forum.dcs.world/topic/199512-thrusmaster-tpr-hydraulic-damper-mod/
0:58 no need buy again new new LOL. only need finger tracking. who is first invent it
if i had real cockpit i would have 3 projectors
no need with VR
VR and real cockpit not thing. need make choise VR or real cockpit
why??? Have you ever tried it? The cockpit is all about not having to use the mouse.
Hi John. Loving this and in the process of my build. I am going down the route of the WinWing UFC and MFD and HUD unit as you have. And to be honest at the price its just as cheap to buy them than 3D print. Do you have the modified STL for mounting these. Everything else I am going to continue 3D printing. Thanks.
no I ended up using the included mount on all 3 parts of the MIP. The DDIs are tilted back a bit more in the real jet and mounting them all together would've put them just about vertical
@@DCSTex Thanks Got them on order so I take it that MDD just use the same bolt hole positions as the Thrustmaster Cougar?
Did you design the right and left Consol your self? Or did you use plans? I want to box out my simulator to save room
my designs
My goodness !!!! No way! Certainly a passionate about this sim. Some of us can only wish we could. One day God willing. One day! I bet you learned so much more about the build process, the sim itself and a deeper appreciation for the F18 whilst dedicating your time and effort into your creation. This certainly your baby! Excellent work mate! True work of art! I am interested as to what your background is, most of these sim builds I see these guys are not your ordinary blokes. Some are engineers, pilots, computer programmers or developers and such. Truly awesome Inspiring nonetheless. You have got my sub sir!
Beautiful cockpit. Do the Winwing MFDs cause an un-pure client (fail an integrity check) string when you try to log onto a PVP or PVE multiplayer server like Growling Sidewinder?
Starting to build the park brake but cannot see the switch used in the body. Can you show what it is. Thanks
Greenscreen overlay. That is how i have seen mixed reality done. Basically everything you dont want to see use green screen cloth and paint to cover it up. You could make multiple cockpits and switch them like controllers out of the green screen space you build. I have seen it done with car simulators. Different wheel, seat, pedal setups that can be swapped out. The interior of the car and everything outside is VR, but the seat, stick shift pedals and wheel are real.
replace your speakers with the older B&W DM110 speakers, much much much better speakers, like 1000% better. and like 1/8th of the price. TPA3116 amp like breeze audio is good enough to power it.
really the spearkers end up just outputting the engine noise..what I have works well enough
hello i tryng to build my own cockpit, but i dont have any experience with 3d modeling. I would ask you iif you can send me the project of the right and left panel, like ecs, and the other. If you do that im would be really happy. If you want i can give you my mail
send me your email..its all in Onshape and its honestly a bit of a mess (I taught myself CAD through the process). I can share the documents with you if you have an Onshape account
mattimazz Is my onshape name
If I write my mail TH-cam remove my comment so I can't. If you want you can give your mail and I write you there. Any way thanks you
Do you have the files available for the 3d printed parts around the mips?? And the files and parts used
I do not, they don't really fit right and I haven't gone back in to fix them
@@DCSTex thats okay really like the set up and working on replicating it or at least getting close.
WOW
Wife: "Thank goodness you've finished your airplane thing. Now we can start saving some money." You: "Well...Still need to build the F-14, the F-16, the F-15...
Your "family mission editing" PC is a better setup than my main PC lol.
At the 9:19 mark of your video, you show the bottom screen attached to complete the center console. That is the problem I am having, how do you attach the hud to the bottom unit?
they both attach to the same desk bracket
I found the problem, it was the metal plate and the spacers that I overlooked. Thanks for your reply.
This is so cool
year later i salute you nice build my friend
Hello John! I'm starting to design and assemble individual F-18 devices =) If you still have 3D drawings or assembly diagrams for your F18 cockpit, could you share them?
So, have you tried meta Quest 3 mixed reality?
@John Self I'm just starting my build. How did you make the seat?
Its the next level racing Boeing Military edition, I didn't make it
@DCSTex I must've missed that. I'd rather make my own with plywood. Any ideas fo plans for diyers?
@@williamtackett3814 I'd check out the open hornet project
hahahha I was just looking at mine and decided to do the mounting the way you were talking about doing it :D Nice to see we weren't being crazy with those ideas :D
How much did it cost for this entire setup?
Great Work Mister. 👌 I build the same cockpit in the first version like yours. The only difference is that I already have the complete NexLevel Simpit and I upgraded it with your 3D printed files. From today I also make a upgrade and will go to the OpenHornet 1:1 rebuild of a F-18C cockpit.
In the kichen???
Are you playing vr chat?
The game its Just like that or it have more action
its a study level sim, not an arcade style game
wowwwwwwwwwwww
how much to have you build me one
What to say... mastership, craftsmanship, professionalism, passion and all in full swing. Bravo!
I was just thinking about this but for the F4! I know this likely will never get seen but how possible do you think it is?
Steam gauges are tricky if you're looking to reproduce everything. Panels and switches are fairly easy.
@DCSTex how are they set up? I assume you made the switch panels from scratch or did you manage to find real gutted ones?
@@rider4440 no, its all laser cut acrylic a la - th-cam.com/video/GWwiDnhjQlo/w-d-xo.html
@@DCSTex ah, I think for some reason I had thought it was just engraved, I may be a little slow lol
@@rider4440 none of my gauges are functional..that will be in the next iteration once I get mixed reality