Boards to interface with DCS

[Marvin]

Me too.  That's the main reason I refuse to fly anything BUT the Viper in it.

Sorry I think you misunderstood my original post or I didn’t explain it clearly.  I meant Hornet development with BMS.   With DCS I don’t see a point in doing anything  but the Viper.

[Rufus]

I think I got you.  And I prefer the VRS Hornet to the DCS one...so far.

My next pit WILL be a Hornet...I just haven't figured which one yet, but more than likely a Super - an F Model.  Then I may abandon all else.

[Pegasus]

Hello guys,

I plan to support in the near future also DCS with my DEDCapture system. But 1st I will finalize my new version 3.0 that support my new LAN PCB project. After this I will support also DCS 

Hope, this information can help you.

All the best and take care

Martin "Pegasus"

[Venom]

I wish the folks at BMS would put an equivalent effort into a Hornet model as they have into their Viper...and I AM trying to start a turf war... ...

Only need a coder with interest, know how and time.

You up for it?

[Rufus]

...well...if I got to run the show I would think you'd a Team of researchers/coders/testers for each airplane you were building a model for - so not an simple tasking, really.  Not to mention pulling all the "immature" code for sub-standard models and then re-introducing it.

I'm not really a coder, I'd certainly be willing to manage the project, or learn what I can and make a contribution.  Once I get rid of my day job... ...

[JCook]

Martin's got the solution.
The wait is almost over. It will be worth it.
The Pegasus products are top of the line.
 

[Cupra]

They are But as fas as I know is the main usage BMS and not DCS.

[JCook]

Yes. As Martin said, first BMS support and then DCS.

[Rufus]

I am SERIOUSLY looking forward to these new boards...DROOOOOL... .

[Cupra]

Singe I saw them working with all the possibilities and options they have... 

But that is much OT here.....

[Snoopy]

There are also other very cheap solution available which can work with buttons and switches and require no programming at all. I ordered this one:
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/4000620083956.html
Hasn't vbeen delivered yet. Only drawback is that it can take only 12 buttons.

Today it was delivered and I quickly tested it with two switches. Just connect the included wire to the switch, plug it in and it works like a charm in any windows application. Great. For just 6 euro (about $6.50).

[Knight]

Thats cool..  Can you combine it too  more boards or bigger.? Hmm   Probable need to read the whole topic...

[Snoopy]

Thats cool..  Can you combine it too  more boards or bigger.? Hmm   Probable need to read the whole topic...

No I am afraid not. That is the problem. Each board would require its own USB connection and show up as a separate controller in Windows. S o you are limited to 12 switches/buttons and a joystick.

You could use a Robotdyn Micro which also automatically shows up in Windows as gamecontroller. That can be programmed (Arduino clone) and can handle much more connections. I use one for my ICP.
Here is a cheap address in Holland:
https://www.tinytronics.nl/shop/nl/arduino/main-boards/robotdyn-micro-atmega32u4

[viper26]

I have two of these cheap in price boards coming my way.  Maybe easier for me to use than the Pokeys board I could get to work.  I'll attack the Pokeys project whenever I have the time. 

[Smoked]

Also keep the bodnar boards in mind.   The pit I am building is for VR only.   Yep it will not look anything like the amazing pits I have seen here and I am ok with that.   For simple switches and knobs, there is nothing wrong with some Bodnar boards and DCS....    True importing the rest is a PITA....

As far as turf wars are concerned, once BMS gets the visual candy that DCS has to offer, then it will be a no brainier..... Not holding my breath though... After 1-1 head movement and depth perception, there is no way I can go back to 2d graphics... can't do it..