OC pedestal - PMDG 737 - some small issues

[CptBayer]

Hi simmers,

I am the lucky user of a pedestal from oc. I use it with the pmdg bobby... I figurrd out some small issues. I guess it is "repairable" via adjustments in the script?! I am not a pro in script writing ... so hopefully someone can help me:

1. the needle from the rudder trim is not centered. I remember I saw a thread but did´t find it

1a. When using the trim for the rudder the directions are vise versa ...

1b. Aileron trim switches won´t work at all. Is that normal?

2. When using the switch on the ATC module for ATC/ANT in the display it is vise versa ... Switch on ADF - ANT in the display

3. When starting the pedestal with the driver software the digits in NAV 1 and NAV 2 are 213,xy ?! Why?

4. After a while when in NAV 2 tuned a working freq, the digits in the display will jump back to 213,xy

5. ATC panel. There are 4 knobs for 4 digits. But both pairs of knobs have the same function?! I guess the right thing is that every knob tunes one digit?!

thanx in advance and greets

klaus

[mvr1918]

before I dig further into these issues I need some additonal info from you.

is the oc pedestal a factory built pedetal using the idc ?
what is the oc module number? 2M38 or 2M40 or something else?
which oi4fs script are you using?
what is the text in the pmdg b737.ini file

[idj4]

I too have an OC pedestal. Tomorrow I will look at the issues you've mentioned and see if can help with anything.

Regards

Ian

[CptBayer]

before I dig further into these issues I need some additonal info from you.

is the oc pedestal a factory built pedetal using the idc ?

- yes, factory build with IDC -

what is the oc module number? 2M38 or 2M40 or something else?

- oha, where can I check this out, I have no idea -

which oi4fs script are you using?

- oha again, I am a newbie and I installed all the stuff which I got from you sent via mail. Where to find the oi4fs script? Guess in the oi4fs folder? it is version 6 -

what is the text in the pmdg b737.ini file

- that´s easy for me ... here we go...

[SIOC]
IOCP_port=8092
IOCP_timeout=4000
Minimized=Yes
toggle_delay=20
[IOCARDS MODULE]
IOCard_disable=No
IOCard_LPT=No
[FSUIPC MODULE]
FSUipcdisable=No
FSUipcRefresh=60
[IOCP CLIENTS MODULES]
IOCPini_delay=3000
IOCPclient0_disable=no
IOCPclient0_host=localhost
IOCPclient0_port=8099
IOCPclient1_disable=yes
IOCPclient1_host=localhost
IOCPclient1_port=8092
[SOUND MODULE]
Sound_disable=Yes
Volume=100
[*]
[PMDG B737]
CONFIG_FILE=C:\SIOC\Oi4FS\PMDG B737 v7.0PED.ssi
USBServos=40,112
MASTER=32,20,2,114


thanx in advance for your support

greets Klaus

[idj4]

1. the needle from the rudder trim is not centered. I remember I saw a thread but did´t find it

You need to find the correct numbers using SIOC. Open SIOC Monitor, select Device 40 (this is the pedestal servo) and move the top slider (input 1) across to see what your Left, Centre & Right numbers are. Then enter these numbers into the script.

Var 0640, name servoRUD, Link USB_SERVOS, Device 40, Output 1, PosL 150, PosC 512, PosR 1023, Type 1

Var 0641, name RUDservoL, Value 191 // Change value for far LEFT if needed

Var 0642, name RUDservoC, Value 256 // Change value for CENTER if needed

Var 0643, name RUDservoR, Value 313 // Change value for far RIGHT if needed

My centre is 501, so I changed both 512 & 256 to 501.

1a. When using the trim for the rudder the directions are vise versa ...

The two inputs number in the script are the wrong way. You need to swap them.

Var 0634, name sRUDNOSEL, Link IOCARD_SW, Device 32, Input 68 // RUDDER TRIM NOSE LEFT (this should be 67)

Var 0635, name sRUDNOSER, Link IOCARD_SW, Device 32, Input 67 // RUDDER TRIM NOSE RIGHT (this should be 68)

1b. Aileron trim switches won´t work at all. Is that normal?

Push both switches together, not indivually

3. When starting the pedestal with the driver software the digits in NAV 1 and NAV 2 are 213,xy ?! Why?

Mine are too. When you turn the rotary the numbers correct themselves.

4. After a while when in NAV 2 tuned a working freq, the digits in the display will jump back to 213,xy

If it's the problem I think you mean then it's a setting in MSFS that needs turning off.

ASSISTANCE OPTIONS - PILOTING - AI RADIO COMMUNICATION (ATC) ........Turn this off

I'm not sure about the ATC module because mine is the same. Still looking at this.

Regards
Ian

[CptBayer]

Hi Ian,


thanx for your support!!! I will check this the next days and give a feedback ...


greets Klaus

[mvr1918]

Hi Ian,

Thanks for a helping hand here. Really appriciate that you help other Oi4FS users with your Opencockpits / SIOC experience and knowledge.

I am not at my cockpit site at the moment, so I can't help at the moment.

Just a quick one: Is your NAV Radio Panels set to CLASSIC in the FMC/ Aircraft /Equipment?
The script is for the Classic type.

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[idj4]

Hi All

Klaus
Sorry, I missed your question number 5.

5. ATC panel. There are 4 knobs for 4 digits. But both pairs of knobs have the same function?! I guess the right thing is that every knob tunes one digit?!

There are only 2 knobs (Encoders) on the ATC panel. They're misleading because they look like dual encoders (inner & outer rotary), but are single only. The left encoder controls the first two digits and the right encoder controls the last two, but this function is based on the latest scripts, v6.x onwards if I remember correctly . Earlier scripts v5.x use the ALT SOURCE switch, to change between digit control.

Looking back to your question 2, I guess you meant the ADF module, and not ATC, so my closing comment in my previous post also meant the ADF module.

Roar ... Yes my FMC is set to CLASSIC Nav Radio

Regards
Ian

[CptBayer]

Hi Ian,

Thanks for a helping hand here. Really appriciate that you help other Oi4FS users with your Opencockpits / SIOC experience and knowledge.

I am not at my cockpit site at the moment, so I can't help at the moment.

Just a quick one: Is your NAV Radio Panels set to CLASSIC in the FMC/ Aircraft /Equipment?
The script is for the Classic type.
Screenshot 2024-06-10 092643.jpg

Hi Roar, yes it is set to calssic, otherwise it won´t work at all....

greets Klaus

[CptBayer]

Hi Ian,

my result as follows:

1. the needle from the rudder trim is not centered. I remember I saw a thread but did´t find it

Needle is now centered

1a. When using the trim for the rudder the directions are vise versa ...

changed the values, is working now

1b. Aileron trim switches won´t work at all. Is that normal?

I learned something new about the bobby , Thanx

2. When using the switch on the ATC module for ATC/ANT in the display it is vise versa ... Switch on ADF - ANT in the display

for that question no hint till now. Does anyone one know how, better where in the script to change

3. When starting the pedestal with the driver software the digits in NAV 1 and NAV 2 are 213,xy ?! Why?

doesn´t matter at all, cause as you said, when tuning the first time the digits are correct displayed for the frequencies. But it would be nice to know why wrong digits are displayed at startup

4. After a while when in NAV 2 tuned a working freq, the digits in the display will jump back to 213,xy

when retuning it worked like described in 4.

5. ATC panel. There are 4 knobs for 4 digits. But both pairs of knobs have the same function?! I guess the right thing is that every knob tunes one digit?!

ok, good to know

greets and many thanx to Ian

Klaus