Jerryfly

Hey, I actually picked up the Mechdiy B737 EFIS Panel a couple weeks back, so maybe I can chime in. First off, compatibility-wise, it works fine with PMDG 777 from what I’ve tested—no major hiccups there. And yeah, it plays nice with any sim that Mobiflight supports, which covers most of the big ones, so that’s a plus. About the knobs: The real B737 EFIS has those two-stage twist knobs (slower for small turns, faster for bigger ones), but this panel uses a single-stage setup. That said, if you hold the knob turned for a sec, it speeds up the number changes—you just have to set that up in Mobiflight’s hold settings. Not exactly the same as the real thing, but it gets the job done. Oh, and all four knobs are pushable, which works as intended with the sims I’ve tried. One small thing: The mode select knob on the real plane can’t be pressed when it’s on the far right position, but this one can. It’s not a dealbreaker for me, but worth noting if you’re stickler for 1:1 realism. As for the scale knob—real planes use a clicky, stepped switch, but here they went with a rotary encoder. I asked around, and I think it’s because Mobiflight’s button registers (4x8) can’t handle that many stepped positions. It’s a bit different, but honestly, I don’t mind it much in practice. At $149, I think it’s solid for the price, especially since other options are way pricier. No regrets so far, but your mileage might vary depending on how strict you are with realism. Hope that helps!

Hey folks, Just came across FSElite’s write-up on the Rowsfire A107 A320pro/A320 MAX Light Overhead Panel from MECHDIY, and it’s got me curious! The details—backlit buttons, a metal frame, and tactile switches—sound like they’d level up the sim experience, but I want to hear from people who’ve actually used it. Anyone here own one? Would love the deets: How’s the overall build—sturdy enough for regular use? Do the switches have that satisfying “click” feel, or are they flimsy? And how’s the backlighting—too dim, too bright, or just right for immersion? Also, integration-wise—does it play nice with MSFS, X-Plane, or DCS without a ton of hassle? The price seems pretty solid for what’s offered, but does it deliver in real life? Spill the tea if you’ve tried it—your take could save me (and others!) a lot of guesswork. Thanks a bunch!

You can join their Facebook group and ask about it (Rowsfire Flight Simulation Settings). I saw that there are many people posting their usage effect pictures in there. https://fselite.net/content/rowsfire-updates-the-a320-a320-max-light-overhead-panel/