Designed meticulously over 18 months and perfected through 14 revisions, this unit captures the authentic look and feel of the actual MCP while ensuring ease of assembly.
The MCPv14 can now be printed entirely in 3D, except for the mandatory PCB. The build guide contains all parts (STLs), which should significantly reduce user costs.
Key Features:
Precision Engineering: Developed by Karl, a master in the sim build world, this unit is a testament to his dedication and skill.
Advanced Electronics: Built on a single SMD 4-layer PCB with an onboard Raspberry Pico (Arduino), featuring multiplexers, shift registers, and LEDs for backlighting and all Korry switches.
DIY-Friendly: Some through-hole soldering is required for 7-digit displays and encoders. You can choose your display colour, but white displays are included as standard.
Dual-Color Korry Switches: These are integrated into the PCB with pre-made white and frosted acrylic casings for clear visibility of green status captions during the day and illuminated text descriptions at night.
Versatile Packages: Options available to suit various budgets.
Innovative Combined Bank Angle and Heading Encoder: A significant milestone in design, 3D printable for easy integration.
Stunning Visuals: Assembled parts create a visually striking unit with pre-programmed Mobiflight options, mimicking the functionality of the MCP for different sims.
Top-Quality Components: Featuring soft-press Alps buttons for all Korry switches, offering excellent travel and positive press feedback.
Enhanced Finish: The thick tint film has been replaced with 3mm tinted acrylic for a long-lasting, perfect look.
Seamless Integration: Fits into the 737SS MCP orifice, allowing sim builders to elevate their projects to new heights.
Simple Power Solution: Powered by a single USB cable for the PCB, with a separate 12V pin header for backlighting.
You can save money on this build by sourcing parts and printing components. I highly recommend starting with the PCB, which is required to complete the build.
One important note is that this MCP does not have a magnetically held A/T switch. It is a standard manual one.
The Budget Options
PCB Only: The 4-layer giant one-piece SMD PCB that has the Arduino (Actually, a Raspberry Pico) onboard along with all multiplexers, shift registers, Korry & backlighting LEDS
Electrical Components: QTY 3, 3 Digit Displays & 5 Digit Displays (white), 6 Encoders, 1x12 rotary switch, 5 mini ON/OFF toggle switches
Resin Components: Qty 2 Light Guides, 6 Windows, 7 Nut Spacers, Qty 3 Round Buttons, Qty 4 Dzus fasteners.
Faceplates: Qty 1, 3mm white acyrilic faceplate, painted and laser engraved & Qty 1, 3mm clear acyrilic backplate, painted.
Korry Buttons: 14 resin-printed cases with dual-colour acrylic inlays, primed, painted, and fibre laser engraved.
Knobs: Qty 7 Resin printed and Qty 1 AP DIS Bar with brass inserts.
Hardware: Qty 2, 684 bearings (4x9x4mmm), and all screws and nuts.
The complete DIY Build Kit includes everything above. It is all you need to produce a working unit, less the 3D-printed combined rotary switch prints found in the build guide.
FAQ's
- Is the A/T switch magnetically held like the genuine unit? No, not yet, but we are working on that for a future upgrade.
- Will this faceplate and PCB fit the old DIY MCP? No. A completely different product to actual accurate dimensions makes the unit compact and tight.
