FMS, Flying Model Simulator

[DrtBikDave]

Does anybody know if this freeware program is capable of recognizing a real transmitter? I would like to be able to use my E Flite controller from my Blade CP Pro.

[LLB757]

Go to the FMS Web Page. Then to the links button on the left side.
Scroll down a bit and there are several links to (Commercial Radio-Interfaces/Radio-Joysticks).

A couple of years ago I found plans to build an interface for my JR.

LB

Here is a link.
http://n.ethz.ch/student/mmoeller/fms/index_e.html

[spork]

Just a warning... Lots of folks have been frustrated trying to make and use the serial links (although I'm sure some have had good luck as it sounds LLB757 has). I just picked up the USB interface cable, and have had great luck. The USB cable works great with real transmitters.

Try www.milehighwings.com for one.

Edit:



All other transmitters, including E-flite/E-Sky "Channels Six", are compatible with FMS, ClearView, CockpitMaster, and RC Plane Master.

[kgfly]

I agree with Spork, the USB interface from milehighwings makes it easy and reliable.

[LLB757]

Spork is correct, Get the USB interface!!
When I first built the serial interface I had "Glitches". It took some time and a bit of carefull shielding to get rid of them.
It was $10 in parts for the serial, Or $35 to buy the prebuilt USB. The USB is a Much better interface.

LB

[DrtBikDave]

Alright, Thank you guys for the info. As usual you guys have been very helpful.

[LLB757]

Doing a little searching & I just found "SmartPropoPlus" It is a small software add on that allows you to use a Trainer Cord if you have one. Plugs into the the Mic or Line-In on your sound card, and the software detects your transmitter. I just hooked it up to my JR8103 and it seem to work well. I had a little trouble configuring it, but thier web page has a step-by-step section that worked out my problems. Up and flying in about 20 Min.

How can you beat a patch cable for free!!

LB

Thier freeware site
http://www.geocities.com/shaul_ei/SmartPropoPlus.html

[No_Gassers_Here]

Doing a little searching & I just found "SmartPropoPlus" It is a small software add on that allows you to use a Trainer Cord if you have one. Plugs into the the Mic or Line-In on your sound card and the software detects your transmitter. I just hooked it up to my JR8103 and it seem to work well. I had a little trouble configuring it up, but thier web page has a step-by-step section that worked out my problems. Up and flying in about 20 Min.

How can you beat a patch cable for free!!

LB

Thier freeware site
http://www.geocities.com/shaul_ei/SmartPropoPlus.html

good one I just downloaded it and it works great you just have to download it to FMS for it to work in that file or just turn it.
:D

[ZXXflyer]

Thanks for the info about the patch.....I've been flying FMS for over a year due to lack of funds for G3.....Its great to be able to finally fly FMS on my new laptop that lacks a 25-pin printer port....I normally fly on my old PC with the PPJOY printer interface, now I fly on the laptop with a michropnhone interface!!

Thanks again!!!!! :D