Build Your Dream Cockpit

In-depth documentation for building realistic home flight simulator cockpits — laser-cut panels, 3D printing, ESP32 avionics, electronics, and full cockpit builds.

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Dennis's Cockpit Builds

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The personal home cockpits of Dennis van Dalfzen, documented step by step, mistakes included.

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General Aviation

Cessna 172SP

A full-scale Cessna 172SP home cockpit built around Classic and the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit — dual displays, GFC 700 autopilot, and X-Plane 12 integration.

Boeing 737 MAX

DIY 737 MAX cockpit with main panel, MCP, CDU, and pedestal—custom laser-cut glare shield and ESP32 at the core for all cockpit electronics.

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3D Printing

3D Printed ESP32 Case for CockpitConnect

A panel-mountable 38-pin ESP32 enclosure, remixed and adapted for CockpitConnect cockpit builds. Free STL download.

2026-07-06

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X-Plane Proxy: Exposing X-Plane's WebSocket API Across Your Network

X-Plane 12's WebSocket API only listens on localhost. We built a small open-source proxy so your cockpit hardware can reach it from any machine on your LAN.

2026-05-29

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Intermodelbau 2026

CockpitConnect is visiting Intermodelbau 2026 in Dortmund, Germany — one of Europe's largest model and hobby expos — to explore the world of scale modelling, RC technology, and simulation.

2026-04-21

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Know-how for Any Home Cockpit

Electronics

Custom electronics with ESP32 and Arduino—driving encoders, switches, LEDs, and cockpit controls.

Machining

Laser-cut MDF and acrylic panels, 3D-printed bezels and knobs, and CNC-routed parts.

Techniques

Step-by-step build guides with part lists, wiring diagrams, and photos at every stage.

Downloads

Fusion 360 models with downloadable DXF and STL files to make the parts yourself.