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SimTools v3 Public Beta

Discussion in 'Tutorials and Tips by the Developer' started by yobuddy, Sep 26, 2022.

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  1. lenidcamper

    lenidcamper New Member

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    Has anyone got the MSFS 2020 plugin to deliver telemetry?
    I have installed and configured the plugin and the interface test or axis test will move motors appropriately.
    Double click will launch the MSFS exe (Store version). The status bar says "SimTools Running" but I do not get any data from the sim.
    Motors do not move. Min/Max Tuning does not show anything in the Input section.
    My local test utility can extract aircraft orientation data via SimConnect.
    No error messages in the log.
    The SimConnect dll is in the plugin folder.
    Is there some additional config required for the plugin?
    Are there any diagnostics other than error log?
    Suggestions would be appreciated.
    lenidcamper, Jun 13, 2023
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  2. ChuckyP

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    Msfs works for me. Do you have the steam version?
    ChuckyP, Jun 13, 2023
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  3. lenidcamper

    lenidcamper New Member

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    No. MS Store version
    lenidcamper, Jun 13, 2023
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    Hello everyone! F1 23 has just been released. Do you plan to make an f123 plugin for the previous version of simtools? The f122 works very well with njmotion compact R on the old version but not for me on simtools V3...While waiting to finalize V3 are you going to use the old generation plugin? THANKS !
    offman, Jun 13, 2023
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  5. ChuckyP

    ChuckyP Active Member

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    that may be the problem, although I don’t have any experience firsthand. I can confirm the steam version is getting telemetry though. Hope you get it sorted out.
    ChuckyP, Jun 13, 2023
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  6. Neo_One

    Neo_One Member Gold Contributor

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    I have a big problem, Simtools or SimDash finds the Arduino with the matching sketch that I used with Simtools V2.
    I have also set everything as shown.
    The Sim ACC data is also displayed.
    However, Simtools cannot seem to establish a data connection to the Arduino - neither game data nor test data arrive at the Arduino
    Neo_One, Jun 13, 2023
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  7. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    @lenidcamper,
    Maybe check if you have multiple versions of SimConnect installed.
    My guess is you have a couple installed, I believe v10.0.62615.0 is the one we want.
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  8. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    @offman,
    We will make one for v3 for sure, probably not for v2, as we are trying to wrap up v3 at the moment.

    Have you tried the NjMotion Compact R repo for v3?
    The repo has a One Click Setup plugin available, and a pre-configured F122 plugin available also.
    (Meaning all you have to do is install the setup, then the plugin, and click play.)

    You can get to it with the lower left button found here.
    upload_2023-6-13_16-28-54.png

    Take care,
    yobuddy
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    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  9. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    @Neo_One,
    Only one app can connect to a given comport at a time.
    So they both could not connect to the same Arduino, if that's what your trying to do?

    I don't see a pic attached?

    In the dash section of v3?

    My guess is something is just configured wrong, but I'm sure we could figure it out.
    Take care,
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  10. Cazame

    Cazame New Member

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    Hi! I have the same error. Does the star wars squadrons plugin from simtools v3 work for anyone?
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    Cazame, Jun 14, 2023
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  11. Neo_One

    Neo_One Member Gold Contributor

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    So I got the connection working, it was because of the interface plugins.
    Now the next problem. The fans only run at full throttle, what do I have to enter?
    I tried it with the old V2 input Math Round and Pad but there is no change either.
    Neo_One, Jun 14, 2023
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  12. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    @Wagnard, any ideas buddy?
    I can see the offsets file included with the plugin, so I believe it's there.
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2023
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  13. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    @Neo_One,
    Because the motion interface and the dash interface was trying to use the same comport?

    What hardware or sketch are you using?
    Chat soon,
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  14. lenidcamper

    lenidcamper New Member

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    Thanks for the hint. I agree that it is probably a SimConnect issue, but the source is not clear.

    I have at least a dozen copies of SimConnect dll. Every client utility includes the dll in the distribution.
    Some of the dll's are unversioned. Some are 10.0.61637
    The SimTools3 MSFS plugin install on May 18 included SimConnect dll version 10.0.60905.
    I deleted and reinstalled the plugin and no SimConnect dll's were included in the plugin folder. Should the plugin distribution include the SimConnect dll's?
    Reinstalling the MSFS SDK still downloads SimConnect version 10.0.61637
    The MSFS plugin does not work with 10.0.61637 copied into the plugin folder either.

    I do not see SimConnect dll version 10.0.62615 anywhere!
    lenidcamper, Jun 14, 2023
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  15. Neo_One

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    I use the Arduino with the Monster Moto and the modified Sketch to use separately with switch and controller, this worked great with the Simtools V2. Due to a new computer complete reinstallation. Therefore now the V3 version.

    Apparently there must be another problem, however, I cannot capture the motion movement. The vibe and dash go to .
    Neo_One, Jun 14, 2023
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  16. yobuddy

    yobuddy Well-Known Member Staff Member Moderator SimAxe Beta Tester SimTools Developer Gold Contributor

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    The plugin installs the correct SimConnect when installing the plugin, it just installs the msi file thou, and does not copy any dll's anywhere.

    I hope this helps buddy.
    Take care,
    yobuddy

    Here is the simconnect file by itself.

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Jun 15, 2023
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  17. yobuddy

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    Sorry buddy, I don't have enough info to help you.
    You can still use v2 if you want to thou.
    You can PM me screenshots of your v2 setup and I can show you the v3 equivalent if you want.
    Take care,
    yobuddy
    yobuddy, Jun 14, 2023
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  18. lenidcamper

    lenidcamper New Member

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    The MSI did the trick!!!!:)
    I don't know why the SDK install did not include the latest SimConnect.
    Now to tuning.

    thank you
    thank you
    thank you
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    lenidcamper, Jun 15, 2023
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    will Simtools 3 work with openxr motion compensation?
    Patte83, Jun 16, 2023
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  20. John Murphy

    John Murphy Member Gold Contributor

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    This is my first time configuring, so my apologies if I dont know what I'm quite doing yet. I installed Simtools V3 and configured my interfaces and set my limits. I know I'm able to control my motors by using the Test Settings function in the tool. I downloaded both the DCS plugin and the FS2020 plugin (V3 versions) and configured my access settings, but neither plugin move the motors once started. I figured I'd try to get DCS working first and then try the other.

    After I start DCS I try to click the Play icon on the plugin, but it doesnt do anything. I can double click and it seems to start but no movement. I'm not sure what to do next, or what I might have not done.

    Thank you for any guidance.
    John Murphy, Jun 16, 2023
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