Pit build from K6-E

[Strix]

OMG.....

Good work!

[KLaFaille]

Looks really good. Glad it's coming together for you!

 

Red

[Cupra]

Looks nice.. I just interested how small you are... I even would not get a leg between stick an throttle :helpsmilie:

[KLaFaille]

LOL No kidding, I'd need a gallon of Vaseline to get in and out of that thing! Must be nice to be small. ;)

 

Red

[avlolga]

looks great, keep the pic coming

[pcalvert]

Final

 

Hi Cupra,

 

I'm 5'7" so yeah it's a good size for me. However I did want a much larger person to be able to use it and there is much more room than you would think, thats why I re-built the seat and rudder box (several times) I'm getting a mate of mine (who is quite a size! lol) to test it this week. I think Iv'e finished the build for now (up to a point) In the future I would like to add some more switches and an AOA indicator. You can also see in the pictures that one of my LED units has failed - under the UFC, above the right MFCD. They are sealed units, so not much I can do. I'll order one this week and replace it next weekend. I'm just having a lot of fun at the moment......flying!!! :D

 

Oh BTW my wife is going to get the flight manual printed into a book for me (Christmas pressy!) But I am still using version - I think 8... does anyone have the manual for the latest version they could post? Thanks :)

[pcalvert]

Just a quick note. I tried to do a short film - but it wasn't very good - so will do another. I have fixed the floodlights now (one failed in the UFC as well). I'll post pics this week. In the meantime I'm in need of help! I can't get the RWR to work on my second monitor. Does anyone know how to do this?

 

Thanks :)

[Ragtop]

You need to modify the Indicator.init lua file in the (install location)/scripts/aircraft/A-10C/ALR169 folder. You will also need to modify the Monitor Setup file in the config folder. There is a thread regarding this in the tech support forum here.

 

Sorry if this is little info, I'm in bed right now, about to get ready for work. If you still have trouble I'll help you out tonight when I'm home.

[pcalvert]

Thanks Ragtop - Yes I will need help - lol :) Much appreciated. I couldn't find the thread!

[Ragtop]

Use the ALR-69 File from here and replace the file in the location I mentioned (Scripts etc etc)

 

Then you need to set up a new Monitor Config file, which is explained very well in the first post of that same thread. Sorry I'm posting from a work computer and there's customers everywhere so I'm rushing :P

 

I'll go into more detail if you're still stuck later and none else has helped!

[Mule]

That looks amazing what you have done there. I have just got my cougar mfd's mounted on another monitor with the data outputting to them. Now i'm looking for a scrap glider :) wife is not going to be happy!

[pcalvert]

Hi Ragtop - I got in really late last night so didn't have time to do anything...I'm afraid I have no idea what to do... so maybe you can explain what you said...'modify the Indicator.init lua file in the (install location)/scripts/aircraft/A-10C/ALR169 folder' ... Could you tell me how I need to modify it? and also - How do I need to 'modify the Monitor Setup file in the config folder'? If you have some examples I think I could do it.

If I can just get the RWR to show on my second monitor, I'm sure I could work out how to get it in the correct position!

Thanks for your help :)

[airdog]

For exports in 1110 you can read up starting on this page http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70716&page=27

And the next 2 pages after that one has more info

[Ragtop]

Hey, check back a page, you missed my later post, negates the need to edit, link to file :)

[pcalvert]

Hi Ragtop,

 

I'll read through maybe tonight (although I have another late one tonight) or Friday because I would like to try and get it sorted before I install Win 7 and the latest version of A10C (next week)... So I may be asking you more questions if thats okay??

Thanks again for helping out :)

[pcalvert]

Oh Sorry one other thing... When looking for the correct Lua files... The RWR isn't called the RWR is it? What is the name of the file for the RWR is it the....ALR-69 File?

 

Ta...

[pcalvert]

Thanks Airdog - I've checked your link and have printed it out... I'll have a read through and do some tests.

[Ragtop]

You're correct, it's referred to as the AN ALR-69.

 

I'm finally home with some time to spare for a night and for tomorrow! SO.

 

First download the necessary file from the link I put in my earlier post.

 

Replace the file of the same name in the (Install/Scripts/Aircraft/A-10C/AN ALR-69) directory.

 

This enables the indicator to be exported as a viewport. Take note of the name (in caps) at this line of text "vp = env.RWR_SCREEN" This is what your RWR will be referred to when creating your monitor configuration file.

 

Now, go to the (Install/Config/Monitor Setup) directory, and duplicate the default config file. Call it anything you like.

 

Now, open the file and add this

 

RWR_SCREEN =
{
x = 1000;
y = 1245;
width = 170;
height = 170;
}

 

Change the X and Y values to position the RWR, and the width and height to change it's size.

 

Save the file and boot DCS. Finally you need to go to options and change your resolution to the combined size of your screen. Say for instance your top display is 1920x1080, and your bottom screen is 1440x900, then your resolution entered would be 1920x1980. (You do not add the widths because 1920 is your widest screen, you do not need to go past that, only up and down.) The aspect ratio will adjust itself automatically.

 

Finally select the monitor config file you created and named from the drop down box.

 

Hopefully this will get you through it, I found the hardest part was the positioning and sizing of the RWR!

 

Any more questions don't hesitate to ask.

[airdog]

Take note of the name (in caps) at this line of text "vp = env.RWR_SCREEN" This is what your RWR will be referred to when creating your monitor configuration file.

 

 

That line does not exist in the 1110 AN_ALR69V_init.lua the line now reads

[color=#ff0000]try_find_assigned_viewport("RWR_SCREEN")[/color]

THough you monitor .lua does have to reflect what is in the quotes in order for it to show up on your screen.

 

Ragtop quick question now as I think I may be confused here.

Did you take the old 1109 .lua files and add them into the 1110 script files? So for example: Take the modded AN_ALR69V_init.lua from the 1109 install and drop it into the 1110 install folder.

That could explain why the vp=env line still exists.

But on my 1110 install the RWR export has changed to this HERE.

Is it possible to do it both ways now?

Thanks and i'm not trying to step on any toes here as I am just curious to know without having to mod my setup to find out.

Edited November 18, 2011 by airdog

[Ragtop]

Ah, very interesting point Airdog, I simply backed up my old files and replaced the new ones, seems to be fine.

 

Whether this could lead to other conflicts I honestly don't know, but my layout is very similar to Pcalverts as you may have seen in my thread, and I've had no problems with the files in their current state. Back up the originals is of course common sense, so if it did go wrong then you can simply go back to the vanilla layout.

[airdog]

Ah, very interesting point Airdog, I simply backed up my old files and replaced the new ones, seems to be fine.

 

Whether this could lead to other conflicts I honestly don't know, but my layout is very similar to Pcalverts as you may have seen in my thread, and I've had no problems with the files in their current state. Back up the originals is of course common sense, so if it did go wrong then you can simply go back to the vanilla layout.

Ok...very interesting that they changed the way some were scripted in .lua but they work both ways.

No point in changing anything if yours works....I guess its nice that there are 2 ways to do it now. Thanks for letting me know.

[pcalvert]

Hi Ragtop,

I think I've got it now. I already have my MFCD's set up in my Monitor Setup lua file, so I guess after I replace the AN ALR-69 file I add the RWR_SCREEN = code to my Monitor Setup file.. and change the x and y co-ords accordingly. I'll try it tonight and let you know how it goes.

I am still using the 1108 version of A10C but will change to 1110 when I install Win 7. I've been looking at both yours and Airdogs posts and a quick question... is there a problem with 1110? Will I have to change or do anything differently? Have you had any problems with 1110?

Thanks again for your (both of you!) help :)

[airdog]

Hi Ragtop,

I think I've got it now. I already have my MFCD's set up in my Monitor Setup lua file, so I guess after I replace the AN ALR-69 file I add the RWR_SCREEN = code to my Monitor Setup file.. and change the x and y co-ords accordingly. I'll try it tonight and let you know how it goes.

I am still using the 1108 version of A10C but will change to 1110 when I install Win 7. I've been looking at both yours and Airdogs posts and a quick question... is there a problem with 1110? Will I have to change or do anything differently? Have you had any problems with 1110?

Thanks again for your (both of you!) help :)

1110 exports seems to work just like 1109 except for the fact that you can use the 1109 RWR .lua file in 1110 or not. The fresh 1110 install has a different RWR lua that you can modify the way I did or you can just replace it with the 1109 style lua and do it ragtops way...is this making sense??

[pcalvert]

No! lol :)

[pcalvert]

Actually after re-reading that....... I think I understand what you are trying to say Airdog!