Pete,
As you read below I have just ordered a PFC yoke and throttles for IR training. The problem is that I am using them on a Sony GRT 815m laptop with no gameport. (it's far faster than my 1Ghz desktop). PFC said that they can supply a Serial to USB adapter which will work fine but I already have a gameport to USB adapter I am using on my old Gameport CH yoke and it doesn't provide full button functionality although the main axes, rudder, 4 buttons and HAT work OK. Is the PFC gear standard gameport or something different?
I'm very worried that not all functions on the units will work via an adapter plugged into USB - can you confirm whether I will be able to use mixture, prop, throttle for a twin plus the bulk of yoke buttons working OK via a USB-gameport adapter. I would really have preferred all USB gear but this isn't possible with the throttle console and PFC indicated their preferred connection was serial not USB on the yoke.
Is PFC's adapter likely to be special in some way ie different to a standard gameport to USB adapter? IF it is I guess I might have to order it. Trouble is I think they are hoping to despatch tomorrow (Friday) so I need to verify it should work OK.
I know it's not your job to support PFC's products as such but so far they have implied it should all work but I don't want an expensive paperweight!! Incidentally I'm not expecting you to guarantee it WILL work - just to say whether you think it SHOULD work. WHat functios if any would you expect me to lose?
Many many thanks - would much appreciate if you can put my mind at rest asap.
Best regards,
Jonathan