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Well now, her we go again!!! working on some new module scripts and it seems , either I forgot how this works or the values from the main panel.lua are off again. Going to take awhile to get this straight. Have gauge panels for the f86 just need to wire them up and then wire up the X52pro mfd.

Gotcha.

I keep reading about Edge and how we should wait for it to releases before making upgrades. I have a question, why is waiting so recommended? Maybe i am missing something, but my thought process is if your upgrading or building new rig it should not matter much when edge comes out as it ( edge would be based (coded) to take advantage(use) what tech is currently available. Am I missing something here. I am looking to build new rig due to take advantage of recent advances. Also, what are the current thoughts and /or experience with ddr4 memory?

From my experience and opinion, Blackshark 2 is a vast improvement over Black shark 1 ( some of my reasoning may be placebo ). It seems to handle nicer, visuals are improved and more crisp. The chopper is more rugged and seems to be more easier to fly(maybe, I just got better at it). I would recommend upgrade path if you o that route . I did and I am satisfied with the results.

Yay!!!!!! I get a little block of free time. I am trying to catch up on the released modules and then I will rework the previously released gauges and try to get them perfected. I will have something for something soon, just don't know where to start.

You can find the config folder in "users/saved games/dcs " folder. I do not think it is used for export functions anymore. Make sure you create a folder in the "users/saved games/dcs " folder and name it "scripts" Then place your export scripts in there. I am not sure if you already know this or not. I was stumped with this step awhile back. They changed how things work a little. any more questions , let us know.

Goslin, I know what you mean by limited time. I do enjoy Dcs and the many modules. I have them all ( except the FCS series) and still honing my skills on the first module released: Ka 50. I stick with it for personal satisfaction. Since you have a new shiny X-52 pro and looking for things, might I interest you in this:http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=94174 The good stuff is in the last two pages of the thread. Enjoy.

ArturDcs. Give me a minute and I will get you set up.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2102180&postcount=4

HUEY Time A little script adding radio control for the Huey. Same design as above for the A-10. Only used X52p for radio control in this one. Some Fip gauges math reworked. Rough draft as I will add more later. Enjoy for now. Directoutput Huey.lua saitekuh1h.lua

Cefs, You know I started down the path of plugging in each and every one of those values. Found another way to do the task and went with it. You are correct on the ones confirmed as far as get freq goes. VHF_ARC_134 20--confirmed UHF_ARC_51 22-- confirmed VHF_ARC_131 23--confirmed The other ones may not put out a freq. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your find and confirming my suspicions. On a side note, I like the option I found, makes things a bit easier to work with and I am glad I had to think it through.I know have one more piece of knowledge. Now I have to fix other things according to the finds. Once again thanks to all for the help and suggestions.

Still can not find the get freq function, but I can get the values I seek using the mainpanel:get_arguement() function. It is located in the mainpanel_init.lua files. Crazy but , easy.

X52pro script for A-10c out. Something for the Warthog fans……..X52pro mfd script is ready for testing and approval. I have not gotten a lot of stick time on any of the models since starting this project. My most used module is the Ka 50. So this is a hit or miss as far as useful functions goes. I am sure that there is more things some would like to see scripted. Make a note and let me know. One thing I noticed is that it is difficult to see the radio panels due to the cockpit layout in the A-10c, so I have focused on the radios for the mfd. goes insaiteka10c "user/saved games/dcs /script" folder as before. Directoutput a10.lua file goes where ever you want. Double click saiteka10 script to start then run mission. X52turbines aka page 1 turbine fuel and fuel flow. X52hydraulics aka page 2 hydraulic and oil pressure. X52fueloil aka page 3 core speeds and temps. X52rotorandspeed aka page4 core rpms, apu and egt temps. X52altitude aka page 5 Altitude and qnh. Qnh is adjustable using the scroll wheel. X52vhf1 aka page 6 Vhf1. Change frequencies with scroll wheel. Press scroll wheel down to select dials to adjust. Line three indicates which dial is ready to adjust. X52vhf2 aka page 7 is Vhf2 radio page. Works the same as VHF 1 X52tacan aka page 9.Tacan page works the same as VHF1. X52ils aka page 10 Ils page. The same as VHF1. X52uhf aka page 8 is UHF radio page. Works the same as VHF 1. Keep in mind I need to rework the function to keep he frequency from continuously rolling over. Numbers do not stop like they should. Also reworked the exporting script a little to add the values I will work with in the future. This also affects future fip use. Made the changes for the fip data structure in these scripts. The gauges are still the same so no new gauge drawings or fixes yet. (That will happen after I get the Huey and p-51 x52pro script completed.) Almost done with preliminary x-52 script for the Huey. Let me know of any issues! Enjoy for now. saiteka10c.lua Directoutput A-10.lua

O.k then , basically it is me. I will keep plugging away . Thanks guy's

Note: I also asked this very question in Huey forums. Desperate for quick answer as I do not have a lot of time to work on the Saitek project.(Please do not be mad) Does the get_frequency function still work in the Huey? I can not get any values for any of the radios. Ka-50 works A-10 works So I am sure I get a grip on how to use it: local VHF2 = GetDevice(23) local VHF_fm = VHF2:get_frequency() I only get a nil value using device args 21,23 and 24. Anyone else tried this yet?

Does the get_frequency function still work in the Huey? I can not get any values for any of the radios. Ka-50 works A-10 works So I am sure I get a grip on how to use it: local VHF2 = GetDevice(23) local VHF_fm = VHF2:get_frequency() I only get a nil value using device args 21,23 and 24. Anyone else tried this yet?

Actually , the scripting and dll as well as lua for windows is 32 bit. But since we are using a tcp connection to another script , it works for dcs . This scripts will give you digital readout for the X52 pro and gauges for the fip.

Well now , I have spent so much time tinkering and reporting my results in this thread it seems all the good stuff is hard to find. What I am working on is the X52 pro and Flight instrument panels(gauges). Since I moved the project over to a socket set up some of the old steps are now obsolete. First download and install lua for windows (free). Once that is installed then you will need the saitek dll which is here:http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1931609&postcount=245 Download the dll and place it into C:Program Files(x86)\Lua32\5.1\clibs. Make sure the dll is named saitek.dll Make sure you have a file folder named "scripts" in User\saved games\DCS. Download the gauge pack and place all of the files the start with "saitek" i.e "saiteka10c". Also make sure that the downloaded export file is in there with the saitek scripts. You can place the files starting with "Directoutput" anywhere convenient. Double click on the directoutput script for the module you want to fly ... I.E Directoutput KA50. When you start the sim and pick the Ka50 to fly you will get the gauges for that aircraft. This is still a work in progress and I am still working on incorporating radio controls and X-52pro functions. Just taking a little time as I am still finding new things to add. Hope this helps.

I have both the X-52 pro and the x65. Personally , I love the x65 and I use it for the Blackshark. It does take a little getting used to but once adjusted , it's a blast. I also have a "little " stick time in the A-10, P-51 and the Huey ,again once comfy with how it works , set up your force settings for each module and you will be good. Just make sure sure you set it up to rest at arm rest level and you will find it very comfy and responsive. On the desktop , it is very difficult and tiring.

I think it is a damn shame . One person went out of his way to create this thread to say thank you for "making my contribution to this project count" no matter what happened. A few "yes , thank yous" later and the attitudes of the post change and got redirected. It would have warmed my soul to have read "Thank you " for the last four pages. Guess we all expect too much from this world. E.D , I would like to say I am grateful for what I am now getting as opposed to what I should of got even though I pledged to the kick starter that promised me more "if" all things went well. At least my first experience with a kick starter did not completely turn into " kicked to the Curb". I hope I made sense.

Just a brief update. Finally got the radio dials /knobs to act right for the Huey and the A-10. All radios, tacan and ils devices can be dialed in with the X-52pro now like the ka -50. I am thinking about setting up the flare dispensers as well. I will add radio pages to the F.I.Ps , these will provide more function as they have more buttons plus the rotaries. I am working on cleaning things up, fixing the gauges performance/accuracy and looks. So far I am looking at making 15 pages of info for the X52 pro for most modules. And around 18 each for the Fips. Of course you can turn off the ones you do not need/want and reorder the pages. ( Will, include a new , more orderly how to at that time.) Time frame is like everything else in Dcs world. Done when Done ( hopefully soon, time constraints. And of course "Everything is subject to change"

Is Lo set commands the same is Icommands? Any way to use Icommands in scripts? And any pointers as to where more commands Args can be found. I am looking for the commands for the A-10 radio knobs and they seem to be hiding very well. I have looked in the usual cockpits folder lua scripts .... no joy.

I am still here , just not a lot of tinker time. Trying to get things set up and organized for when I make more changes /or improvements. Just been very busy over here... maybe , just maybe....

Not exactly sure what you are looking for but, I am under the impression you want to export the values for the various gauges so that they can be read in a different file. If so go here http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=96974&d=1397568032 and I have many scripts ready to export most gauges for many modules. The attachments came from http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=96974&d=1397568032 post # 267. I hope this helps.

Try here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=118988