RB3D Setup Probs

[TargetDrone]

Hi all. I'm an old gun with newbish questions. Been TOO long since I put on my FS suit. Since returning I have lost my touch for CM as well as the stick. Here's what I'm trying to do in Red Baron 3D:

Using Flightstick (usb), Pro Pedals (usb) and Logitech G15 Gaming KB.

I want all to be seen as 1 device. So far I've accomplished that much. I want to use mostly the default functions for the stick. Mission accomplished there too.

My problem seems to be getting the pedals to work like I want them to. I have the rudders shocked/blocked. I don't use them anymore (recent major surgery, long story). I want to use the Toe Brake function for Rudder. I use to do it this way but have forgotten how (old age). All my attempts to do so have failed.

Here's all the script I have saved on map from (fleeting) memory....
script
cms.a1 = 128 + (js2.a2/2) - (js2.a1/2);
endScript

Can someone walk me through check/uncheck boxes for the Stick and Pedals, Axis settings as well as any other Scripts I may need?

Thanks in advance. I appreciate all of the knowledge and work put into this forum. Especially these days when I can't seem to remember where I put my keys, wallet, etc.

[Bob Church]

Hi TargetDrone,

>> Hi all. I'm an old gun with newbish questions. Been TOO long since I put on my FS suit.<<

"Watch yer nuts!"?

>> Since returning I have lost my touch for CM as well as the stick. Here's what I'm trying to do in Red Baron 3D:

Using Flightstick (usb), Pro Pedals (usb) and Logitech G15 Gaming KB.

I want all to be seen as 1 device. So far I've accomplished that much. I want to use mostly the default functions for the stick. Mission accomplished there too.

My problem seems to be getting the pedals to work like I want them to. I have the rudders shocked/blocked. I don't use them anymore (recent major surgery, long story). I want to use the Toe Brake function for Rudder. I use to do it this way but have forgotten how (old age). All my attempts to do so have failed.

Here's all the script I have saved on map from (fleeting) memory....


script
cms.a1 = 128 + (js2.a2/2) - (js2.a1/2);
endScript

Can someone walk me through check/uncheck boxes for the Stick and Pedals, Axis settings as well as any other Scripts I may need? <<

The script is right, it's actually sample 1 from in the Users Guide. I think it's number 1, but it's there somewhere. There is a bug that shows up in one of the later versions. Try writing it this way:


script
cms.a1 = 128 + ( js2.a2 / 2 ) - ( js2.a1 / 2 );
endScript

The only changes are the spaces around things in the arithmetic. Under certain conditions (been fixed for the next release) the compiler doesn't like the numbers rubbing up against non-numbers and get a little confused. The only other thing is to make sure that you've assign Axis 1 on the CMS Controls tab to the CMS Device 1, R Axis. It does need a throttle, too, as I recall. Dynamix never did get that quite right, it always insisted on the axes coming in pairs or it wouldn't recognize either. Goes back to RB1 and people using two 2-axis stick, the always just assumed the X and Y would show up together and the Z and R would come together (or not at all).

>> Thanks in advance. I appreciate all of the knowledge and work put into this forum. Especially these days when I can't seem to remember where I put my keys, wallet, etc. <<

You're quite welcome! Glad we've been some help!

Best regards,

- Bob

The StickWorks
http://www.stickworks.com

[TargetDrone]

Thanks Bob! It worked like a charm. Not sure which single part or the parts collectively did the trick. I previously had my R axis on the pedals and none in for the CMS tab. Somehow it worked this way in the past. But moving the R axis to the CMS tab and changing the pedals to none seems to give the controllers more response. Maybe it's just my flawed perception though. Anywhooo, all is in good working order set up as you suggested.

Thanks Again!!

[Bob Church]

Hi TargetDrone,

Great! I got to poking around, and you asked that once before but for MechWarrior. Here's the link to the original:

http://www.ch-hangar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2096

I think the explanation was a little more comprehensive there, maybe it would make it a little clearer.

Anyway, glad to hear you got it working! Have fun with it!

Best regards,

- Bob

The StickWorks
http://www.stickworks.com

[TargetDrone]

Ahhh, the memories..... I cursed that MW setup from start until finish. Took some weird alteration to get it hooked up. But it worked in the end. Though MW is a different animal than RB3D. In MW I used the stick to turn the torso and the pedals to turn the feet. CTTOI, maybe it isn't so different? These things confuse me. DOH!

[Bob Church]

Hi TargetDrone,

Ah, RB is easy. It has a few foibles, I think you have to use SPC for the trigger and it doesn't like more than 4 real buttons and 4 axes. I used to fly online there, but the servers (or my connection) finally just got to be too much trouble. I'd spend 20 minutes getting to the action and then get dumped. I used to have a ball on the old RB1 online deal, though. Even with the 45 second lag that you'd see sometimes it was still a lot of fun.

Anyway, have fun with it, and if you have any trouble just come on back and ask.

Best regards,

- Bob

The StickWorks
http://www.stickworks.com