Assorted Flight Simulator Parts
For your own Avionics Panels and Projects

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17x2 Ribbon Cable

Cables Measure 6 inches long with both sides terminated with a standard 17x2 Female Connector

     $1.00 each
                was $1.85

17x2 Male Header Connectors

These 34 pin Male Headers mate with the 17x2 Ribbon Cables for Easy soldering of switches to our 2040 Digital Switch. Headers can also be used with PC Boards (0.10in centers)
      $0.50 each

Pre-Programmed 2040 Chip

Now Design your own MODEL 2040 USB to 20 Button INTERFACE with our pre-programmed PIC computer chips. This is the 18F2550 chip we use on our Model 2040  Pulse Generator Board. The Schematic can be Downloaded HERE.
            

8051 Microcontroller Chips


We have a number of 8051 Microcontroller Chips by various manufacturers. They are prime, unused components. Limited number of 8051s are available at this Sale Price!

DB9 PC Board Mount Connectors

We have a limited number of DB-9 Male Connectors. Used to connect the computer's Serial Port to our 8051 microcontroller.

      $0.45 each

   Toggle Switch (SPDT)

Standard Single Pole Double Throw Toggle Switches, Mounts in a 1/2” hole with Solder tabs. Rated 4 Amps @ 125VAC. Can be used on our Model 2160 Board.

      $1.75 each

1 - 2040 Programmed Chip
1 - 4Mz Crystal
20 - 4.7K Ohm Resistor
1 - 47uf Capacitor
1 - .22uf Capacitor
1 - USB Series "B" Connector

This Semi-Kit Contains:

$18.99 each

2040

Pre-Programmed 2120 Chip

Now Design your own MODEL 2120 USB to 20 Button INTERFACE with our pre-programmed PIC computer chips. This is the 18F2550 chip generates 20 1/4 second pulsed at its USB output. The 2120 was designed for use with Toggle switches.
            

1 - 2120 Programmed Chip
1 - 4Mz Crystal
20 - 4.7K Ohm Resistor
1 - 47uf Capacitor
1 - .22uf Capacitor
1 - USB Series "B" Connector

This Semi-Kit Contains:

$18.99 each

2120

Pre-Programmed 2160 Chip

Now Design your own MODEL 2160 USB to 20 Button INTERFACE with our pre-programmed PIC computer chips. This 18F2550 chip will generate ONE 1/4 second pulsed at its USB output. Great addition for X-Plane flight simulators.
            

1 - 2160 Programmed Chip
1 - 4Mz Crystal
20 - 4.7K Ohm Resistor
1 - 47uf Capacitor
1 - .22uf Capacitor
1 - USB Series "B" Connector

This Semi-Kit Contains:

$18.99 each

2160

8051 Data Sheet in PDF format can be found HERE

8051

$1.95 each

Pre-Programmed USB Trim Wheel Chip

Now you can build your own USB Trim Wheel using the same chip found on our Model 2030 This 18F2550 chip will generate ONE 10-bit Analog output that can be easily programmed using your FS2002, 2004, FSX & X-Plane
            

1 - 2160 Programmed Chip
1 - 4Mz Crystal
1 - 4.7K Ohm Resistor
1 - 47uf Capacitor
1 - .22uf Capacitor
1 - USB Series "B" Connector

This Semi-Kit Contains:

$15.99 each

Trim Wheel
Chip

With metal face, gold plated contacts. 3/5in from face to back.

Right Angle,  PC Mount Connectors

NEW


Component

Or 10pcs for $15.50 ($1.55ea)

   Toggle Switch (SPDT  
   Center OFF Position)

Standard Single Pole Double Throw Toggle Switches with a Center OFF position, Mounts in a 1/2” hole with Solder tabs. Rated 4 Amps @ 125VAC.Can be used with our Model 2160 Board.

Or 10pcs for $15.50 ($1.55ea)

   Toggle Switch (DPDT)

Standard Double Pole Double Throw Toggle Switches, Mounts in a 1/2” hole with Solder tabs. Rated 4 Amps @ 125VAC.
Can be used with our Model 2160 Pulse Generator.

      $1.75 each

Or 10pcs for $15.50 ($1.55ea)

   Toggle Switch (SPST)  

Standard Toggle Switches, Mounts in a 1/2” hole with Solder tabs. Rated 4 Amps @ 125VAC. Just solder  wires to each terminal of these switches; plug into the 2120. That's It!

Or 10pcs for $13.00 ($1.30ea)

$1.50 each

    SPST Toggle Switch

We have acquired a number of these very unique SPST Toggle Switches. The perfect way to illuminate your aircraft panel switches without the use on additional LEDs and wiring.

     $2.50 each

With AMBER Light on Tip of Handle

 

LED uses 5VDC power through a 330 ohm resistor.  The Switch measures 0.73in wide, 0.95 long by 1.40in deep and is mounted to your panel using a round hold measuring 0.65in in diameter. Rated: 15A at 12V, 25A at 6V. 

    Dual 36in RCA Cable

SPST ON-OFF Heavy-duty, 2 position push-pull switch. Made of brass and chrome. Mounting stem: 1-1/4" long, 3/8" diameter. Accompdates 1" panel with stainless steel springs.

$9.95 each

Overall length: 3-1/8", wide 7/8". Rated: 15A at 12V, 25A at 6V. With stainless steel springs. Can be used as a Carb Heat Controller, Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, Panel Lights On/Off ect. Compatible with our Model 2120 board, 2130 Junction Box and the 2110.

  68in RCA Shield Cable

Nice Shielded audio/video/game/computer/ham radio/CB cable, approximately 68" long, with molded RCA plugs on each end. These are good quality cables.

$1.95 each

These cables are so long that you can cut them in half and have two cables that can be soldered to any Toggle Switch then plugged into the 2050 and the 2130 Junction Box.

Side Potentiometer

This is a 20K ohm Slide Potentiometer with a Linear Taper output. This item is used extensively with homemade Flight Simulator Panels as Push Pull Throttle Quadrants.

$2.50 each

The Slide Pot can be easily connected to our Rotary Encoder Board with just 3 wires. Design your own Throttle or can be used on your instrument panel to perform various functions. Combined with our Rotary Encoder, the possibilities are Endless. The Travel length of the pot is 60mm (or about 2.5inches) These are the Slide Pots used on our HiRES Push-Pull Throttle Quadrants.

60mm Travel

Rotary Potentiometer (Short Shaft)

This is a 100K ohm Rotary Potentiometer with a Linear Taper output. This item is used extensively with homemade Flight Simulator Panels. 

$1.25 each

 

The Pot can be easily connected to our Rotary Encoder Board with just 3 wires. Design your own Rudder Pedals or can be used on your instrument panel to perform various functions. Combined with our Rotary Encoder, the possibilities are Endless. Shaft is .25 inches in Dia. & .5 inches in Length

Rotary Potentiometer
(Long Shaft)

This is a 100K ohm Rotary Potentiometer with a Linear Taper output just as the pot seen above except is has a 1.32 inch long 1/4in diameter shaft.

$1.75 each

 

Just perfect for building your own Elevator Trim Wheel.

Easily connects to our 2090/2095A Rotary Encoder Boards.

     1N4148 Glass Diodes


Inexpensive Glass Diodes used to allow voltage to travel in one direction and not the other. A great little device at a Great Price.

$1.00 / 25pcs

 

6 FOOT (72 in) Series "B"
USB Cable

Standard USB Connector for mating with our Model 2090 and the Model 2040 Circuit Boards. Series "A" connector on one end and a Series "B" on the other. White" in color.

$1.95 each

 

  2-Pin Female Connectors

These are the 2 pin connectors used with our Model 2120, 2160, 2040 USB/20 Button Pulse Generator Boards. It's nice to have some extra pieces on-hand.

$2.80 Bag of 10pcs

 

The 2-pin Connectors sold in a Bag of 10 pcs.  Connectors have a .10m in centers

  3-Pin Female Connectors

These are the 3 pin connectors used with our Model 2090 SUPER Rotary Encoder Board. It's nice to have some extra pieces on-hand.

$3.70 Bag of 10pcs

 

The 3-pin Connectors sold in a Bag of 10 pcs.  Connectors have a .10m in centers

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Rotary encoder: 6mm diameter "D" shaft with 24 indetent points. Also has a push ON momentary switch. Size: 0.50" sq. Mounts in a 0.30" hole in a panel. PCB Mount terminals. With panel nut. GREAT Switch of the 2090 & 2095A boards. Utility Setting is: 1:2 with a Pulse Width 88msec.

Or 10pcs for $21.00 ($2.10ea)

Silver Knob for 6mm Shaft

Good-looking aluminum knob with plastic insert for flatted 6mm shaft. 15mm diameter x 16mm high. Fluted circumference. Brushed aluminum face with pointer groove. Compatible with our Rotary Encoder Switch.

Or 10pcs for $5.25 ($0.525ea)

Rotary Encoder Switch

$2.25 each

$0.55 each

NEW ITEM!

NEW ITEM!

5-Pin Connector with
THREE 19 inch Long Wires

The perfect solution to connect the Rotary Switch to our 2090 and 2095A Encoder boards. This cable contains a 5 position connector but only 3 wires are present.

$0.45 each

Mechanical Rotary Switch 1 Pole 12 Position

Need a Selector Switch on your Flight Sim Cockpit? Well this switch will fit the bill nicely. Team it up with our 2160 USB Interface. 1/4 inch diameter plastic shaft. Click HERE for wiring.

$3.40 each

These 12 position Rotary Switches can be easily adjusted with a device called the "STOP Ring". Just insert the Ring where you want the switch to STOP. Works with any location from 2 to 11 positions.

Or 10pcs for $4.00 ($0.40ea)

NEW ITEM!

NEW ITEM!

1 Pole 12 Position Rotary Switch

5-Pin Connector

Rotary Encoder Switch KNOB

NEW PART ADDED 1-27-2012

$1.75 each

Assorted Parts to Complete your Flight Deck

24 "Clicks" per Revolution

Mini Push Button

SPST miniature momentary pushbutton switch. Push-on, release-off. Press-fit in 0.31" diameter chassis hole. 0.39" diameter black bezel. Green button extends 0.29" above mounting plane in off-position.

$4.50 Bag of 10pcs

Switch body is 0.31" diameter x 0.5" long (excluding pc pins) below mounting plane. The perfect addition to our 2040 Interface,  2090 and 2095A Rotary Encoder circuit boards.

Normally Open Push Button

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Hardware Bracket

This is an "L" mounting bracket with one 4-40 threaded hole. It is made of zinc plated steel. The dimensions are 0.548" x 0.506" x 0.5" (L x H x W). 

$3.75 Bag of 10pcs

This is the "L" Bracket we are using on our Models 1035 and 1045 Throttle Quadrants

Threaded "L" Bracket

NEW ITEM!

Plastic Faceplates

Their BACK!

 

Use these NEW Plastic Faceplates to mount your Push Buttons, Toggle, Rocker Switches when designing and wiring your own Panel. This  Attractive Panel is made of durable Black Plastic that measures 7.75 inches by 2.32 inches.

The Panel is Textured on the front, with a flat finish on its back. Just Drill the required hold size mount your Switches or even the Push-Pull Cessna Slide Assemblies to build your own Throttle Quadrant. All faceplates are NEW without Holes.

$1.00 each

DP3T Mini-Toggle

NEW ITEM!

This is a Really Neat Switch. It delivers 3 separate outputs. These outputs can be wired to our 2160 board to provide Three 1/4 second pulses that can be programmed to control all your "3 Way" flight functions. 
Click HERE for Wiring Instructions in .PDF

$5.95 each

SIZE: 12mm x 12mm
29mm HIGH

(ON/ON/ON)

DIODES

$3.00 / 100pcs

GREEN Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

The perfect add-on light to give that needed indication when a cockpit switch is ON or OFF. Can be easily wired to a SPST or SPDT switch. 5mm Diameter. Click HERE for Wiring Instructions in .PDF

$0.27 each

We also include the needed Series Resistor (330 ohms 1/8 Watt)

Or 10pcs for $2.50 ($0.25ea)

NEW ITEM!

GREEN LED w/Resistor

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USB Trim Wheel

The USB Elevator Trim Wheel is a 7.5 inch Diameter Plastic Wheel mounted on a Black plastic cabinet with a 2 foot USB Cable running from the back. To install, just plug this cable into an available USB Port on your computer. Program into your Flight Simulator and Stand Back for the "TIME of YOUR LIFE"

 

Hilo Controller

Model 2310/ 2312 accept 5 Analog, 12 Digital Inputs and a Top Hat switch (also called a "Coolie" and POV). The resolution of 12-bits (2312) will provide you with the Ultimate Directional control needed for all your flights. Use it to fly your Bell, Robertson ect. Hilos. Stop by for a look.

Other Items of Interest!

 

Light Controller

The 2250 allows you to add up to 15 spring return push button switches to your flightdeck. Not only does each of the 15 switches deliver a 1/4 second pulse that is easily programmable for just about any flight function, the 2250 also provides a controlled voltage that is easily wired to the internal bulb in the switch.

Light Controller

Controls LED & Incandescent Bulbs

 

Cessna Avionics
Panel 1010F

For all you die-hard Flight Simmers. The 1010 is Back and better then before. The 1010F has the same FULL Toggle SWITCH Operation as our MOST Popular Cessna Panel.With the 1010F, you full access to your Fuel Pump, Landing Lights, Strobe, Pitot Heat ect.

Cesna Panel 1010F

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