Simkits USB Altimeter Construction Manual

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Construction kit "Altimeter"
Your kit contains all the necessary
components (except for servomotors) for
building an "Altimeter".
Fine-tuning
The calibration software allows you to
accurately adjust the instrument (once
connected to the Central Control Unit) to
the movement of the needle of the chosen
instrument.
Difficulty level
This product can be constructed without
technical expertise. Knowledge of
electronics soldering is required. Care and
accuracy are of utmost importance.
What else do you need?
A normal and a modified servomotor, types
HS300, HS311 or equivalent, are required
to make the instrument fully functional (for
modifying a servomotor, see the separate
manual). This product can be ordered
separately through the SimKits webshop or
bought from any retailer of model kits.
Additionally you will need some simple
tools, such as a small star-shaped
screwdriver, a hobby knife, some pliers, a
small hammer, a 1/16" (4 mm) drill, a 0.26"
(6.5 mm) drill, a soldering iron (suitable for
fine electronics), tin solder, insulating
adhesive tape, superglue and glue suitable
for plastic model kits.
CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before starting construction
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General hints
Be very careful when using the hobby knife!
You can easily hurt yourself when handling
sharp objects! Take good care of the amount
of glue you apply and to which areas you
apply it. Glue for plastics is essentially a
solvent. Excessive use can damage the
exterior of the instrument.
Preparations before beginning construction
Check if all components are included. During
packing, the contents of the construction kit
have been inspected several times. Nothing
should be missing.
Use the hobby knife to remove any
irregularities. Be careful when using the sharp
hobby knife!
Warranty
Construction kits come without a warranty!
List of components
A - Metal knob
AA - Inbus key
B - Bolt (inbus)
C - Strain relief
D - Printed Circuit Board
E - Lower faceplate
E1 - Bearing
F - Faceplate
G - Pressure scale
H - Outer shaft
I - Plate
J - Central shaft
K - Inner shaft
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(SERVOS, WHEREOF ONE MODIFIED,
ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE KIT)
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L - Double gearwheel (2 x)
M - Upper cap rotary encoder
N - Propeller shaft
P - Gearwheel with shaft, short
Q - Hollow gearwheel (2 x)
R - Gearwheel with shaft, long
S - Fastening cap 1
T - Fastening cap 2
U - Bush rotary encoder
V - Gearwheel shaft
W - Shaft
X - Indicator 10.000 foot
Z - Indicator 1.000 foot
Y - Indicator 100 foot
A1 - Front ring
A2 - Front optical
A3 - Upper casing
A4 - Lower casing
A5 - Light
A6 - 2-Wire cable
A7 - Heat shrink sleeve
A8* - Rotary encoder assembly or R1, R2, R3
A9 - Self-tapping screw for mounting PCB
R1* - Rotary encoder
R2* - Rotary encoder fitting
R3* - Rotary encoder wire
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