Cougar & Realsimulator update
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What do you think is missing? I see exactly the same thing with the TUSBA R2 tab selected.
it is clearer with the stick page, note you can’t see the rest of the picture and with the throttle at the bottom of the page the button can not be accessed
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That’s the whole page, but your Task Bar is hiding part(s) of it. Not sure why it’s showing up so large, though…I think you should be able to drag a corner and size it to fit your screen.
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That’s the whole page, but your Task Bar is hiding part(s) of it. Not sure why it’s showing up so large, though…I think you should be able to drag a corner and size it to fit your screen.
I can drag it but don’t know if I resize, it’s somewhat greyed out
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ok, I think it’s a pixle problem much like mission commander. Either the software can be changed to accommodate or time to get a new screen.
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It could also just be your choice of screen resolution - I use a 22" screen, and the 15" screen on my laptop and I’ve never had a problem with the pane sizes on either.
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yes it is, screen’s resolution is 1360X768 it’s the 768 that is causing the problem.
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It could also just be your choice of screen resolution - I use a 22" screen, and the 15" screen on my laptop and I’ve never had a problem with the pane sizes on either.
I changed the resolution to 1920x1080 and it finally showed the entire page. But everything else is very small.
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I’ve been using the FSSBR3 since March and it’s been great. Been using it with the Cougar stick and no issues.
I can’t see any of the 32 buttons on the cougar being active. The X & Y seems to be ok but non of the buttons on the cougar are interacting, am I missing something?
edit: is there a wiring connection that I need to make because it looked as though two wires had open ends
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Keep in mind that a Cougar or WH grip has far fewer switch positions on it than the RealSim grip - not having seen how the two grips show up, I can’t say what will be there and what will not. But the software will only show what is available for the grip you are using - check the Documentation - it shows the rig with a WH grip installed. And be sure to use the firmware version for BMS.
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I changed the resolution to 1920x1080 and it finally showed the entire page. But everything else is very small.
I went and checked my setup - dawned on me that I only ever look at the TUSBA page…yes, the stick and large pages are clipped for me too, and I can’t scroll or zoom them. Probably need to suggest adding a scroll bar to the folks at RealSim - they’ve been VERY responsive when I’ve found software problems in the past - sometimes even sending me firmware updates the very same night!
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Keep in mind that a Cougar or WH grip has far fewer switch positions on it than the RealSim grip - not having seen how the two grips show up, I can’t say what will be there and what will not. But the software will only show what is available for the grip you are using - check the Documentation - it shows the rig with a WH grip installed. And be sure to use the firmware version for BMS.
I did try the BMS firmware and had the same issue. I am not getting any response on windows which must happen before any in game adjustments. For example the trigger red circle doesn’t get lit when I press on it. Let me send you a picture.
edit: OK I got it man, it was the cougar, it wasn’t mounted firmly on the FSSB R3L. Thank you very much for the responses Stevie
edit2: by the way the newest firmware is MJF_FW_F16-18_4_00_0 and it should work with FSSB R3L and will have the BMS features.
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I have to ask for help now because I went through user guide step by step to make the BMS Sample key file but in the control panel under setup in BMS it still says “no key assigned” what do I have to do to load a file that can be recognized. This used to be very easy with foxy but I guess FSSB R3 is not utilizing foxy.
Edit: Ok I am now programing the HOTAS manually and loaded the BMS FULL profile. I guess it’s not that bad since the number of keys on the stick & throttle is not that much. I’ll try to fly tonight and see how it goes.
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Yes - Foxy only works for the Cougar PCB.
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Yes - Foxy only works for the Cougar PCB.
say Stevie do you know how to program a combination of key , say like I want pinky + MSL to open refuel door and press the same thing to be close door
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say Stevie do you know how to program a combination of key , say like I want pinky + MSL to open refuel door and press the same thing to be close door
I think you have to do this as a macro…yes, see page 106 of the manual. You build the macro and then assign the macro to a key/button, then assign that key/button in BMS Setup.
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BTW - here’s an example of what I was talking about concerning stick wobble with the FSSB R3, and FCC3, or any force sensing controller base used with a Cougar or Warthog grip (there are lots of such user observations out there, if you look for them) -
Note that when he’s saying that the “the stick is crap”, he’s talking about the grip and not the FSSB R3. This is because of the metal the grip is made from…it’s soft and will wear over time, and the amount of time that takes will depend on the pilot. Note his very simple solution with the Lego bricks - such adds support and stops the wobble. Dunno if you were to do this right off the bat that it would eliminate the problem forever, but it’s something to consider.
Then there are also more elegant solutions out there like this -
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3114647
Personally, I like the 3D printed collars best - and if you have a 3D printer they are easy enough to make/print, and I think I’ve also seen these out there that are for use with the angled grip adapter. Frankly though, I think one could also nicely make one of these supports by sawing up a plastic medicine bottle or chunk of PVC pipe. Highly suggested in order to increase/maintain the useful life of your grip. It’s a simple installation - just insert the support and screw the mounting ring up against it, and you’re solid.
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the wobble is not a bad feature in fact I prefer it. The real F-16 does have the wobble option for the pilot’s convenience but of course they can set it to zero.
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Actually, the RL stick does not “wobble” - it has about 1/8" inch of movement built into it (as I recall) and “clicks”…sort of. I know from the people that have real SSCs in their cockpit builds and have demo’d the units that you can hear an audible “clunk” at the travel limits. But the grip itself is firmly and stably attached to the SSC core and provides control input throughout the movement. As opposed to the situation here, where the result is a distracting movement that provides no control input until the grip is actually loaded.
…which I’m certain will mess with you during AAR.
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I’ll try to send you a clip of a pilot’s hand which seems to be moving during the formation.
edit: I cannot include a video clip because it asks for a URL but I have it as saved copy
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I placed a wooden piece in the place that the video specified and I have to say it did make refueling possible.