VRS Intellivibe with 1.2.3

[JG14_Smil]

Thanks for the fast reply Rob!

 

I have a new GFX card coming this week and I will be redoing my system for that with a fresh start. I am in no hurry.

[G00dnight]

And the fix is ?....Hanging on your every word..

can you at least get us back to a working version ?

[JG14_Smil]

Yes, please provide a link to the previous version. Can no longer fly without the TFS.

[intellivibe]

The new version is out.

 

http://www.ivibe.com/index.php?page=downloads

 

BTW, the older versions are never deleted from the server. You can edit the link in the address bar of your browser to get older versions.

 

Example.

link to newest version:

http://www.ivibe.com/downloads/TFS3/TFS3ControlPanel_V1.9.271_Setup.exe

 

link to the version just before I broke it :doh:

http://www.ivibe.com/downloads/TFS3/TFS3ControlPanel_V1.9.256_Setup.exe

 

 

I will add archive links to older versions to my to do list.

 

Apologies for all the trouble.

[JG14_Smil]

I had time for a quick test and mine is working again with the latest version.

 

BTW Rob, If you should ever need a tester for anything to do with DCS Blackshark and Ivibe, I will be happy to help.

Edited April 4, 2013 by JG14_Smil

[G00dnight]

YES:thumbup:

Mine is also back to normal thanks Rob for your swift work to fix (your not so swift work :lol: )

 

:pilotfly::joystick:

[JG14_Smil]

Rob, when you get a chance...

 

More on Expansion Zones:

 

Can I use motors from my TFS2 and wire them to plugs and have it work as added Expansion Zones? I understand about them not being controlled yet.

[intellivibe]

Rob, when you get a chance...

 

More on Expansion Zones:

 

Can I use motors from my TFS2 and wire them to plugs and have it work as added Expansion Zones? I understand about them not being controlled yet.

 

 

Yes, you can do that. In fact each expansion zone is capable of driving two of those motors. One caveat though, you must get the polarity of the connection correct. There is a small snubber circuit on the motor to keep noise from the motor being radiated and causing interference. Part of that snubber circuit is a diode, if you connect it the wrong way you will let the magic smoke out of either the output chip or that diode. I will see if I can draw you a diagram that will help you connect it up. I'm overwhelmed right now, so it may take a day or so.

 

I'm also talking to craig about bringing more testers on-board today. I'll get back to you on that.

 

 

 

YES

Mine is also back to normal thanks Rob for your swift work to fix (your not so swift work )

 

Thank you. That was a good laugh and after last week I needed that!

Edited April 8, 2013 by intellivibe

[TomDK]

Little OT, but:

I installed FC3 and just tested it with IVIBE and Helios configured for A-10.

Helios not working ... understandable :smilewink: but TFS3 ... wow ... ist real rumbling :thumbup:

I guess it reads the datas like for A-10 but due the power and Speed it goes crazy ....

 

Try it !

 

Or are there real files for the FC3 planes ?

 

 

And now .. back to Topic !

[intellivibe]

Little OT, but:

I installed FC3 and just tested it with IVIBE and Helios configured for A-10.

Helios not working ... understandable :smilewink: but TFS3 ... wow ... ist real rumbling :thumbup:

I guess it reads the datas like for A-10 but due the power and Speed it goes crazy ....

 

Try it !

 

Or are there real files for the FC3 planes ?

 

 

And now .. back to Topic !

 

Are you using the stand alone FC3(Did that even get released?)?

 

Or the FC3 planes in DCS World?

 

I'm going to take a guess and say DCS World.

 

To get the TFS3 and helios working with DCS World 1.2.3, take the helios file that works and just add the following line to the top or bottom and save:

 

intelliVIBE = true

 

There are tfs files for the FC3 planes, look for the following file names in your tfs file folder:

 

DCS_World_default_FC3-A-10A.tfs

DCS_World_default_FC3-F-15C.tfs

DCS_World_default_FC3-MiG-29S.tfs

DCS_World_default_FC3-Su-25.tfs

DCS_World_default_FC3-Su-27.tfs

DCS_World_default_FC3-Su-33.tfs

 

Rob

[TomDK]

Thanks Rob

 

Yes, the FC3 planes in DCSW.

It works great, will try the profiles !

 

Cheers

Tom

[intellivibe]

You are welcome Tom :)

 

Let me know if you need anything else.

 

Rob

 

P.S. I have installed another theme or two for our forum. I know some of you didn't like the red fonts, so please go look at the other options. You can change the theme in your user profile. If anyone has other theme suggestions, just let us know.

Edited April 10, 2013 by intellivibe

[JG14_Smil]

Phew! Thanks for that! I can see again.

 

I am unable to post there as I cannot answer your security questions correctly. It does not accept any answer I type in. I just wanted to share my tfs file there.

 

Back to Expansion Zones. The plugs for these are stereo or mono type plugs?

[intellivibe]

Phew! Thanks for that! I can see again.

 

I am unable to post there as I cannot answer your security questions correctly. It does not accept any answer I type in. I just wanted to share my tfs file there.

 

Back to Expansion Zones. The plugs for these are stereo or mono type plugs?

 

I turned off the security questions for now at least. We are going to revisit that in the near future. To many are people are having issues with it though, so it's gone for now.

 

The Expansion zones are mono. You need a 1.3mm barrel plug connector to fit the jack on the pcb. Then you can connect one or two motors to that zone. If you connect 2 they will both do the same thing, you just get more power.

 

I'm trying to get you a drawing to help you connect it up. I'm just overwhelmed right now. I'll get it to you as soon as I can.

 

Rob

[JG14_Smil]

Thanks Rob, no hurry for anything. Keep up the good work.

[intellivibe]

Thanks Rob, no hurry for anything. Keep up the good work.

 

You're welcome, and I'll get you that drawing as soon as I can.

 

Rob

[Cowboy10uk]

Hi guys, can I ask if this is working with Helios and both A10 and the KA50 yet. Currently have a buttkicker, but I now can't use it in the evenings as it is rather loud and you can hear it next door. So I'm looking for something that does the same but that only I will notice when it's working.

 

However, I don't want to lose my Helios setup as I don't think I will be able to fly without it.

 

If someone could let me know if this issue is sorted yet, as to be honest it's the only thing that's stopping me moving over.

 

Thanks

 

Cowboy10uk

[JG14_Smil]

TFS3 has nothing to do with Helios. For the TFS to work, you just add one line to the export.lua. No way I would fly without Helios either :)

Edited April 20, 2013 by JG14_Smil

[Cowboy10uk]

TFS3 has nothing to do with Helios. For the TFS to work, you just add one line to the export.lua.

 

Yes I know, but I thought there was issues with having TFS and Helios working at the same time with The Blackshark I think. I'm sure that's mentioned a few pages back. If its all working now or if im wrong like normal ;) then fantastic.

 

Cowboy10uk

[JG14_Smil]

All I fly is BS and TFS3 works fine with Helios. The default Blackshark tfs file was not very good. I've made a couple versions that I like much more.

Edited April 20, 2013 by JG14_Smil

[Cowboy10uk]

All I fly is BS and TFS3 works fine with Helios. The default Blackshark tfs file was not very good. I've made a couple versions that I like much more.

 

 

That's great news Thankyou. :thumbup: Time to retire the Buttkicker I think.

 

 

Just one more question if I may, how exactly does this connect upto PC. Does it use the audio connection or something else? I'm currently using astro a40 headphones which use the optical output on my PC for sound. I've tried looking for a manual and looking at the pics to see which connection it uses, but can't work it out at mo.

 

 

 

Cowboy10uk

Edited April 20, 2013 by Cowboy10uk

[JG14_Smil]

It uses a USB hookup. It also has an audio 1.8mm plug.

 

I am not using audio as I am waiting on Audiosense to come out with the next build of TFS control panel. Audiosense will allow further tuning options based on sound output and a squelch to prevent unwanted vibes through the sound channel. Audiosense will make the sound channel much more usable and I miss this feature from my TFS2.

 

My current setup runs only through the USB port and I get full vibrations with no sound turned on at all.

 

The Blackshark is probably the most difficult airframe to get a good feel from the seat, but I am much happier now and would not be able to fly without my TFS3, just as I could not go without Helios.

 

Hopefully, Rob and Craig are almost ready to start shipping again after Hurricane Sandy. If you can manage to get one, you will be glad you did.

Edited April 21, 2013 by JG14_Smil

[IvanK]

So no direct cable connection to your sound card is required ?

[JG14_Smil]

Nope. It is optional.

[acemark]

Ivank , The data from USB. The power from 120 volt ac/adaptor. On hi setting, it stings you. I to am using both Helios and TFS-3.