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I am seriously considering one of these... I assume that for those with zero programming knowledge, it is still able to be used as a button box with multiple layers/folders to support different airframes? Is it possible for a simple bloke like me to use simply?

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Most likely yes if you're binding to controls that have a binding in the controls configurator. The official software has support for multiple profiles, folders, and now support for modifier keys on different sides of the keyboard (i.e. LAlt vs RAlt), but there are controls that DCS doesn't support through the controls configurator that are supported in DCS BIOS.

 

DCS BIOS also allows for two-way communication (like changing the image on the Stream Deck when the state of the aircraft changes), whereas the official Stream Deck software can only send keyboard presses. If you only want to emulate a keyboard or button box, then I suspect you'll be perfectly happy with the Stream Deck, but if you want the two-way communication, then you'll need some programming knowledge (at least for now).

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Hi guys.

 

I have my brand new stream deck (SD), can some of you put an actualized guide on how to extract the buttons and switch state and show them in the SD? The two way comm with the sim.

 

 

 

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I use it with av8b but only as a button box, although with the macro effect I have set up a near one press start up

 

 

 

Hi, for the macro, did you use the stream deck program or the DCS bios approach?

 

Thank you.

 

 

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Have got myself this gizmo and looking forward to using it. Reading through the posts with great interest and looking forward to Ranma13 new developments as they come.

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Guys,

 

Correct me if I am wrong the the current software doesn't make any difference between left CTRL or left SHIFT and right CTRL or right SHIFT?

 

 

It does but I have found the Win keys do not seem to be recognised as modifiers, so any command / control with a Win key I reset to use another modifier.

 

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Got one of these for cheap and tried it out, eventually got it working, so I'm happy.

Wasn't exactly a walk in the park for me, but works well now.

 

Thanks and good job doing all this, tried to wrap my head around it a bit but thats a bit much for me.

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It does but I have found the Win keys do not seem to be recognised as modifiers, so any command / control with a Win key I reset to use another modifier.

 

I'm trying to map kneeboard on and off, but cant get it to differentiate the right shift. I just get shift. Any advice on how to make that happen? Also, were you able to get the Win key to work?

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I'm trying to map kneeboard on and off, but cant get it to differentiate the right shift. I just get shift. Any advice on how to make that happen? Also, were you able to get the Win key to work?

 

 

 

 

KelGun if you look at my picture in my previous post the arrow points at the drop down menu icon, and then in the second pic you will see the option of differentiating the shift /cntrl/alt modifiers keys. And no I have stopped using the "Win" key.

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Anyone having problems with DCS not recognising Stream Deck key presses ?

Im using Voiceattack/Viacom, Jetseat. It was working a couple of days ago, but doesnt work now. I have tried deleting save games and start with fresh settings, no joy. I have tested the Stream deck with a key board tester and it definitely works. Its got me stumped ....

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Been testing and tinkering all day, and my conclusion is that when using Viacom/Voice attack dont change keyboard settings because this will cause kaos with the stream deck and you wont get it to work as you would like. The reason I changed settings was because the Windows keys did not seem to function correctly as modifiers so I changed them and as a consequence threw out Viacom , Jester AI etc. Best to leave alone for now !! :music_whistling::doh:

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Elgato Stream Deck as configurable button box

 

Been testing and tinkering all day, and my conclusion is that when using Viacom/Voice attack dont change keyboard settings because this will cause kaos with the stream deck and you wont get it to work as you would like. The reason I changed settings was because the Windows keys did not seem to function correctly as modifiers so I changed them and as a consequence threw out Viacom , Jester AI etc. Best to leave alone for now !! :music_whistling::doh:

 

 

 

I had that problem too of not responding but working with at the same time some CDT when I was flying the F14 in MP.

 

I formatted my pc, fresh install and testing now. I will let you known about how is working.

 

I had not voice attack and Viacom installed when this happened.

 

 

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