DonLduk's Profile (4.33)
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First thanks to both DonLduk and Mud for the profile, and very comprehensive documentation. Bit of work in there…
I have both a cougar and warthog connected, but don’t want to have to disconnect or change the controllers when i want to swap. I got them working with the following observations. (note i don’t use the thrustmaster MFD’s).
When i fired up target, a virtual ‘Warthog controller’ became visible in the game, and the DX buttons worked like they were from controller 1 (Trigger 1 showed up as DX1)
I didn’t have the change the DX mappings for a higher order controller in the Keys file for the game.
Once i switched off Target, the cougar again became my primary controller.
In order to allow a quick change over i copied out the axismapping.dat file for both cougar and warthog, and just swap them depending on which controller i am using.One query on the script, as the AB lighting seems is not working correctly for me. Only LED4 comes on then 5. Would be nice for sequence 5-1 as throttle moves through AB. Dont know if its possible?
//LED Throttle Position Indicator; LED 1 - MIL Power; LED 1-5 AB KeyAxis(&Throttle, THR_LEFT, 0, AXMAP2( LIST( 0, 65, 75 ), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED5)), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED5)), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED5)) ));
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Hello all
I updated the profile a little. I realized I had redundant functions in the THROTTLE COOLIE for FCR Range, while the range knob in the Shifted Joystick does the same in AA mode.
So I removed the RangeKnob from the joystick, placed it in the Coolie for the Throttle
The only loss is AG Radar Range because the RangeKnob in AG changes radar gain and not range, but hey still the FCR is locked to Steerpoints and range increase/decrease is less used than in AA, so I can live with that.
now I have more simplicity with the RangeKnob on the throttle, positioned as the real Cougar and without shifted layers.
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One query on the script, as the AB lighting seems is not working correctly for me. Only LED4 comes on then 5. Would be nice for sequence 5-1 as throttle moves through AB. Dont know if its possible?
//LED Throttle Position Indicator; LED 1 - MIL Power; LED 1-5 AB KeyAxis(&Throttle, THR_LEFT, 0, AXMAP2( LIST( 0, 65, 75 ), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED5)), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT-LED5)), CHAIN( LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED4), D(), LED(&Throttle, LED_ONOFF, LED_CURRENT+LED5)) ));
Hello, I designed the leds like that. I only wanted to know the MIL thrust threshold and when AB is engaged.
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No matter what I do, my TM controller ID’s always look like the attached in my DirectX Diagnostic Tool?
……and why does my controller show up as " Thrustmaster Virtual Game Controller (root)" in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool after i run .TMC file with the TARGET Script editor…am I missing a step here?
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No matter what I do, my TM controller ID’s always look like the attached in my DirectX Diagnostic Tool?
……and why does my controller show up as " Thrustmaster Virtual Game Controller (root)" in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool after i run .TMC file with the TARGET Script editor…am I missing a step here?
Hi, can you try to disconnect your other devices?
*disconnect everything
*restart pc
*plug the joystick where your “SB tactics 3D” is plugged . it should take the 0 ID…
*restart
*plug throttle and see if you get id 1.
*restart
*plug SB tactic 3D (doesnt matter what ID you get)About the name of the Thrustmaster game controller, I found this:
“Depending on you Windows version it might have another name; it’s the little dialog that list all active joysticks, and where you can access their properties.”
What windows version are you using? I have 8.1, maybe it changes the name but it should be OK for Falcon, the deal is the joy IDs
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I use win 7 64……I will try unplugging my pedals and see if that does the trick…thank you very much
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I tried unplugging everything except my Saitek keyboard and the command pad continues to take the id1 slot and the joystick id2 and throttle id3……should i try changing to a stock keyboard…or is there a way to change the script to look for id2 and id3?
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AWESOME profile DonLduk, now I can learn BMS,
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?24541-Track-IR-5-profile-by-KushViper&p=348872#post348872Thank you
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First of all, great job and thanks for the detailed instructions! I’m having difficulty with setup, however. After I run the script, I’m able to verify that Thrustmaster Combined is controller 0 by running dxdiag and my Saitek pedals are controller 2. However, when I open Falcon and load the keyfile to set the controls in the Advanced Options, the pedals are identified as 0 and Thrustmaster Combined as 1. Any thoughts on what is wrong and how I can correct it would be greatly appreciated? I’m running Windows 10, if that’s of significance.
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Problem resolved by unplugging pedals from a USB 3.0 port and into a USB 2.0, the same type the HOTAS was plugged into. So simple! Again, thanks for your hard work and great profile.
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Windows 10 here and I had the profile running great last night but I’m unable to duplicate it today. It seems no matter what I do now with the Script running it shows as Combined ID-1 when it seems to be setup properly with joystick at ID-0 and throttle as ID-1 without the script running…I have tried everything Don, it’s a great profile I just wish I could get it working again.
Without Script running
With Script running/Saitek pedals stay as 2
I’ve put so much time into just trying to get this sim running properly and I don’t want to give up on it. Maybe I might have to give up on trying to use the TMWH and go back to using my trusty old Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2, the Warthog joystick is way to stiff for my old broken wrist anyway. Wish me luck! I’ve tried all the other sims, they don’t have the Dynamic missions and campaigns like BMS nor do they have nearly as good a flight model, DCS is nice but it’s like arcade compared to this. Is it possible to use your script for just the throttle?
Cheers and Salute!
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hi,
thank you for trying out my profile. I appreciate it.When the script runs, it disconnects “virtually” the joysticks and throttle, and then reconnects them (hence you hear the USB unplug sound a couple of times). Maybe during this process, the pedals take the ID.
tip#1: My suggestion would be to run the script WITHOUT the pedals, and when all set, plug the pedals.
quick tip#2:
try buying a powered USB Hub (d-link etc) and plug the devices in order to the hub, and plug the hub to the usb id 0 port. that way you can guarantee they will connect in the same order. I use on of these along with Trackir, wireless mouse etc and never have problems day after day.tip3#: don’t quit on the warthog, once you figure out and repeat the process, it becomes a great experience to fly.
Windows 10 here and I had the profile running great last night but I’m unable to duplicate it today. It seems no matter what I do now with the Script running it shows as Combined ID-1 when it seems to be setup properly with joystick at ID-0 and throttle as ID-1 without the script running…I have tried everything Don, it’s a great profile I just wish I could get it working again.
Without Script running
With Script running/Saitek pedals stay as 2
I’ve put so much time into just trying to get this sim running properly and I don’t want to give up on it. Maybe I might have to give up on trying to use the TMWH and go back to using my trusty old Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2, the Warthog joystick is way to stiff for my old broken wrist anyway. Wish me luck! I’ve tried all the other sims, they don’t have the Dynamic missions and campaigns like BMS nor do they have nearly as good a flight model, DCS is nice but it’s like arcade compared to this. Is it possible to use your script for just the throttle?
Cheers and Salute!
KV -
Thanks for the reply, the USB hub sounds like the it might be the way to go. I’ll let you know soon…again thank you.
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As I have rudder pedals, I don’t need the Shifted DMS to act as rudders. What I would like to do is change those two positions to Increase and Decrease Waypoints, But still be in a shifted state. How would I do this without messing up this great profile? I’ve looked in the script and cannot find it anywhere.
I sent you a pm asking the same question. But I thought it might be better ask here incase anyone else wanted to do something similar.
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As I have rudder pedals, I don’t need the Shifted DMS to act as rudders. What I would like to do is change those two positions to Increase and Decrease Waypoints, But still be in a shifted state. How would I do this without messing up this great profile? I’ve looked in the script and cannot find it anywhere.
I sent you a pm asking the same question. But I thought it might be better ask here incase anyone else wanted to do something similar.
There are 2 different methods depending on the game you are using. you asked me for DCS and there you have to necessary use TARGET, in the PM i sent you the code so you edit the commands.
In BMS, I mapped it in the keyfile, not target, to edit the keyfile do the following:
Open DonLduk TMWH 433.key with notepad
press ctrl-f (to find)
search for “rudder” until you find this block of textDMS/H3
SimRadarAAModeStep 266 -1 -2 0 0X0 0 “”
AFRudderRight 267 -1 -2 0 0X0 0 “”
SimDoNothing 268 -1 -2 0 0X0 0 “”
AFRudderLeft 269 -1 -2 0 0X0 0 “”changethe AFRudderRight and AFRudderLeft text to
SimNextWaypoint
SimPrevWaypointdon’t mess up the spaces, make sure you replace the text only.
save, load the keyfile in BMS, and you should be set.
cheers!
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This was for BMS. I’m not messing with a profile for DCS just yet. Thank you so much for your response. I’ll implement it right away.
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let me know if this worked for you. thanks
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I have verified Stick on ID 0 Throttle on ID1, when I run script it makes my throttle disconnect and dissapear from PC (no lights, no identification in device manager). and now I cant use it at all unless I swap ports and have it auto detect again, even after restart.
Now they are both gone, after I tried a second time.Unplugged restarted, and re-plugged in, still dead, I’m sure if I move USB they will work again, but I want my old ports back and that problem solved before I move on.
Edit: Fixed them back to square one by identifying correct “USB interface device” in device manager and uninstalling.
any ideas?
Final Edit: 100% issue on my end, so I will keep trying to find a fix.
Edit Ender: FIxed by reinstalling Target
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Just got a Thustmaster warthog and am using your profile - thanks its awesome. I would like to swap out the WeaponCameria view for Padlock - question is what values do I need to replace in your script? Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
what means “SUp, SDown , S:” on the warthog profile ???
Rgds.