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Analog Output Board Mini, LAN

cpaulus — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:45:44 +0000

The board has 4 analog voltage outputs. The voltage range has a resolution of 12 bits (value 0 to 4095) and can be preset using two trimmers. The voltage range can be changed from 0 to approx. 9.7 volts and an offset between approx. -12.5 and +11.3 volts can be set. This allows the full 12 bits to be used in the preset voltage range. Numerous combinations are possible, e.g. 0 to 5 V or -3 to +3 V. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane.

A data source is selected in the software and connected to the output via a lookup table. It can also be used to control original instruments that require an analog voltage. Thanks to the value table, even uneven dials can be calibrated.
The outputs are designed for high-impedance inputs and may only be loaded up to a few mA.

The board is a smaller version of the “Analog Output Board, LAN” and has been developed as a LAN version for the “Analog Voltage Board, USB”.

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Analog Output Board Mini, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Analog Output Board, LAN

cpaulus — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:09:36 +0000

The board has 24 analog voltage outputs. The voltage range has a resolution of 12 bits (value 0 to 4095) and can be preset using two trimmers. The voltage range can be changed from 0 to approx. 9.7 volts and an offset between approx. -11.8 and +10.6 volts can be set. This allows the full 12 bits to be used in the preset voltage range. Numerous combinations are possible, e.g. 0 to 5 V or -3 to +3 V. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane.

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Analog Output Board, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Relay Board, LAN

cpaulus — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:49:17 +0000

Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane. The circuit board has 20 changeover relays, which can switch up to 230 V and 10 A. The traces are 70 µm thick (35 µm is common) and thus specially designed for a 10 A load. The distance was selected so that 230 V can be safely switched.

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Relay Board, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Output Board, Source Type, LAN

cpaulus — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:46:34 +0000

This board makes it possible to connect original annunciators (e.g. light bulbs) to the flight simulator via LAN. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane. The special feature of the circuit board is that 210 mA is guaranteed for each of the 64 outputs. Even at full load (all outputs active), the voltage hardly drops, so that a light test is also possible. Comparable products advertise 500 mA per output. However, the outdated chips never manage to drive even 210 mA without a significant voltage drop. The result is often that the lamps barely light up when all outputs are active. This circuit board was specially developed for controlling original 210 mA annunciators and uses modern chips as drivers.

The board has 64 source-type outputs. Connect the supply voltage (e.g. 5 V or 28 V) to the VCC connection on the circuit board (max. 50 V). One pin of the light bulb is connected to the circuit board. The second connection is connected to ground. The circuit board switches against the supply voltage. The drivers have protective diodes so that inductive loads can also be switched.

Up to 210 mA per output (14 A total load)

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Output Board, Source Type, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Output Board, Sink Type, LAN

cpaulus — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:41:09 +0000

This board makes it possible to connect original annunciators (e.g. light bulbs) to the flight simulator via LAN. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane. The special feature of the circuit board is that 220 mA is guaranteed for each of the 64 outputs. Even at full load (all outputs active), the voltage hardly drops, so that a light test is also possible. Comparable products advertise 500 mA per output. However, the outdated chips never manage to drive even 220 mA without a significant voltage drop. The result is often that the lamps barely light up when all outputs are active. This circuit board was specially developed for controlling original 220 mA annunciators and uses modern chips as drivers.

The board has 64 sink-type outputs. Connect the supply voltage (e.g. 5 V or 28 V) to a pin on the light bulb. The second pin of the lamp is connected to the circuit board. The circuit board switches the current to ground. The drivers have protective diodes so that inductive loads can also be switched. For inductive loads, connect the COM pin to the positive power supply (max. 50 V).

Up to 220 mA per output (14 A total load)

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Output Board, Sink Type, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Input Board, LAN

cpaulus — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:47:31 +0000

This board makes it possible to connect switches and buttons to the flight simulator via LAN. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane.

The board has 64 inputs. Connect the ground of the power supply to a pin of the switch. The second pin of the switch is connected to the board. The board recognizes an active input when ground is connected.

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Input Board, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.

Analog Input Board, LAN

cpaulus — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:41:47 +0000

This board makes it possible to connect potentiometers to the flight simulator via LAN. Plug and play with JeeHell, ProSim (A320 and 737) and X-Plane.

The board has 32 inputs. Each input is equipped with a 3-way terminal (+5 V, input, ground) so that potentiometers can be connected directly. The recommended potentiometer resistance should be 1 kiloohm to 1 megohm.

The resolution is 12 bits (value 0 to 4095). In the software, each input can be manipulated by means of a curve. For example, dead zones or flexible curves can be set.

An external 5 volt power supply is required.

Der Beitrag Analog Input Board, LAN erschien zuerst auf Cockpit Concept.