PoKeys USB Interface

[Masterploxis]

Hello All,

if somebody connected encoders to the pokeys 56e (Ethernet version) and got them running - please can you give me / us a detailed explanation how to do ?

I connected the pokeys card via ethernet to the computer, pokeys application recognized the card. I connected the encoder to the card (middle pin GND, other two pins to 2 inputs). I do not get a RAW out signal, it doesn´t matter what input pins i choose. Any help is higjly appreciated.

I posted this problem also in the Prosim forum - so please no offence with double posts....

Thanks
Andy

[Wendy]

Hello Andy,

I just did a test with a CTS288 set to 4 x on port 1 and 2 with a PoKeys 56 Ethernet. ProSim recognized the card immediately and in the "Config" screen, tab "Encoders" I activated the encoder for MCP ALT VAL encoder.

Everything works as expected, I can change the Altitude on the MCP with the encoder.

-Have you cleared the settings in the device ? This is very important.
-You should not configure anything on the PoKeys device via the PoKeys software, just connect the card to your network. ProSim will do it all for you. Can't be any simpler than that.
-In the MCP config screen, check that "Control via ProSim configuration" is checked.

Regards, Wendy

[Radar]

Well,I`m really glad to see a new product to help us dummies when it comes to wirering. Unfortunuitly Is to expencive to purchase for me here in my eglow in Canada. I ordered a Pokeys from the USA and heres what it cost.
The part (Great price)$61.00Shipping $30.00(ups basic) And our bullSh$t that we have to pay here, HST and duties of $40.01.
So, A great price $61.00 turned into $132.1 Unfortunitly I will not be abal to afford another one.
I`m really excited to start wirering my home made trottle.
Thanks for the great product.
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Mike

[LarsP]

Hello @ all...
Ordered a Pokeys 56 U on Thursday evening. Received it today and after the initial testing with Switches (On-On and On-Off) and rotary Encoders everything works really well. Configuered it on WinXP and even in Linux the board does what it has to. No problems at all - Thanx to Wendy!
I am working (to be honest - just started) on a general Cockpit, because I fly different and small planes like the C172, Citation-X or Beechcraft 1900d, but mostly the Citation. My aim is to make the flying a bit easier and maybe a bit mor realistic. And I think the pokeys will do the job for me, though I maybe need one or two more of them...
Lars

[737NUT]

I have 2 for sale, didn't need them on the new project. 80.00 for both.

[LarsP]

I have 2 for sale, didn't need them on the new project. 80.00 for both.

EUROS or US-Dollars. Nevertheless, thanks for the offer. But I consider the shipping-cost from Indianapolis to Germany too high...
Lars

[fsaviator]

EUROS or US-Dollars. Nevertheless, thanks for the offer. But I consider the shipping-cost from Indianapolis to Germany too high...
Lars

Lars, if you would prefer Eurozone shipping, try this site:

http://www.flightsimparts.eu/shop.html

I use them exclusively and ship to the US even. They are very trusted and easy to work with. 49 Euro a card if you buy 3!

[c172skyhawk]

Just got Some Questions Re- PoKeys USB,
1. has anyone come up with an interface for FSX yet as I would rather use USB than Ethernet ?
2. Is there an Australian Distributor for these?

[Philb737]

Hi Rob,
Can you please check your PM?
Phil

[Sammy-E]

Hi all,

As being very inexperienced in home cockpit building, I have tried some io boards to play with before deciding.

I have succesfully used the pokeys usb in my prototype setup! It can handle all switchtypes, rotaries, potentiometers.
I first used it to send keys to fsuipc and that is easy once you understand
Fsuipc.. Reading the manual of fsuipc does help..

Then, i wanted to use the ouputs to light up leds and digits. Thats when I realised I needed software to read data from fsx and send that to pokeys.. I had a copy of teach yourself Delphi in 24 hours, which actually cost me 3 years to get through, but with much appreciated and clear help from Wendy I got it running! My output now shows the nav1 standby freq, controlled by a rotary encoder, and three RGB leds to show the left, right and nose gear status.

I will post the how to another time, but i wanted to say that the pokeys are very easy, flexible and fast.

Greetings,
Eric