FMS 2.0 Alpha 8.5 Parallel connection

[fly4fun]

Im trying to get my Flash 5sx TX to work with FMS using a Parallel connection. My computer is Windows 2000 OS. I thought I saw a Piece of Software that would allow me to do this but I cannot find it. Thanks.

David

[rutat]

http://www.heliguy.com/nexus/fmsinterface.html

[fly4fun]

Bummer that link doesn't work Rutat.

[rutat]

Just tried it again - it does.

EG:

IMPORTANT INTERFACE NOTES: This cable is not supported by default in Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Howegver Deon van der Westhuysen has created a program called PPJOY for you to install that will allow this interface to work with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. PPJOY will allow many various controller interfaces to work as virtual joysticks in Windows which means the interface can be used in other games too! Alternatively, there are instructions in the install directory of FMS on how to build a serial interface but it does require much more electronics experience, although even electronics hobbiests should be able to figure it out. The other option is to buy one of the USB or Gameport pre-built cables on the internet. If you use Google.com to search for "Futaba Joystick Adapter" you will get many people who sell these for about 30-50 dolalrs. The benefit of these joystick adapters is they allow your transmitter to work as a joystick in all Windows games and simulators, including most versions of Realflight.

Radio Shack Parts
276-2009 NPN 2222a Transistor (Many NPN transistors will work)
271-1126 1/2 watt 5% 10k-Ohm Resistor pack of 5
276-1547b 25 Position Male D-Subminiature Solder-type connector
276-1536 Shielded hood for DB25 connector
274-020a 6-Pin DIN male plug (For FUTABA connections)
???-???? You also need some 5 ft. wires of course
(CAT-5 would work nice - I used speaker cable!)
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Total cost: Around $10 - $15

It's come to my attention that the DIN connector has been discontinued
from radio shack. Special thanks to Laurance Ford for finding an alternate
on-line source, Jameco. Here are the parts required from Jameco.

Jameco Parts
Item P/N Price
6 Pin DIN Plug 15886 0.59
D-Sub Solder Cup Conn 15114 0.49
D-Sub Metalized Hood 15106 1.39
Small Signal GP Transistor (PN2222A) 178511 10 for .16
The resistor is only sold in bulk and would be cost prohibited.
As far as I can tell Radio Shack is the best source for these.
Cat-5 cable or any shielded cable can be purchased from many hardware stores.

Note: If your NPN2222a does not look like mine, here is a
picture of some various compatible ones,
looking from the bottom (wire-side) up.

Transmitter Interface
Here are some random links to other interface tips I've found on the web. When I find a combination that works flawlessly and put it togeather, I'll update this page with more detailed building instructions.

"Simple" JR Serial Interface by Mike Roberts. Build this one first, supposedly it works with many models of JR interfaces. You can buy this interface pre-made from the UK at http://www.customelectronics.co.uk/

Joystick Interface How to build a transmitter to joystick interface to play any sim with your transmitter, including FlightSim 98 and FMS etc. This page is in french, but you can use babelfish.altavista.com to roughly translate it.
Rick G designed a very simple hardware interface to connect your transmitter to the printer port of your computer. The best thing of all is that it also works with FMS! I have made this page off of his simple schematic and have only tested it with a futaba transmitter. Here is the design of the transmitter interface: (This particular design will not work with JR, see link above.)


If you dont have the round futaba connection and you're sure your radio is compatible with futaba here are some various pin-outs including the new futaba style pin-out.


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[fly4fun]

I get page cannot be found error. ????

[fly4fun]

Thanks a Bunch for the Info Rutat.

[rutat]

Brab it from Google's cache.

[SlowFlier8]

Here you go...

FMS Adapter:

http://www.net-express.com/nexus/fmsinterface.html

[radcast2]

I know they dont make a parallel but I figure what the heck might help you.
http://www.milehighwings.com

Rich

[fly4fun]

Thank You. I decided to Get AeroFly Pro Delux. It should be awsome.