37 connections are making the EFIS Panel one of the most complex components in the cockpit so far. And there are two of them. That means a lot of cables to prepare and solder. I also redesigned my dual rotary encoder so that it is now an encoder rotary switch combination and comes completely 3D printed. This reduces the tolerances and the wiggeling of the connected knobs.
And the best of all - I can already use this module during my desktop simulator sessions. If I make a MobiFlight configuration using the PMDG presets, I can connect the device with MSFS 2020 without any changes of the hardware. The 3D printed box let me put it on top of my desk.
So even if you don't want to build a full size cockpit, this build can be worth a thought.
The small button caps at the bottom were a challenge when you want to combine a good feeling, backlighting and engraving. I made tests with resin and filament printed ones, with molds or a flat surface and even with flexible material (TPU). At the end my two favorites are the molded resin printed ones and the filament printed with a falt surface.
In the download package you will find all the needed files to cutout or engrave all the needed acrylic parts as well as all the 3D printed components.
There is no file in the download icon, just a message “No files are attached to this package!”
Thank you for the advice. I corrected it.