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Time for me to go to schooling, I figured out why it (saitek dll ) work. The Blackshark 1 lua .exe and associated files are 32 bit while all the other modules were converted to 64 bit. That means I will have to create an independent program to open lua for windows (32 bit) in another thread / core while the Dcs Lua (64 bit) operates separately. YEA Me !!!!!!!

I need to Know the answer to this question as well. Any takers , links , hints?

Hey, I am using a Lua dll created by a third party for the Saitek products. It works well in Blackshark 1 but in all other units/modules ( Blackshark 2, A-10, P-51 and DCS World) I get a " Not a valid win 32 application" error. What is the difference in the lua's (in the bin file)between Blackshark 1 and the rest of the modules? I would like to know if I can create a working script for the X52 pro and Flight instrument panel. Could it be that BlackShark1 is 32 bit and the rest are geared for 64 bit? If so , any ideas for a newbie programmer for workaround? Well iguess for starters, Blackshark 1 has a 32 bit dll and exe. The rest are 64bits. So the dll for my saitek devices (32) won't function and as Lua for windows is 32 bits, DCS lua wil not look in my c drive for saitek dll. as it is the only 64 bit lua offering.

I am afraid that they (ED) commented out a portion of the code because it caused frequent crashes. Also the dll I am using provides access to both the Flight Instrument panel and the X52Pro. I keep getting "not a valid win 32 application" error. Any chance that anyone can tell me what is different between the lua files in Blackshark 1 and all the new modules ( blackshark2, A-10,P-51, Dcs world)? File sizes have changed and some modules are new. Or maybe can I start a new instance lua 5.1 from Export.lua. I am trying to keep it simple , But I might have to create something from the ground up(way above my current level, but I can't find the strength to quit ).

O.k , It seems that the new lua dll for black shark 2, a-10 and dcs world is either missing a needed library. It does not allow the saitek dll to function as it does in blackshark 1 . I will have to find a way around that little bugger. So, it may take a little while until I figure that out , when I do , it should be smooth sailing .

Actually , I was looking for ideas to display. I am not sure if I can get things to change by modes but I will look into it. Right now I have to figure out how to get the dll. to function in Black Shark 2. Now that I think of it , let me see what I can do with dcs world , maybe better luck. Will report back soon.

here I am showing engine rpms, ler is left engine rpm and rer is right engine rpm. Can you guess which engine just got shot to Sh1t? My next step is to incorporate buttons into the mix, I want to display radio frequencies and then change them using the scroll wheel, after that I will get the lights to function per conditions. Once I am more familiar with what I am doing , I will get things working for Shark 2, Warthog and p51. Then it will be about the flight instrument panels for mfds and gauges.

Here is a pic of both radar and baro alti. The pic above was of the rotor rpm and pitch as a %. I should mention that updating before next frame kinda distorts the numbers I need to set it on a slower pace.

o.k first off I sent pictures last night and they are not showing up. I am sure I can get it set up for blackshark 2 and the rest of the sims , just need to figure a few things out. Blackshark 2 does not work the same as 1. give me a few days and I will have something . My goal is to get a few things working and then put together a quick tutorial on how to make your own set up.

It enables the mfd to display data from the simulator. Currently I have it displaying Radar altidude, Baro altitude, Indicated airspeed.left and right fuel quantity (in percentages ) Rotor rpm (in percentages) Rotor Pitch (%) Engine rpm (%) Give me a minute and I will put up pictures.

I forgot something. I forgot to mention that this script requires the Saitek fip drivers installed. Even if you only have the X52Pro. It includes the new directoutput dll and works for both the X52pro and the fip. Also , it may be something I am doing wrong but sometimes directouput freezes. Sim still runs ,only mfd freezes. If some of the numbers and names get mangled don't freak out. The drivers are a bit screwy for the 64 bit machines. It has been pointed out in the Saitek forums. More screwball happiness...... Export.lua

Hey, if you have an X52Pro, I have news. I have made some progress with my set up you might like. Bad news is I am still learning and Blackshark 1 is my learning grounds. If you still have black shark 1 and an X52Pro try this: Make sure you have Lua for windows(free)installed. Get this Dll from here http://super-hornet.com/download/ then save you Export.lua and replace with this one. I am still working on it ,but progress is good and I just want to share and encourage. I am also working on the Saitek flight instrument panel, It's more complicated or I am making it so. A big shout out to Chillrith for making the Saitek for lua DLL. Peace out:smartass: Export.lua

I have to admit , I have read a lot of books and stories regarding the fighter pilots of WWI and WWII. Trying to fly the old prop war birds was fun and easy in the old flight sims ( European air wars, mostly) I never really considered all the details that went into flying and fighting in with the "old School" stuff until now, who modeled engine torque effect on take off before now? Think of all the details we missed out on. The jets seem so simple to get off the ground and fly, it's the avionics and weapons system that make it a chore. Would love to see more of the old war birds, it gives me greater respect for the pilots that braved the skies and basically fought face to face and knife to knife not beyond visual range. The P-51 is indeed a "Flying Legend" as well as the pilots who flew them gracefully. I love it. Keep it up guy's I am sure if more people took the time to understand the words " Flying Legends" they would understand that another front to study sims and air combat is opening up.

Dcs North Alaska ?????

Javelin, Hold on to those suckers. I am trying to work on integrating a few of them and the x52pro into dcs . I am not much of a programmer/scriptwriter but , I am making progress. Maybe here in the near future i will have enough sorted out.

Chilith, Are you still out there? A Saitek question I seem o have problems creating more than one page. I try to activate the first page and only the last page created will activate. I register a page callback and set up a callback and still same ol same ol. Maybe I am missing a step? O.k I am getting somewhere.. I had to enter a couple of functions into a relocation and protection program. Now I have the pages working peacefully like they should. I still need to clean something up as I keep getting an error in regards to nill values being indexed, but that is a plus. My next step after sorting that out is to try and get info to display on the x52 pro. I think I will start with radio controls. Display the frequencies and allow them to be changed with the scroll knobs. Wish me luck for here I go.

@ Hitman, Lucky you!!!! I am still trying to figure out the shark and I got that shortly after retail release. I really screwed up when I got A-10 beta and started to study that a little. Then this stupid thing called a p-51 comes along and guess what ??? I really need to focus on one or the other. If things were not bad enough... rumor has it that there is another a/c due out some time this year. I wonder if I can learn the other three in time ????

Well, here I sit. got home and had a few things to keep me busy. I have not had any time to look at this project again. I will try an focus on this week end.

Well, looks like we may have a team together. I am currently on a ship in Alaska and internet is a bit spendy here. I will try and put more time into this and send info when I get back home ( 12 days from here.) I am not much of a programmer but, I have been learning quite a bit. I will send more information when possible.

chrilith, I was playing with your module a little bit. I found that lua for windows has to be installed as the Dcs lua will not pick it up. I am still tinkering with it here and there. I was able to get mfds ( bs1) exported to the fips, still learning how to adjust bit mapping so I only get "noise". Still learning how all of this works. X-52 pro now works properly and sends strings , so thanks for fixing that.

I have had both and i have had no problems with either. If you are into lua scripting there is a dll for the direct output function that you use to program a script to display information from the simulations. So , if you want to get the information displayed get the pro. If not , get the non. ( the non has a less return on the spring .)

Is it possible to export to file the data provided by viewports? Also , is it possible to intercept the data by calling the viewports? Or, does the viewports shoot the data directly to the video card. I am trying to figure out how to get the gauges with out using shared memory. I hope these questions make sense.

The set up screen shows Throttle , left throttle and right throttle. When you add axis the x-65 throttle is shown as throttle and axis. I don't remember which throttle half is the throttle or axis. Don't forget to unlatch the throttles.

would be nice if it had a more stiff spring on it , then it could have more uses. Has anyone had success in using the rotaries for tgp or maverick camera slew?

Push in on the mini stick. You can practice using two hands( one to hold the stick still and the other to push it straight in. For me , I keep moving the cursor when I push on it.