FS2Phidget 4.2.9

[Tomlin]

Here.

RTM I am sure you will find your answer. Just trying to help you, to sort your issue.

http://www.phidgetsusa.com/fs/fs2phi...FS2Phidget.pdf

Man, I swear. I have not seen that in ages. Dont know how I overlooked it. Thanks Trevor.
Will do.

[Tomlin]

Bob, Im guessing you mean 07F2, not 04F2?

Now that I have the manual (Im a dumbhead I guess) I just have to sort out why it's all of a sudden not starting up (the FS2Phidgets software like I pointed out above- the error message.)

Thanks guys, Its just that last night when I installed the phidgets.msi and FS2phidgets, I got .net error messages, then I had to download the newest .net, but then it wouldnt work 'till I uninstalled the old .net, so that was an ordeal, then reinstalling the newest version (of the 3 available) and then back to installing the phidgets.msi/FS2P, etc.) then it not working right till I uninstalled it and reinstalled in a diff directory. Then on top of that, not finding the manual (assuming incorrectly that it would be actually in the software, not on the 'net) so you see...a bit frustrated But again, thanks! I really do appreciate the pointers. Will report back later.

[Trevor Hale]

Man, I swear. I have not seen that in ages. Dont know how I overlooked it. Thanks Trevor.
Will do.

I did a google search for Fs2phidgets Manual and it was the first link in the list.

LOL, Like I said, maybe you need a new search engine LOL

[JBaymore]

Eric,

I am thinking here that you need the FSUIPC offset for the vertical speed.... NOT the Project Magenta one. FSUIPC has a block of offsets that Pete Dowson set up for the PM software to utilize. Since you are not using the PM stuff to run this particular aspect, you can't really use that offset.... or at least I THINK you can't.

Get the docs for FSUIPC and look for the MSFS offset for vertical speed listed in there (I am assuming here that there IS one). It will show the hex location and the size and type of the info. That list is in the FSUIPC for Advnnced Programmers document that comes bundled with FSUIPC's total docs package. You can find those on Peter Dowson's download site.

I have no idea what the offset is....... I use the Goflight MCP for that function.

best,

...................john

[Tomlin]

Well, I have read and re-read the manual several times. I am running 4.2.9 of FS2Phid and like I said earlier, I can get almost any thing to work with this rotary encoder except vertical speed. In fact, the phidgets software reads the curent MCP value, but when I turn the encoder, no changes occur more than 1 or 2 numbers ( Phi value field). Another point of confusion was that it's not callig it 'calibrate' , but 'Configure'. I can indicate that I want a Step Value of 100, and after I hit 'Finish' it closes the box, but yet still nothing happens. I know that 07F2 should be the FS9 offset, not a PM offset. I also know that I must be very close to solving this, but it's a bit trying atm. What is causing the values for this ONE item that I bought this encoder for not to make the changes in FS9? Also, Im NOT using 04F2, but 07F2.

[JBaymore]

I also know that I must be very close to solving this, but it's a bit trying atm. What is causing the values for this ONE item that I bought this encoder for not to make the changes in FS9?

Eric,

In my cockpit building work I have hit numerous "the one thing I WANT will not work" issues. I think it just comes with the territory as we try to take a $60 piece of software and make it think it is a $6 million simulator.

Yes... it is terribly frustrating........ but sometimes you just have to keep pushing on and find the way. Sometimes it is something that when you figure it out is SO clear that you have no idea WHY you were having so much trouble. And sometimes it IS an impossible to do item and you just have to accept that, find a work around, and move on.

My big issue at the moment is I'm running a four engine jet (Bae 146-200). It has an APU. I am trying to "install" a functioning APU in the sim. At the moment, I have hardware simulating part of the function through hard wired switch logic, I have a custom gauge written by a XML wizard friend, Martyn Becker, that provides the in-sim APU exhaust plume and the APU start up, run, and shut down sounds when the APU switches in the pit are operated. The ONE thing I have not been able to solve yet is the APU taking over for the BATTERY when it is running and the GEn switch is on. It is driving me nuts....and has been for over a year.

I likely will have to resort to writing a stand alone APU "system" in VB6. And that is something that I just don't really want to spend the time on.

So..... you are not alone. Just keep researching and trying. Maybe Alan Dyer will come along here and in two sentences completely clear up your issue. He has a way of doing that.

SInce I don't use that function....... I really can't offer any more suggestions.

best,

....................john

[Tomlin]

Not sure what's going on. Like I said, it's showing the MCP value from FS9, but not changing w/ the encoder. Hopefully Alan D. will chime in soon enough.

Thanks,

[CocnutAir]

Eric,

Shot me an email at alan@coconuair.com

I will come back to forum and post what we figured out.

Regards,
Alan.

[Tomlin]

Thanks, should be in your inbox.

[michelmvd]

In order to let another interface program work which is based on the lasted Phidgets.msi, I updated my FS2Phidgets 4.1 also to version 4.2.9.
Now I notice several problems with offsets of Project Magenta.
When disconnecting A/T the MCP goes in T/G mode etc, idem for A/P disconnect.
I used my old phidget.ini files.
Is somewhere a new Project Magenta / PMSystem offsets file availalbe, which is based on the latest version (4.2.9)?
Many thanks for help
Michel