VKB: Build Your Own Flight Control System with GNX Modular Product Line

[AeroGator]

Very soon (hours, not months!) VKB dealers will start receiving orders for the new extension modules.
Words fail to tell how happy and fulfilled we feel.
Please in the meantime read the following information: not only it will help you better organize your cockpit, but also better understand what exactly devices and accessories you need to put in your cart.

Build Your Own Flight Control System with GNX Modular Product Line
A brief guide

SEM - Side Extension Module, tabletop

Can be connected side by side to:
- SEM modules (max number of SEM modules in system – 4)
- THQ modules (max number of THQ modules in system – 4)
- GNX joystick base (from either side)
Can be connected from the front* to:
- MFH arm
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* Front side is the one looking away from the gamer

SEM - Side Extension Module, vertical
 

- Mounts on the MFH arm, therefore cannot connect side by side to GNX base but can connect to SEM-vertical and THQ-vertical

THQ – Throttle Quadrant, tabletop
 

Can be connected side by side to:
- SEM modules (max number of SEM modules in system – 4)
- THQ modules (max number of THQ modules in system – 4)
- GNX joystick base (from either side)
Can be connected from the front to:
- MFH arm

THQ – Throttle Quadrant, vertical
 

- Mounts on the MFH arm, therefore cannot connect side by side to GNX base but can connect to SEM-vertical and THQ-vertical

FSM-GA – Front Switchboard Module for General Aviation
 

- Mounts on the MFH arm, therefore cannot connect side by side to other modules

MFH – Multi Functional Holder Arm
 

- Designed to support vertical SEM or THQ as well as FSM modules connected to tabletop ones
- Does not connect to GNX base
- Holds smartphones, tablets, keyboards, etc., if no extension module is mounted

GNX-HID USB controller
 

- Designed to be installed in SEM, THQ, FSM modules of all versions
- Allows to connect the modules to USB ports of the computer
- 1.8m USB cable (Type-A)-(Type-C) included 

!!WARNING!!
•    MODULES CAN BE USB-CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND/OR TO GNX BASE.
•    MODULES CANNOT BE USB-CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE COMPUTER WITHOUT A GNX-HID USB-controller.

    IMPORTANT:
WINDOWS on-board DirectInput only allows 8 axes per one joystick. 
In case there are more than 8 axes in you configuration, you need a GNX-HID USB controller (and another one if there are more than 2x8=16 axes). Example: for 8 axes you need no GNX-HID USB controller. For 9 to 16 axes you need one GNX-HID USB controller, for 17 to 24 you need two GNX-HID USB controllers, etc.

    IMPORTANT:
In some gaming environments the ONLY way to have more than 8 axes is to have a separate GNX-HID USB controller for every 8 axes.
We strongly recommend to have enough GNX-HID USB controllers (might be a good idea to buy an extra one, and keep it in your toolbox just in case: it costs less than its shipment does!)
However for those strong of heart and experienced in overclocking our engineers created a firmware possibility to have TWO virtual controllers on board of one physical GNX-HID USB controller.
Example: your configuration includes 10 axes and 50 buttons. In this case, the first virtual controller will take care of 8 axes plus 50 buttons; the second one will host the remaining 2 axes (and 0 buttons, as it is only possible to migrate axes between virtual controllers – buttons always stay on the first one).
This firmware enhancement may not work in some games; if it doesn't work in your game of choice you will need to get one more physical GNX-HID USB controller.

GNX EcoSystem Accessories

Plastic spacer

If you have already stuck the non-slip rubber feet to the bottom of your modules, but later decided to fix the module with a screw, a spacer will remove the gap between the module bottom and the surface thus allowing rigid and reliable fixing.

Intermodular Reinforcing Plate

Serves for more strong and rigid connection between the parts of your GNX assembly. You must use it if you have 3 or more interconnected modules.

Module to GNX base (L) Reinforcing Plate

Serves for more strong and rigid connection between the extension module and the GNX base, if the module is connected to the left side of the base. You must use it if you have 3 or more interconnected modules.

Module to GNX base (R) Reinforcing Plate

Serves for more strong and rigid connection between the extension module and the GNX base, if the module is connected to the right side of the base. Use it if you have 3 or more interconnected modules.

BUS (Type-C)-(Type-C) Interface Cable

Connects vertical modules to table top ones. WARNING (RE-ISSUED): this cable may NOT be used to connect modules to the computer USB ports.

BUS (Type-C)-(JST2.0-4) Interface Cable

Connects vertical modules to table top ones. WARNING (RE-ISSUED): this cable may NOT be used to connect modules to the computer USB ports.

Summarizing all the above...
Sales start from individual modules. It is a very important stage for us, as we need to see and structurize the demand, and based on that we will reasonably soon start offering pre-assembled setups that will save you a lot of time - and possibly some cash, too.
Please find some time to share your opinions!

Edited October 21, 2021 by AeroGator

[dburne]

Some good looking equipment there!