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Baron - D.C. or A.C. electrics? (Read 623 times)

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

MÁ 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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