FSFIan Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 The short version: I have come to realize that I am not able to work on DCS-BIOS while working a full time job that requires a similar skillset. That means I will not work on expanding or supporting DCS-BIOS until circumstances change, and that will probably not happen. The long version: I started getting into DCS and later building DCS-BIOS because I am fascinated by complex systems. This worked out well while I was still studying computer science; it provided me an outlet to do some programming close to the hardware while the curriculum developed more and more towards the theoretical side of things. About three years ago I decided to stop pursuing a masters degree and get a job with the bachelors degree that I had. Starting to work full time stopped almost all progress on DCS-BIOS, but I always kept telling myself that the day job would get less stressful and tiring over time. That did not happen. I have since changed jobs four times, hoping to find one that would not drive me crazy. Well, I found one. For the last three months, none of the stress in my life has been job related. I am now working for a company that makes PC-based automation technology, working on the team that customizes the BIOS for the PC mainboards they design and build in-house (the guys who do the PCB layout sit just one office away). Unfortunately, I am still unable to continue work on DCS-BIOS, and this time, there is nothing I can expect to change about the situation. I have to accept (and admit to myself and to you guys) that after I get home from work, I have had my fill of debugging software and lack any desire or energy to do more of the same. I still don't know exactly what this means for the future of the project. I could do some work on it during a vacation, but that won't be enough to get significantly closer to the goals I had in mind, so I probably won't start working on new features. I will try to fix any regressions (i.e. if a new DCS: World version breaks something that was working before), although the API that DCS-BIOS is using has been pretty stable (I think I had to change something once when ED added the different export options on MP servers). 1 DCS-BIOS | How to export CMSP, RWR, etc. through MonitorSetup.lua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longuich Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Jan, As an IT person myself I know what your on about. Thank you for your work on dcs-bios and the time you’ve put into it. I hope this decision helps you sort things. If you need to offload web things dm me. I’m happy to host or store some content. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudel_chw Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hello, I fully understand that personal situations change over time and its probably the same reason behind what happened with the main developer of Moose, wish you all the best on your current job and hope that this pandemia isn't affecting your life. I’m not a home cockpit builder, but I have enjoyed your Lua_Console a lot, and will keep using it while the DCS evolution allows it. Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful tool, thanks a lot and best regards, Eduardo. For work: iMac mid-2010 of 27" - Core i7 870 - 6 GB DDR3 1333 MHz - ATI HD5670 - SSD 256 GB - HDD 2 TB - macOS High Sierra For Gaming: 34" Monitor - Ryzen 3600X - 32 GB DDR4 2400 - nVidia GTX1070ti - SSD 1.25 TB - HDD 10 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Cougar - Oculus Rift CV1 Mobile: iPad Pro 12.9" of 256 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobinjaevel Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Thanks for all the hard work and help you've done for the community! Good luck with work and I hope you get to enjoy DCS without stress and pressure. Cheers Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hey Thanks so much for making full functioning cockpit building possible.!! Cheers DM https://www.shapeways.com/shops/a-10c-warthog-supplies https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanguard Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 First off, thank you for your long contribution to the community, much appreciated. Given that you already host it on github, have you considered allowing a small group of others to maintain it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeokilo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Thanks for all you have done mate. The only reason I can fly my cockpit it because of what you were able to achieve for this community. Thanks a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash test pilot Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 You did an outstanding job and inspired us to learn so much... Danke von ganzem Herzen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks Ian, DCS bios has made such a massive difference to my simpit and is such a fantastic tool to use. All the best, cheers Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnepethomas Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thank you Ian for all the work you have done - through much of the magic you uncovered, interfacing DCS to the outside world has moved from some nasty attempts at OCR to some absolutely elegant solutions out there. Chers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJunky Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Hey Ian, thanks for your fantastic work. Thanks for your support in solving problems. Too bad we will lose you in the future. I can understand that very well, I feel the same way often enough. Is it possible to give someone rights to help with bugs? I think of BlackLibrary, for example, which has helped me a few times with the F18. I wish you all the best in your new job for the future. Stay healthy and thank you again for everything. Cheers Sky Edited March 25, 2020 by SkyJunky Sky´s Simpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSS Rain Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thank you for all your hard work Ian. DCS-Bios is an awesome showcase of your many talents. It has helped me achieve my dreams as well. Best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintifaxl Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks for all the hard work Ian! As a full time software developer I must confess I haven't written a single line of code in my free time for at least 25 years. Windows 10 64bit, Intel i9-9900@5Ghz, 32 Gig RAM, MSI RTX 3080 TI, 2 TB SSD, 43" 2160p@1440p monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaD CrC Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Ian, you belong to the legend of the DCS Community. DCS-BIOS is the cornerstone of so many other applications that I can't think of flying without. But real life will always be first! I can't thank you enough for your work. I don't think I would have flown that long on DCS and that I would enjoy that much this sim without you. I hope someone will be able to take over your work some day and maintain the magic. https://www.blacksharkden.com http://discord.gg/blacksharkden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ITA Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Also from here, thank you a thousand times! This piece of software is really a milestone in cockpit building! Hope all the best for you, thanks again and i hope that the project don't go abandoned 'cause it would be really a great loss for all the community! Maurizio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadMeat Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Chiming in here - thanks for your work on DCS BIOS, Ian. I'm having a lot of fun building stuff with it.. Hope to see you back sometime My mods --> Mil-spec upgrades for TM Warthog, Hornet & Cougar grips | Mil-spec upgrade for TM Warthog throttle | Real Tornado gear switch modded into gear and hook lever switches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLibrary Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Im missing the knowledge to push the latest version further. (BIOS -HUB) but i will maintain the older version in our Fork (0.7xx) with new planes / bug fixing and beta updates. link in the Signature aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavilan_cl Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thanks for all your great work Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Many thanks for all the hard work you have put into DCS-BIOS over the years. None of my current pit project would have been done without it. So sinsere thanks from me to you. Im missing the knowledge to push the latest version further. (BIOS -HUB) but i will maintain the older version in our Fork (0.7xx) with new planes / bug fixing and beta updates. @BlackLibrary many thanks for continuing the hard work of supporting the older version. Much appreciated sir so many thanks to you as well. Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayM Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Thanks Ian. Would not been able to do these things without your help, guidance and patience. Good luck Sir Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedlo Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Ian, I just discovered DCS BIOS just recently, and I have to tell you, the lua console has helped me so much in my mission making. Thank you for all your hard work over the years! And Blacklibrary, thank you for taking up this challenge! My Youtube Channel MY DCS MISSIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLibrary Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I will keep the modules for the 0.10 also uptodated. but i dont have acces to all of them. so some will be outdatet after a certain time aka WarLord DCSFlightpanels DCS-BIOS Fork DCSFlightpanels arduino-library DCSFlightpanels DCSFlightpanels-Profiles DCS FP / BIOS Discord Server Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3an4e Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi Ian, you opened my eyes to building a sim pit in so many ways.You made my dream a reality. Your legacy will live on in many simulator builds. All the best for your future plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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