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Feb 25^th, 2003 at 11:09pm

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I'm programming a load of new annunciator warning lights for the V2 Baron panel.

What I need to know for one of them is whether the Beechcraft Baron 58 uses D.C. current or A.C?

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Reply #1 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 12:28am

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I'll venture an educated guess...

Like all cars since the 1960's, airplanes use Alternators (AC) to keep the system/battery charged... Alternators are much lighter and more efficient than (DC) generators... HOWEVER �most in not all the systems are DC (avionics, gear motors etc.),, so like a car,, there is a component,, either in the alternator or voltage regulator that immediately "rectifies" the AC "generated" by the alternator and makes it DC.

In fact,, the last time we changed a voltage regulator on my cousins Cessna, it was obviously a "Car-part" specially labeld (and priced) for aircraft � Wink

I could be wrong,, like I said,,a guess..as I've not worked on many planes..

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Reply #2 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 1:25am

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Thanks for that Brett.

Sounds like it doesn't matter too much for what I want.

I've programmed a gauge called `DC Bus off` (I took a guess). If both alternator switches (not just one) or the engines aren't running, it illuminates.

Does that sound about right?

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Reply #3 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 8:23am

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That sounds like a gauge I'd want im my plane (real or otherwise) Grin

Gauge programming is one of the aspects of simming I haven't dove into (yet). Probably because,, once you start,, where would/could you stop Wink

I think a guy could spend as much time perfecting a set of gauges, as he could a designing the whole plane... more than I can handle...

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Reply #4 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 11:20am

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I only really got to grips with XML gauges a coule of days ago.

However, if you've any programming experience, they're relatively easy to get a handle on. I've had some help for Rob Barendregt who's way ahead of me in this area.

I have to say you're right - I spent 16 hours solid programming the annunciator lights last night. It's an addictive experience. I also got the Panel and gauges SDK which provides all the parameters and event triggers. I'm going to have to exercise a little self-discipline with this or Baron V2 panel will remain forever under development LOL.

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Reply #5 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 4:14pm

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This is sounding like a GREAT panel tip! I hope youre planning on shareing the wealth

M� DOBA PRIJDE!

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Reply #6 - Feb 26^th, 2003 at 4:34pm

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This is sounding like a GREAT panel tip! I hope youre planning on shareing the wealth

Absolutely LOL. �Any gauges that I produce myself will be freely distributable for other freeware authors. As to what I'm learning, if you have any specific questions please feel free to ask. �I'll be happy to share the little I've learnt so far.

Edit: Just realised you probably meant the panel iself LOL. It'll be released in the next week or so. I'm putting in over 12 hours a day on it to try and get it finished.

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