Falcon BMS Alternative Launcher (Easy Setup, Keep Joystick Assignments)
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@Cloudless
Created an issue on GitHub but you can continue here or on Github either one you want.
https://github.com/chihirobelmo/FalconBMS-Alternative-Launcher/issues/55In this case it is my ww f16 stick, the paddle switch switches from 7 to 8 when pressed in.
I’m not sure this part. You mean your F-16 stick deactivate DX7 then activate DX8? What has been activating your DX7 till then? What is your joystick product name, WARTHOG, WINWING or FSSB?
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@chihirobelmo said in Falcon BMS Alternative Launcher (Easy Setup, Keep Joystick Assignments):
@Cloudless
Created an issue on GitHub but you can continue here or on Github either one you want.
https://github.com/chihirobelmo/FalconBMS-Alternative-Launcher/issues/55In this case it is my ww f16 stick, the paddle switch switches from 7 to 8 when pressed in.
I’m not sure this part. You mean your F-16 stick deactivate DX7 then activate DX8? What has been activating your DX7 till then? What is your joystick product name, WARTHOG, WINWING or FSSB?
Sorry I abbreviated, it’s the Winwing F-16 ex. DX7 is simply activated until the switch is pressed activating 8 as far as I can tell. So it’s acting a bit like a toggle (except it’s half-virtual).
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Is there any ETA for the 2.1.0? I am waiting to udpate for that one.
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@javo Unless you need over 32 DX , the 2.0 works fine without any issues, as written above and tested here as well.
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Hi @chihirobelmo, firstly, I can’t live without AL - you have delivered a superb tool - 2 releases in a year and a half is a testament to the stability and feature set.
One thing that is causing some issues is that AL is reordering the “theater.lst” entries and specifically placing base KTO at the bottom - this is causing problems for Mission Commander users.
Wondering why AL has to reorder and if it’s a real need then perhaps reverse ordering it, so KTO is at the top.
Again, thanks.
CriticalMass
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@tiag Is there another way to use all the inputs of Virpil Joystick and Winwing throttle?
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@Virus said in Falcon BMS Alternative Launcher (Easy Setup, Keep Joystick Assignments):
@tiag Is there another way to use all the inputs of Virpil Joystick and Winwing throttle?
I believe VirPil can break the throttle down into two 32DX devices but have no firsthand knowledge. For the Warthog you simply use the “Release” function to get switch positions without a DX# to show up/work.
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Love AL Thanks Chihirobelmo!
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@Icer yeah but I have a winwing throttle and a virpil base and grip
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@Virus SimAppPro will also split your device into 4x32, but I personally think you’d be better off waiting for AL’s update to use all buttons.
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@chihirobelmo I pushed “launch” today and my computer crashed out to a reboot. After that I can’t start alt launcher anymore, I’m getting errors.
I’m thinking reinstalling might fix this? My xml files probably got zapped. Where are they usually stored? -
@Cloudless In you User config folder where the Falconbms config file is located.
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@Jambo A number of the xml files were corrupt. Deleting them alt launcher will start. Unfortunately there are no maps displayed of any kind anymore, the list is empty, no commands are there.
Edit: looks like a bunch of files got corrupted including falcon bms.cfg, the auto key file, and device sorting.
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@chihirobelmo just pushed 2.1.0 at GitHub. For those of us waiting for the DX128 support, note that you will have a 4 device limit now for that since BMS still has a 512 max DX support. Away from my computer so I assume/hope you can still assign axes to other devices than those 4 and of course can always bypass by using your traditional device mapping software. I away from my computer right now so trying to wrap my head around what is now best when I use X65F HOTAS, 2 TM MFDs, ICP, TM TPR pedals, Saitek AV8R modded to be buttons and volume axes, Saitek X56 throttle as buttons, and G13 (although that will stay mapped by Logitech software).
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@Snake122 said in Falcon BMS Alternative Launcher (Easy Setup, Keep Joystick Assignments):
@chihirobelmo just pushed 2.1.0 at GitHub. For those of us waiting for the DX128 support, note that you will have a 4 device limit now for that since BMS still has a 512 max DX support. Away from my computer so I assume/hope you can still assign axes to other devices than those 4 and of course can always bypass by using your traditional device mapping software. I away from my computer right now so trying to wrap my head around what is now best when I use X65F HOTAS, 2 TM MFDs, ICP, TM TPR pedals, Saitek AV8R modded to be buttons and volume axes, Saitek X56 throttle as buttons, and G13 (although that will stay mapped by Logitech software).
The only Device I have that would be DX128 (I have 7 devices/columns including a “virtual joystick” that does nothing and I have no idea what/where that is ) would be my Warthog throttle, which by my math means a possible total of 320 DX assignments. Are ALL Devices set at 128 with the new Alt Launcher by default? Makes no sense to set a limit on devices… and it wants me to “upgrade” every time I start AL…
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@Icer not sure, but my understanding is since you have to turn on DX128 with a .cfg I think it’s all either 128 or 32. I don’t think this is @chihirobelmo’s fault, it’s a BMS limitation. But honestly I haven’t read much in the technical manual because as soon as I saw DX128 support I put the brakes on fully transitioning until AL supported it since I also have a lot of life stuff going on. Agreed though in my case, there is only one device I would prefer to have as DX128 which is my X65F. But it’s also the one I use the most and would be most convenient to mapping to have DX128.
I will probably still go forward with DX128 and have my 4 devices the X65F, MFDs, and ICP as long as I can still program axes and not DXs to my AV8R for volumes. If not, I probably stay DX32.
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@Snake122 said in Falcon BMS Alternative Launcher (Easy Setup, Keep Joystick Assignments):
Saitek X56 throttle as buttons
Intrigued!
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@CriticalMass well and as a collective when in DCS helicopters. But the base switches and dials are used for most of the left side engine/comms stuff. The throttle buttons are mapped and labeled too.
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Great update! If I’m understanding correctly I can’t have 5 or more devices now?
I did find one bug(?), when I use the category filter, saving a bind changes it back to “TOP” filter every time.
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@Snake122 it appears you can have over 4 devices if some are only axes at least. In my case pedals.