IO board without interfacing software

[Infinity]

Guys, before I take the leap and purchase an IO Board, I'm confused on the software side of things. At what point is FSUIPC or similiar interface software required?

In other words, is it possible to assign the default keyboard commands of fs9 or fsx directly to an IO Board? By that I mean plug in, assign a toggle, pot, or encoder to a key command and fly? No other interface but the default software and board driver.

[AK Mongo]

For inputs the BUO836X is pretty much plug and play for everything except encoders. The encoders do require a small utility. Easy stuff though.

As long as the commands that you want are in the controls menu within FS you can assign just like a joystick there. FSUIPC is pretty handy to have in the long term though because it allows access to controls that are not in that list.

Reid

[Infinity]

Thanks Reid. Yeah, I thought I was on the right track. The utility program for the BUO838X you speak of is the download option included on the website correct? Thanks.

I do plan on incorporating FSUIPC eventually.

[AK Mongo]

Yes, the encoder utility is accessed through the main purchasing page.

[Didactech]

Hi, I have been looking at the same problem and the BBI-32 does now manage Rotary Encoders Button Box Interface BBI-32 (http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BBI-32/)

However, of a potential 100+ keys, 32,16,11 inputs won't go far meaning several i/o boards. I have posted a method using as many transistors as keys required plus a cheap keyboard to cut down the number of specialist i/o boards.

The post is listed as "FS keyboard re-visited - NO SOFTWARE"

[Didactech]

Much later... I have solved this perennial problem for myself and posted this note:
http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30701&p=163539&highlight=#post163539