Results 11 to 20 of 24
Thread: New to IO cards etc
-
07-07-2008, 03:33 PM #11
just Google for PIC and you will find the answer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIC_microcontroller
-
07-11-2008, 10:14 AM #12
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
- Canada
- Posts
- 6
John, as a former BI customer you seem to have allot of misconceptions about my products so I wish to make some clarifications.
The Plasma series of cards are recognized as standard joysticks in windows and therefore compatible with any sim including FS & FSUIPC. The limitation exists where there are more than 32 digital and 8 analog inputs. For the digital inputs, you would need to use keyboard emulation through the software utility "F4IM" I provide which is not only for Falcon 4.
BI cards work with all sims including the MW series either as joystick interfaces or through keyboard emulation. Only the output functions such as those found on the ElectronFlux and Plasma-Lite cards are limited to Falcon 4 and various racing sims. In the case of MW where no output data is available as far as I know, no output card will work in this case.
The software I provide (F4IM) can be used as a standalone application which supports key commands for use with any sims including FSX. Only the outputs (gauges, LEDs, etc.) are limited to Falcon 4 for now.
Originally Posted by xCav8r
The DX limit is 128 inputs per device and more than 8 analog inputs but I don't recall the exact number. It can also support any number of devices up to the USB system limit of 128.
Of course none of this will help you with MW3 as you're stuck with a single device of 8/32 inputs unless you resort to keyboard emulation for additional inputs.
I used to produce a composite USB card a while back that was essentially 2 joysticks in one with 16 analog and 64 inputs that got around the 8/32 limit imposed by the windows API. However this card would only work if the sim can support more than one device at the same time. Not a problem for most modern sims that can read from multiple cards. I plan to re-release this card again soon.
Originally Posted by xCav8r
Originally Posted by xCav8r
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Thanks, 0 Likes, 0 DislikesxCav8r thanked for this post
-
07-11-2008, 11:03 AM #13
Hi Leo, It is good to see you here. I apologize if I was giving out incorrect information on your products. I have always admired you and liked your products. I would still be a "current" customer, except for this email you sent to me in Dec. 2006.
"Sorry John, but there won't be any FSX support in the foreseeable future. MS completely changed the interfacing method so FSIM would need to be rewritten from scratch. Additionally, there's just no way to survive and earn a living competing with low cost stuff from Open Cockpits and FSBUS. I'm afraid you'll have to look for another IO solution in this case."
That is when and why I went to Opencockpits. You recommended them to me.
I am glad you have returned to the FSX simulator. Your products and your support has always been first rate.John
System:
ASUS P5Q SE/R
Intel Q9550 O/C to 3.4 GHz
4 GB 1066 DDR2 RAM
300 GB WD 10,000 RPM Raptor SATA Drive
GeForce 8800 GT 512 KB RAM
Matrox TH2Go with three 19" Sumsung 940 BX
IR Track 4
-
07-11-2008, 11:19 AM #14
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
- Canada
- Posts
- 6
Ah yes, but I was referring to the output functions only. I assumed you understood that the Plasma/Gamma modules will always be FS compatible since they are simple joystick interfaces or use keyboard emulation making them compatible with any application. Those would have been of no use to you for working gauges which is what you were asking me about at the time.
Jeez, you keep email correspondence that goes that far back?
-
07-11-2008, 01:04 PM #15
I think I tried running some switches from your Plasma through FSUIPC and it didn't recognize the card? That would be another reason I thought they didn't work in FSX. Of course, considering I am just a dumb Cajun...it could have been me.
I try to use FSUIPC to assign buttons and switches from basic I/O cards. It is so much more adaptable and, it allows you to do things FSX has never heard of before. Besides, FSX has a nasty habit of return all buttons to default for no reason. FSUIPC is more civilized, Guess that is because FSX was produced by Americans and FSUIPC by a Brit. Which, of course, begs the question, where do you Canadians fit into this?
As far as the email. Only from friends, Leo. And, I consider you to be one. Welcome back to FSX and welcome to MyCockpits.John
System:
ASUS P5Q SE/R
Intel Q9550 O/C to 3.4 GHz
4 GB 1066 DDR2 RAM
300 GB WD 10,000 RPM Raptor SATA Drive
GeForce 8800 GT 512 KB RAM
Matrox TH2Go with three 19" Sumsung 940 BX
IR Track 4
-
07-16-2008, 10:36 AM #16
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
- Canada
- Posts
- 6
-
07-17-2008, 03:18 PM #17
-
07-17-2008, 03:33 PM #18
? It is well advertised at the home page of Hagstrom:
http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/
Nico
-
07-17-2008, 04:03 PM #19
Ha! That's funny because this is what I got when I did a google search the first time or two: http://www.sbrilliance.com/hagstrom/...s/modules.html
I see my error now.
So, my question about this device is how do we access FSUIPC offsets with its software, and how much of an impact does it have on the network, etc.?
Can someone here with experience with these offer up performance reviews?
Thanks,
-
07-17-2008, 05:11 PM #20
Well it generates keystrokes, these keystrokes can be recognised by FSUIPC and you can define in FSUIPC that upon receival it will select one of the FSControls that manipulates offsets... as easy as that ...
Note that I used to have 2 KE72's 5 years ago. In my opinion you better use real interface systems such as Opencockpits IOcards or FSBUS, or Phidgets or even EPIC.
My 2 cts
Nico
Similar Threads
-
I/O Cards help?
By brian95 in forum I/O Interfacing and HardwareReplies: 3Last Post: 09-22-2010, 08:08 AM -
Why Do I need I/O Cards?
By digirati in forum General Builder Questions All Aircraft TypesReplies: 14Last Post: 02-24-2010, 05:57 AM -
Inputs/output cards on master cards question
By stabell in forum OpenCockpits General DiscussionReplies: 2Last Post: 11-25-2008, 06:25 AM -
Opencockpits IO cards
By Paul G in forum I/O Interfacing Hardware and SoftwareReplies: 19Last Post: 07-02-2008, 12:54 PM -
Display II cards
By heclak in forum I/O Interfacing Hardware and SoftwareReplies: 0Last Post: 11-15-2005, 09:41 AM
Beautiful Womans in your town for night
B_34 TOGA takeoff