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by Xpendable
28 Mar 2024, 05:17
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: New Foothold Campaign: Sinai 03.21.24
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Re: New Foothold Campaign: Sinai 03.21.24

Just to add to that regarding the Harrier... the Tarawa spawns for the Harrier are also not working. This can happen when there is anything on the deck, including AI. It basically prevents anything else from spawning. The Tarawa is known to be pretty buggy in this regard. I seem to recall you can fi...
by Xpendable
22 Mar 2024, 01:28
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

This is an exploded assembly view of the Harrier UFC that I have been working on. I designed all of this. This is about 2+ months of work, with more to do.

by Xpendable
10 Mar 2024, 17:22
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Masters of the Air: Episode 8
Replies: 7
Views: 482

Masters of the Air: Episode 8

Yes, I've been watching the series. If you haven't watched through episode 8 yet, stop reading! Otherwise... continue down below... . . . . . . . . . So... I had a lot of problems with this episode, as reality and physics pretty much went out the window. Let's start with the fighters dropping their ...
by Xpendable
21 Feb 2024, 19:13
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bones visits Xpendable
Replies: 8
Views: 722

Re: Bones visits Xpendable

Actually that isn't true that your video card would be wasted. When it is being run by DCS wirh the link cable, all the rendering is performed by your video card NOT the Quest 3. You can think of the headset as another monitor connected to the video card. The only time rendering is handled on board ...
by Xpendable
20 Feb 2024, 19:32
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

I've been working on replicating the radio preset selector display windows on the UFC (up front controller) on the Harrier. The real displays were made in the '80's and '90's and were vacuum florescent 16 segment displays where each segment was made with 3 little dots. These are fairly unique displa...
by Xpendable
20 Feb 2024, 10:42
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bones visits Xpendable
Replies: 8
Views: 722

Re: Bones visits Xpendable

For sure, Panzer! There are companies that make custom prescription lens that get get fitted to an adapter that you can install in the headset, eliminating the need to wear your glasses inside. I haven't yet done that, but one drawback is if you want friends to be able to tryout your VR headset, you...
by Xpendable
18 Feb 2024, 20:12
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bones visits Xpendable
Replies: 8
Views: 722

Re: Bones visits Xpendable

A couple more photos, with a different survival vest on...
by Xpendable
18 Feb 2024, 20:09
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bones visits Xpendable
Replies: 8
Views: 722

Re: Bones visits Xpendable

He also tried out VR for the first time with DCS. I think he was impressed with the depth perception.
by Xpendable
18 Feb 2024, 20:07
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Bones visits Xpendable
Replies: 8
Views: 722

Bones visits Xpendable

Bones finally got to come over and see my Harrier cockpit in person this weekend. He also brought over a ton of flight gear. I'm amazed at all the detail that he has collected. We ended up attempting to a "photoshoot" with Bones sitting in the Harrier in front of a green screen. It was kin...
by Xpendable
13 Feb 2024, 19:30
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: Won't be on Valentine's Day`
Replies: 12
Views: 1260

Re: Won't be on Valentine's Day`

I also was not going to be able to make it on Wednesday because my family (minus me) leaves Wednesday night for an overnight drive from Chicago to Panama City, Florida. They do it every year. Anyway, Thursday evening is wide open for me, so I should be able to join you then.
by Xpendable
12 Feb 2024, 05:30
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Eagle Dynamics Database crash
Replies: 6
Views: 518

Eagle Dynamics Database crash

Apparently Eagle Dynamics has suffered a major database outage that has taken everybody's game and modules offline. They are actively working on restoring from a backup, but no ETA has been given and I'm guessing it's been awhile already from what I can make out on the comments on ED's Discord server.
by Xpendable
06 Feb 2024, 19:06
Forum: Discussion
Topic: What are your favorite non-English language films?
Replies: 10
Views: 1113

Re: What are your favorite non-English language films?

The Trainspotting entry almost made me spit out my drink! LoL

#1 for me will always be Das Boot!
by Xpendable
30 Jan 2024, 04:58
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

Yes, there are a few actual parts that come up for sale periodically. I know somebody who bought one of those. Unfortunately you will never find 90 percent of them. First of all, they built so few Harriers to begin with (380 total I think) which makes it a rarity. There are still 3 countries flying ...
by Xpendable
30 Jan 2024, 04:45
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

We have a Discord as well, although it is not as active. We have a Github repo as well. Go to openharrier.org to find it easily. There is not a huge amount on the repo as of uet, but it is growing. I have my ejection seat plans there (for the Stencil SJU-4A which is in most of the USMC Harriers).
by Xpendable
29 Jan 2024, 19:05
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

This is how far I have gotten with the project. I really need to find a space to put it. Using a mix of Arduino and LeoBodnar to interface with the pc. The red knob is just an addition to use as another axis if needed as I reckon I can use this with the spitfire as well. That looks pretty good, Cam...
by Xpendable
29 Jan 2024, 05:51
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: AV-8B cockpit build
Replies: 140
Views: 178001

Re: AV-8B cockpit build

A few updates. Started work on the HUD and the UFC (up front controller)...

HUD modeled in FreeCAD.
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HUD 3D printed. Glass not installed yet.
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UFC modeling in FreeCAD. About 70% done.
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by Xpendable
16 Jan 2024, 17:03
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: Won’t be on 1/10/24
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Won’t be on 1/10/24

No, it's off of Dundee Rd in the same shopping complex as Kohls and Harbor Freight.
by Xpendable
11 Jan 2024, 14:35
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: Won’t be on 1/10/24
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Won’t be on 1/10/24

Thank you. Wasn't able to make it. We went to a Japanese steakhouse, a place that Bones might be aware of since we both live in the same town : Rokbonki. One of my family's favorite restaurants.
by Xpendable
10 Jan 2024, 11:25
Forum: Game Session/Mission times
Topic: Won’t be on 1/10/24
Replies: 7
Views: 733

Re: Won’t be on 1/10/24

Today is one of kid's birthday, and we usually go out for a family dinner. So it's unlikely that I will be on tonight.
by Xpendable
06 Jan 2024, 19:18
Forum: DCS Series
Topic: Custom made Harrier button box
Replies: 7
Views: 851

Re: Button box

Got new rectangular buttons for master caution and master warn. Box is now fully wired. Here's a quick test of master caution and master warn.