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Topic: Gemini control panel simulator (1:1 replica)
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space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 08-31-2015 09:10 AM
   
Historic Space Systems announces the development of a Gemini Control Panel Simulator as a company project. The simulator will duplicate the look, function and feel of the Gemini XII spacecraft control panel, creating a new way of experiencing space history.  The simulator will integrate simulation software, immersing the user into the experience. Over time additional cockpit features will be joined with the control panel, further enhancing the adventure. When complete the Gemini Control Panel Simulator will be suitable as a museum exhibit, movie prop, trade show attraction, and any other venue where fine craftsmanship and historical accuracy are valued. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 4437
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 08-31-2015 10:28 AM
Can we retro-install actual artifact components as they become available?  |
David Carey
Member Posts: 782
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-31-2015 11:37 AM
Wow! Absolutely brilliant work, John. |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 977
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-31-2015 01:34 PM
Great job, this looks fabulous! |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-01-2015 05:25 AM
Thank you for the compliments.Scott, if we find Gemini artifacts I can certainly try. |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 09-01-2015 11:04 AM
Great Job! Congratulations!
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42982
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-01-2015 11:20 AM
I'm impressed by the level of the detail — even duplicating the paint scratches on the switch guards (rails)! |
ryannagata
Member Posts: 29
From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Registered: Oct 2014
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posted 09-01-2015 02:06 PM
This is so cool! |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-01-2015 02:15 PM
Regarding paint scratches, I want it to look as it would ready for flight.One of the interesting things was discovering a few mistakes on the actual panel. The most significant was the incorrect assembly of a light dimmer on the COMP light (on the pedestal panel to the left of the COMPUTER knob). This dimmer was added as a result of complaints from Jim McDivitt on Gemini IV that the COMP light, which was on much of the time, was bright enough to keep him awake during his sleep period. The incorrectly assembled dimmer would still work, but a Teflon washer meant to make the parts rotate smoothly was put at the bottom, not between the two polarizing sheets as designed. For these photos I assembled it as on Gemini XII. Later I will re-assemble it correctly (which will make it look a little different). |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-29-2016 07:54 AM
Here is a look at the Right Hand Main Instrument Panel, and the Left Hand Main Instrument Panel for the Gemini control panel simulator. Still lots of work to do. 
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space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 11-11-2016 06:34 AM
To mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of Gemini 12, here is an update on the control panel simulator.The Pilot's panel now has the computer Manual Data Readout Unit (lower center), the staggered power monitor gauge cluster (lower left), and other details.  The Command Pilot's panel now has a few gauges as well as an actual Accutron clock. The status lights have also been added.  Additional progress includes wiring of most of the controls and displays of the upper and lower center panels. All of the gauges have also been added to the upper center panel. |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 808
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 11-11-2016 07:11 AM
Incredible work John!!! I want a job where I can spend the day building/recreating amazing pieces of history. Are you hiring??? (kidding) |
apolloprojeckt
Member Posts: 1447
From: Arnhem, Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 11-11-2016 09:33 AM
This is awesome work!!! |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-11-2016 01:40 PM
Awesome!! |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 11-11-2016 02:27 PM
Beautiful work! |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 11-12-2016 05:02 AM
Thanks for the compliments. I truly wish it had all been done by the 50th anniversary. But also I'm glad it is this far along. |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 11-15-2016 04:31 AM
Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin were the last people to view this sight as they prepared for their Gemini XII re-entry, and the close of the Gemini Program, 50 years ago today (presented here on the control panel simulator).  |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 11-15-2016 09:33 AM
Terrific work John. Well done. Can't wait to see the finished simulator. |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-09-2016 05:44 AM
An amazing project! |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 494
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 12-10-2016 01:10 PM
Terrific work John! |
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