ClassicSim Home Made Motion Flight Simulator

Building a Motion Flight Simulator

• X-plane
• Motion Interface Software (by: Buggies, Built for Fun)
• Galil Motion Controller
• Arduino Interface Controller Board
• Arduino Interface Software
• buo386 12bit Interface Controller Board
• Sim panels
• Parker Hydraulics

X-Plane 10: Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

• Realistic Flight Model
• Highly configurable
• Many user add-ons available
• X-plane.com - info and free demo
• X-plane.org - forum and add-on software

DIY Motion Software

• Excellent Motion Interface Software
• Interfaces sim software to hydraulic motion
• Highly customizable
• Many Do-It-Yourself projects available
• BFF Simulation - info and projects

Galil Motion Controller: DMC-2133

• 3 Axis Control for a 3 DOF platform
• Ethernet Connectivity for high speed, bidirectional communication
• Highly configurable
• Easy programming language
• Converts the motion cues to +/- voltage for hydraulics
• Relays the platform position back to the motion software
• GalilMC.com - more info

Arduino Mega Interface Device and Software

• Interface Hardware and Software for buttons, swiches and controls
• Low Cost - OpenSource
• Custom gauges also possible
• Ethernet controlled input and output
• Excellent programming software from Sim Vim Globe
• Easy Do-It-Yourself customization
• Sim Vim Globe - info and projects
• Arduino - info and products

simPlugins PanelBuilder Instrument Simulation

• Flight Instruments on a second computer
• X-plane and PanelBuilder work out of the box
• Highly configurable instruments and marking
• Can be run on sim computer or over a network
• simPlugins PanelBuilder - more info

Parker Hydraulics

• D3FH Directional Proportional Hydraulic Valve
• Parker Cylinders
• Highest Quality hydraulics available
• Parker Hydraulics - more info