Question: FSUIPC and VR Insight and Vatsim

[jazzeddino]

Hi everybody,

now first of, I would like to say I am a real Idiot... 2 Years ago I bought the VR Insight MCP Panel, it works fine with the FSX Planes, but it didnt work with the ERJ 195 from Wilco. It also had problems with squwakbox 4 setting the Squwak code. I stopped flying.

This time around I bought my self 3 Pannel from Saitek without really informing myself, I havent used them yet but read that they dont really work... So, since I havent finished building my Cockpit I am going back to VR Insight... As I said, im an IDIOT ;).

1- Does any one know if the VR Insight Panel work with the FS Inn from Vatsim?

2- How exactly does FSUIPC work... Lets say, I have a key on the VR Insight panel, and I want it to make my autopilot go on, can I easly say this key is like a "K" on my keyboard, and in FSX I say Autopilot on is = K?

3 - Whats the diffrents between the free version of FSUIPC and the Pay Version?

kind regards

Christof

[Pete Dowson]

1- Does any one know if the VR Insight Panel work with the FS Inn from Vatsim?

What panel functions does FSInn need? I thought it operated using on-screen buttons and selections via mouse clicks?

2- How exactly does FSUIPC work... Lets say, I have a key on the VR Insight panel, and I want it to make my autopilot go on, can I easly say this key is like a "K" on my keyboard, and in FSX I say Autopilot on is = K?

It's a little complex with VRI devices if you want to use the VRI driver for most things but FSUIPC to reprogram some things. Instructions are provided however, and you'll find Andy over in the VRI support forum very helpful indeed. That's the place to ask about most things VRI. As for programming keystrokes, whilst this is possible it is generally better to use FS controls where possible, as it is for the default FS autopilot for example.

3 - Whats the diffrents between the free version of FSUIPC and the Pay Version?

None. There's only one version, not separate 'free' and 'pay' versions. It primarily acts as an interface into FS for application programs. You pay for a Key to unlock the user facilities which are otherwise inaccessible and inoperable. User facilities include assignments, VRI support, Goflight support, calibrations and many others. Best way to find out it to install it in any case and browse through the User Guide which tells you these things.

Regards

Pete

[jazzeddino]

Hi Pete,

what a fast response ;)

1- The ATC tells me to change my squwak code to 1456 (example ;D), 2 xears ago I rember that I wanted to change that on my Panel but i wouldnt let me. I Understand this isnt a FSUIPC Issue, just wundering if any body knew that. As soon as I am finished with work today, ill install the VR Insight pannel at home.

Again, thanks for the quick answer. Ill try the VRI Support ;-)

kind regards

christof

[Pete Dowson]

1- The ATC tells me to change my squwak code to 1456 (example ;D), 2 xears ago I rember that I wanted to change that on my Panel but i wouldnt let me.

The VRI MCP I have has the transponder code in its radio section, and can be set as easily as any of the radios (COM,NAV,ADF). It's selected by the button labelled "TRN". The VRInsight driver operates the default FS transponder setting well, and that will also be the one read by FSInn, so you should be okay.

What is usually the harder problem is setting the transponder mode, because FS doesn't really simulate this. How you program that wil depend on what facilities FSInn offers for its assignment.

Regards

Pete

[jazzeddino]

Hi Pete,

I got a simpel thing for that. Ill be using a 23" Touchscreen, for my FMC and FSinn, so I can change it with my finger. ;) Well I hope it will work, havent got the touchscreen yet.

Now I posted in the VRINSIGHT forum, to ask about key mapping ;D. I hope it is as simple as I think it is ;D. Just time consuming... finger cross

kind regards

christof

[CBB]

Hi Christof

I am thinking of doing the same, using a touchscreen to operate the buttons on the FSINN client, rather than a mouse. Have you tried it yet and does it work? As soon as you know pls advise.

You can assign buttons/keys to FSINN but that only works if you use FSINN on your main FS pc. If, like me, you use FSINN on a networked client this assignment does not work and I don't think FSUIPC can help here either. That was why I think my only solution is the touchscreen. I was thinking of putting it on the lower EICAS in my 737 cockpit

Best

Charles