[X-56 HOTAS]

49 minutes ago, John Dowson said:

Many people are having issues with the throttle assignment for the Fenix A320. This post indicates that calibrating the throttle in the Fenix MCDU and then assigning to the *_EX1 throttle controls (under 'Send to FS as normal axis') is working, so you could try that...

John

Thanks for the reference ... will read and see how it can work the best. Fenix is also aware of the problem and they've promised to investigate.

[X-56 HOTAS]

1 hour ago, John Dowson said:

Glad you resolved your issue - strange though... did you install additional drivers or software for use with the Fenix A320? Are your Fenix A320 assignments still working ok?

Haven't changed anything on my rig before or after Fenix ... the main problem is the throttle and I simply couldn't get it to work with FSUIPC which is strange because the FBW indents work 100% - and after fiddling with it for a whole day, I just changed the throttle back to MSFS settings and it works but there are a few key bindings that I would like back as it was before because it works like a charm with General Aviation autopilot and now that they are back, it's happy aviator on this side.

[X-56 HOTAS]

Got it figured out ...

Device Manager > Uninstall everything related to HOTAS > Restart Computer > Buttons back in FSUIPC.

[X-56 HOTAS]

My FSUIPC was working 100% but then I ran into some problems with the Fenix A320. Had to reassign certain buttons and axes because Fenix did not want to play along with what is working with ALL other aircraft - but now a new problems popped up: FSUIPC does not see / recognise / acknowledge my throttle. I can press any button or move the axis but nothing happens in FSUIPC. It sees the joystick with all its buttons but it is as if the throttle does not exists.

I've unplugged and restarted PC but it is still the same. In MSFS in works fine to assign some commands to the throttle but I would very much like my throttle and all the buttons around it back in FSUIPC. Just so much more control and ways to get everything to work together.

Any advise or suggestions how to get FSUIPC to see my X-56 HOTAS throttle quadrant? 

Regards

Terblanche

[Slope and Sensitivities]

On 5/10/2021 at 10:10 AM, Pete Dowson said:

You can "fiddle" the range actually used by FSUIPC by changing the calibration values in the settings (the INI file). For example, changing this:

This has made a HUGE difference in the way the joystick feels and reacts. I've fiddles around with the numbers and I'm not exactly there yet but as I said, it's already a huge improvement.

The one thing I did noticed is that it seems the sensitivity settings of MSFS still have an influence on how the joystick reacts regardless the fact that ailerons, elevator, and rudder as disabled in MSFS. I've just RESET them all to their default values and immediately felt the difference.

[Slope and Sensitivities]

14 hours ago, Pete Dowson said:

goes to the extreme of pretending that the aileron axis has fully twice the range it really has, so reducing the amount you can control to half what is possible. This would mean that it needs twice the movement to do the same as before. But it does also mean your maximum movement is limited to half what it was.

This is why it is generally better to use the slopes., though I suppose a combination of the two techniques could be used wisely, just not so extremely.

It might also be a good idea, before you start, to check whether Windows' own calibration, in its game controllers, does anything for you. That should really have been done to start with, if not automatically by installation.

Thank you for your reply ...

You're right about regularly check Window's own calibration and I do it frequently. At the moment the Elevator slope is at +7 and the Rudder slope at +5 and it does help a bit but I don't need move the stick more than 1 cm in any direction to get a response with the ailerons and/or elevator. It is still very sensitive. I will however try you advice to change the range setting in the *.ini file and see what's the result. 

[Slope and Sensitivities]

I'm searching the forum for some tips, recommendations, or suggestions regarding the 'slope' settings for elevator and ailerons and rudder when you use FSUIPC to for control surfaces. I have a Microsoft Force Feedback joystick and the controls are very (VERY) sensitive ...

Does the sensitivities set in MSFS still have an effect when you only use FSUIPC for control surfaces.

Any help will be appreciated

Regards from Cape Town

Terblanche

[FSUIPC5 Upgrade cost]

12 hours ago, Pete Dowson said:

Please go read the sales pge on SimMarket. There is a discount until August.

Got it! Thanks Pete.

[FSUIPC5 Upgrade cost]

42 minutes ago, Pete Dowson said:

And after all FSUIPC4 was released in 2006 and there have been no upgrade charges all that time despite continual development.

When English is your 5^th language things easily get lost in translation. Just for clarity - with FSUIPC v5 you need to buy it again and v5 is only for P3D v4 ...?

I can't even remember when and where I bought FSUIPC all I know it was long before Simmarket and therefore no discount will be offered, or "early buyers" as I understand it. Don't mind, I just want to be sure.

Warm regards from Cape Town

Terblanche