melnato Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Finally...new 8m screen is complete John wanted me to post a couple of pics showing 180 FOV ORBX scenery. Now I can get back to finishing the Sim (again)...! Nat Added a little panoramic video, waiting to park at gate at Brisbane Int. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Manhart Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Absolutely amazing!!! My wife, who is standing next to me, saw my jaw drop and said, "don't even think about it." Bummer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Ok I'm officially jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Johnston Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Now that is neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 WOW Nat! Next time I come home form the states I am so hitting you up for a look at that in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Feeling very small and insignificant right now That is awesome! We need details!!! Projector? Hardware?? I need to know that I seriously can't afford a setup like that before I do something silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 That is brilliant! However, you're gonna have trouble reaching that overhead, aren't you?.......just joking. I'd love to know a bit more about all this too, just out of curiosity, of course. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurdy Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I wanna come and play at your place Nat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heiko Glatthorn Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Awesome ! Yeah, how much you have to invest for a setup like that (without cockpit) ? Which diameter is necessary ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skooby Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Wow! My wife would kill me. Very nice setup. Please keep posting updates as you continue to develope this. Would love to see more. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnato Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys. The only way to get the new screen in was rip the Sim apart. You can see the before shots here: http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3644 Heaps of info there, if any one is crazy enough to build one ...dont say i didnt warn you Nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Stunning piece of kit. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Lost for words... simply stunning and envy!... My wife just about accepts a computer and screen in the spare room... She keeps all her hair stuff in there too but I said it's gotta go soon for the cockpit conversion.. and since 911 I keep the door closed and issue her with a unique knocking code to gain entry to the flight deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerclaw Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Dude, that cockpit alone is bigger than my whole room ;D That is some really serious stuff, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Abdey Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Holy smoke!!!! I want a go :'( That is [glow=red,2,300]SERIOUS[/glow] simming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyxx Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Absolutely amazing!!! My wife, who is standing next to me, saw my jaw drop and said, "don't even think about it." Bummer! I lol so much. ;D This link is just amazing http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3644 What a set up, just perfect. Frank you now have a target to set yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt sl Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 wow and double wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Lampard Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thats Awesome, thats gonna be very cool once its all put back together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnato Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Can I just add one funny story.... Just a few years ago, I thought i was in heaven with my CHYoke and 19"LCD. Example: Postage for a swtich or two is usually more than ONE ORBX add-on...thats when you really really really apprectiate what JV does here...a full size Sim puts things into perspective, I almost feel guilty sometimes LOL. Nat (almost ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I wish, Dave. I did some mech drawings last week and knocked up some cardboard models to make sure it all fits in my modules before I start building, but nothing I've got planned comes even close to this. What a work of art! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan2 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hey Melnato, you live in Melbourne . ;)..say no more . Joking aside thats just superb and what dreams are made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansommers Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 that is totally insane!! wow, I imagine that you would actually get a sense of movement with that, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrin Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Insanity! That's just awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moritz Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Today I told a friend of mine (didn´t see your pics at this time), if I would have the choice between a new Porsche and a homebuild simulator like yours that I would buy the simulator... He just shaked his head. This thing is awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melnato Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Moritz, That was exactly my choice....not a porsche...but a nice car or boat or something. I'll take the Sim anytime...shes allways waiting there for me Some more info: the visuals are made up of three independant views running on three i7 920's which in turn drive three projectors, total res. of 3840X 800. The image is then warped and blended to give you what you see. Nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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