The OpenHornet Project is a F/A-18C OFP 13C Lot 20 1:1 Replica Simulator, consisting of a physical structure and electrical/software interfaces to a PC to be driven by Digital Combat Simulator (DCS).

• If you have any questions, visit our Discord server and ask questions. The Discord server will be an invaluable resource for you as your progress through the journey of your build.

Looking for Software?

• OpenHornet GitHub Software Repository

Design Software Requirements

• Mechanical CAD Software Required: Fusion360
• Electrical CAD Software Required: KiCAD 7
• Microsoft Office (or compatible)

Contributing

Want to contribute? Let's discuss what you want to work on in Discord or in an issue!

References, Information, and How-Tos

GitHub Repository File Structure

OpenHornet
├── .github (Contains issue templates, funding info, and GitHub actions.)
├── artwork (Subdivided into end items, contains stickers, placards, etc.)
├── ECAD (All PCBs and electrical design files. See folder README file for details.)
├── images (Contains images for use in the wiki or other OH documentation.)
├── reference (Contains reference models or geometry.)
├── release (Contains all files that makeup the release package. See folder README file for details.)
├── utils (Contains fonts or other similar required resources for development)
├── .gitignore (File that instructs the git repository to ignore certain file types.)
├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (Our contributor code of conduct.)
├── CONTRIBUTING.md (A file that just redirects you to the contributing wiki entry.)
├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md (The generic repository issue template, in case an issue doesn't fall into one 
|                      of our three predetermined categories)
├── LICENSE.md (License file for the OpenHornet repository)
├── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md (The repository pull request template.)
└── README.md (This file)

Important Links

• OpenHornet Start Here Page - Seriously. Start here.
• OpenHornet FAQ - You guessed it! The FAQ!
• OpenHornet GitHub - OpenHornet's GitHub repository for everything other than MCAD. Where you can find the latest under-development files.
• OpenHornet Tutorials - Tutorials for OpenHornet.
• OpenHornet Issues - Go here to file a bug/enhancement/obsolescence report.
• OpenHornet Authorized Vendors - These are vendors who are licensed to sell OpenHornet parts and assemblies. By purchasing from them, you also support OpenHornet as well!

OpenHornet MCAD Model

These links will allow you to download a local copy of the OH MCAD model, for reference or so you can modify things for your personal pit. If you would like to contribute to the raw MCAD, talk to Noctum in the OH Discord. You will need to prove a basic level of proficiency and be known within the discord community before access will be granted.

Note

These links will download the latest & greatest (most likely in development and unstable) MCAD. Always verify fusion parts against release package manufacturing files prior to use, and they are used at the user's own risk.

• Top Level - This is HUGE. Consider downloading individual consoles instead.
• Upper Instrument Panel (UIP)
• Lower Instrument Panel (LIP)
• Left Console (LC)
• Right Console (RC)
• Center Tub (CT)

Branches

• Master branch is the stable release branch.
• vX.X.X is the latest working branch that will become the next release. It may or may not be functional as is.

Authors and Acknowledgment

Core Development Team

• Erik Scott (RandomTroubledMind): Project Founder, Mechanical Design
• John Steensen (Noctum): Co-Founder, Systems/Mechanical Design Lead
• Oscar Arias (Amanuense): Electrical/Software Design Lead (Retired from OH)

Contributor Team

• Exprezzo
• Sandra
• Ben-F111
• Lazarus
• Russell
• Arribe VCAW-1
• Stang
• [OCS] CrazyCanuck

Honorable Mentions

• Logo Design: NegativeONE
• Development Builders/Testers: Ajmilner, Arribe VCAW-1, Ben-F111, BlaBlaCZ, bnepethomas, Dave the boss 918, DG, DotDotDotBH, Exprezzo, Higgins, Krikeee, Lazarus, Otso, Rampage2010, Russell, Sandra, Splash, Thib-O, tonyg, TripRodriguez, Yannick
• Ultimate Supporters: Sandra, Higgins, Chaps, [OCS] CrazyCanuck, Arribe VCAW-1, FL370Pilot, CorgiStyle, Swaney409, DenzilLee, ssgcline, Tyler | "Soapbox" - F-15E
• Elite Supporters: thib_o54, ChrisTiger#001, Nodar, Matt
• Donators: AJMilner, bnepethomas, Carbine, Crosshairs, Exprezzo, Goutch, Higgins, hrnet940, hunstone, icemarkom, jcstreek, jkkicks, kika, Nik S, Rampage2010, Russell, Sandra, SrSosio, Swaney409, Tekadept + many more…
• Inactive Dev Contributors: Balz Reber (Balse), Magic_Man, Bullant, Gaberun24, Damien022, Baago, Caviar4, NegativeONE, Ravell
• Subject Matter Expert: FlyNavy75, Sixtigers, USMARINE108, Luft101, Lex