LCD & FS2Phidgets

[AndyT]

Can you give us your FSVar file with the programming in it?

[smithrb23]

I not be too swift, which file do you mean? the FSVariable file?

[AndyT]

Yes. And your log file. Sorry. I meant to say that last time.

[CocnutAir]

Rick,

THe FS Variable File is the column headed F.S. Var File on the main fS2phidget screen.

On the configure screen you need to assign an F.S Variable from the drop down selection box to un-grey the offset box. It appears from the ini file you sent me that you did this.

If I hold down the left mouse key and highlight the "7" in the offset column I can enter a 1-5 for the offset.

If there is potential bug in any Phidget library version this can be tested using the Phidget Control Panel (located in the tray at the bottom right corner of your Windows XP screen).

I am using Phidget 2.1.4 built Sept 24 2008 8:52:18

I tested with FS2002 and FS2004. Did not test with FSX, but the FS Variable Offset (not the offset in the LCD Row) and Length should be the consistent.

Regards,
Alan

[CocnutAir]

Rick,

I tried with your ini file.
I was able to change the Row 2 offset from 2 to 15 and,
the Row 1 offset from 1 to 15.
It was possible for me to type in an alphanumeric character or two, but this did not preclude me from correcting subesquently to a valid number from 1 to 20. (the maximum number of characters in an LCD row).

What type of keyboard are you using?
Some Canadians use those fancy international keyboards to support both Her Majesty's English and French.

Was curious why you set the circuit to 6 for LCD Row?

Regards,
Alan.

[CocnutAir]

The ini files do not represent programming or a scripting language of any nature. Are data only.
Data should be maintained via the application.
However, there are cases where the application craps out and one needs to rectify the data.
Just wanted to correct any perceptions that one has to manage the contents of the ini files as normal operating procedure.

[smithrb23]

Alan:

Using a standard PS/2 US keyboard, no fancy stuff.
My use of Circuit 6 was arbitrary.
Currently using the Phidgets 2.1.5 Library which became available Oct 23. 2008
I kind of gathered that about the ini files

One thing to note, I did installed the 2.1.4 library that is included with the Version 4.3.8 download. In this case the LCD device is recognized (status green) but does not present any input lines for the FS variables. Nothing.

This leads me to wonder if there is something different with my particular Phidget hardware. My LCD display is an integrated 8/8/8 Interface and TextLCD.

Rick

[CocnutAir]

If you are displaying one variable at position 1 and another ot position 2 on the LCD row they are going to stomp on each other. Most probably only display two characters. A frequency typically needs 6 characters to display, including the decimal. Therefore, an additional frequency on the LCD row will need to start in position 7, at the least.
What is your 2nd frequency's offset currently?

The Phidget build matters.
Have not tested with Oct release.

Try entering a single frequency value into the Phidget Control Panel.
Enter "121.45" and see what is displayed.

[smithrb23]

Alan:

I just tried everything on my work Laptop, same issue.

As I am using the latest Phidget21 2.1.5 library, may something has changed.

I have tried with only 1 frequency, same issue

Unit work just fine using the Phidgets TextLCD-full, can enter and display anything


Rick

[CocnutAir]

Rick,

Maybe I should send you slightly earlier version of TextLCD-full that I have and see if that makes a difference.

Regards,
Alan.