another newbie needing help with codes

[franqstar]

this is my first ever flight sim panel building using fsx and arduino mega and i was wondering if anyone here could possibly point me in the right direction to find out where i can get codes/sketches to build a 737-200 overhead panel and maybe in the future build the autopilot and mcp stuff

[Avro748]

If you're using Tinmouse as your software, then this guy's script (http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28888) might be of help, as there is currently no other way to read the values for the lights/annunciators. It's an Arduino sketch that reads the pixel color of a user specified set of coordinates, which can be used to drive an LED. Since you mentioned that you like to use Arduino, I thought this might be of help.

Glad you're a fan of classic tubeliners like I am.

[franqstar]

nope not the tinmouse...i am using the milviz 737-200 and i wanna try to start an overhead panel build, it doesnt have to be arduino,its just what i have laying around at the moment to utilize...would it allow the use of switches rather than just leds

[Avro748]

You might have a better time with the Tinmouse, as it is easier on frames (which is VERY important for cockpit building) and more realistic anyway.

[franqstar]

well the frames i get with the milviz 737 does really well

[Avro748]

I got 40FPS before building my cockpit, now I only have 15 FPS and need to add another PC. Trust me, all the things you need to run takes a toll on your system.

If you get really good FPS in the Milviz, you'll get even better FPS in the Tinmouse, which also has a 2d panel, making it much easier to work with for cockpit building.

Remember that visual detail isn't so important when you're in a cockpit and can't even see the aircraft.

[franqstar]

ah i see where ur getting at

[BuzziBi]

This is where the forum where we use the arduino :)
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/arduino-cards-link2fs/