Switch hardware and encoder

[Ross]

Hi.

I don't understand if is possible to interface an hardware switch or encoder with fsuipc to workan macro?

I know how do it with keyboards, but I have to use a hardware to operate macros FSUIPC.

Sorry for my english and thanks a lot in advance.

Ciao.

Rossano

[Pete Dowson]

I don't understand if is possible to interface an hardware switch or encoder with fsuipc to workan macro?

Switches and encoders have to connect through Windows as a joystick type device. FSUIPC isn't a hardware driver, it is a software interface which runs inside FS. If your switches are visible to FS then they can be assigned in FSUIPC -- just go to the Buttons tab in FSUIPC options, press the button or operate the switch, and assign to whatever action you wish, including macros.

Be sure to disble that device or at least de-assign the switch itself in FS otherwise it will likely have a dual action.

If you switches and encoders aren't connected to your PC yet you need to get some sort of interface board. I use Leo Bodnar's BU0836 boards which can connect 8 axes (potentiometers) and up to 32 buttons/switches and a POV.

Regards

Pete