MIP First Officer’s upper panel

The first officers upper MIP panel is nearly the same like the captains panel. But there is this brake preassure gauge. And this was a big challange for me this time. It was the first time I used a stepper motor in the cockpit. It worked great but there are some things that you have to keep in mind when you are using those endless turning steppers. There is a switch needed that tells the motor when it reaches its zero position. In my case I used an optical sensor that wasn't supported by MobiFlight out of the box and I had to become a little bit creative during my configuration process.

But at the end the result is looking fantastic. Especially this three colored gauge plate comes out really nice. Another beautiful part has found a place in my cockpit.

Used materials:

• 3 mm transparent and white acrylic
• 1 small momentary ON - OFF - ON switch
• 1 small momentary (ON) - OFF - (ON) switch
• 3 push buttons (6 x 6 x 8 mm)
• 2 8-position rotary switches
• 2 15 mm male hex stand offs
• 4 30 mm female hex stand offs
• 2 orange annunciators
• 3 yellow LEDs
• 2 red LEDs
• LED stripes for backlighting
• 3 mm HDF board for backlighting
• 2 Type 1 knobs
• 28byj-48 stepper motor with ULN2003 driver
• H22A3 optical sensor
• 4 mm transparent acrylic rod

In the download file you will find all the needed files to cut out and engrave your own panel as well as the 3D file for the motor coupler.

FO upper MIP Panel

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