Build a real-world companion panel for OpenSim using 3D printed bezels and ESP32-driven displays.
Instruments:
Airspeed Indicator (ASI)
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
Heading Indicator (DI)
RPM / Manifold Pressure
Artificial Horizon (AI) — GC9A01 round display
Hardware:
ESP32 per instrument or shared bus
GC9A01 round display → Artificial Horizon only
Standard rectangular displays for instruments 1–5
3D printed bezels — standard 3-1/8" aviation format
USB or ESP-NOW connection to OpenSim browser instance
Software:
OpenSim outputs live flight data via WebSocket or serial
ESP32 receives and renders instrument values
Artificial Horizon renders pitch/bank on GC9A01
C172 data model as primary target
Context:
Physical PPL(A) training cockpit. Six instruments, one panel, one desk.
Build a real-world companion panel for OpenSim using 3D printed bezels and ESP32-driven displays.
Instruments:
Airspeed Indicator (ASI)
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
Heading Indicator (DI)
RPM / Manifold Pressure
Artificial Horizon (AI) — GC9A01 round display
Hardware:
ESP32 per instrument or shared bus
GC9A01 round display → Artificial Horizon only
Standard rectangular displays for instruments 1–5
3D printed bezels — standard 3-1/8" aviation format
USB or ESP-NOW connection to OpenSim browser instance
Software:
OpenSim outputs live flight data via WebSocket or serial
ESP32 receives and renders instrument values
Artificial Horizon renders pitch/bank on GC9A01
C172 data model as primary target
Context:
Physical PPL(A) training cockpit. Six instruments, one panel, one desk.