The new version V.1.0.2 auto installable version of the PS Cockpit Software is available for download!!
CHANGELOG V 1.0.2
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- Text Light Extended option implmented to inlude ECM lights in the MAL & IND LTS pushbutton (Airplane Model/Special IOs)
- Implemented Clone Ouputs to replicate up to 10 ouputs of the boards to another ouput (Airplane Model /Special IOs)
- Corrected a bug while setting the Adafruit OLED parameters (Adafruit OLED)
- Changed Run mode to allow exit this mode while waiting Falcon BMS to load
- Corrected a bug with the T_L_CFG right eyebrow light (Airplane Model/Lights)
- Updated ExportDCS.lua file
- Added suport for PSGaguesV3 client (RDYF16)
- Revised Test Lights in DCS
- Added landing gear lights with MAL & IND LTS pushbutton
- Added information in the Airplane Model while running the sim, which allows the user to enter the Airplane Model and see what lights are on and what are the actual values of the 7seg displays and servos (Airplane Model)
PS Cockpit Software V.1.0.1 Changelog:
- Corrected bug that made some lights not lighting with MAL & IND LTS pushbutton
PS Cockpit Software V.1.0.0 Changelog:
- New UI skin can be customized by the user
- Added support for Adafruit Oled 128x32 (ID931) (Adafruit displays)
- New ExportDCS.lua for full A10C data extraction
- TN Game vest effects improved (TN Game Vest)
- Waltham A13A-2 Clock implemented (Airplane model)
- Oled DED display subroutine changed to show correct reverse video characters (for V1.6.1 firmware version)
- Now sttepers are set to 0 at PSCockpit exit. This avoid recalibration when changing the sim.
- Revised Server Mode to connect two computers where one is the sim computer and the second is the cockpit (TCP/IP)
- Revised Server Mode for DCS World data (TCP/IP)
- Revised Server Mode for PSGauges for Android (TCP/IP)
- Added commands received from PSGauges for Android (Commands)
- Added Start options (Settings)
- Added option for TWP and TWA when these panels have only one light per pushbutton (Airplane Model/Special I/Os)
- Corrected bug on time and minutes calculation giving an overflow error
You can download it at: Download
To update the firmware of the Main Board, visit: PS Cockpit Firmware Update v 1.6.1
Thanks all for your patient!!!
Regards,
Shep
Sunday, December 18, 2016
PS Cockpit Firmware Update V.1.6.1
The new firmware V 1.6.1 for the PS Cockpit Main Boards is available for download!!
PS Cockpit System Firmware V.1.6.1 Changelog:
- Reverse video characters showing correct for the Oled DED diplay
You can download the firmware at: Download
Tools for upgrading the firmware:
- Users of the PS Cockpit Main Boards of the 4th Run and over can update the firmware in 64bits Windows operating system (These users do not need to update the firmware by now) with PSFirmUpdtV2-4thRunMainBoards
- Users of the PS Cockpit Main Boards of previous runs can only update the firmware in 32 bits Windows operating systems PSFirmUpdtV1-PreviousMainBoards tool.
Do not try to update the firmware with the incorrect tool version!!! It will ruin the firmware. If you have any doubt about your Main Board tool please send me an email.
Regards,
ShepPS Cockpit System F16 distribution file (Revision 2)
The distribution file for the F16 has been changed to reflect the new board or the 6th Run.
F16 Distribution File Rev2
And the distribution list in excel format at:
F16 Distribution File Rev2 Excel Sheet
Regards,
Shep
You can download the F16 Cockpit Rev.2 distribution file in pdf format at:
F16 Distribution File Rev2
And the distribution list in excel format at:
F16 Distribution File Rev2 Excel Sheet
Regards,
Shep
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
X40 board for Clock, Total Fuel, EPU Fuel and Cabin Press Gauges
The X40 board can be assembled with different elements depending on the function of the board to serve as Waltham A-13A clock, Total Fuel indicator and other gauges as EPU Fuel and Cabin Press. The elements needed in each case are the following:
As Waltham A-13A Clock:
- (1) X40 front connection stepper motor with two concentric needles for hours and minutes needles
- (1) Pushbutton for stopwatch
- (1) Encoder for winding
As Total Fuel gauge:
- (1) X40 front connection stepper motor with two concentric needles for A/L and F/R needles
- (1) Adafruit Oled display ID938 or (1) Adafruit Oled display ID931 for total fuel indication
As EPU Fuel or Cabin Press gauges
- (1) X27 front connection stepper motor for one needle
It comes with (1) 16 I/O chip to be connected to the digital I/O I2C channel of the PSCockpit system and its elements (resistors, connectors, …) to work with 5V, 8 SMD leds for panel backlight and, depending on the function, the pushbutton for stopclock and the digital encoder for winding.
Adafruit displays, X40 and X27 stepper motors are NOT included in the supply. Depending on the total orders I will be glad to make a buy group for these elements.
It will have different amount of free I/Os to connect some other elements depending on the function:
- (5) free I/Os used as clock
- ( 8 ) free I/Os used as Total Fuel gauge
- (12) free I/Os used as EPU fuel or Cabin Press gauges
All elements are accessible with pins, so the pcb can be used also for other systems than the PSCockpit system.
You will find the following elements in the backside:
- (1) Connector for backlight illumination.
- (1) Connector for free digital I/Os of the 16 I/O chip.
- (1) Mini-switch to select digital I2C channel address
The following connectors are not accessible with the PSCockpit system but they can be used for other systems:
- (2) Connectors for the two stepper motors
- (1) Connector for stopwatch pushbutton
The pcb dimensions are 63mm height x 60mm width and the mounting holes have a distance between them of 44mm.
Be aware that when using the Adafruit displays or the encoder for winding the thickness of the display or encoder will cause to move the panel plate 5mm so the needles may need some sort of spacer to reach the stepper motor. Not a big issue though.
Note for the clock
As the X40 stepper has only two needles, to match the real Waltham A-13A clock, the PSCockpit software will operate the clock as follows:
Stopwatch pushbutton:
- First press will set the stopwatch mode by setting the minutes’ needle to 12 o’clock. The hours’ needle will remain indicating the time.
- Second press will start the movement of the minutes’ needle in stopwatch mode
- Third press will stop the movement of the needles.
- Fourth press will set the mode to clock again.
Winding encoder:
- Clockwise: winding, 8 full turns of the encoder will “wind” the clock for 8 days. After 8 days without winding, the clock won’t move. After two days without winding the clock will run slower
- Counter-clockwise: time set. The needles will be moved to set the time.
Regards,
Shep
As Waltham A-13A Clock:
- (1) X40 front connection stepper motor with two concentric needles for hours and minutes needles
- (1) Pushbutton for stopwatch
- (1) Encoder for winding
As Total Fuel gauge:
- (1) X40 front connection stepper motor with two concentric needles for A/L and F/R needles
- (1) Adafruit Oled display ID938 or (1) Adafruit Oled display ID931 for total fuel indication
As EPU Fuel or Cabin Press gauges
- (1) X27 front connection stepper motor for one needle
It comes with (1) 16 I/O chip to be connected to the digital I/O I2C channel of the PSCockpit system and its elements (resistors, connectors, …) to work with 5V, 8 SMD leds for panel backlight and, depending on the function, the pushbutton for stopclock and the digital encoder for winding.
Adafruit displays, X40 and X27 stepper motors are NOT included in the supply. Depending on the total orders I will be glad to make a buy group for these elements.
It will have different amount of free I/Os to connect some other elements depending on the function:
- (5) free I/Os used as clock
- ( 8 ) free I/Os used as Total Fuel gauge
- (12) free I/Os used as EPU fuel or Cabin Press gauges
All elements are accessible with pins, so the pcb can be used also for other systems than the PSCockpit system.
You will find the following elements in the backside:
- (1) Connector for backlight illumination.
- (1) Connector for free digital I/Os of the 16 I/O chip.
- (1) Mini-switch to select digital I2C channel address
The following connectors are not accessible with the PSCockpit system but they can be used for other systems:
- (2) Connectors for the two stepper motors
- (1) Connector for stopwatch pushbutton
The pcb dimensions are 63mm height x 60mm width and the mounting holes have a distance between them of 44mm.
Be aware that when using the Adafruit displays or the encoder for winding the thickness of the display or encoder will cause to move the panel plate 5mm so the needles may need some sort of spacer to reach the stepper motor. Not a big issue though.
Note for the clock
As the X40 stepper has only two needles, to match the real Waltham A-13A clock, the PSCockpit software will operate the clock as follows:
Stopwatch pushbutton:
- First press will set the stopwatch mode by setting the minutes’ needle to 12 o’clock. The hours’ needle will remain indicating the time.
- Second press will start the movement of the minutes’ needle in stopwatch mode
- Third press will stop the movement of the needles.
- Fourth press will set the mode to clock again.
Winding encoder:
- Clockwise: winding, 8 full turns of the encoder will “wind” the clock for 8 days. After 8 days without winding, the clock won’t move. After two days without winding the clock will run slower
- Counter-clockwise: time set. The needles will be moved to set the time.
Regards,
Shep
Saturday, December 3, 2016
TWA pcb
The TWA board has been designed the same way as the TWP. It needs only 12 mm allowance in the back. Rafi RF15-314200 pushbuttons can be used as well in the pcb by removing the supplied leds and pushbuttons. In this case the needed allowance in the back is 13 mm. Rafi pushbuttons are not supplied.
TWP pcb
The TWP board has been designed for cockpits using display screens for MFD and/or RWR where the room available in the area does not permit using large illuminated pushbuttons. It needs only 12 mm allowance in the back and the connectors have been located at the edges. Rafi RF15-314200 pushbuttons can be used as well in the pcb by removing the supplied leds and pushbuttons. In this case the needed allowance in the back is 13 mm. Rafi pushbuttons are not supplied.
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