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Ran into some electrical problems. For efficiency I sized the 5VDC PSU to power the USB hubs in addition to the monitors, illuminated switches, etc.  Once I started connecting everything I had rolling failures across every system.

I temporarily removed external power from the USB hubs and everything is fine.  The manufacturer says the easiest way to combat this is to have a separate PSU for each device – I am asking for clarification (i.e. they mean each hub).

The HUD used a Samsung U70 which is DisplayLink technology.  That is wholly incompatible with the rest of the monitors which use MCT.  Only recently the DisplayLink installer has warned about the incompatibility but the number of devices I have on MCT outnumbers the devices on DisplayLink.

Installed the computer-controller LED lights for the foot well on each seat… mainly for ingress and egress.

If you look closely at the leftmost of Ferro’s monitors there is a 5 VDC bus bar installed too.

I have told my colleagues at work and my close friends that insurance was the last thing I expected to keep me from realizing my dream.

State Farm issued a business policy at a reasonable rate but then retracted it almost immediately because of miscommunication between the agent and the underwriter about what they were insuring.

I eventually switched to Farmers because they offer a “Business Pursuits on Premises” endorsement – an inexpensive line item but a more expensive policy overall.  But that complicated finances between my personal account and the LLC and there were some who questioned if Farmers would pay on a loss (did they really know what they were insuring?).

Finally I found an agent that knows his stuff at Walnut Risk Management here in Kansas City.  He understands what my concerns (risks) are and the value of the asset (not just BOM but labor too).  We got the binding confirmation today for the property coverage.  He also has a general liability policy lined up for when we are ready to take riders.

Needless to say I will sleep easier tonight.  And I have the flexibility now to reposition the simulator for my employer’s BBQ next month and Maker’s Fair (if they ever respond) in June.