12. Material price indications

(Based on Taiwan street price, converted in US$)

As mentioned before, I got many parts from the junkyard, where they charge US$ 0.30 per kilo for most stuff. Needless to say, I have a lot of junk at home. (my wife is the forgiving kind)

I think I bought for about US$10 worth of junk for this project. (VCR’s, fax machines, printers….)

Case:

Yoke:

Rudder pedals

Various levers:

Trim circuit:

Gear indicator circuit:

Transducer ciruit:

Connectors 10 pin to 40 pin US$ 0.2 US$ 0.5

Male pins: US$ 0.4 per 100 pin stack

40 lead Ribbon cable: US$ 1.5 per meter (you need about 3 meter)

Shielded stereo wire: US$ 0.5 per meter (you need about 9 meter)

Small PC 2 pin connectors US$ 1 per 15

Gameport connector: US$ 0.5 per piece

12V / 4A supply brick or Industry switch mode supply type: US$ 25

USB joystick US$ 25

Components from junk:

Total estimate about US$ 200

Man hours: a lot! (On and off, I spend about 7 – 8 months)

Keep in mind: Building is half the fun. Happy flying!

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