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Question X-Plane 11 w/ SMC3-SPS Connection Problem

Discussion in 'X-Plane' started by staticshock, Mar 29, 2018.

  1. staticshock

    staticshock New Member

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    Hello!

    I have successfully connected Simtools with my SMC3-SPS setup and have good motor response from both Simtools and the SMC3 software.

    I have also followed the X-Plane settings listed in the X-Plane 11 update.

    The boxes are checked correctly, IP address 127.0.0.1, port 4123, UDP packet rate all the way up.

    However, I am getting no motion from X-Plane. Does this mean I need to setup a UDP network using a 2nd computer? If so, how would I do that?

    Thanks for any input.
    staticshock, Mar 29, 2018
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Last edited: Mar 29, 2018
    noorbeast, Mar 29, 2018
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  3. staticshock

    staticshock New Member

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    @noorbeast, thanks for the response.

    I did follow the setup guide on that page.

    Here's pics of my settings and Simtools running. The only boxes checked are 3, 4, 16, 17, 37, 38.

    I'm also running it through Steam, wasn't sure if that changed anything.

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    Last edited: Mar 29, 2018
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Please post pictures of you Interface Settings and Axis Assignments.
    noorbeast, Mar 29, 2018
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  5. staticshock

    staticshock New Member

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    Is it because I've used over 100% for each DOF?

    Also, I've been using an Arduino Mega for testing, which is why the output rate is 1 ms. And, the COM port is usually 5, but I don't have anything plugged in right now.

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    staticshock, Mar 30, 2018
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    noorbeast, Mar 30, 2018
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