DCS change to much every update

[MA_Goblin]

Hi mates,

 

I think that ED changes to much in DCS with regards to sim communication

with external equipment. It's always something that gets broken in regards

to input/output with Helios or other software hardware used by simmers.

 

They should set a standard for IO and keep it in order to facilitate ease of

use for people building simulator hardware/cockpits.

 

As of now I'm thinking of leaving DCS all together even though a lot of

modules sits on my PC. I will build my simulator for BMS Falcon instead

since it's not changing the IO. Not as nice but it works.

 

regards

[Boltz]

I'm not really sure what you mean here. I know that ED recently changed the way keyboard setups are stored (correct me if I am wrong.) In the last 14 months that I have been building a pit I have never had a problem with DCS upgrading.

 

The export.lua procedures have not changed which means Helios should still be working for you. Once or twice I had to set up Helios again since the updater replaced the export.lua but even then it is only clicking 1 button. I don't know what problems you are experiencing. Perhaps a clean install of DCSW would help.

 

Boltz

[MA_Goblin]

So you haven't noticed outputs changing or stop working then?

Right so it can be on my side then but on gadrocs site for Helios

there are more people experiencing VHF/UHF commands and output

not working any more.

 

Oh well, I'll keep trying for a while but I'm reluctant to go through the

procedure of a reinstall.

 

regards

Jarnvall

[MA_Goblin]

Disregard my post,

It's just me that's not doing things as they should be done :doh:

I need to read the later threads on where things are and the syntax of it :book:

 

Sorry for making folks upset.

Edited September 3, 2014 by hakjar

[Boltz]

Good job you found something. Radio frequencies may no work since I do remember some posts about it but I'm sure it can be fixed.

[Ninefingers]

Good job you found something. Radio frequencies may no work since I do remember some posts about it but I'm sure it can be fixed.

 

Please post here if you find a solution for the issues with A-10 radio frecuencies and Helios

 

http://www.gadrocsworkshop.com/node/388

 

 

Rgds

[SkateZilla]

the only reason mine stops working is because the updates restore the original cockpit scripts for the devices / viewports. (CMSP, etc).

 

I just copy/paste them back from the /Backup.xx/ folder and everything continues to work.

 

I never used the radio knobs, but I think they've been goofed for a while now.

 

Seeing as Helios only works with the KA-50 and A-10C, I dont usually run it all the time anymore, it's nice to have my 4th screen for the MFDs and stuff, but when I switch aircraft slots, it becomes useless and a waste of power/space.

[MA_Goblin]

Well if I could educate myself enough to understand Helios interface

it should be possible to use it for the other planes aswell by creating

new interfaces.