FS2Phidgets working but FSUIPC can't see it

[golfromeo516]

I have FS2Phidgets up and going, got flaps, spoiler throttles etc working and setup.

When I go into FSX / FSUIPC does not recognise or react to anything EXCEPT the throttles actually work. In spite of FSUIPC not "seeing" anything.

Any suggestions / assistance greatly appreciated.

[gokhotit]

It has been my experience (Alan can confirm/deny) that the actual FSUIPC in FSX does not recognize phidgets cards as an input. Therefore, set everything in FS2P and dont bother with the in game FSUIPC settings. I have never touched any settings in FSUIPC and mine works perfectly fine.

[CocnutAir]

I m not that familiar with actual FSUIPC functionality.
Geoff, are you in Tucson now?

[golfromeo516]

OK - so excuse my dumbness here. I should be able to setup my TQ which is phidgets, using ONLY the FS2Phidgets software - NO FSUIPC required? If the answer is yes then I can't understand what I've got wrong.

Could I bother you for your .ini file(s) so I can make a comparison with what I'm doing?

Thanks very much for you reply and any further assistance greatly appreciated.

Kind regards
Tony


It has been my experience (Alan can confirm/deny) that the actual FSUIPC in FSX does not recognize phidgets cards as an input. Therefore, set everything in FS2P and dont bother with the in game FSUIPC settings. I have never touched any settings in FSUIPC and mine works perfectly fine.

[golfromeo516]

Just in case it jumps out at anyone what I'm doing wrong please find below the contents of the .ini file I'm using - remembering ONLY the throttles work.

Kind regards
Tony


;
; Valid FSTypes are:
; Proportional, Digital, Discrete, Bitmap, Flaps, Frequency, Keysend
;
; Flight Controls
;
[LEFT_THROTTLE_ADVANCED]
LogicVar=False
Offset=088C
Length=2
FSType=Proportional
LoValue=100
HiValue=16383
Format=########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
WriteOnly=False
FunctionVar=False
IRS=False
Enable=TurnOnAxis

[RIGHT_THROTTLE_ADVANCED]
LogicVar=False
Offset=0924
Length=2
FSType=Proportional
LoValue=100
HiValue=16384
Format=###########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
WriteOnly=False
FunctionVar=False
IRS=False
Enable=

[SPEED_BRAKE_LEVER]
LogicVar=False
Offset=3412
Length=2
FSType=Proportional
LoValue=100
HiValue=16384
Format=###########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
WriteOnly=False
FunctionVar=False
IRS=False
Enable=

[FLAPS_LEVER]
LogicVar=False
Offset=3414
Length=2
FSType=Proportional
LoValue=100
HiValue=16384
Format=###########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
WriteOnly=False
FunctionVar=False
IRS=False
Enable=

[ParkBrakeSwitch]
LogicVar=False
FunctionVar=False
Offset=0BC8
Length=2
FSType=Digital
OffValue=0
OnValue=32767
SpecialFunction=0
Format=###########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
IRS=False
WriteOnly=False
Enable=
[TurnOnAxis]
LogicVar=False
FunctionVar=False
Offset=341A
Length=2
FSType=Bitmap
Bit=3
Partner=1
Format=###########
Multiplier=1
Divisor=1
Integer=False
NormalizeAngle=False
IRS=False
WriteOnly=False
Enable=



OK - so excuse my dumbness here. I should be able to setup my TQ which is phidgets, using ONLY the FS2Phidgets software - NO FSUIPC required? If the answer is yes then I can't understand what I've got wrong.

Could I bother you for your .ini file(s) so I can make a comparison with what I'm doing?

Thanks very much for you reply and any further assistance greatly appreciated.

Kind regards
Tony

[Peter Dowson]

I know nothing at all about Phidgets or your scripts, but if the offsets listed in them are intended to be those to control what it says, then only the throttle and parking brake offsets are correct. Those throttle offsets are for direct control.

Offsets 3412 and 3414 are read-outs of axis values, not controls.

341A is correct for connecting or disconnecting brake, flaps and spoiler axes. I've no idea what it is being used for here.

Where are you getting your information on these from? The only correct reference is the offsets list in the FSUIPC SDK.

Regards
Pete Dowson

[gokhotit]

I now live in tucson yes.

I did some experimenting for ya. I took one of my mixture levers and assigned it to the SPOILER_HANDLE and it worked fine, might need some fine tuning and tweaking, but the spoilers did move.

[CocnutAir]

Drove thru Tucson on Friday. Got stuck in I-10 back-up due to that jack-knifed big rig at Star Pass Dr.

[gokhotit]

lol...they had a Car-B-Q off the freeway as well at the same time. Shoulda told me you would be around, would have treated you to a coffee or something.

[golfromeo516]

I know nothing at all about Phidgets or your scripts, but if the offsets listed in them are intended to be those to control what it says, then only the throttle and parking brake offsets are correct. Those throttle offsets are for direct control.

Offsets 3412 and 3414 are read-outs of axis values, not controls.

341A is correct for connecting or disconnecting brake, flaps and spoiler axes. I've no idea what it is being used for here.

Where are you getting your information on these from? The only correct reference is the offsets list in the FSUIPC SDK.

Regards
Pete Dowson

Thanks for the reply Pete

I am using the Offset list from the SDK as a reference and only now is the fog lifting on some offsets being "controls" and others being values to be picked up

Slowly getting there still.

Kind regards
Tony

[CocnutAir]

Tony,

Peter is right. You need to read and understand Offset documentation. See chapters 10 and 11 of the FS2Phidget help documentation.

Regards,
Alan

[golfromeo516]

Tony,

Peter is right. You need to read and understand Offset documentation. See chapters 10 and 11 of the FS2Phidget help documentation.

Regards,
Alan

Alan

I'm off to finish enclosing the pit and the straight to chapters 10 & 11 for me! Thanks and so very sorry to seem so dumb.

Kind regards
Tony

[golfromeo516]

Alan et al

For the life of me now I can't find any documentation for FS2Phidget software.

Regards
Tony



Alan

I'm off to finish enclosing the pit and the straight to chapters 10 & 11 for me! Thanks and so very sorry to seem so dumb.

Kind regards
Tony

[CocnutAir]

Select Help from FS2Phidget4 menu bar or press F1 anywhere in FS2Phidgets4.

[golfromeo516]

Select Help from FS2Phidget4 menu bar or press F1 anywhere in FS2Phidgets4.

Alan

I have done this previously - this only brings up one page of text covering very broad topics about how the software annunciates GREEN etc when connected etc.

Is the documentation available for download anywhere?

Thanks once again, I sure we'll get there.

Kind regards
Tony