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The engine gauges in the F-15 use 3 to 5 digit mechanical "odometer" style displays. They're basically impossible to source in quantities less than 1,000. A nice gal on IRC pointed me to Adafruit's lineup of inexpensive OLED displays. That resulted in the following:

Arduino driven fuel-flow proof of concept gauge:

http://www.f15sim.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fuel-flow-gauge-test.png

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwEPE_N-0qY

The same mechanical configuration shown here will also work for the FTIT and RPM gauges I need to build. Not shown is the ultra-small air-core motor that will drive the needle pointer.

Each gauge will consist of a 75mm OLED display, an air-core motor, an L293D h-bridge chip (for the motor) and an Arduino Nano to run the show. The framework that holds all the components are 3D printed.

I got the Nanos in on Saturday and I'll post video & photos of the whole thing breadboarded out.

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WOW that is uber cool.. I wish I had your electronic knowledge.. I am attempting again to well at least I am stirring the pot to try and get at least the front Center Console of a F16 Pit..

I have come across some real gems..Wish me luck.. Oh 1 thing I did find is the company that makes a set of "Real" Aces II ejection Seat Cushions.. they also have for other planes if you want a look let me know I can PM you the link..

Thanks. When I've got the design nailed down I'll be publishing the designs & part files so people can build their own.

Sure, send me the link. I'm curious to see what they've got.

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what a sec... People still use IRC?

Yep.

In this particular case, the user in question was Hily and she was in the #sparkfun IRC channel.

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