Wow! What a great product! I followed the instructions in the manual and downloaded the pre made profile and it’s was basically plug and play! I love it and is a great addition to my home cockpit!
Just bought this today! Can’t wait for it to be built and sent! This is so much more affordable than some of the other options I was considering. Can’t wait!!
Epic job man! That turned out awesome. I want to make a working autopilot for a King Air 350i which is what I’ve flown in the past. It can be hard to stay sharp if you’re not getting many hours in the plane. When you go to a school like Flight Safety International to get a type rating to fly a specific airplane a ton of the real world pro sim training is all about understanding and using the airplane’s automation well, so having buttons to push rather than mouse clicks could help with proficiency for sure.
Oh man that’s what I’ve been looking for! I had exactly the same problem using flight controls with a mouse. So I built a com radio with an Arduino which functions like the real thing, but the trouble was the interface software. I had to use FSUIPC, which was a total pain in the butt because I had to then write a gateway app to interface that to my USB port. The controls are easy for me, I design electronics and a living. It’s the software interface that’s been the obstacle. I’ll take a look at MobyFlight. Thanks!
Great build! I've had similar ideas for a sim racing dash build! If you can, add some kind of diffuser sheet infront of the 7 segments to mask the un-lit segments and improve readability 👍🏽
the only bit missing is some dark red plastic to cover the led displays, this hides the unlit segments, and allows the lit ones to shine through :) makes it easier on the eye, and much easier to see on camera too. (sticky "stained glass" plastic stuff is cheap and perfect for this)
Great video and very nice add-on. May try to get one when available. For the moment I'm using the Logitech autopilot panel in conjunction with the radio panel and using SPAD to map HDG, ALT, IAS & VS to the four digital displays and the four knobs of the radio panel.
Suggest to join mobi flight discord. Even i never touched circuits in my life. Believe me with lot of support from others im going to complete one FCU.
Great job. I did 3D print the box and bought all the switches etc.. but I would like to know how you did the wiring from the displays ,encoder to arduino
Hello Jeff, Thank you very much for sharing everything, I built a prototype here in Brazil and it was excellent, everything worked perfect now I just need a 3D printer. jejejeje
Agreed. Push/pull knobs just don’t exist as an affordable off-the-shelf unit. That’s why I decided to not pursue it for this device. It would make it unfordable for a lot of people out there, and the pull action just isn’t a must-have for most people out there.
I am just starting to do some test for this build. Just have some knobs and the board. And I just realize that all the config provided do not work with Msfs 2024! I have to reconfigure every input and output by hand..... But at least it is now working with my test knob.
Whould it ba Possible to Buy/Print a 3D panel of any Cockpit with Holes where the Nobs & Push Buttons Go.and Holes with Lens to Read outs. This Panel would be FULL SIZE to fit on the Front of a 50" to 65" UHDTV used as the Panel CockPit that would be displayed Behind the Panel as the primary flight display (PFD), multi-function display (MFD), and an engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) display. This would Eliminate the need for Separate Components that aren't really Representative of thr Full Scale Aircraft. This Printed Panel could be done in Sections to accomidate smaller 3D printers. While all Buttons Knobs & switches could be installed By the Builder.
Do you do a channel for setting switches above these switches for the Honeycomb Bravo controller for setting up for NAV, heading, approach, vertical, etc. for Xplane?
could be even simpler. rotary encoders have push SPD and HDG button could replace. and ALT and VC knobs could work like push and rotate BIG rotate without push small. where LNAV and VNAV even its like all on then its so lol
Great video! Is it possible to change the color of the numbers on the screen and the lights on the switches? Looking to build one for the pmdg 777, not the exact one you built, but one similar.
Some people are unbelievable, basically demanding step by step instruction or asking how much did it cost him to build this... Get a grip people, he is nice enough to share a lot of information, but he is trying to sell a product too. Cost of materials is obviously around 50 dollars, check it by yourselves on the links he actually provides to Amazon, fking lazy people. Also, you cannot expect him to sell it to you at material cost. He uses a 3D printer, that has a cost too plus he is not going to do it for no profit, work time = cost. So it all adds up.
how to set the attitude 100 or 1000 feets button on the black metal button? and the ALT black button on your panel? I mean the name of these toggles, thank you
Love this project and I'm trying to make it. The STL comes up very small, would you mind posting the correct dimensions so that it can be correctly scaled? Edit: I'm printing it at 2540% scale to get it the right size
Good video. I'm able to get all the components except the led push button. I'm in progress of making one now. Connection is challenging as I have very basic electronics knowledge. All the best and keep posting good stuff like this. I wish your product to become a big success. Though you sell the product you are teaching others on how you made. One should have a good heart for this. One question: Will it work with Adriuno uno ?
Great job. Am considering having a go at building one are you able to tell me where you got the square push buttons with the LED in Am currently using Mobieflight for my other panel stuff but a separate Auto panel would be great. Thanks
Hi there. Great project. i will be building this over the weekend. But i am not getting the 8 pin DPDT switches. I have 5 pin switches. Will those work ? and how would the wiring be connected ?
Thank you! There's no way to give a real answer to the PMDG 737 compatibility question. Not enough is known about that aircraft yet. I'll say this. I will be buying that plane, and if it's possible to get this autopilot controller working with it, it will happen. It may require MobiFlight support which might not exist initially. However, I imagine the MobiFlight team will be very interested in supporting this very popular aircraft. MobiFlight does support P3D. However, I don't have P3D. You would likely have to program the autopilot controller to work with P3D yourself. Definitely possible, but would take some work. The autopilot controller currently has several profiles that work very well with MSFS and X-Plane 11. If you want to buy an autopilot controller or have more questions, you can email me at vizix.contact@gmail.com. Thanks!
Thanks. I don't have a wiring diagram for it yet, but the MobiFlight website shows you how to wire up different kinds of components. Yes, I had to cut off the ends of the display boards to get them to fit.
@@maramberri For the A320, it switches from heading and vertical speed modes to track and flight path angle modes (basically determines if you're referencing the ground track or your track through the air). On other aircraft though, you could have the button do whatever you want.
Really great. Are you able to differentiate between "managed" modes and "selected" modes on the FBW A320? So, can you build "push" and "pull" into the speed, altitude, V/S knobs like the real thing?
Yes. The knobs are also push buttons (for going into managed mode). Wasn't able to find knobs that you can also pull. So you just press the HDG button (for example) for the "pull" function to go into selected heading mode. So it's more like a traditional autopilot panel in that regard, but it has all of the Airbus functionality.
@@vizix2049 It looked like you pushed the ALT to change to increments of 100ft. Is it also a push to get into Managed/VNAV mode now that the FBW A320 supports that?
Good job! Is it possible to let me know the following: The max7219 (8 digits) is split into two parts of 2x3 digits each (2 digits unused). How do you control these 2 separate parts in Mobiflight...?
@@vizix2049, I have seen your wiring diagram. I can see that with the KD2-22 switches, you are only wiring the switch to the ground and not the LED right?
I can see that you have a red wire connected to pin nº2. to where are you connecting the red wire in the arduino? thanks a lot and sorry for all the questions ;)
Good job! I've printed the box you open sourced, nice and beautiful. But I am having trouble fitting the 8-digit led screen into the slot. It seems impossible to fit two 8-digit led screen without overlapping each other. Did I picked the wrong number of digits or wrong type of led screens? Hoping you could help me. Thanks!
Hey mate. I've made 3 of these now and the latest one isn't working on a mates computer. It worked fine on mine. On his it shows everything from the game but the game isn't recognising the input from the box. Any ideas?
Hello sir am trying to build one like this but stuck with two buttons AP2 and EXPED ap2 on pressing it’s working but no led and exped nothing working any help from you plz Thanking you in advance
The information is not very complete to be able to make the connections, you can better show the internal part of the wiring in a video, It would be a great help, thanks.
Great product, highly recommend it. Just got it a couple of days ago and works as describe. Great customer service. Highly recommended.
Thank you kindly sir.
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I am interested but don't see any contact info.
Awesome! It looks really cool! Thanks for supporting the MobiFlight project.
Wow! What a great product! I followed the instructions in the manual and downloaded the pre made profile and it’s was basically plug and play! I love it and is a great addition to my home cockpit!
Glad you like it! Thanks for the great review!
Just bought this today! Can’t wait for it to be built and sent! This is so much more affordable than some of the other options I was considering. Can’t wait!!
Order received! 😁
Epic job man! That turned out awesome. I want to make a working autopilot for a King Air 350i which is what I’ve flown in the past. It can be hard to stay sharp if you’re not getting many hours in the plane. When you go to a school like Flight Safety International to get a type rating to fly a specific airplane a ton of the real world pro sim training is all about understanding and using the airplane’s automation well, so having buttons to push rather than mouse clicks could help with proficiency for sure.
Oh man that’s what I’ve been looking for! I had exactly the same problem using flight controls with a mouse. So I built a com radio with an Arduino which functions like the real thing, but the trouble was the interface software. I had to use FSUIPC, which was a total pain in the butt because I had to then write a gateway app to interface that to my USB port. The controls are easy for me, I design electronics and a living. It’s the software interface that’s been the obstacle. I’ll take a look at MobyFlight. Thanks!
Great build! I've had similar ideas for a sim racing dash build! If you can, add some kind of diffuser sheet infront of the 7 segments to mask the un-lit segments and improve readability 👍🏽
Love the format of your video (relaxing and informative) and really love how you explained how you built this AP system! New sub!
the only bit missing is some dark red plastic to cover the led displays, this hides the unlit segments, and allows the lit ones to shine through :)
makes it easier on the eye, and much easier to see on camera too. (sticky "stained glass" plastic stuff is cheap and perfect for this)
Great project. It will enhance immersion and convenience, rather than having to scroll the mouse wheel.
Thank you!
Are you want to sale it. I want to purchase.@@vizix2049
Bummer you stopped making these. Looks amazing. Would have bought one right away.
Great video and very nice add-on. May try to get one when available. For the moment I'm using the Logitech autopilot panel in conjunction with the radio panel and using SPAD to map HDG, ALT, IAS & VS to the four digital displays and the four knobs of the radio panel.
wow! Gotta love smart people well done, brother
wow nice project! congratulations!
thanks!
Nicely done video!
Awesome job!
Thank you! Glad you like it.
Excellent work, thanks man
Flawless! And welcome to the rabbit hole of simpit building :> Also great video format. I really really enjoy videos that just get to the point 👍👍
Thanks! Haha, the possibilities are endless...
Would like to have seen you set up the 7 segment displays that are daisy chained ??
Good job. You can easy use your small MCP also for other aircrafts, because it looks like more generic and not a A320 replica.
Exactly. That's the idea. I fly a lot of planes :)
"and you can too..." bro comes with a complete 3D printing suite...
I keep coming back to those basics videos because I STILL don't know how to properly use the software. I'm gonna cry
Suggest to join mobi flight discord. Even i never touched circuits in my life. Believe me with lot of support from others im going to complete one FCU.
Great job. I did 3D print the box and bought all the switches etc.. but I would like to know how you did the wiring from the displays ,encoder to arduino
Hello Jeff, Thank you very much for sharing everything, I built a prototype here in Brazil and it was excellent, everything worked perfect now I just need a 3D printer. jejejeje
I really want an Airbus only panel. It’s the push/pull switches that are hard to replicate.
Agreed. Push/pull knobs just don’t exist as an affordable off-the-shelf unit. That’s why I decided to not pursue it for this device. It would make it unfordable for a lot of people out there, and the pull action just isn’t a must-have for most people out there.
Please do a video on 3D printer equipment required to build the enclosure. Thanks.
I am just starting to do some test for this build. Just have some knobs and the board. And I just realize that all the config provided do not work with Msfs 2024! I have to reconfigure every input and output by hand..... But at least it is now working with my test knob.
This was great thanks for sharing!
WOW VERY AMAZING
Looks amazing, if you added setting the pressure too it would be perfect!
What do you mean by setting the pressure?
Thanks! Decided to limit it to autopilot functions only. Had to cut it off somewhere.
oh wait you meant the baro ref
Very cool!
Do you mind sharing the correct size of the STL. Is coming very little
I think what he means is the control panel of autopilot. Not the autopilot itself, which is a bit harder to program, give it a try.
Nice build, heres a comment for the algorithm
Thats so cool. How much did it all cost?
about $200
@@vizix2049 Okay is there a way to contact you to tell me what I need to get and how to get it/do it because now im really interested in doing this
Whould it ba Possible to Buy/Print a 3D panel of any Cockpit with Holes where the Nobs & Push Buttons Go.and Holes with Lens to Read outs. This Panel would be FULL SIZE to fit on the Front of a 50" to 65" UHDTV used as the Panel CockPit that would be displayed Behind the Panel as the primary flight display (PFD), multi-function display (MFD), and an engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) display. This would Eliminate the need for Separate Components that aren't really Representative of thr Full Scale Aircraft. This Printed Panel could be done in Sections to accomidate smaller 3D printers. While all Buttons Knobs & switches could be installed By the Builder.
Nice work!
Very nice. I'm curious if anyone has a source for push/pull rotary encoders.
how only 237 subs??? you deserve 237k subs
It's possible to not have an external software with the SDK that helps you develop application that allow you to control the sim
:( you dont make them anymore, when will it be back?
Thanks bro it is working😊
Do you plane on remaking this amazing autopilot panel was really wishing you still made them really really cool
Do you do a channel for setting switches above these switches for the Honeycomb Bravo controller for setting up for NAV, heading, approach, vertical, etc. for Xplane?
could be even simpler. rotary encoders have push SPD and HDG button could replace. and ALT and VC knobs could work like push and rotate BIG rotate without push small.
where LNAV and VNAV even its like all on then its so lol
Thank for your sharing. I would like to know, is push button a non locking(memorized) version
Great video! Is it possible to change the color of the numbers on the screen and the lights on the switches? Looking to build one for the pmdg 777, not the exact one you built, but one similar.
you are underrated
Cant find the buttons with the light anywere :( Love the video! Awesome
I've got the Logitech autopilot panel, but I agree it's lacking. Really starting to give this 3D printed stuff a harder look. 😎
we need this
Agreed! If you like it, it would be awesome if you could share it and help get the word out. Thanks!
Nice job - well done. I'd really like to get smaller LED segment readouts but cannot find any. Any suggestions please?
Some people are unbelievable, basically demanding step by step instruction or asking how much did it cost him to build this...
Get a grip people, he is nice enough to share a lot of information, but he is trying to sell a product too.
Cost of materials is obviously around 50 dollars, check it by yourselves on the links he actually provides to Amazon, fking lazy people.
Also, you cannot expect him to sell it to you at material cost. He uses a 3D printer, that has a cost too plus he is not going to do it for no profit, work time = cost. So it all adds up.
For the price that PCB's cost nowadays i would much prefer having that over wiring all those things
how to set the attitude 100 or 1000 feets button on the black metal button? and the ALT black button on your panel? I mean the name of these toggles, thank you
Hi. Fantastic job... Why dont you add a loc and ls button?
I'm thinking of making something similar but I'll add a radio panel on the side.
Very cool! Let me know if you'd like to get one of these.
This is amazing and I want one.
Home you have attached the 8 digit lcd led modules, I don't see the screws. Hello
I glued them in.
Love this project and I'm trying to make it. The STL comes up very small, would you mind posting the correct dimensions so that it can be correctly scaled?
Edit: I'm printing it at 2540% scale to get it the right size
Good video. I'm able to get all the components except the led push button. I'm in progress of making one now. Connection is challenging as I have very basic electronics knowledge. All the best and keep posting good stuff like this. I wish your product to become a big success. Though you sell the product you are teaching others on how you made. One should have a good heart for this.
One question: Will it work with Adriuno uno ?
Thanks! Check the MobiFlight website for compatible Arduinos. I don't think the Uno works with MobiFlight.
Awesome!!!!! Thankyou
Hey man... I am the creator these MCP the exactly few years ago...where did you found the project...I liked that some one is spreading my ideas..cool
Hi.. İ couldnt see the 5v leg in your diagram for kd2-22 switch...
hello I ran into problem to make this autopilot box. do you need to solder any capacitor to the 7 segment? thanks.
how do i leran how and where to put the wires?
Great design well done😊. What push switches did you use?
It is kd2-22.
Great job. Am considering having a go at building one are you able to tell me where you got the square push buttons with the LED in
Am currently using Mobieflight for my other panel stuff but a separate Auto panel would be great. Thanks
a little help, there's no d19, d20 and d21 on arduino meg2560
He'll yeahhh 🎉
I would really like the mobiflight config
Hi there. Great project. i will be building this over the weekend. But i am not getting the 8 pin DPDT switches. I have 5 pin switches. Will those work ? and how would the wiring be connected ?
Real nice! I’m gonna buy one! Will it be compatible with the new pmdg 737 700 coming out soon and what about p3d v5? Thanks!
Thank you! There's no way to give a real answer to the PMDG 737 compatibility question. Not enough is known about that aircraft yet. I'll say this. I will be buying that plane, and if it's possible to get this autopilot controller working with it, it will happen. It may require MobiFlight support which might not exist initially. However, I imagine the MobiFlight team will be very interested in supporting this very popular aircraft.
MobiFlight does support P3D. However, I don't have P3D. You would likely have to program the autopilot controller to work with P3D yourself. Definitely possible, but would take some work.
The autopilot controller currently has several profiles that work very well with MSFS and X-Plane 11.
If you want to buy an autopilot controller or have more questions, you can email me at vizix.contact@gmail.com. Thanks!
Thank you for this tutorial. Can you tell me what size screws you used for the enclosure?
#4-40 screws
hi! nice idea! have you wiring diagram? and the 7segment display board was cutted? thank you...
Thanks. I don't have a wiring diagram for it yet, but the MobiFlight website shows you how to wire up different kinds of components. Yes, I had to cut off the ends of the display boards to get them to fit.
@@vizix2049 Thanks! The push button between ALT and VS what function does?
@@maramberri For the A320, it switches from heading and vertical speed modes to track and flight path angle modes (basically determines if you're referencing the ground track or your track through the air). On other aircraft though, you could have the button do whatever you want.
Nicely explained! Do you have any resources to learn wiring for arduino? Thanks
このFCUは私が探していたものです。私が知っている最も合理的で素晴らしいDIY-FCU。私も1つ作ることにしました。ありがとうございました。
Really great. Are you able to differentiate between "managed" modes and "selected" modes on the FBW A320? So, can you build "push" and "pull" into the speed, altitude, V/S knobs like the real thing?
Yes. The knobs are also push buttons (for going into managed mode). Wasn't able to find knobs that you can also pull. So you just press the HDG button (for example) for the "pull" function to go into selected heading mode. So it's more like a traditional autopilot panel in that regard, but it has all of the Airbus functionality.
@@vizix2049 It looked like you pushed the ALT to change to increments of 100ft. Is it also a push to get into Managed/VNAV mode now that the FBW A320 supports that?
@@ANITIX87 you can reprogram it to do the managed altitude mode.
hi, can you say which use buttons ? (kd2 self locking or non locking)
Did u use the c# sdk for this and a love the idea of this.
I build a similar setup, but for some reason my displays keep shutting down or show some weird rondom stuff. Anybody an idea what it could be?
Hopw do you learn how to design and how do you manage to design so accurately can you maybe give me a video tutorial on how to do it?
Where did u get the buttons?
Good job! Is it possible to let me know the following: The max7219 (8 digits) is split into two parts of 2x3 digits each (2 digits unused). How do you control these 2 separate parts in Mobiflight...?
Hello, I want to buy this. is it still available ? Also 3:33 what that green board is beside blue one what does it do ?
can you make one for me with the two AP's ??
thanks a lot for the video! great work! is the wiring difficult for someone without experience? do you have a video with that? thanks a lot!
Thanks! If you don't have any electronics experience, the wiring might be a little tricky. No wiring video, sorry.
@@vizix2049, I have seen your wiring diagram. I can see that with the KD2-22 switches, you are only wiring the switch to the ground and not the LED right?
I can see that you have a red wire connected to pin nº2. to where are you connecting the red wire in the arduino? thanks a lot and sorry for all the questions ;)
@@jmsiqueira1989 No. The LED is wired to ground as well.
@@jmsiqueira1989 sorry, I don't understand your question.
Hi! amazing project, can you please send the mobiflight config file, i really cant find all the autopilot configs for msfs2020
In case of FENIX A320 you can not say: any Aircraft in MSFS :)
Would like to buy one. How can I buy it? Price pls
Good job! I've printed the box you open sourced, nice and beautiful. But I am having trouble fitting the 8-digit led screen into the slot. It seems impossible to fit two 8-digit led screen without overlapping each other. Did I picked the wrong number of digits or wrong type of led screens? Hoping you could help me. Thanks!
I solved it by cutting some off both ends of the pcb board.
where do u get the controls for fusion 360 or does it have them in built
Fantastic!! Which are the sizes?
what is the price and also is it plug n play
@VIZIX I love this product and would love to get this myself if you wouldn't mind if i could talk to you about getting this product.
Hey mate. I've made 3 of these now and the latest one isn't working on a mates computer. It worked fine on mine. On his it shows everything from the game but the game isn't recognising the input from the box. Any ideas?
Hello sir am trying to build one like this but stuck with two buttons AP2 and EXPED ap2 on pressing it’s working but no led and exped nothing working any help from you plz
Thanking you in advance
which rotary encoders/potentiometers did you use? Any links to them would be excellent!~
The information is not very complete to be able to make the connections, you can better show the internal part of the wiring in a video, It would be a great help, thanks.
Hello! I noticed the product is no longer available on the website. Would you consider building one more for me to purchase? Thanks!