This is a small VB.Net app that uses SimConnect to map HID joystick events to SimConnect events and/or keystrokes. I developed it for use with my new Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant, but it should be useable with any HID compliant joystick/yoke/throttle/gamepad.
There are two profiles for the Bravo included.
A basic one that keeps the default mapping but eliminates the 10 degree/1000 foot bugs.
A second more complex profile is included that also turns two of the rocker switches into mode select switches allowing the Bravo to control pretty much all of the G-1000 knobs and buttons. Be advised however that this advanced profile requires that the MobiFlight WASM module is correctly installed in order to access these extra events. Instructions for getting and installing this module can be found here.
The app is open source and is hosted on GitHub.
It uses code from the HIDSharp library Copyright 2010-2019 James F. Bellinger <http://www.zer7.com/software/hidsharp>
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Update: Upon further investigation, it seems pressing IAS button brings up the FSUIPC7 window, but does not work for FLC. I don't get any errors, it's just the IAS button brings up FSUIPC7. Has anyone seen this?
Update 2: Yup, I figured it out. As I read through the doc, I realized exactlly what you just said. I had different mapping for ALT+F. So I added a mapping for ALT+I and changed the xml and.... IT WORKED 😊😊😊 Thank you so much for this. It now works flawlessly and is awesome. I can now update Nav, Coms, Range on MFD (The best option in my opinion) and everything else without the mouse. Amazing work!!!!
3 years ago
I tried everything but I still have the bug
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I also have the Honeycomb Alpha Yoke. Would you be willing to include a profile for that device as well?
The buttons from this device (rocker switches) also interfer with the simulator and cause the 10deg increment bug. But so far very looking very good and will help regular users to eliminiate this annoying bug without getting to deep into XML and vjoy etc.
3 years ago
Pretty empty over here.
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Elephant42
VirtualChris
Update: Upon further investigation, it seems pressing IAS button brings up the FSUIPC7 window, but does not work for FLC. I don't get any errors, it's just the IAS button brings up FSUIPC7. Has anyone seen this?
Update 2: Yup, I figured it out. As I read through the doc, I realized exactlly what you just said. I had different mapping for ALT+F. So I added a mapping for ALT+I and changed the xml and.... IT WORKED 😊😊😊 Thank you so much for this. It now works flawlessly and is awesome. I can now update Nav, Coms, Range on MFD (The best option in my opinion) and everything else without the mouse. Amazing work!!!!
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Elephant42
mactep13
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DaveOnIsland
So I have three remaining problems with the rocker switches on the Alpha:
1. I would like to turn on Alternator 1 and Alternator 2 with the Alternator Rocker Switch, 2. I can not turn on the Avionics Master with Avionics Buss 1 Rocker Switch. 3. Are there a Avionics Buss 1 and Buss 2 System Events? I could not find them in the SDK Docs. Still very happy with the setup using FS Tool.
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Elephant42
dlm4000
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dlm4000
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dlm4000
The download includes a single xml file that includes profiles for Alpha Yoke and Bravo Throttle Quad. it also includes a combined Alpha and Bravo profile that removes the light switches from the Bravo (as those are on the Alpha). The xml file is easy to edit in notepad and each controller as the template code, as well a a REM at the end telling you the default key binding in MSFS.
In MSFS - just create a new profile (I called mine FS-tools), and then remove the binding for the always on buttons (all the rocker switches, the rotary switches and gear level). You can leave the autopilot switches as set by MSFS.
If you plan to remove throttle handles and place the rubber covers in the unused one - these only fit if the handle stub is all the way down. This is actually pressing on a switch in this position, creating the always on bug that FS-tools is working around. So if you do this, like for the TBM 930 where you only need two), in MSFS joystick controls for the Bravo quadrant, copy the FS_tool profile you created. Put the dust covers on the unused axis's, and you will see the pressed down switch in the joystick control (it will be highlighted in white - button number are in the 20s). Unbind these.
Again a big thank you for this workaround.
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Elephant42
DaveOnIsland
When starting the engine on the DA40 TDI, LowVolt and Alternator warnings are displayed.
So, turn on rocker switches 1 and 2 and these warnings will disappear.
If I don't use FS_Tool, the warnings not be displayed.
What does the rocker switch 1 and 2 do?
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I followed the manual and removed all the in-game mappings for the rocker switches, the rotary 5-way switch, the Gear Lever and the INC/DEC knob.
(But other button is not removed, like Flaps, autopilot.)
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xavior09
I tried everything but I still have the bug
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Elephant42
erarda
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CTLR
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shadowsc133
Dude, when i find out where your car is parked... 😀
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FlyTweety
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Elephant42
salokinnoj
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Elephant42
Does the Honeycomb throttle works fine on all the aircraft with this MOD? Any info would be very helpful. Thanks
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perohijo