phidgets i/o

[Daveanne]

Sorry about the fault in my code, but I placed that bit in quotes, but this programe placed a smiling face in it's place....?

Daveanne

[CocnutAir]

The install program updates your desktop icon and program list.
Copying the file into folder will not do that.

I am trying to establish if the 4.3.21 version works.
Want to make sure we only have workable versions.
Thanks for feedback.

In any event, I have uploaded Fs2Phidget 5.0.13 to this web site.
Waiting for executive staff to approve and make available.

[jhaverkamp]

Alan,
I'm still a newbie looking for help. You may have seen my earlier posts on a device about a LabJack U3-HV that was a gift to me. It is similar to the phidget 8-8-8 a I'm trying my luck at learning to program it to FSX via FSUIPC and was wondering if the device could be appended to the
FS2Phidget interface you have produced. I'm retired and have time on my hands to learn/do this if I could be given some direction. After looking at phidgets I'm thinking that future expansion they will be my choice. Right now the plan is to build my own yoke and pedals using a salvaged Saitek joystick for a base device and ultimatly going to the LabJack or Phidget as an input card. LabJack info is available for programming in C++ as well as other languages at their website.
Thanks again for your informative postings, I enjoy reading them and they help my learning...
Jim

[CocnutAir]

Jim,

Had no plans to build in direct support for Lab Jack products.
However, FS2Phidget5 is going have indirect support for other devices.
FS2Phidget5 will act as a server to client applications, that users would develop. I will be providing an SDK to assist with this. Comms will be TCP/IP.

Regards,
Alan.

[jhaverkamp]

Alan,

Thanks for the reply, I'll check out the new release and continue with learning C++ using C++ for Dummies. A side note, LabJack includes a product with their products called DAQFactory. this may ease the pain if I can get my old mind thinking about programming again.

Many thanks for the info and I'll continue following forum posts.
Jim

[CocnutAir]

Jim,
I would recommend reading C for Dummies (comes in 2 volumes) first. Although C++ for Dummies covers the subject of pointers in a single chapter and the subject of arrays in another , it does not cover subject in as much depth as C for Dummies. Although C++ book covers arrays in relation to pointers it does not cover strings which are also arrays (important to make the connection). Assumption that C++ book makes is that that one has already read C book or is familiar with language. I assisted my son a few years back when he was learning from these books, hence the insight.

Regards,
Alan.

[spiro]

dear Mr Alan

i got the fs2phidgets5

it looks grate and works at the moment i am going to connect some switches and test it out

what power supply do you use 5v for swithches in put???

regards

[CocnutAir]

Jim,
To help you on the learning curve, what is your programming background? I prefer to give pointers (no pun intended) that are in context with areas you may already be familiar with. Also saves repeating familiar territory.
It as a good hobby you are pursuing in retirement - keeps you off the streets and out of the bars Will be safe to let the women out onto the streets now. LOL.

Regards,
Alan

[CocnutAir]

Spiro,

Just call me Alan - my wife has other names for me, but none are polite .
I use the 5V from an old PC power supply.

Regards,
Alan.

[spiro]

ok then Alan
i really like the softwere fsphidgets5 it is very nice and looks easer to use
for pepole like me that are not so skilled on pc

i was looking through the forums to see how to connect

i notice that when i put 5v to a input, the led on the board lights up
and on the ph test page the input gets ticked but i have not connected the
negative (G) eny were???? for inputs dont we need groung ?

and also to conect a led or light what dose the board give us on its outputs??
i cant get a 5v led to work

kind regards spiro