Gerber files for phil's Cessna C172 flight sim.



These are used to send to the PCB manufacturer.
I use JLCPCB.COM to build my boards which cost apx. 2.00 per 5 boards
(They have a 5 board minimum.)

All you need to do, is
  1. Download the gerber files from below.
  2. Set up an account and
  3. Upload the gerber file(s).

They tell you what the cost is including shipping, which you can select how they ship.




Interface board gerber

Interface boards

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          This is the board that will allow you to connect to your devices
          i.e. 7-segment displays, encoders, switches, potentiometers, LCDs etc.




Main board gerber

Main mother board

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This is the main board which contains the Arduino Mega, (without connectors can be plugged in from the top)
(with connectors can be plugged in from below).
          The connectors (or direct wiring) for:
         
  • Displays
  • Audio controls
  • Instrument controls (Barometer/Heading bug/OBS etc.)
  • Switch panels 1 and 2
  • Analog controls (Potentiometers)
  • MAX7219
  • Arduino nano to control a stepper controller boards (ex: VID6606, VID6608 and others)
  • Witmore servo controller
  • Meter driver board (ex: TLD5947)
  • DM13A LED outputs (L0 is on the main 20 pin connector)
  • Additional connectors for:
    • Analog pins from the Mega
    • Digital pins from the Mega
    • tx0,rx0,tx3,rx3,sda,scl pins from the Mega
    • pins 2 to 11 from the Mega
    • c11 - c15 from the display multiplexer
  • 2 spare connectors S0-S3, +, - and another pin
  • 2 spare 20-pin connectors can be wired directly




Switch Panel gerber

Cessna 172 Switch Panel

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Instead of 3D printing my switch panel, I decided to try using a PCB to make a faceplate and it worked.
The cessnas I fly aren't fuel injected nor have a fuel pump so, that switch is not included.
Also, since I have a non-injected carburator, I need a switch to control it, which is the last toggle switch.

The switches are labeled though I might do a new panel with larger lettering.




Encoder Board

Encoder boards

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         pc board to mount a standard encoder with optional pushbutton switch





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