This Section contains user- and construction manuals for all the NON USB SimKits gauges, instruments and Central Control Units (CCU). These gauges, instruments and Central Control Units are not supported anymore.
Central Control Unit Manual (600 Kb)
The updated Installation and User Manual for the Central Control Unit Version 1 and Version 2. Read this manual before installing software or hardware.
CCU Modification for Digital Clock and VOR1/VOR2 (only for older CCU1 versions) (230 Kb)
In order for the Digital Clock to function properly and the VOR1 / VOR2 instruments shipped as from mid April 2004 to function properly, the CCU needs to be modified. This PDF document shows you how to modifiy the CCU board. If you do not want to carry out these modifications yourself, please send us your CCU for free modification. When you have purchased a CCU as from mid April 2004, the patch has been carried out during the production process. However, it is worth while to check this PDF file, to be sure your CCU is modified for the latest improvements.
Details for CN11 connector on CCU2 (40 Kb)
This document describes the cable which can be connected to the new CN11 connector of CCU2. On this connector the Hand brake, AV Switch, Battery switch, ALT switch, Gear Switch, Gear Lights and Light regulation are now connected.
CCU Connections (1,5 Mb)
A document of 45 pages containing all secret information on what the CCU does, how the connections are made and even the full schematics of all electronics used for SimKits. This version corrects the error originally in the Yoke cable documentation. The document contains:
– 18 pages of information about what all I/O connectors mean
– 15 pages of schematics of all the CCU and other electronics
– 12 pages of cable assemblies used to connect instruments.
CCU version 2 schematics (120 Kb)
A 4-page document containing the electronic schematics of the CCU version 2. Full copyright applies to this document and is for reference only. (This document is also included in the file “CCU Connections”)
Multi Controller User Manual – 57 pages (version 1.7 – April 2009) (2,4 Mb)
This document contains all information you need to know on the Multi Controller. The latest version (1.7) now also contains 2 extra tables of Project Magenta access codes and a new system to calibrate also non-linear gauges. You can choose out of 1100 different Switches, LED Indicators or Gauges to be controlled using the Multi Controller. One Multi Controller can connect up to 23 devices. Up to 32 Multi Controllers can be connected to Microsoft Flight Simulator to finally control up to 736 different instruments (Gauges, Leds or Switches) from your PC.
SIC Connections (320 Kb)
A Document containing all information on the SIC Connections
How to regulate the lighting (100 Kb)
This instruction shows how to connect a potentiometer and resistor to the Central Control Unit in order to regulate the lighting. The lighting can only be regulated using this potentiometer. No control is possible via software.
Circuit Breaker Manual (570 Kb)
The Circuit Breaker for Flight Simulation is constructed around a 6v. relay combined with high quality ABS plastic components.
Non Current Construction Manuals for CCU Gauges and Instruments.
Construction Manual Attitude Indicator (4,3 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the Attitude Indicator. This manual contains 63 illustrations.
Construction Manual ADF Indicator version 1.2 (3,3 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the ADF Indicator version 1.2. This manual contains 65 illustrations.
Construction Manual Altimeter Version 1.2 (3,4 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the Altimeter Version 1.2. This manual contains 73 illustrations.
Construction Manual Single Pointer Instrument & large front ring (1,6 Mb)
The manual contains the instructions to built an Airspeed Indicator, a Tachometer or a Vertical Speed Indicator. This manual contains 19 illustrations.
Construction Manual Dual Pointer Instrument – Left/Right – Small Gauge (1,1 Mb)
For Fuel Left/Right indicator, EGT/Fuel Flow indicator, Oil Temp/Pressure indicator or Suction Gauge/AM indicator. This manual contains 13 illustrations.
Construction Manual Turn Coordinator (1,8 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the Turn Coordinator. This manual contains 24 illustrations.
Construction Manual Heading Indicator Version 1.2 (4,3 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the Heading Indicator Version 1.2. This manual contains 73 illustrations.
Construction Manual VOR 1 Indicator (7,3 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the VOR 1 Indicator. This manual contains 41 illustrations.
Construction Manual VOR 2 Indicator (7,9 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the VOR 2 Indicator. This manual contains 39 illustrations.
Construction Manual Large Instrument Dual Pointer (800 Kb)
This document is the construction manual for the new large instrument with dual center pointers. It describes how to built the instrument and contains exploded views of the instrument.
Construction Manual Small Instrument Dual Pointer (2,1 Mb)
This document is the construction manual for the new small instrument with dual center pointers. It describes how to built the instrument and contains exploded views of the instrument.
Starter Switch construction and user manual (900 Kb)
This document (PDF) describes the working of the Starter Switch as offered on the SimKits website.