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08-24-2014, 08:20 AM #141
Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hello Mouli,
You always need software that makes the link between FSX and the PoKeys cards. If you are going to use ProSim737 in combination with FSX than you could use PoKeys USB or Pokeys Ethernet cards. ProSim works with both cards and supports encoders, rotaries, switches, 7-segment, leds ...
If you are going to use FSX, and than I mean without ProSim, than I would suggest looking at FSSymphony as intermediate software between FSX and PoKeys cards. FSSympony is great and free to use, but only works with PoKeys ethernet cards (PoKeys 57E). With FSSymphony you could also use encoders, rotaries, switches, 7-segment, leds...
FSSympony is available http://www.flying-the-winglets.de/Re...tml#FSSymphony
Regards, Wendyhttp://www.flightsimparts.eu
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08-24-2014, 09:37 AM #142
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hello Wendy,
Thank you very much for the super fast reply. This is really helpful. Will let you know how this goes.
Thanks a ton.
Regards
Mouli
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08-28-2014, 05:19 AM #143
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hello Wendy,
It is me again. Just wanted to take some advice on some confusing issues. I love the FSX Boeing 737 aircraft and wish to build a small home cockpit to give it some realism. Now I am confused which one to go with
1. PMDG software or Pro sim737.
2. The Promsim license seems to be very expensive for a beginner user like me.
3. Should I take one of the above after hearing from you, then which I/O card should I settle for?
4. I have a personal choice for Leobodnar and pokeys usb.
5. The idea is to develop homemade MCP adding switches, buttons, rotator encoders, 7 segment numeric for Alt, Speed etc.
6. If Prosim is the direction then the Just stream Flight Mode seems more affordable to me.
I am sure these question have been already asked before if so please give me the link to the Forum to refer.
Do you have a web site where also I can take ideas for the build? Like the design, which components to use etc.
Looking forward from hearing from you.
Regards
Mouli
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08-28-2014, 09:05 AM #144
Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hello,
1- If you go with ProSim... then interfacing is very easy. ProSim natively supports the PoKeys cards (and others) and they are easy to configure.
2- Cannot comment on that one
3- See my answer under 1-
4- Also my favorites
5- Can be done using PoKeys cards
6- Don't know "Just stream Flight Mode" ?
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08-28-2014, 10:04 AM #145
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08-29-2014, 12:23 AM #146
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hi Mouli,
I have done what you are intending to do and have had no problems building the MCP, CDU and my MIP all with Pokeys Cards and Wendy's LED Extension cards and 7 Segment Cards. I am also using Prosim737. It was so simple and I have certainly had expert help from Wendy and wonderful after sales service.
Kind Regards
Bernie.E8400 @ 3.0GHz, DDR2 Ram 800MHz 4Gb, Vista Home Premium 64Bit, MSI 9800GT @ 512Mb, Philips 22" LCD Widescreen, Cockpit Setup X 5 using Wideview and Widetraffic.
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08-29-2014, 02:47 AM #147
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hello Bernie,
Thank you for the input. Just a question - can i only build the MCP first and then add on one by one later. Also would you mind if i ask you to share the way you did the MCP hardware build idea like schematic etc. Hope i am not asking for too much. Any help is greatly appreciated. Also where do i buy the hard ware like the Wendy's 7 segment cards.
Kindest Regards
Mouli
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08-29-2014, 03:02 AM #148
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hi Mouli,
Yes you can build at your own pace as Prosim737 has a software module for each of the modules you would intend to build. I think you should join their Forum if you have not already done so. Wendy has all the information that you would need for building the MCP. I can continue to help at the Prosim737 Forum as there is already much information there that is easily found and many more people that have done this using Prosim737.
Kind Regards
Bernie.E8400 @ 3.0GHz, DDR2 Ram 800MHz 4Gb, Vista Home Premium 64Bit, MSI 9800GT @ 512Mb, Philips 22" LCD Widescreen, Cockpit Setup X 5 using Wideview and Widetraffic.
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11-15-2014, 07:16 PM #149
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Re: PoKeys USB Interface
Hi Wendy,
Two questions regarding the Pokeys 56U.
1. I connect Pokeys to my hardware via a patch panel on which I have inserted 390 ohm resistors on some ports which I reserve for LED outputs. As I keep reconfiguring things back and forth, I wonder if there is a problem reassigning some of those ports for switch inputs, leaving the resistors in place. Could this cause missed triggers?
2. I would like to drive some (low power) LEDs directly from the 5V port (or 3.3V port) via a switch and resistor. What is the limitation?
Thanks and regards,
Philippe
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11-17-2014, 10:36 AM #150
Re: PoKeys USB Interface
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You cannot use resistors when you connect a switch, it is asking for unstable switch behavior.
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Do not use leds directly from pokeys ports. Use my led extension board which can drive up to 200mA per port. Pokeys ports can only source 10 mA and 100mA in total. Not enough to light leds brightly.
Wendyhttp://www.flightsimparts.eu
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