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GameDash Settings, Tips and Tricks

GameDash Settings, Tips and Tricks

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GameDash download link

MSFS2020

Make sure you follow the plugin install notes:

Notes:
  • This plugin installs and runs a separate application that it uses to get motion data from the game. This may require GameManager to be run as administrator when patching.
  • A config file is included with this application and is located in AppData\Local\SimTools\MFS2020. This file can be used to set the rate of data transmission, which by default is 100 Hz. It can also be used to change the IP address that the application sends data to, which is necessary when the game and GameEngine are running on different PCs. In this case, change TargetIP to the internal IP address (e.g. 192.168...) of the PC running GameEngine.
  • If you are having problems with motion data, try replacing the file SimConnect.dll in AppData\Local\SimTools\MFS2020. A different version of this file may work better on your system. Look for one in the game installation directory, or install the SDK and look in MSFS SDK\SimConnect SDK\lib.

List of games supported by GameDash

from Matth.Gyver,

- Asseto Corsa Plugin 3.0.6.0
-Speed [km/h], RPM,Gear, Shift, Light, Fuel[lt], Fuel [%], Car model, Track name
- DTM Experience Demo Plugin 1.0.0.1
- RPM, Max RPM, Fuel Pressure, Fuel, FuelCapacity, Water Temp, Engine Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Speed, # of Laps, Completed Laps, Best Lap Time, Previous Lap Time, Current Lap Time, Position, # of Cars, Gear, Shift Light
- Formula Truck 2013 Plugin 3.0.0.5
-Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp, Fuel, Fuel %, Headlights, Engine Overheating, Brake Overheating, TireDamage, ShiftUp, ShiftDown, PartsDetached, InPit, YellowFlagState, GamePhase, Flags 1. Sector, Flags 2. Sector, Flags 3. Sector.
- Game Stock Car Plugin 3.0.0.3
- Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp, Fuel, Engine Overheating, Brake Overheating, TireDamage, ShiftUp, ShiftDown, PartsDetached, InPit, YellowFlagState, GamePhase, Flags 1. Sector, Flags 2. Sector, Flags 3. Sector.
- GP Bikes Plugin 3.0.0.1
-Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp Fuel, Fuel [%], Engine Overheating, ShiftUp, ShiftDown, In pit
- GT Legends Plugin 3.0.0.1[/B]
- Speed, RPM, Gear, Actual Fuel Pressure, Fuel Litres, Fuel Capacity, Engine Water Temp, Engine Oil Temp, Engine Oil Pressure, Lap, Best Lap Time, Previous Lap Time, Current Lap Time, Position, # of Cars in Race
- GTR Plugin 3.0.0.1
-Speed, RPM, Gear, Actual Fuel Pressure, Fuel Litres, Fuel Capacity, Engine Water Temp, Engine Oil Temp, Engine Oil Pressure, Lap, Best Lap Time, Previous Lap Time, Current Lap Time, Position, # of Cars in Race
- IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Plugin 3.0.0.9
-Speed, RPM, Roll, Pitch, Yaw, Altitude and Climb
- IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles Plugin 3.0.0.8
-Speed, Turn, Roll, Pitch, Yaw, Altitude and Climb
- KartRacing Pro Plugin 3.0.0.1
- Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp, Fuel, Fuel %, Engine Overheating, ShiftUp, ShiftDown
- RaceRoom The Game 2 Plugin 3.0.0.1
-Speed, RPM, Gear, Actual Fuel Pressure, Fuel Litres, Fuel Capacity, Engine Water Temp, Engine Oil Temp, Engine Oil Pressure, Lap, Best Lap Time, Previous Lap Time, Current Lap Time, Position, # of Cars in Race
- rFactor plugin 3.0.4.0
-Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp, Fuel, Engine Overheating, Brake Overheating, TireDamage, ShiftUp, ShiftDown, PartsDetached, InPit, YellowFlagState, GamePhase, Flags 1. Sector, Flags 2. Sector, Flags 3. Sector.
- rFactor2 Plugin 3.0.6.0
- Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp, Fuel, Fuel %, Headlights, Engine Overheating, Brake Overheating, TireDamage, ShiftUp, ShiftDown, PartsDetached, InPit, YellowFlagState, GamePhase, Flags 1. Sector, Flags 2. Sector, Flags 3. Sector.
- Richard Burns Rally (SSE) plugin 3.0.0.3
- Speed, RPM, GEAR
- World Racing Series Plugin 3.0.0.1
- Speed, RPM, Gear, EngineWaterTemp, EngineOilTemp Fuel, Fuel [%], Engine Overheating,​

GameDash functions

All the commands are all shown in Game Dash itself.
1) Click a pencil
2) click Help
3) Popup shows all commands.

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CURRENT COMMAND LIST


MATH Sign Value
Sign = + - / *
Value = your other value.

PERCENT Min Max
Max = the max value the input can be.
Min = the min value the input can be.
Max Input may also be Dash1 thru Dash20.

SCALE Min Max
Max = the max value the input can be.
Min = the min value the input can be.

ROUND Digits
Digits = to how many digits.

REPLACE Value Replacement
Value = The value you want to replace.
Replacement = The replacement value.

TOCHR
Get the char value of any integer up to 32 bit.

TOHEX
Get the Hex value of any integer.

PAD length Value
Length = how long should the value be.
Value = your padding char (usually ‘0’).

All commands can be edited live while the game is playing!
have fun! :thumbs
yobuddy

Examples:
Simraceway gives Shift UP and Shift DOWN variables as TRUE and FALSE

But GameDash can convert it to numerical values
Just use the Replace function like this:

Replace True 1
Replace False 0​

DIY Dashboards and Gauges tutorials

For many DIY Dashboards and Gauges are the finishing touch for a motion simulator, and there are many options available to build just what you want. SimTools can support gauges where the plugin has incorporated that in the game data: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/faq/list-of-games-supported-by-gamedash.178/

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Here is @vthinsel's Dash X2 : https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dashx2-another-dashboard-for-gamedash.9981/#post-200026 along with associated STL files: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dashx2-another-dashboard-for-gamedash.9981/#post-200171

Here is @jjanu's How-to guide: Real car dashboard for racing games: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/how-to-guide-real-car-dashboard-for-racing-games.11967/

Here is @Haraguchi's Dash board Arduino RGB Leds LC (low cost): https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dash-board-arduino-rgb-leds-lc-low-cost.11806/

This is @vthinsel's digital DashX2, with the libraries available for download and the code available on github: https://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/dashx2-another-dashboard-for-gamedash.9981/

Here is @vthinsel's guide to building a simple arduino dashboard with TM1638: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/another-simple-arduino-dashboard-with-tm1638.7387/

Here @tombo details building Arduino powered DIY gauges: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/diy-switec-dashboard-with-menu.7056/

There is a tutorial from @eaorobbie
TM1638 Multiply page display with GameDash
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/tm1638-multiply-page-display-with-gamedash.5003/

and a tutorial from @Soraz
Arduino and TM1638 for simple DashBoard 2.0.1
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/arduino-and-tm1638-for-simple-dashboard.79/

and a tutorial from @RacingMat
12cm 12V 7segments gear indicator with GameDash
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/12cm-12v-7segments-gear-indicator-with-gamedash.5747/

and a tutorial from @Jamesdio
Arduino RevBurner driving a tachometer
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/arduino-revburner-driving-a-tachometer.5906/

a Tool from @Rufusdufus
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/gamedash.4904/#post-47593
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/graphic-dashboard-gauges.4881/
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/sim-racing-dash-display-for-pc.4788/#post-66286

some examples:
from @hyper1966 http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/led-display-for-games.5313/#post-54570

WIP (work in progress):
from @Roonster Fan Control in Assetto Corsa With GameDash and Pololu Maestro?

ELM327 emulator for Game Dash from @soraz:
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/marketplace/elm327-emulator-for-game-dash.139/

Capture and display live game play on 2nd screen?
duplicate a screen zone onto another display
http://www.xsimulator.net/community...live-game-play-on-2nd-screen.6204/#post-68883 from @bsft

Graphic Dashboard Gauges
from @RufusDufus
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/graphic-dashboard-gauges.4881/
sources
http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/gamedash.4904/#post-47593

Other DIY Gauges and projects

Here is a description and code to use the M1638 Display and Gamedash by @Archie, provided with the assistance of @soraz (the code) and @eaorobbie (pin advice): http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/tm1638-and-gamedash.6807/#post-76490

Simple Dash on Arduino+LCD with SimTools

If you would like to use an LCD as a dash then check out @TOPMO3's work and Arduino code: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/simple-dash-on-arduino-lcd-with-simtools-wip.7029/

Got a hankering for real but still want your digital shift light, then have a look at this BMW Cluster hack by @dahfl: http://www.xsimulator.net/community/threads/echtes-bmw-e36-tacho-real-bmw-cluster-3dof.6323/

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