Misc

561: FIP Teardown

| Tom Tsui

One of my FIPs was broken down recently after serving my flightsimming system stably for more than a decade.  I opened its case to see if it is self-serviceable.  Unfortunately all electronics components, except the LCD screen, were surface-mounted onto the circuit board.

Followings are the teardown pictures of the unit for those who are interested to see what are packed inside the FIP. Continue reading →

Fight Together Against COVID-19

| Tom Tsui

The novel coronavirus (or more precisely the COVID-19) is spreading worldwide.  Followings are a series of illustration by Dr. Lucci Lugee Liyeung in Hong Kong, who hopes to improve health awareness among children through her art.  They are good for adults as well.


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556: A Possible Keyboard Alternative ?

| Tom Tsui

A group of ex-Samsung engineers is raising funds on Kickstarter for a small device that can turn any screen into a fully interactive touch screen.
The device, called Glamos, is essentially a motion sensor that uses LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging technology to create a virtual touchscreen with instant interaction capability. Continue reading →

News: Navigraph FlightSim Survey 2019 Results

| Tom Tsui

What is the most popular flight simulation software? How many are planning to get the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator? How much do flight simulator enthusiasts spend on hardware and software every year?  Check out the results from Navigraph who conducted the survey in 2019 if you haven’t done so.