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  1. Hey fellow simmers,

     

    I need some advice on how to make my controls setup more comfortable, as currently it is causing me back pain.

     

    After adding a 10cm extension to my TM Warthog it now hits the front of my seat (more than it did before) which means I have to lean forward and sit uncomfortably.

     

    The improved control feel from adding the extension is excellent, especially for helicopters so I loathe to remove it or add a longer extension.

     

    Photos of current setup, applogies in advance for the mess and crotch shots!

    https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=kZYblTkZRut8X4cR2WjKm6K1jngOhuNilEw7

     

    Any suggestions on what I should change?

     

    Thanks all!

  2. Update:

    Removed any directories* that related to control inputs, that broke DCS in that no mi-8 specific controls were show in the controls config page.

     

    So I put the folders back in and then the fire button started working again.

     

     

    Weird, but at least it works now.

     

     

    Thanks all!

     

    *

    D:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Mods\aircraft\Mi-8MTV2\Input\

    D:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Config\Input\Aircrafts\

  3. Quick question for you experts, will a mega be able to power a single led off of usb power or do I need an external power supply???

    I'm no expert but yes the mega will have no problem powering an LED, as long as it's not a high power one.

    The max output it can provide from USB power is 500mA afaik.

  4. For some reason the weapon release control has stopped working in the Mi-8 for me.

    In the controls setup that line is ‘highlighted’ as per screenshot, not sure why as none of the other controls are and they work fine.

     

    I can bind the control to my joystick but neither the joystick or keyboard button ( space bar ) will activate the weapons.

    Have flown the Mi-8 quite a bit so am pretty confident I have the heli setup during the missions correctly to be ready to fire weapons.

    Eg, arm switch on and red lights above weapon ammo counter is on/lit.

     

    DCS version 2.5.4.26552

    1252406907_DCS-mi8weaponissue01.thumb.JPG.5cc3ce084073b590fc41e1bd15ddcf1c.JPG

  5. Thanks for all the info gents, it's really appreciated and I've learnt a lot!

     

    I will wire the LEDs directly to the arduino rather than using a relay or mosfet.

    Will also test out some different resistors to control the brightness of the lights.

     

    PS: PWM brightness control would be great, but I don't know how to implement that with DCS BIOS, although I understand the concept of PWM brightness control.

  6. Hey all,

     

    I'm making a new panel for use with DCS BIOS.

    It has 8 LED switches which I would imagine would be too much load for the Arduino's max 40Mah max output.

     

    So just to double check, I would need a relay for each of the LED switches to control the lights so I don't overload the board?

  7. Hey all,

     

    I'm trying to update the version of DCS BIOS libraries in Arduino.

     

    I thought it wasn't upgrading but looking at the library.properties file it seems the version number hasn't been incremented.

    See attached screen shot.

     

    I've also been unable to use get anything with the Mi-8 to work with the new version so I'm not sure if the new code for it has been included in this version either.

    Or if I'm just doing something dumb!

    Mi-8 sketch also attached.

     

    Thanks in advance!

    1183825966_dcsbug.JPG.26f9533236b66811f65da66900724a41.JPG

    Generic_Mi-8_001.zip

  8. And do you mean fire as in hot "ouch ouch" or ignition?

    Fire as in 'a process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.'

    MA-3000_APU_Fire_Edmonton.jpg

     

    Thanks I will try that code and see if it works.

    Unfortunaelty it seems the mission editor doesn't allow you to choose 'APU Fire' as a failure option.

    So I will have to get shot at until the APU catches fire hehe

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