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I use a dual head PCI Card for two monitors and an S3/G onboard video card for 3rd monitor. The onboard card is not seen by FS2004, as in not appearing in display/settings dropdown menu.To use the 3rd monitor I have to go in windowed mode, with the associated loss of framerate.Any fixes?

Hi everyone!My setup is coming up real well but is still pretty generic, I would like to specialize it to the MD80.My first question is: is there a simple way to interface real aircraft parts into my computer? The question is related especially to audio and electronic material like hand held microphones and real switches. Real aicraft mics and headsets have a bigger jack, is there anything such as a gender changer where you insert your aicraft audio jack and it comes out PC size? Or is there a more complicated problem related to powering the unit?My second question is if anyone knows if there are suppliers out there that build MD80 FMC/CDUs and MCPs on the style of Engrav…

Looking at Phidgets for interfacing with pmSystems by Project Magenta but I don't see the software interface between the two? Do I have to write VB code for the Phidgets to write/read offsets for pmSystems? Any help would be appreciated.

HelloI have created a new forum for UK cockpit builders. There seems to be no central place where UK SimPit builders can meet and exchange ideas.Hopefully, the UK Cockpit Builders Forum will become the place for UK SimPit builders to meet and become friends.The forum is located here; http://www.ge-tec.co.uk/ge-tec_015.htmPlease Note, This forum is not intended to detract from any other forum and all nationalities are welcome.Kind RegardsGary EdwardsFCIProjectwww.ge-tec.co.uk

Hi all,Am attempting to build a simple throttle quadrant using the gameport connection to connect the pots to. However, since i have only usb connections on my pc, can i use the following product and simply connect the wires directly into this.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=UA22Y&DOY=19m8Any help appreciated.Thanks.

Hello all , please can i have some help on getting me started on building my own sim ...I have been on flight sim for quite some years and now that i have my own place i feel it is time to move to the next level which is having my very own sim ...Things i have taken into account areTIME = Im looking up to 10 years max to get it how i want itROOM= it will be located in my atticTYPE = 727 would like it to be an exact replica on the inside It will not moveThings i need to know to get me started are // Where would i get cockpit plans measurements pictures as i would have to build a frame firstThanks for your help Jamie--

Having used several flight training devices that utilize multiple touchscreen monitors to display cockpit panels, I was wondering if one could obtain several touchscreens, could they be interfaced into MSFS?I plan on building a flight sim with a projection visual system eventually. However I don't like the idea of locking my self into one aircraft in terms of the cockpit. It seems that the array of touchscreen monitors is the ideal way to be able to fly any aircraft in the sim. Has anybody done this before in a home sim? I know that right now it would be terribly expensive, but with the recent Microsoft Surface computing anouncement I think touchscreens will be come more …

HI guys,Just to let you know that Dirk has updated the Fsbus.exe to 1.0.5 (Beta).This fixes up the Bit command that used when configuring light switches.Those who havnt updated from 1.0.3,it also corrects Fsadmin Analogue probs along with the analogue correct operation inFsim.See the readme file. Thanks DirkLes

Morning all from Australia.A few quick question.-I have only one serial port on my computer, and don't think anything else will fit inside. Is it possible to use a Serial-USB converter with FSBUS/-Is it possible to use more than one COM board? I presume if so I will require the running of two FSBUS programs?I want to run 3x 6packs, 2x DO, and 3xservo, which makes a total of eight.Many thanks in advance.RobMelbourne

HelloWould like to hear, if someone has any experience with this, or someone has a set-up with G1000 and hardware?I haven

Hello guys,I have decided recently to add some buttons to my home made B767 cockpit, and I've found the LPT Switch methood which looks great and simple. The problem is that its impossible to find the LPTSwitch V1.3 program- all the links appears to be invalid. If you happen to have it, or similar software, please advise me, or send me a valid link.I've also found on AVSIM program called "LPT Reloaded". Unfortunatly, the program itself doesn't work :(I really need this software.. please help me.Thank you!Avshalom Sadoun.

HiI just put together my USB LCD card. It looks like the display is working but with a few hick ups.The software is configured to look like thisBut the lcd display shows this:It looks like it won`t display odd numbers and substitutes it with the one below. (1=0, 2=2, 3=2)The same thing happens with letters (b=b, c=b, d=d, e=d)I got the latest version of IOClcd (1.04) and is using a HD44780 LCD DisplayAnybody know what is causing this?Regards Jarle

I am looking for 45 degree rotary switches. All I can find for sale is 30 degrees... Did someone find it available somewhere?

hi i want to build a beechcraft baron 58 does anyone have the exaxt dimentions of the cockpit ,any blueprints cads or any drawing of the plane?

OK, I am debating whether I should put a PS2 in my "cockpit" I am currently running a FS9 3 monitor setup, 1 DVI(Outside), 1 VGA(panel) , and a 4" s-video tft tv(GPS). I mainly like longhaul flights, but you know how boring those can get while on autopilot. So, I am planning to adapt the VGA monitor to run on the PS2 (Component video) while I go press W so the outside view will have some gauges, and to see if I crash into a mountain or something (I fly with a Mooney in unlimited fuel mode, as I havent learned how to fly commercial flights yet) The 4" monitor will still be on GPS, while the panel, will be switched to gaming mode. I will use a KVM box so my mouse and keyboa…

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pc-cockpit/sait...tion-282861.phpI think thats a great device from Saitak.. Comming around fall?Manny

hi everyonelooking for a FS2004 plane that would match my current setup seen at http://www.solvengineer.com/simulator.htmlA few notes: I plan to do away with the yoke and instead use a side stick. I also plan to invest in a separate throttle.I am looking for a single engine aircraft that uses a side stick arrangement. I would like something high performance but with fixed gear. Suggestions (maybe with download link too :) welcome!

Hello guysCould You please help me?I`m using FSBUSCDK and WideFS. I have also a little network. One server and one client. I want to send a keyevent to client PC but I`m not sure how to do it? I guess that I should configure Wide Client ini file on the client PC, but i don`t know how to do it correctly.And also what is the destination CID in FSBUSCDK? Is it the last number of clientPC`s IP?I would be very gratefull for any help.Best regardsDaimon

Hello everyone!I have a very basic and generic setup for my cockpit made up mostly of GoFlight modules and some custom built parts and casings, expanding it every year as a new idea comes up.After regretting the purchase of the GoFlight TQ6 which, after breaking of the housing in lever n

Hi, I have little trouble to assigned ALPS rotary to give key stroke. Like left turn -1 as keybord I and right turn 1 as K Is it even possible? Else i have to buy a expensive type of rotary witch work

hi, made my own rudder pedals, it is a simple but effective construction.ivohttp://users.pandora.be/dci/rudder.html

I added some new dimensions on my site about the yoke, the clip board and the nose wheel steering...Al

I have build a joystick. Materials used: MDF, steel pipe, plastic gears, ball bearings from rollerskates and an old thrustmaster handle. Connected to a Mjoy 16 interface.CheersLolke

G'Day all.I was just wondering if anyone had any graphic files of lightplates for the 737, and dials for GA instruments?A while ago I had some Airbus .eps files (which were lost in a huge computer crash/wipeout), but I'm considering the the 737 route. Also wondering if anyone has graphics of GA instruments/dials, similar to the simkits. I'm also sending an email to simkits to see if they will sell just faceplates.Thanks in advance.Rob.Melbourne Australia.

A question... How to do to adjust the brightness of a screen which has been stripped. I explained.In a real cockpit you may ajust the britghness via a pot just below the PFD/ND... So for the PDF/ND I will strip a TFT of his framework and will place it behind the two perforations of the PFD/ND. But I would like to be able to adjust the brightness of this screen with the assistance of a potentiometer... and not via the electronic menu of the screen. I hope to be clear and most that there is a way to do that with either IOcard or.... Thank you for your answers,