jameslikesflying
02-14-2013, 11:51 AM
Hi all,
I am new to the forum and in need of some help. I am working with my local university on a project to build a full motion sim running fsx. A few options are available as to what aircraft we want to use, I personally would like to make a full motion Piper Seneca II (PA38-200T). This would allow PPL students a bit of an idea what to expect when going for their CPL-IR.
The motion base itself is able to receive 6 two-byte signals, for the six axes, either through ethernet connection or through an interface card in the respective PC. My first issue is extracting the inertia readings in a two-byte format from fsx for the 6 axes. From there I will be able to use a conversion programme to actuate the signals. After a bit of reading I believe this may be possible using FSUIPC4 together with WideFS.
I'm a bit lothe to shell out £50 unless I'm sure so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A bit about me; I am a 737-800 First Officer in Europe, this is a bit of a side project for me before I look at building a full motion 737 sim which I hope to do a bit of charity work with.
The base in question is a Maxcue 600 series with a 1 tonne max weight allowance. Please see the attached photo that came with the brochure:
7515
Many thanks in advance,
James
I am new to the forum and in need of some help. I am working with my local university on a project to build a full motion sim running fsx. A few options are available as to what aircraft we want to use, I personally would like to make a full motion Piper Seneca II (PA38-200T). This would allow PPL students a bit of an idea what to expect when going for their CPL-IR.
The motion base itself is able to receive 6 two-byte signals, for the six axes, either through ethernet connection or through an interface card in the respective PC. My first issue is extracting the inertia readings in a two-byte format from fsx for the 6 axes. From there I will be able to use a conversion programme to actuate the signals. After a bit of reading I believe this may be possible using FSUIPC4 together with WideFS.
I'm a bit lothe to shell out £50 unless I'm sure so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A bit about me; I am a 737-800 First Officer in Europe, this is a bit of a side project for me before I look at building a full motion 737 sim which I hope to do a bit of charity work with.
The base in question is a Maxcue 600 series with a 1 tonne max weight allowance. Please see the attached photo that came with the brochure:
7515
Many thanks in advance,
James