V3 Lighting Upgrade Set for Cockpit Replacement Set V2 for 1/43 DeAgostini/Fanhome Millennium Falcon
Please read the next paragraph carefully before placing your order.
This upgrade set is designed for customers who previously purchased the Cockpit Replacement Set V2 and would like to upgrade it with the new V3 cockpit lighting system. This is not a complete cockpit upgrade set. It does not include the cockpit nosecone or pilot/passenger figures. The set includes a modified black plastic insert designed specifically to fit the earlier Version 2 cockpit replacement nosecone. This allows V2 cockpit owners to take advantage of the new illuminated and animated rear wall and side-wall lighting without purchasing the complete V3 cockpit set.
The main feature of this upgrade is the illuminated and animated rear wall, illuminated side walls, and an optional lit and animated navigation console. This adds a completely new level of realism to the cockpit area and makes the finished model look much more alive.
The new flexible circuit board for the side wall illumination:
The lighting effect is achieved in a simple and straightforward way using specially designed circuit boards with micro LEDs. The main circuit board lights the rear cockpit wall, while the flexible circuit board is installed between the outer shell of the nosecone and the internal cockpit side walls, allowing the side walls to light up cleanly without complicated wiring.
When fully equipped with the side-wall lighting and illuminated navigation console, the cockpit features 41 LEDs in the rear wall, 44 LEDs in the side walls, and 9 LEDs in the navigation console, bringing the total number of LEDs to 94.
The main upgrade configuration includes the rear-wall lighting and the flexible LED circuit board for side-wall illumination. The optional illuminated navigation console parts can be added using the dropdown menu.
Main Upgrade Configuration
The main upgrade configuration includes:
- Modified black plastic insert for Cockpit Replacement Set V2
- Main rear-wall circuit board
- Flexible LED circuit board for side-wall illumination
- Photo-etched cockpit rear wall and side wall parts
- Decals for the rear wall and side walls
- Door frame
- Connecting cable
- Quick start guide / manual
The modified black plastic insert serves as the main mounting base for the photo-etched cockpit wall parts and the lighting circuit boards. The photo-etched rear wall and side wall parts are installed onto the front of the insert. Behind the insert, the main circuit board provides the lighting for the rear wall, while the flexible circuit board wraps around the insert to provide lighting for the side walls.
The completed insert assembly is then installed into the existing V2 cockpit nosecone.
When installed, this upgrade adds illuminated and animated rear-wall lighting and side-wall lighting to the earlier V2 cockpit replacement set, giving the cockpit a much more detailed and realistic appearance.
Optional Illuminated Navigation Console Parts
Before adding the item to your cart, please use the option selector located above the Add to Cart button to choose whether to include the illuminated navigation console parts.
If “Yes” is selected, the following additional parts will be included:
- Black cockpit platform with navigation console designed to accommodate the circuit board
- Navigation console circuit board
- Navigation console photo-etched face
- Navigation console decal
- Navigation console connecting cable
- 2 captain chairs
- 2 navigation chairs
- 2 steering controls / control yokes
The illuminated navigation console adds the animated console lighting feature from the V3 cockpit set. This option replaces the standard V2-style navigation console platform with a new platform designed for the navigation console circuit board.
Photo-etched parts by Paragrafix:
Power and Controller Compatibility
This upgrade uses the same connection options as the V3 cockpit lighting system.
The cockpit can be powered in several ways. It works with our Bluetooth controller, with any 5 to 12 volt power source thanks to the onboard power regulator, or with the original stock circuit board when used with our special interface board.
On the main board, there are two connectors labeled “AUX POWER” and “CONTROLLER.”
To connect the cockpit to any 5 to 12 volt power supply, use the AUX POWER connector and move the DIP switch to the AUX POWER position. In this mode, the cockpit will turn on as soon as voltage is supplied.
To connect the cockpit to the Bluetooth controller, use the supplied 3-pin connector cable. Connect the cockpit to the corresponding 3-pin connector on the controller and move the DIP switch to the CONTROLLER position. In this mode, the cockpit will only turn on or off when the corresponding signal is sent from the Bluetooth controller.
The stock original circuit board can also be used with this cockpit when connected through our cockpit power adapter board:
Please note: this listing is for the V3 lighting upgrade parts for the earlier Cockpit Replacement Set V2. It does not include the cockpit nosecone, pilot/passenger figures, or the complete V3 cockpit assembly.
