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great device. looks like you staying busy Tek.

for CMSP 16x2 will do, it's close enough. for CMSC 16x2 can be made to work , 20x2 might offer a better separation, it all depends how you build your panels. before you commit to char displays I would suggest you look at using 3 OLED screens like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254586026793?hash=item3b46827b29:g:uCAAAOSwtVperaI2 if you ask me it will make for a better CMSC. to use them you will do the same thing you do with every Arduino gadgets - download appropriate library (U8g2lib for the OLEds), load any example sketch to see how it works. it really comes down to how you going to build your panel. here is some CMSC pictures for inspiration

I suggest this:

I suggest you look up a premade library for whatever displays you would like to use. in case of 20x2 that would probably be "ledDisplay". once installed (not sure, maybe it's already loaded by default in Arduino IDE) open an example sketch (it will be supplied with Library), modify some parameters and load it into a board to try it out. once working include the library in your DCS Bios sketch :"newValue" would be one of the values to send to your display. String Output: CMSP Display Line 1 (19 characters) void onCmsp1Change(char* newValue) { /* your code here */ } DcsBios::StringBuffer<19> cmsp1Buffer(0x1000, onCmsp1Change); in my case i'm using HCMS-2973 displays for CMSC and SLG2016/ HCMS-2903 for CMSP so my libraries are different.

I understand this is a mosquito forum and everyone here is rooting for their favorite airframe. Obviously a day one buy for those enthusiasts. While Rlruffling feathers here is not my intention still i don't understand how you guys don't see that from standpoint of significance Apachie is definitely ahead. In pretty much every released map there are owners and good use for the Apachie. On the other hand, why would a mossy find itself in Las vegas, Syria or Persian gulf? That said I'm here long enough to know that no matter the amount of "shut up and take my money" posts, modules will release whenever they get released and not sooner. I was really furious that the Hornet wasn't released Christmas 2012. Well, I got over it. I can only suggest you guys enjoy what you have now .

Thank you Hans! frustrating to say the least, yes, but I'm really happy with how the analog joystick turned out. huge improvement over stock TMWH slew stick. I really hope to see more of your progress. working on a very interesting device. Breadboarded 16-seg displays into my test breadboard , i get flashing lights but the code is giving me problems. found seemingly compatible arduino library , but can't get data overflow to downstream registers. If anyone has accomplished a 14 or 16 segment device I would appreciate any help or pointers. found my very old goPro. some footage of me doing donuts near Kobuleti while testing various views and camera placement points.

I'm running 2 projectors and a Main panel monitor of a single GTX1080, this provides reasonable FPS. eventually will purchase the 3090 when things calm down. I'm planning to add additional monitor for devices, I'm going to stay within limitations of single card. this should answer what setup I'm running. No experience with USB-C adapters for anything over business productivity. good luck!

Quaggles, many thanks for your work! EDIT: figured it out, question retracted

Not going to hold my breath on expansion . And I don't see a lot of need honestly, gaza is a tiny strip of land densely built up. As for south Lebanon I am working with veteran group to establish IDF and SLA outposts from the late 90,s era on DCS map. I collected a writeups on several clashes that happened, (its going to be lots of fun when Apache helo is released) but I don't have experience building missions. I can cooperate with any experienced mission builder on this if there is an interest

LASTE panel with slightly longer baseplate to cover the console rib. switches exposed to a header and connect to the throttle controller that had exactly four free pins left. the controller for the magnetic switch will reside in SAS device. Now that the throttle is fully functional it is fastened in it's place. if all goes right I will not need to remove it again. all extra pins on the Bodnar controller are exposed via header underneath.

correct flap degree for MVR position is 7, not 10.

sounds about right. if you are trying the A-10 the first stop is actually 7 degrees. roughly times 3 will gets you the 20 full flap degree. to resolve set your step one to ~7

It had to happen - I pulled the original strain gauge transducer out of the throttle and replaced with thumbstick out of xbox controller Amplifier I assembled did great job, force sensing was nice, but the transducer itself would not keep a center and would drift abruptly on either or both axii. not a fun when cursor suddenly races to the gimbal limits. trimmed and retrimmed the center, set a really deep dead zone... I just can't make it usable... at least now I don't need yet another power supply, that xbox controller is comfy enough. I hope I will not need to open that darn handle ever again., If anyone wants working and tested transducer amplifier, or a PCB to make one let me know

What VR zoom? judging by fingers at the end this is not a VR setup

Very clean, minimalistic setup. Buttkicker spotted. Looks perfect for VR. The only one suggestion for when you ready to up your game - joystick base. While TM is usable swapping it for something like Virpil offering will be a very nice change. Good luck

Watermarks are gone. as it turns out the screen is not perfectly cylindrical. Tweaked the curving profile, the annoying deformations while are near gone. The raiser box i built for AHCP original location was really getting in my left knee and blocking the LDG somewhat. so it is now relocated. still very comfortable to reach. Testing backlight. I Will need to redo the LEDs in LDG, after a freak accident with overvoltage they are quite a bit dimmer, nearly burned out. BUT the AHCP and the MFDs lighting is gorgeous. Buttkicker is mounted under the chair, quite a finicky piece of hardware, still trying to dial it in. AHCP Detail. will need to turn proper caps for those NKK switches.

dang...

Good stuff it seems, but im curious: how do you come up with that awesome nomenclature ?

I do like my Virpil joystick. Chair mounted, 200mm extension, hard springs tightened all the way in. provides sufficient resistance. It's very precise, works with TMWH grip. Little bit of slop/sencitivity around center point but with a bit of dead zone (2-3)experience is great. Much better then warthog (I have a base to sell if anyone needs) No experience with VKB but word on the street is that they are somewhat even higher end then Virpil. The only real downside to virpil is their logo. Wing wing libra gimbal looks very intriguing.

Your dilemma is very understandable. I purchased oculus rift 2 on release only to sell it few month later. Experience was magical , VR chat was entertaining but lack of periferal vision in DCS left me desiring more. Finding sweet spot was tiring. I almost purchased a G2 but then read that sweet spot is even thinner there. I will get HMD eventually, for now my projector setup keeps me happy. TrackIR can be annoying ,yes. Good luck

Had the same question.

in this case I believe it will , OP only has 8Gb. 8th gen intel platform still has lots of life left. OP can upgrade to something like 8600K or 8700K , overclock a bit and do some good flying.

crash test pilot specified how to load the example into the Arduino IDE. that example demonstrates how input and output happens. I assume you know how to load Arduino sketches into the device. How did you confirm? can you get to this page? (at the moment my master device is unplugged hence the "missing") the code itself specifies the pins you attaching the wires to. the Master Caution example demonstrates the pin assignment: /* Declare a Master Caution Reset button on pin 10 */ DcsBios::Switch2Pos masterCautionBtn("UFC_MASTER_CAUTION", 10); /* Make the LED connected to pin 13 into a Master Caution Light */ DcsBios::LED mcLed(0x1012, 0x0800, 13); Uno pinout: Hint: the built in LED is on pin13 (on the Nano boards, on the Uno it might be different, i don't remember) so you don't even need a led. just a pushbutton to ground the input 10. Hint: DCS BIOS has a built in guide: In the control reference you will find all the entities exposed to DCS-BIOS for particular aircraft. basically you just cut and paste all the elements you want to use on the particular device and bam, it's all working. yes. it can be overwhelming at first. Good luck!

At what point are you stuck? do you have the software installed? do you have export.lua talking to DCS BIOS? do you have a test device programmed with "Master caution" example? Specifically on LDG Panel I described my efforts here: https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/130540-grass-pit-quotridgewoodquot/?do=findComment&comment=4505679 I have PCBs that holds arduino nano made specifically for LDG device . I can spare one. my Arduino Code for slave DCS-BIOS device: /* The following #define tells DCS-BIOS that this is a RS-485 slave device. It also sets the address of this slave device. The slave address should be between 1 and 126 and must be unique among all devices on the same bus. */ //int skidTripValue #define DCSBIOS_RS485_SLAVE 9 #define TXENABLE_PIN 2 #include <Servo.h> #include "DcsBios.h" /* paste code snippets from the reference documentation here */ //Anti-Skid for Overcurrent trip of Circuit breaker DcsBios::Switch2Pos antiSkidSwitch("ANTI_SKID_SWITCH", A0); void onAntiSkidSwitchChange(unsigned int skidTripValue) { if (skidTripValue==0) { digitalWrite(8, HIGH); } else if (skidTripValue==1){ digitalWrite(8, LOW); } } DcsBios::IntegerBuffer antiSkidSwitchBuffer(0x1110, 0x0080, 7, onAntiSkidSwitchChange); DcsBios::ServoOutput flapPos(0x10a0,3, 544, 2400); //Landing gear lever DcsBios::Switch2Pos gearLever("GEAR_LEVER", 5, true); DcsBios::LED handleGearWarning(0x1026, 0x4000, 9); //Landing gear SAFE DcsBios::LED gearRSafe(0x1026, 0x2000, 10); DcsBios::LED gearNSafe(0x1026, 0x0800, 11); DcsBios::LED gearLSafe(0x1026, 0x1000, 12); //Laning lights TAXI/OFF/LAND DcsBios::Switch3Pos landingLights("LANDING_LIGHTS", A4, A5); //Downlock override DcsBios::LED downlockOverride(0x1110, 0x0010, 13); void setup() { DcsBios::setup(); pinMode(8, OUTPUT); } void loop() { DcsBios::loop();

a larger Chinese laser from local supplier. they call it the 50Watt model, but the actual power output of the tube is 40W. Had a K40 before that (35-30 actual power output), did make good panels with it.