Configuring multiple sattek devices through fsuipc

[mvalotta]

Hello Pete and everybody, before starting to configure my setup of controls devices for FSX I want to do it right.

I am a registered user since fs9.

Now I have the following.

1) Saitek PF Yoke with its own throtle quadrant

2) Saitek Throttle quadrant ( to build a set of 2 throttlesx 2 propsx 2 mixs, or an aircarft specific for four throttles, eg 747, etc)

3) Saitek Rudder pedals

4) Saitek TPM

5) Saitek Trim wheel.

I started from the manuals first, there you Pete sais the following: "IMPORTANT: Before making any assignments in FSUIPC4, you should be sure that the same axes are not being assigned in FS itself. This isn‘t as easy as it sounds, because when FS sees a new control attached it does automatic assignments."

In order to get the right calibration of every axe (specailly those related to throt-prop-mix) you mean that I must delete ANY of their assignments at FSX controls in order to make them work right with fsuipc?, or I must configure the whole thing including yoke and rudder with toe brakes functions through FSUIPC with all of them unassigned (by now, the only ones I get FSX configured right from the controls window were the yoke and rudders with toe brakes, all the others are a mess...)

Well, just to start right with my work configuring my devices.

2) and the last question, you also say that it would be better to not unplug any USB devices to avoid FSX to re-assign them, ok, but is not possible that them create confilcts on the axes movements being plugged together at the same time? For example, having the TPM throttle at idle, while pushing the throttle of the quadrant to max. Or them will not interfere together? (in an acceptable way I mean, I think this cant be perfect and sometimes one will override the other) because if not, maybe I must unplug one of them to avoid troubles.

Which would be the best option on this csase (I guess that aircarft specific is perhaps one)

Well, sorry for my basic question, but i want do it right step by step following the manuals.

Many thanks

Mario

[Pete Dowson]

In order to get the right calibration of every axe (specailly those related to throt-prop-mix) you mean that I must delete ANY of their assignments at FSX controls in order to make them work right with fsuipc?

No!

Calibration and assignment are two separate things. You do NOT have to do any axis assignments in FSUIPC. You can assign everything in FS or everything in FSUIPC, just not both.

Irrespective of where you assign axes you can, if you wish, still do calibrations in FSUIPC!

2) and the last question, you also say that it would be better to not unplug any USB devices to avoid FSX to re-assign them, ok, but is not possible that them create confilcts on the axes movements being plugged together at the same time? For example, having the TPM throttle at idle, while pushing the throttle of the quadrant to max. Or them will not interfere together? (in an acceptable way I mean, I think this cant be perfect and sometimes one will override the other) because if not, maybe I must unplug one of them to avoid troubles.

Which would be the best option on this csase (I guess that aircarft specific is perhaps one)

In general you shouldn't have multiple different controls assigned to the same function. However, conflicts will only arise if the one not currently in use is moved or is sending unwanted changes (i.e. jitter). Usually you can safely park unused controls at a position where this never happens -- generally at minimum or maximum.

If you do assign in FSUIPC and use "direct to calibration", then FSUIPC will actually arbitrate between controls, only using the one with the maximum value or deflection.

Regards

Pete

[mvalotta]

Excellent Pete,and thanks for the clarification.

Yes, what I saw was exactly that "jitters"...I couldn't find the right word for the artifact because I think in Spanish. Yes, I did so before with FS9 and fsuipc with my ch controls (regular aircraft and combat flight controls) But it was easier than FSX, just parking the unused controls at max or min was enough to avoid jitters.

I will try to assign the controls only through fsuipc and then, send then to the fsuipc calibration tab (with the bullet on "send to fsuipc calibration") And of course, I will study the manual.

Many thanks again!

Cheers.

Mario