Efis and mcp together on pmdg

[barkay]

Kalz,

There are three and a half things to do

1 - Your sioc.ini file should be exactly the same as I posted

1.5 - MASTER=0,5,1,32
MASTER=1,7,1,33 definitions is based on the device number that my computer recognizes. Once you load the sioc it shows on the right hand side what does it recognize your mcp and efis with device number. mine is 32 and 33 respectively.

2 - Your sioc.ssi file should be compiled based on my postings in the forum. Just to make sure you have to copy all that text to a .txt file and import this into sioc and save it as sioc.ssi. Since sioc.ini is looking for sioc.ssi if your sioc.ssi is not the one I posted it will not read it.
3 - Make sure no key assignments in the sim is the same with the key assignments for pmdg

Please send me your e-mail address so I can send you the original files I use in case you had trouble in copying. I can also send you my sioc.ssi as file

Best Regards,

barkay

[kalz]

barkay,

Once again many thanks for your help.
The problem turned out to be the device number and is all sorted now.
It's great to have a working efis.

Much appreciated

Kalz

[drayton_k]

Hi Barkay,
Can you please send me your keyboard file for the PMDG 737. I have sent you an email just in case you dont get to read this.
many thanks
Keith

[barkay]

Keith,

Below you will find the keys settings for my PMDG. Make sure that these assignments do not interfere with the ones on SIM. If same delete the sim side as they really do not mean so much on routine usage. Besides make sure to not to use these when on virtual cockpit since these assignments changes the view angle on EFIS button pushes. I designed them in such a way that the main screen will be in 2d cockpit mode. Anything without any assignment is actually not assigned yet.

*********PMDG KEYS***********

PMDG 737NG - Keyboard Assignment
Num Command Key Combination
3 MCP Press APDISCON Ctrl+Shft+Y
4 MCP Press AT Shft+R
5 MCP Press N1 Ctrl+Shft+N
6 MCP Press SPD Ctrl+M
7 MCP Press CO Shft+I
8 MCP Press LVLCHG Ctrl+I
9 MCP Press VNAV Ctrl+V
10 MCP Press LNAV Ctrl+N
11 MCP Press VORLOC Ctrl+O
12 MCP Press APP Ctrl+A
13 MCP Press HDGSEL Ctrl+H
14 MCP Press ALTHLD Ctrl+Z
15 MCP Press VS Ctrl+P
23 MCP Press CMD L Ctrl+Shft+A
24 MCP Press CMD R Shft+F4
25 MCP Press CWS L Ctrl+F4
26 MCP Press CWS R Ctrl+Shft+F4
27 MCP Press FD L Ctrl+F

28 MCP Press FD R Ctrl+Shft+F3
31 MCP Increase Bank Limiter
32 MCP Decrease Bank Limiter
33 MCP Increase Course Shft+F3
34 MCP Decrease Course Ctrl+F5
35 MCP Increase Altitude Ctrl+Shft+Z
36 MCP Decrease Altitude Ctrl+F2
37 MCP Increase Speed Ctrl+Shft+V
38 MCP Decrease Speed Shft+F11
39 MCP Increase Heading Ctrl+Shft+H
40 MCP Decrease Heading Ctrl+F8
41 MCP Increase VS Ctrl+Shft+P
42 MCP Decrease VS Ctrl+Shft+F11
43 MCP Increase Course Fast
44 MCP Decrease Course Fast
45 MCP Increase Altitude Fast
46 MCP Decrease Altitude Fast
47 MCP Increase Speed Fast Page 2 of 6

48 MCP Decrease Speed Fast
49 MCP Increase Hdg Fast
50 MCP Decrease Hdg Fast
51 MCP Increase VS Fast
52 MCP Decrease VS Fast
53 MCP Set TOGA Ctrl+Shft+G
54 MCP Reset TOGA Ctrl+Tab +G
55 MCP Press SPD INTV
56 MCP Press ALT INTV
57 EFIS Press Mins Shft+Tab +M
58 EFIS Increase Mins Ctrl+Shft+M
59 EFIS Decrease Mins Shft+F12
61 EFIS Reset Mins Ctrl+,
62 EFIS Press Baro Ctrl+Shft+O
63 EFIS Increase Baro Ctrl+Shft+B
64 EFIS Decrease Baro Shft+B
66 EFIS Press Baro STD Ctrl+Shft+Tab +B
67 EFIS Press FPV Ctrl+Shft+C


68 EFIS Press MTRS Ctrl+Shft+K
69 EFIS Increase NavL Ctrl+Shft+1
70 EFIS Decrease NavL Ctrl+Shft+3
72 EFIS Increase NavR Ctrl+Shft+2
73 EFIS Decrease NavR Ctrl+Shft+4
75 EFIS Increase ND Mode Ctrl+Shft+L
76 EFIS Decrease ND Mode Ctrl+Shft+S
78 EFIS Press ND Mode CTR
79 EFIS Increase ND Range Ctrl+K
80 EFIS Decrease ND Range Ctrl+J
82 EFIS Press ND Range TFC Ctrl+Shft+,
83 EFIS Press WXR Ctrl+Shft+R
84 EFIS Press STA Ctrl+Shft+Q
85 EFIS Press WPT Ctrl+Shft+X
86 EFIS Press ARPT Ctrl+Shft+E
87 EFIS Press DATA Ctrl+Shft+T
88 EFIS Press POS Ctrl+Shft+U
89 EFIS Press TERR

90 Panel Switcher Press M
91 Panel Switcher Press Z
92 Panel Switcher Press A
93 Panel Switcher Press L
94 Panel Switcher Press F
95 Panel Switcher Press O Ctrl+Shft+Tab +8
96 Panel Switcher Press T Ctrl+Shft+Tab +9
97 Panel Switcher Press R U
98 Panel Switcher Press C Tab +U
99 Autobrakes Increase Pos
100 Autobrakes Decrease Pos
102 Doors - Open Front Pax
103 Doors - Open Other
104 Pushback - Backwards
105 Pushback - Left
106 Pushback - Right
107 Toggle VC Yoke
108 Toggle Dome Light

109 CDU - INIT REF
110 CDU - RTE
111 CDU - CLB
112 CDU - CRZ
113 CDU - DES
114 CDU - MENU
115 CDU - LEGS
116 CDU - DEP ARR
117 CDU - HOLD
118 CDU - PROG
119 CDU - N1 LIMIT
120 CDU - FIX
121 CDU - PREV PAGE
122 CDU - NEXT PAGE
123 CDU - EXEC

****************************

Best Regards,

barkay

[APAK]

Barkay ,

Please let me know what happens when you use the EFIStest.zip from Opencockpits , mainly VORs and ADFs.

thanks and regards

Alberto

[drayton_k]

Barkay,
Many many thanks for your PMDG keys ...all working fine now.
The only thing I need to change are the buttons on the EFIS. They are pyhsically in the wrong place, do you know how I can change these? I have been supplied with two extra keys but no documentation on how to change them at all and I dont want to mess anything up..
Regards

Keith

[barkay]

Dear Keith,

My config is from left to right WXR,STA,WPT,ARPT,DATA,POS,TERR

Since my airplane does not use TERR or POS function I have programmed TERR as a toggle between altitude indicator mb vs hPA and POS is actually makes the altimeter to default 1013 mb

All you need to do is to unscrew four screws in the front, take the front cover and change the buttons to your convenience and close it. It is very easy.

Dear Alberto,

EFIS test is actually a confirmation of if the module is working correctly, I just used it to make sure every single button works. Once confirmed I have forgotten about it and concentrated on SIOC.

Best regards,

barkay

[drayton_k]

Barkay,
I have taken the screws off, but the two middle switch knobs are very tight and dont appear to want to budge!!
Never mind I will stick with what I have now rather than damage the front cover.
Thanks very much for your help, I have just flown a test flight with your settings and all is great now.
Best Regards
Keith

[barkay]

Keith,

I forgot to tell you that. Your are rght they are very tight and you have to take them out with a screwdriver balancing it with your hand on the other side. You will not damage them as they will fit back exactly the same way. Nevertheless, enjoy)

[APAK]

Barkay ,

Thanks for your reply.
When using the EFIStest everything appears to be working very well , I have indication from all buttons , encoders and switches but when I use the FSUIPC, "Key Press label" I do not have any indication that VORs,ADFs , Data and POS switches are sending something , while the other buttons I have indication of combination keys, for those above mentioned buttons I have nothing , this way my VORs,ADFs ,POS and DATA do not work.
Let me know your thoughts.
Regards
Alberto