Flight Simulator Cockpits

This step required me to hack 4 different 12.1" LCD monitors, each with a 800x600 native resolution. I decided to use this approach to save money. Open frame monitors can range anywhere from 150-300USD. I was able to get all 4 for around 300USD.

The first step was to disassemble the monitors and separate the individual elements which make up a monitor:

• Display panel
• Controller
• Inverter

These elements all connect together to make a functional monitor. Now there wasn't much room to re-mount on my piece of masonite. The displays were secured with standoffs, along with the display controllers on the opposite side.

Once everything was connected I secured the new display assembly into the cockpit frame. While doing this make sure you have the propper clearances for other elements in your cockpit, I needed to mount one display controller at 90deg so connections would clear the yoke.

Here is an image of the display controllers and inverters on the oposite side of the display assembly:

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