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$10 worth of junk for this project. (VCRs, fax machines, printers .)
Case:
Yoke:
Rudder pedals
Various levers:
Trim circuit:
Gear indicator circuit:
Transducer ciruit:
Connectors 10 pin to 40 pin US$ 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!