Opencockpits EFIS module + FSX + PMDG767

[mike swift]

Hi
Sorry if this thread is in the wrong part of the forum, its my first time at this sort of thing so please forgive.

I have just purchased the Opencockpits EFIS module and the documentation I can find has left me a little baffled due to the translations!

I wish to connect the module to FSX and the PMDG767 but I have no idea how to setup the SIOC server etc (is it required?).

This is my first step towards building a real world cockpit using hardware such as the EFIS......next I want to add the MCP and FMS CDU.

If anyone can give me guidance whilst taking the first tentative steps in this wonderful world of flight simming I would be very grateful.

If I can help anyone with mechanical engineering issues (CNC...CAD etc) please ask as I have many years of professional experience to share.

Kindest Regards
Mike

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

Sorry, just to confirm, are we talking about the PMDG747 or the LDS767? As far as I know PMDG don't do a 767 yet.

Jack

[mike swift]

Hi Jack
My goodness.......I stuffed up.......its a Flight Ones Level-D 767-300 for FSX

My aircraft of choice is the PMDG 747 but so far have found no information on connecting the Opencockpit modules with this aircraft........hence the 767.

Not a good start.......but please have patience.

Mike

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

You are in luck then!

Nico Kaan (developer of Lekseecon) has producing some excellent Plug&Play Files for the Opencockpits EFIS.

First of all, make sure you have the latest version of "Lekseecon" (Nico's program) installed. Also ensure you have FSUIPC (un-registered) install properly, then install the latest SIOC.

Then, download the P&P Files here: http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=405

The P&P Files zip file comes with a full manual so it should be self explanatory from there.

if you have any problems running Lekseecon or the P&P Files I suggest you check out Nico's Lekseecon Support Forum on Mycockpit.org

BTW: I would 100% reccommend interfacing with the LDS767. Nico Kaan's Lekseecon coupled with SIOC is a very powerful match, and also if you don't fancy this there's always flexible FSUIPC methods.

Happy Flying!

Jack:D

[mike swift]

Wow Jack
Many thanks for the info, will start searching it out.

Just one point.......install SIOC......is this the SIOC server software?

If so, this is where I have found difficulty following the 'translated' documentation.....very difficult to follow.

If it is the server software I have to install, is there a better set of step by step instructions?

Many thanks again for your time.

Mike

[Boeing 747 Flyer]

I think by "SIOC Server" you are referring to SIOC itself.

Just install the latest SIOC no problems. There is no need to install anything extra really, I didn't use the documentation at all.