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#4094424 - 03/20/15 02:51 PM Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs  
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Do you use Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs in your cockpit?




If so, then you know that the biggest pain in the butt is generating decent looking custom screens for the sims that you fly.

I finally created a useful template using PowerPoint.




Each button label is a text box, so it's super-easy to simply over-write, change fonts, colors, etc. It prints out exactly the correct size to cut out and insert.

You can add images if you want. I made my screens for the DCS UH-1H Huey.





I have a backlight arrangement for mine, so I print them on green cardstock. Looks pretty good!




If you'd like a copy of the PowerPoint .ppt file to create your own, leave me a PM with your e-mail address.


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Inline advert (2nd and 3rd post)

#4095167 - 03/22/15 01:11 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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PM sent. Really a smart idea!


Yet another case of the community stepping up to the plate and doing a hardware manu's homework for them.

yep


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#4095256 - 03/22/15 04:49 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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PM sent.

Thanks Rhino

#4095367 - 03/22/15 11:25 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Out of town until 29 MAR. Will get them e-mailed out then.


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#4101095 - 04/03/15 06:17 AM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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PM sent. I've been meaning to do the same thing but never got around to it. Thanks for not being lazy like me!


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#4101185 - 04/03/15 01:31 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Rhino,

Thanks for sending out the template. If you'd like, I can host a download link via my dropbox account for a few weeks, so you're not having to constantly send out emails.


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#4101273 - 04/03/15 03:57 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Yeah, please distribute by any means you'd like!

I trust it worked in whatever version of PowerPoint you have?


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#4153401 - 08/03/15 02:48 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Bump.


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#4154843 - 08/07/15 02:00 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Sorry, forgot to post a DB link for this. Will do when I get home

And yes, worked in Ppt 2013.


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#4169504 - 09/16/15 05:10 AM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Anyone still sharing this file? biggrin

#4224712 - 02/03/16 03:45 AM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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I contacted Rhino and thought the Powerpoint idea was a gfreat one for a slightly different approach. Instead of using the power point file to print out a template, I actually use a networked computer to display the powerpoint presentation on the monitor behind the MFDs. The nice thing about this approach is the only thing I have to do to go from one profile to the next is to just left or right arrow and the next slide (profile) in the presentation is displayed. Also because it is windows based I can have other program showing in the blank areas if I want. Also I feel the computer display looks pretty good as well. I also have this same monitor hooked up to my sim PC which can display the actual MFD (for A-10) if I chose to fly that plane.

Attached are a couple Pics of how I am using it. The first is an overall view of my setup and the second is a close up of the powerpoint file in action. Shown is P3DV3 with the A2A spitfire....a pretty fine combination.

Hope this sparks some thought or helps someone out. Thanks to Rhino for the idea of using powerpoint!



#4224847 - 02/03/16 02:46 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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How did you attach the MFD bezels to the screen?


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How did you attach the MFD bezels to the screen?

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First I removed the tilt frame

I just used some low profile velcro (either 1" or 3/4") from Home Depot cut down the length of it to make it narrow and attached two sides of the MFD bezel to the monitor bezel.

Then on the unsupported corner of the MFD bezel. I used one of the screws that was used to attach the tilt frame and partially screw it in that hole in the back of the MFD bezel so that it keeps the MFD bezel flush with the monitor bezel and keeps it from tilting if I press one of the buttons.

Hope this is clear enough :-)

#4224886 - 02/03/16 03:42 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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I like it. I have a small scrapped monitor in the garage that could be pressed into service like that. I'd have to get/make a new desk, though, to accommodate such an arrangement.


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#4224906 - 02/03/16 04:37 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Rhino,

I use a purpose built cockpit but you might be able to use the attachment method I used for my auxiliary monitor for your desk as well. I have a attached a pic of part of the clamp system. Basically it consists of two side pieces ( one shown), a mounting plate for the monitor which attaches to the side pieces on the angled part and a small horizontal piece (which sits in the two partially routed grooves) that keeps the spacing between the side pieces.

It works like this

-The monitor is attached to the monitor mounting plate using the monitors vesa pattern.
-The side pieces are cut at whatever angle you would like them to be at to facilitate viewing
-The "C" groove on the side pieces is sized slightly larger than your desk
-The whole assembly just slides onto your desk and let gravity bind it up. (Optionally you could use a threaded insert in the horizontal piece to provide a set screw type pressure to keep it more secure.....I don't use one on mine and it is plenty secure

I chose to make mine out of 3/4" plywood but other materials will work (its what I had from building the cockpit)

Hope this helps :-)

Tip - If you do this, use screws to hold the side pieces and horizontal piece together but use brad nails to fasten the monitor mounting plate to the side pieces. That way if you are not happy with the height you can easily pull the mounting plate out and adjust up or down and tap it back in place.


#4331646 - 01/26/17 01:02 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Hi,

I did it with the normal Equipment in the Package ich the
Thrustmaster cougar.
I saw, you have a power Point Präsentation, that's it, what I want to have.
So I can Build my own discribtion for the Switches of the
Different airplanes.

Many thanks
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#4334085 - 02/02/17 07:26 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Hi, I would like to have it too.
I sended a pm to you

Thanks
Sun7

#4334425 - 02/03/17 06:53 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Originally Posted By: RhinoX55
How did you attach the MFD bezels to the screen?


I have my MFDs attached using "Glue Dots" to a thin Plexiglas screen I cut to fit on my monitor. It works well and its like a sticky note adhesive or the "boogers" glue they use to attach CDs to magazines. You can't see the Plexiglas at all.


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#4351631 - 04/17/17 03:54 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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hi Rhino


just sent you a PM if you are still sending out the file
looks good

I'd like something like this to easily edit as i work out what i want where as it will be for Elite and star citizen

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#4352212 - 04/19/17 10:15 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: BrettT]  
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Great idea. I personally use Helios to do the same thing. Some of the added benefit is you can automate the label to flash or change color when you press a button on the MFD if the MFDs are connected to the same machine that is running Helios. In the case of a remote display it's possible to do the same but not worth the extra effort.


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#4358809 - 05/23/17 12:27 AM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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All,

Please find below a share link. All credit for the file goes to Rhino; I'm just sharing until he can update:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hy4ompuf05xsdgz/DCS%20MFD%20Templates.ppt?dl=0


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TrackIR TIR 5 w/ TrackClip Pro biggrin
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#4459707 - 02/02/19 08:41 PM Re: Templates for Thrustmaster Cougar MFDs [Re: RhinoX55]  
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Dead thread revival! PM sent!

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