Simulator Demo Flight : FSX : Matrox : TrackIR

This is a follow up to the "Components" video. This is a quick trip out of KASE, turn around and land. It really doesn't showcase much of the components in use but you can get a sense of how the TrackIR functions within the virtual cockpit view.

[DavesFSX]

Thanks for the quick feedback. There's a lot to learn in FSX, but I think the journey will be fun. Look forward to seeing more of your videos-flights, equipment reviews, whatever. Your leaving out pulsating music and instead speaking clearly and rationally in your postings is a welcome relief. Dave.

[GMVitus]

That's a really nice setup you have. Thanks for sharing!

[flybman]

Ha - you are the first to notice the track. Nice work. I am rocking to 311 right now... Thanks for the comment on the simulator. I need to leave the office to go work on a laptop I am cleaning & clearing for some external gauges. Later

[flybman]

Thanks - I no longer have that setup. :) I ditched the 3x monitor setup and run a single 42" and all PFC hardware. My laptop on the side runs all the other displays for other simming addons.

In terms of spanning the 3 screens, I make sure that windows sees my display as one large monitor (5040x1050 etc) and make sure you have wideviewaspect=true. That's all I had to do.

Benjamin

[SnorwayFlake]

You know as an airliner pilot i can tell you a beer helps calm the nerves, its a big responsibility so a beer or five helps take the edge of it.

[gideonhall]

yes! i finally worked it out, and yeh it sure does look amazing!!

[flybman]

@RKCmix The setting is found on the TrackIR interface. "Center" is the command you are looking for and you can set it to any hotkey you would like. I set it to what ever hotkey and then map a yoke button to that hotkey. That way I can reset view instantly when needed.

[flybman]

It was tight... no doubt about. It squished my brain for about the first week before I said I either need to loosen this headset up or not use it. From there I just the brackets to get a not so tight fit.

I know where you are coming from... I just put muscle on it.

[flybman]

@RotationFSX Thanks Phil - Yeah, I need to do more videos. I have been busy flying with my buds. Perhaps we will do a video of shared cockpit over Vatsim or something. As you noted, there are a ton of videos out there so I haven't determined if it's worth my time to do a video of some variety unless someone wants to see something specific. Thanks for the comments-

Benjamin

[flybman]

Ha - thanks!

Happy Flying!

Bman.

[flybman]

@DavesFSX Dave - I think the 25" would be sweet! I just upgraded to 3x22's since I had to get a couple of new monitors in the house any way. The 5040x1024 is damn near 6' across... and it's nice. with the new rig, I need all the horsepower I can get to push said resolution and record with Fraps. I flew around last night in the Lancair (ORBX) HD paint, Orbx NRM with REX textures - max autogen, density and water. With fraps running I was still locked at 30. It was a thing of beauty. Do it.

[flybman]

Already got one - new Saitek + quad came in yesterday. It's nice.

I have X52 Pro also which is great for those more fighter type of activities.

[RotationFSX]

This is a great video Bman.
Make some more videos as the amount of rubbish on youtube regarding FSX is abudant..
I'm subscribing in the hope you knock some more out. :)

[flybman]

Hey there - I used a Matrox 3H2Go. The little box plus the software (PowerDesk) sets it up for you. Windows registers a single 5040x or 3470x horizontal resolution. I have since gone to a single 40" 1080p 240ghz panel for my simulator / general PC setup. I have the matrox sitting right next to me in a box. I am going to list it up somewhere. It's not the cheapest solution but it was the only solution when I was flying 3x monitor setup. EyeFinity does the same thing with 2 GPUs (I think)

[flybman]

@bushflyn All you have to do is set the hotkey in the TrackIR 4 or 5 software. It should pick up on your yoke if it's plugged in via USB. Thanks for the recognition :) I need to make another video that isn't so dull!

[flybman]

@rajeke I think you missed the tutorial that noted 8 hour bottle to throttle does not apply during simulator use. :)
Off to ZLA to practice backcourse ILS and DME arc approaches... That's where the fun is!

[flybman]

Yes, in the .cfg file. It's not in the FSX menus.

Win XP, you’ll find it here: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX.

In Windows Vista & 7, you will want to make sure hidden files are shown and then look here:

[flybman]

For a while - technically since FS II but nothing serious until FS95. New setup... not much is new but a Saitek Yoke and a new GTX 275.

BTW - I saw your TTR. I ride a YZ250F here in Missouri.

[flybman]

@Boeing757basher07 I will have to do a video review of those panels. In general, they are excellent. However, they really only fit the bill of GA craft. A lot of switches won't do much in say the Level D 767.

I find the radio panel the best panel since I fly only on Vatsim. It makes for quick work of the radio frequencies as well as the NAV1 and NAV2 / DME / ADF and XPDR. All of them as a whole work great but really geared for GA birds.

Bman.

[flybman]

@trypwned Sweet! Keep at it. Perhaps we will see you in the skies of Vatsim or something.

There is nothing wrong with TIR 4 at all - that's what I still use to this day. If I was buying a new one, I would probably get 5 since it's only $50 more. Money well spent to have the latest and greatest. If you are tight on budget (sounds like that's not that case) I would certainly spend the few extra dollars. There is absolutely nothing wrong with TrackIR4 at all. I fly with it every day.