Hello every one,

 

Today I took a dive in the unknown...

At least, that is my impression after my latest investment into FS.

 

I bought the new B737_fmc version 3 from Open Cockpits.

Unpacking and connecting to my computer was easy enough.

But this piece of hardware is not even close to plug and play.

So out with the manual.... euh, what manual... there is no manual in the box. (although the fmc comes complete with all cables and connections so I am not complaining)

And then there is the internet. Found what I was looking for and I started reading, reading again,... and again.... and a fourth time....

Daunting is the word and now I am stuck. Not in the least because the manufacturer is Spanish and his English is certainly not better than mine.

 

So I need help.

Is there anyone who can help me understand the software (sioc) of this device (and I do mean the basics here)?

I would really appreciate all help.

 

Luc Brusselmans

Belgium

Hello again,

 

After another of many readings of the manual, I think I know where my problem lies...

As far as I understand it, I need to point the software (SIOC) in the direction of the hardware.

Again, after reading the manual, I think need to point it to the number of the USBport I am using to connect the hardware to.

 

I quote

"Number of device = number of the USB port where the module is attached"

 

Can anyone tell me how to find that portnumber????

 

Thanks

 

Luc Brusselmans

Belgium

You could try a program..USBDeview.. that list infor of all usb devices installed + some info on ports

 

bob

Bob,

 

I tried that but the portnumber I got that way doesn't work. So I guess I need some more info.

 

Luc Brusselmans

Belgium

Luc,

 

Can you give more information on what software you want to use it with?

 

I bought it a few weeks ago as well, and with the combination of FSX/PMDG NGX I have a very easy setup. No need to be setting things up in FSUIPC etc.

 

Hans

Hans,

 

I picked up your answer here only a few moments ago.

As it is, I want to use it in the first plase with the PMDGF NGX.

 

I had some problems because the SIOC software isn't easy to come to grips with.

Anyway, after much reading, swearing and reading again, I found what I was looking for.

But hey, I always want to learn so If you don't mind sharing your setup, I sure am interested.

 

Luc Brusselmans

Belgium

Luc,

 

Good to read you got it working. I also am flying the NGX with it. Did you finally solve it by using FSUIPC and SIOC?

 

I got a direct driver that is a simple executable that checks for the FMC to be connected, and FSX to be connected. The driver only works for the NGX at this moment, but I'm sure a new version will be released when the PMDG 777 comes out.

 

The only thing I need to do is start FSX, start the driver, and it is all set to fly. No need to setup FSUIPC or whatsoever.

 

Hans

There's software that interacts directly to the ngx. Check the pmdg forum.