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Avro748
11-30-2013, 03:29 PM
Hi all,

I have been looking at various cards for LEDs, and I'm just not sure which one to get. I mostly need one that can read from multiple offsets per output. I have found an LUA script that can diguise an LVar as an offset, so I am ready to purchase!
tiburon
12-01-2013, 04:57 AM
For me, Phidgets. Not the cheapest but very easy to configure and use
Perik
12-01-2013, 09:21 AM
Hi Avro748

Take a look at OpenCockpits USBOutput (http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/usboutputs-p-122.html?cPath=21_44) card as well.
Together with SIOC you'll able to make the "logic" you need.
pshz11
12-01-2013, 09:42 AM
OpenCockpits USBOutput (http://www.opencockpits.com/catalog/usboutputs-p-122.html?cPath=21_44) is good, as it supports high voltage and current operations.
tiburon
12-01-2013, 09:53 AM
However, Phidgets is better since it allows you to assign different voltages and currents to each individual output (Dual brightness leds in the overhead)
Avro748
12-01-2013, 02:46 PM
I do know about Phidgets and it's simple interface. I also know about Opencockpits cards and their endless capabilities. I would get the Opencockpits one, except that the shipping charge to get it to where I live would bring the price close to the price of the Phidgets and Ruscool types. Ruscool is out of the question, mainly because it can't read from multiple offsets per output. Can Phidgets do that? If it can, then that will be the card I will get. If not, then I will get Opencockpits.
pshz11
12-01-2013, 04:25 PM
Do you mean FSUIPC offset? It's capability of software router (SIOC for OpenCockpits cards). About Phidgets, variable voltages per output - it sounds great, but I'm not sure about software to use with it. OC for sure is the best choice for beginners.
Avro748
12-01-2013, 05:10 PM
Yes. What I mean is: If offset A is active AND offset B is active, turn LED on.
tiburon
12-02-2013, 01:43 AM
Ah. I don't believe Phidgets can do that but neither can OC. It surely is the software (SIOC or in my case Prosim737) that takes care of this kind of logic ?
pshz11
12-02-2013, 06:03 AM
SIOC will do all work for you - you will just need to write small script with logic you need.
Avro748
12-02-2013, 05:47 PM
SIOC is the scripting language for the OC cards, right?
tiburon
12-02-2013, 05:54 PM
Right. I for one won't touch SIOC but if you're into scripting it might be the way to go.
Avro748
12-02-2013, 07:52 PM
Well, since it's the only one that can do what I would like, I'll just have to go with the OC card and learn another programming language. It can't be any harder than Java or C++.

Thanks for all the help. I'm still open to suggestions though, in case anyone thinks there's a better alternative.