F-16 Landing panel - Home Cockpit

F-16 Viper Home Cockpit – Landing Panel (Part 2)

This is the Landing panel for a DIY F-16 Viper home cockpit. Following the SNSR PWR module, this is the second part of my modular, beginner-friendly cockpit series designed for the flight simulation community!

Key Features of This Design:

• No PCB Required (Plug & Play): This panel features integrated custom slots/pockets specifically designed for standard 6mmx6mmx5mm tactile push-buttons. You can mount and wire your buttons directly into the panel casing, completely eliminating the need for custom PCB manufacturing or complex soldering.
• Landing Gear Status LED Ready: Includes dedicated, precisely positioned placements for LED indicators (Wheels/Gear status matrix), allowing you to easily wire up visual confirmations for your landing gear deployment.
• Custom Button Caps Included: The project comes with a separate, additional file for the button caps (caps/covers). This ensures you don't have bare electronic components showing, giving your cockpit a highly realistic, finished tactical look.

Who is this project for? It is tailored for home builders looking for a budget-friendly, high-fidelity alternative. There is no need for laser cutting, engraving, or multi-color AMS systems. The clean text is recessed directly into the 3D model.

Technical Specifications & Fitment:

• Main Toggle Switches: Designed to fit standard, widely available toggle switches with a 12mm and 6mm thread diameter.
• Mounting Holes: Side mounting points are perfectly sized for standard M3 screws.
• Dimensions Note: While tailored to be as close to the real jet as possible, please allow for minor variations due to individual 3D printer calibration variances.

Printing & Post-Processing Recommendations:

1. Material & Color: Print the main panel in matte black PLA to reduce glare. For the LEDs and indicators, standard 3mm or 5mm LEDs will sit perfectly in the integrated channels.
2. Bringing out the Text: To make the recessed labels pop, fill them in using a fine-tip white paint pen (acrylic or oil-based), then gently wipe the surface clean.

Download, customize your tactile switches, and enjoy a seamless landing workflow! Let me know your thoughts in the comments

!Sorry for bad quality of photos but my phone isn't capable to make better I will try to solve this next time!