Brake Overheat/Autobrake Problems

[Jovabra 18]

I don't compare apples and oranges but the are both fruit so any compare must be acceptable. Of course i read and accept other recommandations but for me they are not working. I did not say it were as bad as it is, it is is only the T777 with this problem. I'm familiair with soft-and hardware and  i have never used the word "bug" but i try to find a solution not only for me but also for other flightsim hobbyist. And please believe me, not everybody writing complaints. But you must also accept that it is possible that there is a sort of software glitch with some hard-and software combination and try to avoid the standard answer; It is not the PMDG software but you. I'm reading many various fora and many errors/complaint etc and the most of them i have never had this kind of trouble.
Regards - sometimes we find the solution and keep :-)
Jo va Bra

[scandinavian13 5,192]

7 hours ago, Jovabra said:

it is is only the T777 with this problem

The aircraft you're comparing the 777 to model brake energy absorption, heat, and heat soak?
...or are you making an assertion based on other aircraft that don't model this, don't show it, and just don't seem to be dragging the brakes?

7 hours ago, Jovabra said:

But you must also accept that it is possible that there is a sort of software glitch with some hard-and software combination and try to avoid the standard answer

Yeah, sure, it's a possibility, but if it were truly an actuality that it is more a software issue than a hardware issue there would be two very clear indicators:

1. It would be a widespread issue; and
2. The brake temps in your image would be the same right and left.

Problem with your argument:

1. It's not a widely-reported issue; and
2. The brake temps are uneven.

...so yeah, it's a possibility, but the facts of the situation do not point to that possibility being the actuality.
There's a possibility that the "OMG FREE iPHONE" ad that your friend re-posted and tagged you in on Facebook is true, but the actuality of it being true is not likely, either.

7 hours ago, Jovabra said:

Regards - sometimes we find the solution and keep :-)

Can't find a solution to an issue unless you're willing to take a suggestion. It seems that your own belief that, since you have some experience with hardware, it is our problem to solve.

That kind of attitude is usually exhibited by the masses who show up here in the forum claiming that there is some kind of bug with the plane because they "have Boeing experience," and neglected to read the Intro and/or Tutorials, and tripped over one of the simple quirks of the plane that we modeled, and they were not aware of because they pridefully ignored the reading.

Never assert experience in the face of a suggestion. When it comes down to it, the people who are going to help you solve your issue are going to have a lot more experience with a number of things: the software, programming that software, setting up hardware to interact with that software, and so on.

 

I'm not trying to be rude here, but a lot of people here in the forum seem to have this internal pride surrounding not reading the manuals, ignoring what we tell them, and making bold claims that they know what they're doing. There are no points for succeeding without reading the manuals. There are no points for succeeding without asking for support. There are no points for having experience with X, Y, or Z...particularly if you're wrong.

I have a ton of experience in a number of aircraft, and aircraft operations. I have a bunch of knowledge in ATC and ATM, to include all of the technologies and decision-making tools that are used in both. I could write a book about how to properly master plan an airport, and do it in support of terminal procedures design.

...but when something doesn't make sense and I ask for help, my response isn't "I know what I'm doing, it's someone else's problem." Rather, my response is "cool - I'll look into that - thanks!"

[JRBarrett 3,070]

On 3/21/2018 at 8:42 PM, 678072f said:

It's set through FSX's default control settings, I do not have a paid version of FSUIPC, just the free version, so I have no other option to set controls. Calibration is also done straight from FSX itself. 

I have tried that, however without the rudder pedals, I have no brake control as neither the period key nor the trigger on my joystick (default brakes button) work to engage the brakes even without the pedals connected.

A very important question: If you disconnect the rudder pedals and load a different aircraft - perhaps one of the defaults - do you still have no control over the brakes with the period key? If so, then something is definitely wrong with your FSX installation itself. 

[Jovabra 18]

Hi all
I did a complete removal  by the book and installed the T777-200 FSX again. (virus protection switched off) I performed a cold&dark startup sequence but....no response of eng#1. Engine start is normal and i've got a normal N1-N2 EGT oil press indication but when i'm moving my throttle levers only eng 2 is "live". The lever #1 is moving and i have an throttle lever indication in view in the N1 indicator. So no brake test is possible. I am reading in another forum there are some brake problems in combination with AEROSOFT AES.

To be continued
Regards
Jo va Bra

[678072f 0]

On 3/22/2018 at 1:57 PM, downscc said:

  There is no software bug in the product, as backed up by the overwhelming lack of user complaints other than the occasional one.  If it were as bad as you report then there would be a significant increase in reported problems.

I was actually told there is a software issue with the PMDG 777 from PMDG support.

[30K 72]

On 24/03/2018 at 4:04 AM, 678072f said:

I was actually told there is a software issue with the PMDG 777 from PMDG support.

Can you quote the ticket answer please?

[Jovabra 18]

Hi all,
I removed all the SavedPanelstates files in the FSX/PMDG/PMDG777/SavedPanelstates.

After 3 successful flights i think the throttle and the brake overheat problems are solved.
 

Regards,
J va Bra

[678072f 0]

"Hi Daniel,

There is actually an open item with the development team to investigate a brake temp issue on the 777 but typically it only occurs once you heat the brakes up.  Normal Taxiing at low speed should not really heat them up that much unless you are braking a lot on the taxi.  We are aware of the issue and hope to correct it in a future update

Paul Gollnick
Technical Support
PMDG Simulations, LLC
www.precisionmanuals.com"

I copied this directly from my email.

Daniel Duhon

[678072f 0]

On 3/22/2018 at 11:39 PM, JRBarrett said:

A very important question: If you disconnect the rudder pedals and load a different aircraft - perhaps one of the defaults - do you still have no control over the brakes with the period key? If so, then something is definitely wrong with your FSX installation itself. 

The period key works with aircraft that are not made by PMDG.

[678072f 0]

Actually, I take it back, the period key does not work at all anymore even after checking the key assignment, however it still works for releasing the parking breaks.