Custom IL2 control panel

[Apache600]

Hey guys, long time player, first time poster. I've always enjoyed playing around with IL2, but wanted something to make the game feel a little more unique. I'm a pilot in real life, and just didn't like using the keyboard for everything.
Attached to this post (if i'm doing it right) should be three pictures of what i created for this game. The box may look a little flimsy, but it is actually quite strong (cutting perfectly straight lines by hand is a little more difficult then i thought) This isn't the first controller i made, i just finished one 2 weeks ago for an old space game called Freelancer as well. However, this one incorporated a few new things like the engine selection dial, as well as the need to hit multiple buttons to create an action (so i accidentally don't bail out, or turn off the engine)
Happy Flying!

- Apache600
http://i.imgur.com/BRSrH.jpg


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[Bearcat99]

Hmmm black letters on a black forum.. If you really want anyone to read this you might want to change that..

[Apache600]

Hmmm black letters on a black forum.. If you really want anyone to read this you might want to change that..

Good catch, didn't even notice. black was default selected and i was to dumb to recognize it :P

[AndyJWest]

Nice controller setup. What are the electronics? Bodnar, or something else?

[Apache600]

Nice controller setup. What are the electronics? Bodnar, or something else?

Spliced into an old keyboard actually. I didn't know about the world of custom chips before doing this. Just starting to learn about them. I am about to order one of the Bodnar BU0836X's for a Cliffs of Dover panel i want to build. Originally bought two boards from Desktopaviator, now i'm not so sure what to do with those. I'm sure i'll find something for them though.

http://i.imgur.com/1guYQ.jpg