Building a Standby Compass- (and how I finish 3D prints) - Home Flight Simulator
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 Published On Aug 30, 2021

This video shows how i built the standby compass to hang from my new canopy bow!
I also show how I finish my 3D prints with spray filler, sanding and paint.

All of the files to 3D print and build your own are available for download at https://thewarthogproject.com/

The parts I used:
Stepper Motor- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/20346...
Easy Driver Stepper- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
IR Sensors- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40003...
Arduino Nano-https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

Here is the DCS-BIOS Arduino code i used, posted on Github by jboecker-
https://gist.github.com/jboecker/1084...

00:00 - Intro
01:14 - The electronics
02:16 - Modifying the stepper for continuous rotation
04:53 - The parts to build
07:07 - Building begins
10:03 - The wheel
13:43 - Workbench test
17:53 - Finishing 3D printed parts
21:52 - Front Panel
24:14 - Final Assembly
24:55 - Backlight Test
25:20 - Testing in the jet

If you have any questions about my setup or the tools I used please check out my website: https://thewarthogproject.com/

All my plans, panel files, and 3D printing .stls are free for download at https://thewarthogproject.com/

I sometimes livestream on twitch-   / thewarthogproject  

Or check out my Instagram at-  / thewarthogproject  

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