glcm1961 Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 I just set up my new UFC and MFDs that I received from Cubesim. Very impressed with the quality of the MFD screens and overall build. However, after hooking everything up, DCS doesn't "see" these components. I thought these were supposed to be "plug and play" but I go to the control option in the f18 menu and they don't even appear. Everything else is there (joystick, throttle, etc). I messaged Cubesim and haven't received a reply yet but was hoping someone on this forum could give me a little guidance on how to get this up and running.
Phantom711 Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 Have you checked, if they are recognized by windows in the first place? you know…somewhere under „controlers/properties“….?! I would think the root cause is rather there than within DCS. vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord.
glcm1961 Posted November 18, 2022 Author Posted November 18, 2022 Well, I discovered the reason it wasn't being "seen". I discovered I needed a DCDBios download from Cubesim. Why he didn't send this to me straight away I'll never know. It's been a <profanity>show ever since. When I connect the controller box to my computer, my computer detects the left CTRL key being held down, which renders any inputs useless. For example, if I try using my scroll wheel on my mouse, the screen changes magnification, as if I was holding the CTRL key down. The computer treats any keypress as if I'm holding the CTRL key. Needless to say, it's completely unusable. LIkewise, if I depress and OSB key on any of the MFD bezels, only the left MFD is affected as computer thinks the CTRL key is depressed. Don't know if it can be fixed, but I'm ready to send it back. Very disappointed.
Phantom711 Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) I would guess, that the problem can be fixed easily, but I have zero experience there. DCSbios probably gets you more into the realm of pitbuilders. Maybe try the home cockpit subforum: https://forum.dcs.world/forum/181-home-cockpits/ If you return it, maybe have a look at winwing and their UFC. It really is a HID device, hence will cause less of a hassle. It is currently out of stock, but I am sure they will become available again. EDIT: …and there we go, it is back in stock! Edited November 20, 2022 by Phantom711 vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord.
Redwing_204 Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) On 11/17/2022 at 9:50 PM, glcm1961 said: Well, I discovered the reason it wasn't being "seen". I discovered I needed a DCDBios download from Cubesim. Why he didn't send this to me straight away I'll never know. It's been a <profanity>show ever since. When I connect the controller box to my computer, my computer detects the left CTRL key being held down, which renders any inputs useless. For example, if I try using my scroll wheel on my mouse, the screen changes magnification, as if I was holding the CTRL key down. The computer treats any keypress as if I'm holding the CTRL key. Needless to say, it's completely unusable. LIkewise, if I depress and OSB key on any of the MFD bezels, only the left MFD is affected as computer thinks the CTRL key is depressed. Don't know if it can be fixed, but I'm ready to send it back. Very disappointed. Did you ever resolve this problem? I have exactly the issue you describe above - MFDs not "seen" by DCS or Windows 11. Edited January 7, 2023 by Redwing_204 Clarification.
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