For all Hornet and Logitech G13 users - G13 as UFC

Hello, I made software for DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and Logitech G13, so you can use it as UFC.

It displays all UFC information, like scratchpad, five option displays and COMM channels. I also included fuel totaliser to make use of this empty space. Four buttons below display act as COMM knobs. You still need to map keyboard, using Logitech Software and in game options.

This software should work with other G-series keyboards with monochrome display.

Here's the link, I hope there's more than just me using G13.

https://github.com/specel/specelUFC

AWESOME!!! Now I can pull out my G13 again! Was using it as the UFC in BMS but couldn't find a good use for the Hornet!

Getting this error. Any idea what I did wrong?

Connection error: [WinError 10061] No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it

Getting this error. Any idea what I did wrong?

Connection error: [WinError 10061] No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it

Did you check that you met all requirements listed?

This error indicates, that there are nothing to connect to. You can ignore it, just run DCS and hop into hornet. If you still getting this error, You might have DCS-Bios installed incorrectly. Reposting from reddit detailed intruction:

• Install https://support.logitech.com/software/lgs
   
  
• Copy contents of http://gaming.logitech.com/sdk/LCDSDK_8.57.148.zip into C:\Program Files\Logitech Gaming Software\LCDSDK_8.57.148
   
  
• From https://github.com/dcs-bios/dcs-bios copy folder "Scripts" and paste it to C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts
   
  
• Then, into "export.lua" in C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts (you can create it, if it isn't exist) paste line dofile(lfs.writedir()..[[scripts\DCS-BIOS\BIOS.lua]]
   
  
• Next: copy contents DCS-BIOS v1.0.zip into C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts (merge these folders). This is Hornet-specific extension for dcs-bios.
   
  
• Install latest version of python https://www.python.org/downloads/ (not required if using EXE)
   
  
• Finally, download my repository (once again), unpack anywhere, I've added run.bat (or ./dist/specelUFC.exe) so you can run it simply. You should see command console window with connection error every two seconds, or with Connected message if your DCS is up and running
  

This error indicates, that there are nothing to connect to. You can ignore it, just run DCS and hop into hornet. If you still getting this error, You might have DCS-Bios installed incorrectly. Reposting from reddit detailed intruction:

• Install https://support.logitech.com/software/lgs
   
  
• Copy contents of http://gaming.logitech.com/sdk/LCDSDK_8.57.148.zip into C:\Program Files\Logitech Gaming Software\LCDSDK_8.57.148
   
  
• From https://github.com/dcs-bios/dcs-bios copy folder "Scripts" and paste it to C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts
   
  
• Then, into "export.lua" in C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts (you can create it, if it isn't exist) paste line dofile(lfs.writedir()..[[scripts\DCS-BIOS\BIOS.lua]]
   
  
• Next: copy contents DCS-BIOS v1.0.zip into C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts (merge these folders). This is Hornet-specific extension for dcs-bios.
   
  
• Install latest version of python https://www.python.org/downloads/ (not required if using EXE)
   
  
• Finally, download my repository (once again), unpack anywhere, I've added run.bat (or ./dist/specelUFC.exe) so you can run it simply. You should see command console window with connection error every two seconds, or with Connected message if your DCS is up and running
  

Does it matter where the dofile line is added to the export.lua?

Fixed. I had the dofile line in the wrong place.

Hi specel,

excellent program. Took me a while to get it running. However, very nice. Just a tiny problem... is there a way that the program recognize that i just ended the mission and started a new one? I always get an error and have to restart manually after I begin a new mission.

Cheers LG

Thank you Specel.

Is this thread placed wrong sub-forum, by the way?

Hi! Problem was known to me, but it is now fixed. Updated version is now available on my github, I guess later today i'd deploy an .exe file, but python version working correctly

Now that the F16 is out, will you be making a profile for it?

Yup, I will - last modification in my program let me even easier expanding of it's functionality. But, for now, I need a little more time, beacause I have no idea, how to export DED data.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=251203&page=2

post #18

I have the DED exported to second monitor between my MFD's

Thanks anyway, but i need different data for dcsbios, not rendered part of the svreen. I mean, we could just get bitmap from viewport, parse it into bytes and then put into g13 screen, but i would rather try to export this as bunch of strings - it would be also helpful for cockpit builders using dcsbios. Anyway, some progress has been made, its only matter of time to get this right

I appreciate the work you're putting in and can't wait!!

Anxiously awaiting the Viper profile :)

Sorry guys, it's much harder than I thought. I'm still working on and getting some help from other people. When we figure it out, I'll update software immediatly, so stay tuned!

Good news, everyone: https://github.com/specel/specelUFC/releases

With new version, you have to update DCSBIOS and replace one of the scripts in it - it's all in readme.md file, as well as on release page.

As in current state of DCS F16 DED is not complete, there will be updates of software with new features added. However, it will require DCSBIOS updates, because my software is heavily dependent.

Hell yea, fantastic work dude! I'll definitely be checking this out tonight after work.

AWESOME!!! Thanks Specel!!

Hi all G13 users I need you help regarding Logitech G13 and thread

I bought used G13 and I can't get it working... Feel dumb, how difficult can be configure G13.

I assign keystroke to keys, assign profile to dcs.exe file and make profile active, but nothing happens when I hit keys.

Then I discover problem with Logitech Gaming Virtual Bus Enumerator Driver:

"Windows cannot load the device driver for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)

{Bad Image}

%hs is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status 0x"

I have driver version 8.85.75.0 from 2016-06-13.

Window 10 1909 x64

Latest Logitech Gaming Software 9.02.65 from 2018-10-08

EDIT:

Solution was turn off Core Isolation Memory Integrity as suggested here:

after reboot driver was running fine!

Can you check at your side, and which driver you have and where to find correct driver.

emc, try test it on other computer, it seems to be defective G13. Can you even change something on G13, I mean, in LGS you can change key backlight colors, or try to download profile settings saved in device. If LGS cant see or connect with G13, it might be broken

emc, try test it on other computer, it seems to be defective G13. Can you even change something on G13, I mean, in LGS you can change key backlight colors, or try to download profile settings saved in device. If LGS cant see or connect with G13, it might be broken

Yes everything working fine. Solution is:

turn off Core Isolation Memory Integrity as suggested here:

after reboot driver was running fine!

Any news on an update?