Yes there is a way to do it: First you need to download and install a program called PPjoy. Then use PPjoy to set up a virtual joystick - set it up with 4 axes, no button and no POVs. You then need to run the PPJoy Input DLL to assign your TX (attached to your soundcard via a mono cable) for input. Use the program to load the smart propo dll for a PPM transmitter and set the update interval for 25ms.

That part isnt as tricky as it sounds because the PPjoy documentation is good - see the section on setting up a virtual joystick.

Once you have it configured you need to calibrate the joystick in the windows XP control panel (Game controllers). With my spectrum DX6, I had to adjust the travel so that the throws were in a compatible range: These are my settings (start with stock settings and change as follows):

Rudder -100% and +38%, Throttle -100 and +40, Aileron -100 and +40, Elevator -100 and +40. I saved these settings as a separate model in the DX6 (called SIM). I assume they will be about right for any DX6. Then go through the windows calibration and you should have approximately 100% deflection on all four axes. Obviously, it will appear unbalanced as you move the sticks but this gets corrected in the Clearview calibration.

Before you use clearview you should have the PPJoy DLL active. It needs to run in the background to sense your inputs. Once you start clearview there will be an option for the PPJoy controller. Select it and then go through the Clearview joystick calibration.



Of course, at the end of the day, this is more tricky than a proprietary cable. However, it costs nothing and works perfectly once it is set..