[Official] SimShaker for Aviators

[Huey89]

45 minutes ago, Hammer1-1 said:

I asked that very same question but under different circumstances. Depending on what you have, but if its just a jetpad then no. I wanted to slow down the fire rate for aircraft guns...wish it would happen, but not sure they can.

Oh well, thank you. I don't have a jetpad (would love one, but seems like it isn't available) but a bass shaker. Do you know if that changes things?

[JG7_X-Man]

I know it's been a bit - but Thank you so much!

[=Andre=]

On 8/8/2023 at 10:01 AM, Huey89 said:

Oh well, thank you. I don't have a jetpad (would love one, but seems like it isn't available) but a bass shaker. Do you know if that changes things?

I think this rather depends on how SSA treats the Apache telemetry. Maybe @f4l0 will find some spare time to re-check this.

[A.F.]

Hi,

I have noticed that the catapult start of the F14 is no longer transmitted to my buttkicker. All other sounds work.

Were there any problems with this in the recent past that were fixed with an update from SSA?

I have a pretty old version.
However, I would not like to update.

[Hammer1-1]

2 hours ago, A.F. said:

However, I would not like to update.

why?

[A.F.]

vor 25 Minuten schrieb Hammer1-1:

why?

Because the last time I did an update, SSA stopped working. 
It took me a few days to get it working again.
I would like to avoid that.

[Hammer1-1]

I have to get SSA working every time I load up DCS it feels like, its not as user friendly as it should be...but updating is the least of the problems. The beta version seems to always be the best working version, IMO.

[MAXsenna]

Apologies if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find an answer. 

Is it possible to build your own seat with transducers that is compatible with/working in SSA? 

Cheers! 

[Baldrick33]

SSA supports bass shakers (transducers) and you can tune the effects in the same way as a Jetseat. You can even have both Jetseat and shakers running together. I can’t recall the limit of shakers it supports, I will check next time I use it.

[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

2 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Apologies if this has been asked before, but I couldn't find an answer. 

Is it possible to build your own seat with transducers that is compatible with/working in SSA? 

Cheers! 

Yes indeed. You need a second audio source, such as cheap external USB souncard.
Amp to feed the transducers
Transducers (1 use 2x for simple setup)
Buy Andre Sound module to send telemetry data to transducers.

Once set for simultaneous output, Simshakers for Aviators will show both columns for Jetseat/HF8/Realteaus seat pad, plus Sound strength. You will be able to set up every effect independently. For instance, I have my 2x shakers in the rudder pedal plate + JetSeat. So touchdown effect, it´s like 80% on the JetSeat, and 50% on the shakers.
G Force is JetSeat only, so 0% on the shakers.
Ground roll is 20% on jetseat, 50% shakers.
And so on.

[MAXsenna]

Yes indeed. You need a second audio source, such as cheap external USB souncard.
Amp to feed the transducers
Transducers (1 use 2x for simple setup)
Buy Andre Sound module to send telemetry data to transducers.

Once set for simultaneous output, Simshakers for Aviators will show both columns for Jetseat/HF8/Realteaus seat pad, plus Sound strength. You will be able to set up every effect independently. For instance, I have my 2x shakers in the rudder pedal plate + JetSeat. So touchdown effect, it´s like 80% on the JetSeat, and 50% on the shakers.
G Force is JetSeat only, so 0% on the shakers.
Ground roll is 20% on jetseat, 50% shakers.
And so on.

Thanks for the answer!
Yes, I know I can, and will, buy the sound module for setting up extra Butrkickers etc. But I'm asking about making a DIY SSA compatible seatpad like the HF8, to get 8 ekstra transducers IN my seat, without ripping the HF8 apart. That seat is also like 280 bucks here. And for that price I could probably build my self three pads, if I knew how.

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[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

1 minute ago, MAXsenna said:

 

 

Thanks for the answer!
Yes, I know I can, and will, buy the sound module for setting up extra Butrkickers etc. But I'm asking about making a DIY SSA compatible seatpad like the HF8, to get 8 ekstra transducers IN my seat, without ripping the HF8 apart. That seat is also like 280 bucks here. And for that price I could probably build my self three pads, if I knew how.

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Ohhh crap I am so sorry I misunderstood you. No idea how to setup 8 different, independt, shakers from a audio device. And no idea what the impedance for them you would need, or if an amp is mandatory or not.
Sorry.

[MAXsenna]

Ohhh crap I am so sorry I misunderstood you. No idea how to setup 8 different, independt, shakers from a audio device. And no idea what the impedance for them you would need, or if an amp is mandatory or not.
Sorry.

Oh, no worries. I'm just curious if this is possible.

Cheers!

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SSA supports bass shakers (transducers) and you can tune the effects in the same way as a Jetseat. You can even have both Jetseat and shakers running together. I can’t recall the limit of shakers it supports, I will check next time I use it.

Yeah, I know. I was just curious if it's possible to build your own jetpad.

Cheers!

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[Ala12Rv-Tundra]

1 minute ago, MAXsenna said:

Oh, no worries. I'm just curious if this is possible.

Cheers!

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I remember installing xbox controller  rumblers using arduino boards for my simracing pedals.
Maybe jetseat/nf8 use similar devices, with no amp nor soundcard. Just usb power. We then setup the thing with free simhub app.

https://youtu.be/8aLqqcEaUVk

[MAXsenna]

I remember installing xbox controller  rumblers using arduino boards for my simracing pedals.
Maybe jetseat/nf8 use similar devices, with no amp nor soundcard. Just usb power. We then setup the thing with free simhub app.

Ah, cool. Will look into that. It's just that I found some really cheap stuff on Amazon, which would make for cheap spare parts and an easy swappable solution.
I have no issue handing out money to either André or for the HF8, but like I said. Don't want to rip them apart, and I want them inside the cushion. Looking at the Boeing Military option. Seems perfect for my needs.

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[Baldrick33]

33 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Yeah, I know. I was just curious if it's possible to build your own jetpad.
 

Ah, I see!

Just checked, the SSA Sound Module supports up to 6 channels but you probably know that.

It might be worth asking Andre if he can provide a kit without the pad?

[MAXsenna]

Ah, I see!
Just checked, the SSA Sound Module supports up to 6 channels but you probably know that.
It might be worth asking Andre if he can provide a kit without the pad?

Thanks. Yeah, that could be an option!

Cheers!

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[=Andre=]

17 hours ago, Baldrick33 said:

It might be worth asking Andre if he can provide a kit without the pad?

Yes, basically, I can. But you need somebody inside Russia to receive it. I do not ship abroad due to the sanctions/countersanctions.

[MAXsenna]

Yes, basically, I can. But you need somebody inside Russia to receive it. I do not ship abroad due to the sanctions/countersanctions.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Read it somewhere, and I don't think I could order on your site.
Is it possible to make a DIY one though?

Cheers!

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[=Andre=]

4 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Is it possible to make a DIY one though?
Cheers!

 

Why not? Arduino provides you with a great power.
If you have unlimited spare time

Cheers!

[MAXsenna]

7 minutes ago, =Andre= said:

Why not? Arduino provides you with a great power.
If you have unlimited spare time

Cheers!

Ah! That's the tip I was looking for! Unlimited on the other hand...  

Thank you!

[Jandar]

 Dear Andre,

if i start the spitfire there are no engine effects(rumble/bums) under 1000 rpm.

How can i fix the error?

cheers

 

[=Andre=]

20 hours ago, Jandar said:

 Dear Andre,

if i start the spitfire there are no engine effects(rumble/bums) under 1000 rpm.

How can i fix the error?

cheers

 

Hello Jandar,

what if you try to turn up this effect strength in the SimShaker for Aviators settings?

[f4l0]

SSA reads the RPM needle from the Spit, thus, if the needle does not move/show a value, SSA can not calculate the effect

[markturner1960]

How do I stop an effect repeating? O have an annoying situation whereby once the tailhook is deployed,, the effect repeats........