Anyone know a reliable source for a FMS interface cable (radio to 'puter)? I need one for a Futaba 6EXA. I've seen lots of links, half are dead though and I'm not sure who to go through. There was a guy, Matt, I think selling them for $18 awhile ago but his links are dead now.

Thanks!

Xray, not sure if this is the one you need, but this is where I got mine for a JR radio. No prob's and was quick to get here.[ul][*] http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/trans...ductId=V415975

Unfortunately that won't work. I don't see one for the Futaba radios. Thats the exact item I need though, just wrong plug. The Futaba 6EXA has a mini rectangular plug. Thanks though.

I would like to know how, to make my own.I have the Futaba 7CHP,and it has the sguare recepticle ,like XRAYs.I`ve seen the info for making the round plug cords but it`s of no use to me..

http://stores.ebay.com/Toms-RC-Simul...imulators.html

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...65&refid=store

Kind of expensive IMO for that particular cable, but I have bought stuff from Toms Sim before, and it always arrives very quick!

$54? Geez that is pricey. Thats 1/4 the price of G3! I think that guys taking advantage just a little bit. But yes, that is exactly what I need. [:@]

You are right, and I thought it was pretty pricey as well! You can buy the G2 off the various auction sites for around $125 now, and the G2 interface will also run the FMS. I am not sure whether the G3 Interface will run the FMS or not, but my guess would be that it would.

I bet if you could find the parts and a schematic diagram ,a person could make one for $10-$15.00.A trainer cord is $20.00 out here .There`s ,2 sguare ends right there, if you cut the cord in 1/2,but I think theres some resistors involved.Need a schematic to figure it out

Yeah, I'd rather spend the extra $75 and get G2, doesn't that get you a controller (radio) with it?

Yes, that gets you the G2 Interface radio that does work with FMS also. I do have a USB FMS Interface Cable with the round end, but I find it much more convient just to use the RealFlight Interface when I want to fly some of the Planes that FMS has. You will also get a cable with the G2 that will allow you to hook your radio to the G2 Radio and use it as well. The G2 radio gets its power through the USB port and requires no batteries which is nice. If you use your own futaba radio you have to keep the batteries charged.

Well then I'll just keep my eyes on Ebay. Thanks!

YOOOOOO XRAY328::::

I have one sitting around somewhere and I think its for a Futaba radio. Let me look and if it is,,, Merry Christmas. Ill send it to ya free.

I will let you know tomorrow night if I have it.

Alan

Hey, that'd be great! You guys are the best!

I know Futaba has two varieties, Heres the exact plug I need for this radio...

X Ray -
the gentleman you are looking for is Matt Clements. His new web site is http://allthingsrc.com/webshop/

Thanks for the update. All I see for sale though is a lost plane locator. I don't see any usb interface plugs.

XRAY328:

I looked everywhere for that cable and I cant find it. I thinnk I might have tossed it when I got my reflex sim. Try this. Go look on e bay for FMS and also look up TOMS RC SIMULATOR STORE, He sells them I looked at them all and I didnt see one for the new square plug. However. I have talked to Tom on the phone and he is a very nice guy. He might build one for you.

Sorry Santa failed.

Alan

Yeah, we were looking at ths earlier in the thread (check up top), we found out they want $54 for it. I swear these things used to be $18. FMS is ok, but if I'm gonna spend the money, I'd rather get G2 for another $50. Theres one on there now for $93 with 27 minuted left.

Um - the guy has only a single product in his "catalog" - and it's a "crashed plane finder"...

Did i just say that?

That is the right guy though, I e-mailed him, no reply yet.

Matts home page is still advertizing FMS interfaces. It looks like it got lost from the shopping cart, when setting up his new page. Send him an e mail I'm sure he'll be able to help. I, and several of my friends have been happy with interfaces purchased from him.

If you really want G3, Tower hobbies has a $25 rebate and $20 off of a $200 order. Without shipping that would put you around $ 160.00. Tom's FMS cable has been $54 for 3 - 4 years. FMS is nice, that is what I first had. Picked up 2nd. hand G2 and was glad that I didn't spend 1/4 of full price. At $54 dollars it almost makes sense to buy a buddy box with the round Futaba connector, and the cheap $20 FMS cable!

I purchased a USB cable from Dennis Koroluk in town. He also has PIC serial cables, I upgraded from this cable. Works great with FMS, Easyfly and Reality Craft simulators. There is no such thing as a cheap cable. One schematic used a printer port. Still needed $35.00 worth of parts. Dennis's work great, no glitches. Check out his website. http://www.rc-circuits.com

.Thanks for the tip JP. I`ve sent off an e-mail.I`ll give a comment once I hear back.

For a low budget DIY alternative check out this link: [link=http://www.heliguy.com/nexus/fmsinterface.html]http://www.heliguy.com/nexus/fmsinterface.html[/link]

/Red B.

I got my CABLE solutin HERE ,with Dennis.HE responded to my Email right away,and answered my Questions.He gave me information to the cables,that I could use, to do, what I wanted.HE suggested, 3 possible choices ,and explanation to which cable, will do/work, with what/which, programs/simulators .I picked,Cable #3 ,from his detailed recommendations.HERE`s his description for My Futaba 7CHP,from his email to me.I`m sold

"USB Joystick interface for FMS, Realflight, Preflight, EasyFly, etc.
or any sim that uses a joystick for input.

This connects to your radio trainer jack and to your computer usb port. This
will work with Windows that support usb. Windows 95 & NT will not work. Cost
is $55."

I think anyone looking for a cable should give him an Email and ask him for what you need.Real Quick service there.I just need to get that cable in my hand ,and download the free FMS THANKS again JPurcha.Your tip helped ME out. BIG Time