lazduc Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I was diggin through my box of old flight stuff and came across this controller. It is simular to the thrustmaster mfd. But it is a much older generation...I cannot find the software to program it. I have an older system that can program it. I know that the bus speed cannot be any faster than 66mhz...think 486 era...but I am told that it will work on the new systems as it is really only a keyboard emulator type of device. It plugs in between the keyboard and computer. There are photos on several sites of this device. Does anyone have this software??? The company is long gone. They have a programming module on amazon but it still needs the original software. Thanks. :helpsmilie: Lazduc
Necroscope Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Just throw out all electronic devices exept buttons and insert M-Joy or any other controller. I've remake my own with X-52's controller. (don't remember exactly, something from saitek). Всех убью, один останусь!
lazduc Posted June 30, 2011 Author Posted June 30, 2011 MasterPilot QuickShot Controller If I understand Necroscope, he advises to just use the buttons and not use the paddle switch. He says to plug in a controller of any sort and use it as such. The buttons will not respond when I use my x-52. The lights work indicating that they are energized but I cannot see key push indication. The buttons will not respond even without a joystick..as this device is positioned between the keyboard and computer. Anyway if someone has the software I would really like to get it. Thanks, Lazduc :helpsmilie:
Necroscope Posted June 30, 2011 Posted June 30, 2011 Hm... I mean "take a screwdriver, open MasterPilot QuickShot controller, takeout all circuit boards, cut all wires, cut all buttons contacts from main (lower) board. Take any controller - M-Joy or any other stuffing from inside of any modern joystick, solder all wires from QuickShot to new controller. Assemble everything in one piece. Now you have the MasterPilot QuickShot controller wich works with software from donor joystick." As far as I remember - there no possibility to use this device as is on modern PCs with modern operation systems. More to say - you need programming module to add anything into cartrige. Всех убью, один останусь!
lazduc Posted July 1, 2011 Author Posted July 1, 2011 MasterPilot QuickShot controller Necroscope, Thanks for clearing this up, I will take it apart this weekend and see what I can do with it...again thanks for your input. Lazduc
CBR9 Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Seem to remember that the Masterpilot's were just a keyboard extender, they were chained together with the keyboard. The programing module didn't work with faster computers.. There was a beta program by Dr. James Hallows of Fox 3 fame, "Master Pilot Programer" that allowed programing of the module, but you needed the "slower" bus machine to load it. The simple solution is Thrustmasters MFD's...
CBR9 Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 And not being one to throw anything out.. here's a pic of Masterpilot Programer
CyBerkut Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Actually, Masterpilot Programmer is the name of the hardware for programming the cartridge. Dr. Hallows program is called Fox Three. You can read about it and obtain it at: http://www.flyfoxy.com/fox3.html Note that the page was last updated in 2002. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] There's no place like 127.0.0.1
Dirt Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Oh man I loved the Master Pilot. I just did a quick review of my flight sim holdings and found a copy of qs 5601, the software for programing the master pilot. Just PM me a addy and I'll email it right out. It's only 977kb zipped.
Apache312 Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 (edited) And I too have the original software if Dirt cant find his...he's old...misplaces things easily. Last time we flew, he left his ordinance on the runway... oh, thats right...it was me...I forgot. Oh well, at least I remember where the software if... edited: because I cant spill for shet:pilotfly: Edited August 11, 2011 by Apache312
Puluke Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 The Masterpilot Programmer software is still available. If anyone still needs the software you can download it from Quickshots webpages at this link http://www.quickshot.com/support/other.html it is a zip file for the QS5601 - Master pilot programmer. The file name is "qs5601.zip" and the direct link is http://www.quickshot.com/support/downloads/qs5601.zip
Stingray351 Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 Yes..Thrustmaster mfd's,,But not if you want to Play the older games with MFD'S..Like Jane's USAF,etc...For this you may need the older Quickshot Masterpilot..Please correct me if I am wrong..Thank you!!
Stingray351 Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 Thrustmaster MFD work with newer games ..Quickshot Masterpilot work with older games like Jane's Usaf...you may use Thrustmaster MFD with Jane's F-18 but not Jane's USAF..Correct me if I am wrong..Please..
debolestis Posted March 23, 2017 Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I just bought Master pilot MFD. It still works. As I understood it can be programmed. Do I need programming hardware for it? Does it work with USB adapter? Edited March 25, 2017 by debolestis - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
RightStuff Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Masterpilot! Ohhh..... Memories come into my mind... Good stuff a long time ago! :thumbup: Today I'd go the way Necroscope already suggested: Rip everything out and connect it to MMJoy. If anyone needs one: I have an unmodified one for sale. Just PM.
debolestis Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Do you have the programmer? I saw what is inside and it is not simple conversion, everythig is so tiny, all buttons are keyboard style dome switches, it tricky. But for me it works, I simply connected it to ps/2 connector. I have am3+ mobo. So I'd just like to reprogam it. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
RightStuff Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Do you have the programmer? Nope.. Sold 'with the other one'. Cos of TM MFDs the last MP was out of vision for years. Now re-discovered it in my 'pile'.
Sokol1_br Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Quickshot-MasterPilot-Programmer-QS-5601-Accessory/dp/B003O0IL5E "Runs on Windows 3.1/95"
debolestis Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/Quickshot-MasterPilot-Programmer-QS-5601-Accessory/dp/B003O0IL5E "Runs on Windows 3.1/95" Yes I know about that one, but 60$ i just too much for it. BTW I connected MasterPilot with PS/2 to USB adapter and it works, so there is not need for modding. It is basically a keyboard in shape of MFD. I used this adapter: I am looking for QS-5601 programmer, if you have it and if you are willing to sell please send me a PM. Edited March 27, 2017 by debolestis 1 - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
Biga42 Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Do you mean the programmer is a box with a kind of a cartridge?
debolestis Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Do you mean the programmer is a box with a kind of a cartridge? Programmer is bigger part to the left, cartridge is smaller part. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
debolestis Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Zombies are not allowed to die... :D I also need 486 PC for programming. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
RightStuff Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 I also need 486 PC for programming. 586 will work, if you boot to safe mode. Then you can program the MP. Need another MP? ;)
debolestis Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 586 will work, if you boot to safe mode. Then you can program the MP. Need another MP? ;) If you don't need it, I can find a home for it. - Debolestis' Shapeways store - Debolestis' Facebook page - Suncom SFS and Talon restoration and mods - Cougar replacement gimbal
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