Russ, I'm an experienced pilot and experienced programmer, generally familiar with Arduino. I'd like to buy a dedicated computer system now that will ultimately be the heart of the simulator I build, but that I'll be able to use in the interim as a simple flight simulator. You've got me thinking I can do this - build a simulator that will model my Twin Comanche.
@ghillieconcarne
Жыл бұрын
I used to fly a ”Twinkie“, loved that plane. Does your tail number end with a Y?
@PA30Pilot
Жыл бұрын
@@ghillieconcarne N833DF is my Twin Comanche. . My first airplane was N8260Y, if that counts.
@wingman1392
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have flirted with Sims, and watch in awe all these "Look at my cockpit" videos. The Warthog Project being just one. Looks like AirManager is built for building your own cockpits. You have the opportunity to build a series of great how to videos. For info the Genuine Arduino boards cost more because the price funds the design and support for the boards. The clones only funds the pocket of the cloner. So if you can afford it by genuine. Happy building everyone, looking forward to see the amazing things you create.
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
I was always surprised that they made the whole project open source. But maybe they are smart because by making them available cheaply they are expanding the user base and creating a standard this pretty widely accepted.
@mikemays7056
5 ай бұрын
Mr. Barlow, I am so thankful I came across your channel! Thank you for taking the time to create this great video.
@corywilson4550
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I'm very new to home cockpit building and have a very basic understanding (if that) of the technology involved. Your videos on Arduino and Air Manager are very informative and have given me the knowledge confidence to pursue a better simulation experience. You clearly know what you're doing, yet have a knack for explaining things to the "every man/woman" with less experience. Well done! Sub'd.
@StringBanger
3 жыл бұрын
Russ, this is by far one of the best intro videos for getting started with A4 and Arduino. Incredibly helpful. I'm building a full 1:1 Baron G58 and plan to use a mega. Screw terminal board rather than solder just in case the board fails its an easy swap. Next, how can we achieve backlight dimming? I plan to use led strips and I can potentially place a pot to control it without an arduino but how can I use an Arduino to to control it ?
@dougkehoe3758
2 жыл бұрын
If I watch these long enough...over and over... I think I’ll get it. Electronics...will it help a DIY scratch builder on an aircraft? So much to process. Woof!
@petergregorypottery5476
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making such a clear introduction to how to use Arduino, and how to make a start with cockpit building. I had no idea how the things worked before and you are so encouraging that I am now looking forward to my first Arduino purchase and giving things a try!
@mikeswift926
2 жыл бұрын
Russ, as stated below this is by far the best intro video for the newbie about to launch into the world of Air Manager and Arduino. 1st class mate
@CaptainBobSim
3 жыл бұрын
I'd just like to say, thank you for making this video! It is always amazing to see the capabilities software like this has!
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
I want to offer you a free license for air manager if you wanted to use it with your project. Let me know if that’s the case and I can set you up. Just ask that you give it some positive feedback if you use it and think it is worthwhile. Let me know.
@CaptainBobSim
3 жыл бұрын
@@rbarlow I think that would be wonderful Russ! I can see great potential in this especially to learn some of the cool things Air Manager does with Arduino :) You can contact me at CaptainBobSim@gmail.com if you need any further details. Thank you so much!
@deeadam1649
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this introduction to arduinos, thank you. I will try today to create something now you've demystified the difficulty.
@tjohara947
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ. This video solves a BIG problem for me. I bought a SIMIONIC starter key which is essentially a multi-position switch. I didn't know that to get the thing to function as a starter key for the C172, I would need to connect it via an Arduino board. Anyway, this video took the mystery out of the project. At first I didn't want to do it but after watching your video, I think I can give it a try. Thank you!
@marineg8415
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I am a new flight simmer and was thinking doing something like what you showed would be very difficult. Thank you for making it so easy to understand. I am a school teacher and I have to tell you, your teaching skills are outstanding! Thanks again!
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
Set up a sim at your school … great STEM project. Happy to advise and help.
@jamesberkovatz6576
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ. I am fairly new to simming and currently going through flight training. In some of my reading people mentioned Arduino but I had no idea what it was. You gave me a great introduction to it. I don't think I need it in my current setup however down the road I now understand how I can tweak my simulator in almost any way I can think of. Thanks again.
@bille1136
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another wonderful video. Your fondness for Grand Cayman shows during your landing at the end of the video.
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great place but I haven’t been able to go there since Covid started. Hopefully this next winter I can return
@richardsander3936
Жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, I'd like to thank you for the video. I was stuck on how to configure the Arduino pins in Air Manager. Your instructions were clear and easy. I got my primer and Avionics Master Switch 2 working for both X-Plane 12 and MSFS 2020. Thanks again, Rich
@jasoncy31
Жыл бұрын
That was really helpful, Russ. I've been a bit confused about how to hook up Air Manager to hardware. Thank you so much.
@marcericdavis
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great content Just ordered a yoke and quadrant to get started siming. Mostly want to jumpstart my IFR training.
@aerofart
2 жыл бұрын
This video hit the nail on the head for me. I am proficient with the Arduino and electronics is one of my hobbies, so knowing about this is a great way to make my own quality custom panel(s) and maybe even save a few bucks in the process. My only concern is the negative reviews of Air Manager and how it is unstable with iPads, especially M1 silicon based devices. That’s a shame.
@MartinSawyer-rd7ny
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this great simple to follow introduction
@rpcraighead
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work Russ! I've been using the knobster due to its flexibility... But this is tempting!
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
Just depends how permanent you want things to be. Knobster gives a lot of flexibility but it’s still not quite as realistic as dedicated knobs and switches
@pnksmigge5324
Жыл бұрын
inb4 I come back to this video 200 times during my f18 build :)
@wildelorme4409
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Russ. Your content is alway right down my alley when it comes to Flight simulation.
@georgeallensmo
2 жыл бұрын
I review this video each time my brain overloads. Thanks! Hope you are well
@edwardkaplan9699
3 жыл бұрын
Another great instructional video! Russ, if you weren’t a pilot, you would have been a great teacher!
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
I have been a CFI since 1971 so that is kind of like a teacher🤔
@mathieubannwarth7381
Жыл бұрын
seriously, you made my day! great presentation, you bring the subject with so much precision and make it achievable for newbies! thank you!!
@juhalehtonen296
7 ай бұрын
Really good introduction to arduino in general and air manager. This really opened it up for me. Thank you!
@CB-RADIO-UK
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video Russ. Its by far the easiest video to follow. Ive subbed and will be watching more.
@Sixtobobadilla41
9 ай бұрын
WOW thank you so much for this video i have my own flight sim started 3d printing panels this is exactly what i needed to go forth
@rbarlow
9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@m.l.5284
18 күн бұрын
19:00 Great video. There is just point, I disagree. For rotary switches, I'd connect all position pins, and NOT positions minus one. Reason is, when you switch between positions, there is always a short moment, between the positions, when non of the pins is connected. If you assume no connection is a certain position, that is wrong. The virtual rotary knob in your simulator will wildly jump back and forth into that 'unconnected' position, while you slowly turn the physical knob. Just connect this one addition position and the problem wouldn't occur. I hope it's clear, what I mean.
@acerodney
Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VID! Super job of explaining Arduino and adding hardware to a sim!!
@mrwest5552
Жыл бұрын
Thank You for this. I have a distantly similar build in mind and would be starting with ZERO $. This simply shows me i may not choose to go this route. Best to You.
@sujeshchandran9143
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful explanation. Fantastic teacher🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@oldmang9962
Жыл бұрын
Wicked Video, I am already building a widget for the cockpit using MobiFlight. But this has explained a lot of the basics that I was missing. I am certainly going to explore Air Manager now also Thanks Russ
@jerrodkimball4553
2 жыл бұрын
very informative, this opened my eyes on how these work and i am a 100% newbie at this. now to learn more. Thank you for the schooling.
@rbarlow
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck….not difficult and fun once you get started.
@diazo5679
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Russ. Like many pf the others I am just starting on this sim journey. Your a fantastic help. Keep up the great work.
@garymcauley5867
Жыл бұрын
Excellent ! Thanks Russ! Cheers, 🇨🇦
@juanfernandez5436
2 жыл бұрын
This is great, THANK YOU for taking the time to make the video and post it!
@MauriProsch
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video mate, this gave the push to make my own board
@slavimihaylov2455
5 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I am thinking for!!!! Thank you sir!
@AtlasMvm
2 жыл бұрын
great video! one thing I recommend is to socket the arduino to the perma-board rather than solder it directly. if you fry the arduino for some reason or it dies it can be a huge pain to desolder all those pins.
@totheknee
Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video!
@mishmish1968
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tutorial, great job, I'm a new subscriber,, I've been watching some old videos to tour the channel, you've been doing a great work and i'm enjoying being in the channel, all the best
@SimPilot-dl8zy
3 жыл бұрын
I need to upgrade my Air manager. Thanks for this video Russ.
@andy.puempel
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video, Russ! Very informative. Really enjoy your calm and professional presentation technique on all your content. Thanks so much for your efforts in putting this together!
@skinnyTheCat
3 жыл бұрын
Russ, i cant express how happy i am for finding you on YT. I have just started out with flightsiming using x-plane, after a career as an aviation technician and engineer in the GA field. I have also done some real flying myself, but only about 100 hrs, for 100 years ago :) . Anyway, i am now retired, and found this adventure and fun stuff in flightsims, and are now looking to see what i could do to make a simple home-cockpit. And then i found you here :) and you have so much great material that you must have put a lot of work into, and you share this with us all! how great is that! And not only that, but you are also clear speaking, thorough in what you want to communicate to us, and you also have a very kind personality in you're videos. I really appreciate what you do. In reg to this vid, the Arduino seem to do wonders for these kind of projects, and i will definitely look into this! Once again, Thank You sir! :) David, Sweden.
@Twinflight-2401
Жыл бұрын
Perfect just what i was after. fantastic informative and really useful. Thank you Russ
@davidcassidy8390
8 ай бұрын
Awesome ! Thanks Russ.
@simonegiubilato1672
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! It would be fantastic to have a slightly more in depth follow up. Thank you for posting it👍
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
Keep watching my channel I’m sure I’ll get around to it. I’m retired but these hobby sometimes or more work then going to work
@tasercs
2 жыл бұрын
Russ, a fantastic video, well paced and really informative. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
@sky173
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and very helpful. I hope to see more videos like this in the future. Thanks.
@noelguyau0571
2 жыл бұрын
Good video, I’m just learning…..
@Airship413
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Job!!!! Good Info..
@jessluke5687
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding tutorial! Thank you!
@omarsoufan4877
2 жыл бұрын
This is great sir, I love it and I loved the way you made it clear. 👍
@gerardvanbeek6710
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks Russ. Just where i am looking for. You make my day
@yosiska
3 жыл бұрын
What a tutorial Video. Awesome! Thank You!
@ksp1278
3 жыл бұрын
Top quality video from you as usual. Your channel is amazing for xplane enthusiasts.
@berniewiemers728
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, Thank you for a great video, you have inspired me to give arduino and air manager a go. I've ordered the hardware and software and I'm looking forward to getting started.
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll find it’s fun and rewarding once you get past any learning curve
@jmcc685
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. Thank you!
@brgarrison418
2 жыл бұрын
You can also use a 555 timer to build a debouncer for your switch.. this could help some people with that problem... I use it a lot when prototyping circuits on bread boards.
@rbarlow
2 жыл бұрын
I may be wrong since I am unfamiliar with a 555 tuner but I think Sim Innovations had denouncing built into Air Manager.
@ChongMcBong
2 жыл бұрын
very helpful video, thanks, i have piles of arduinos and bits, hopefully i will have a full desk of buttons by the end of the weekend :)
@rbarlow
2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@ChongMcBong
2 жыл бұрын
@@rbarlow i discovered it was quite expensive software, so went another route in the end, i might still come back to this option at some point. thanks for the video anyway, it inspired me to make some more cool controls :)
@kareemismael6153
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@wrap239
7 ай бұрын
Great video Russ. Beta testing the OV, I was thinking it would be useful to use Air Manager to build an instrument panel. No hardware inputs. I’d like to be able to always see the instruments even in outside view. (Sure hope ASOBO gives us multiple camera views in 2024 like FSX and P3D!) I’ve never used it before. Your video is a great resource for seeing what it can do. Thanks!
@ryanerickson764
3 жыл бұрын
This is great, thank you!
@homayoonhakimi533
9 ай бұрын
A big thank you
@aviation2155
2 жыл бұрын
the best ever !
@davecolston3564
2 жыл бұрын
Russ... I'm a complete newph to Air Manager. Been trying to find an answer to the following... I'd like to use Air Manager to model a panel for the XP11 F33 Bonanza. However I only see the B58 that is somewhat similar. Can I assemble a panel for F33 in AirManager? And what happens to the instruments that are already there? I know, very basic, but I've spent a week trying to post on the Sim Innovations forum. Registered, but not allowed. I really appreciate your help with some fundemental concepts
@albertoacevedo5465
Жыл бұрын
Excelent video as all yours thanks
@rbarlow
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@zakkhuitema3748
Жыл бұрын
I'm sold. I've spent close to 5k for my current setup, but the thing that bothers me most is that the buttons and switches are not labelled. it makes using across multiple sims frustrating to remember. I've also done some basic Arduino in the past so this is something i can really get behind. thanks for the informative video! subbed
@chuckmathe5670
2 жыл бұрын
Russ. Great video. I'm a newbie in the early stages of building a UH-1 helicopter sim pit for DCS. This has been very helpful as i try and determine whether i am better off getting USB PnP gauges or those which require wiring through an Arduino board. My main instrument panel has about 28 gauges/instruments and several "caution lights". Still debating my best avenue of approach. Thanks again.
@rbarlow
2 жыл бұрын
IMHO Air Manager gives more flexibility than Pnp
@aurimasandrijauskas2172
2 жыл бұрын
What a nice video. Thank you.
@rbarlow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments and encouragement
@aurimasandrijauskas2172
2 жыл бұрын
@@rbarlow How can I set delay for encoders? Cant find it. I set encoder to G1000 mfd, but if i am entering flight plan after one encoder turn-click, g1000 jumping over 2 letters...
@ericohara2582
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent help, thank you
@mikepowell9316
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative.
@juanpablohernandez8940
3 жыл бұрын
beautiful video Thanks for sharing!!
@hokiebaji
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Thanks
@kevinberlyn8060
Жыл бұрын
Russ, GREAT tutorial. . I have been looking over KZitem for instructions to connect arduino leonardo and your video has helped me out no end.... May I ask , in regards to the switch instalation. can you advise how I would include a LED to that switch.....to come on when actuated. thanks in advance Kevin
@JesperMilling
2 жыл бұрын
very good introduktion, thankyou.
@johannes914
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@Bahanov
2 жыл бұрын
Really great and useful tutorial. Thanks!!! You have +1 subscriber :)
@fuggly007
3 жыл бұрын
A very interesting video, thanks.
@salmon_s5408
4 ай бұрын
Thanks i bought an old 737 home cockpit and have no idea how to set it up
@-Sunny--
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@rigilchrist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ!
@cesarojopi6658
2 жыл бұрын
nice work , keep doing it.
@AlasdairMacG
3 жыл бұрын
Superb stuff - even I managed to understand most of it! Looking forward very much to any future vids in this series. I have been using Air Manager for a couple of months now (with the "official" Knobster), Wimaxit touch screen, and the steam gauges (principally C172), and love it. Hoping one day to be able to get the G1000 set up in MSFS 2020 with the Wimaxit/Knobster. I do not feel confident enough to go the Mobiflight route for this, or any of the other current "workarounds" that are available. So when you have nothing to do(!), if you fancy doing a tutorial on this as well, it would be great - I gather that we may need to wait until Air Manager 4.1 is relased though? Regards, Alasdair
@gsxr600rm
Жыл бұрын
Can you use the click function on the rotary encoder to toggle another switch? In my example im thinking of the G5 on airmanager.. thank you in advance, great video! Def subscriber now!
@1947cessna140
3 жыл бұрын
Russ, I am more interested in “assembling” a home Sim than learning about and designing one. May I suggest you author and sell an illustrated Sim Assembly Manual much like your dual screen Sim shown in previous videos. I am thinking about you detailing the type, kind, and construction/fabrication of all components from the instrument panel construction to the hook up of the screens for Air Manager and for the three vision monitors and the dual computers, etc. Include a material list for everything so it can be ordered and then assembled much like a Heath Kit (showing my age). I, as well, as perhaps hundreds of your viewers would purchase such a “How To Build A Sim” manual authored by you. I am not interested in becoming a sophisticated Sim designer and builder, but I would build a “ Paint by Numbers” Sim from a complete build manual incorporating X-Plane, Air Manager, a couple of computers and screens, and hardware controllers and then design an Air Manager Panel to replicate my Cessna 182. Did you ever consider such an endeavor? Hope you will do so. Thanks for your great videos.
@fly4fun24
Жыл бұрын
that is the video I was Looking For years, I was so afraid to touch one of those.
@JeffreySmith1
Жыл бұрын
Brand new Air Manager user and everything you showed makes sense and I was able to reproduce. What I want to do is have either an Arduino or Raspberry Pi Pico drive an LCD display where I could display gauges like an altimeter or air speed indicator, etc.. Does the Air Manager flashed program have the ability to output graphics from the Arduino or Pico like that? Or do I need to write my own custom program using graphics for those devices and then use a communication library to talk to Air Manager? Basically, is there a shortcut way to leverage an Arduino -> LCD display using built-in functionality, or do I have to build from the ground up? I can't find anybody else doing that.
@Dan-xr4ue
6 ай бұрын
RUSS, IN THE "HOW IT WORKS" SKETCH, IS THE AIR MANAGER SOFTWARE IN ANOTHER COMPUTER THAN THE SIMULATOR SOFTWARE AND THE TWO COMPUTERS CONNETED VIA A LAN? NEW TO THIS AND THIS VIDEO COVERED WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOING FOR. ALSO, DID I HEAR YOU SAY YOU CAN HAVE MULTIPLE ARDUINO BOARDS CONNECTED TO AIR MANAGER IN ORDER TO COVER LOTS MORE COCK PIT CONTROLS? THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.
@Buddy308
3 жыл бұрын
Professor Barlow: "I'm no expert on all this . . . ." Us: " . . . all evidence to the contrary."
@rbarlow
3 жыл бұрын
Expertise is a relative thing
@expataviator7107
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@graemeglasgow4596
10 ай бұрын
Great video. Quick question. In your triple screen setup, how have you got rid of the stretching in the 2 side screens?
@JeSuisYash
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mohammadzhafrannabil7899
Ай бұрын
Is it possible to use multiple parts like encoder or switches in the single arduino? What is the Maximum amount of switch or encoder that can be connected in one arduino? And is it possible to use multiple arduino for one pc?
@capbrantz4935
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ecidadeII
2 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic tutorial! It’s exactly what I was looking for as a primer before I undertake building my own CRJ panels! But I do have a question. Maybe I’m misunderstanding, but do you need a separate board for each toggle switch?
@geertkoops1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, Another great video, Can’t you start a crowd funding so we can all help to get the money together to see if this can made plug and play by a third party. Would be wonderful tu fly the sim that realistic. Best regards Geert
@olliefick8881
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your good youtube videos. I fly the Laminar Research SF50 using Air Manager 4. The panel includes the engine start/stop instrument that you authored. It worked great with XP11 but does not work with XP12. I haven't received m;uch help from Siminnovations. I believe the lua scripts that come with XP12 (for this aircraft at least) are very different from those with XP11. Do you plan to update your Air Manager contributed instruments to work correctly with XP12?
@Steph-uo9pn
7 ай бұрын
Hi Russ, one Questions...is this software only for MSFS or is it also compatible with DCS??
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