Hatty

I was wondering is anyone has plans on how to connect a Futaba skyport 4 to a PC. Also, about how much would it cost to make it and will it work an a wide variety of flight simulation software? Are the parts available at any place that sells ciruit items? I have the Flying Model Simulator.

I was wanting to save money because some of those connections are very expensive. But, getting the Great Planes flight simulator would be best, but sadly, I am a poor college student. [][&o] It is expensive enough just flying. BUT IS IS SO MUCH FUN!!![8D]

It would also be great if the plans were easy to understand, since I am not big on circuits.

I have windows xp

STLPilot

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You can get a FMS connector for your Futaba. FMS is a fine product ... won't do terrific 3D but will keep you busy. Just do a search on that very famous auction site for "FMS". You will see plenty of cables avaiable for sale for 12-$20 a piece. I was broke through college too ... I'm with ya.

Bart1976

Hi. I have done a cable myself. I found the instructions on this site.

http://www.heliguy.com/nexus/index.html

There is a link to download the latest version of FMS and how to do the cable. It's really easy and cheap (about 7$).

On the site, click Enter and Free Simulator.

Happy training!

buckeyes1997

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you could get one from me for pretty cheap.
as little as 16.00 shipped. by the time you order your parts from online vendors you will have at least that much i assure you.

http://www.mattclement.freeservers.com/fms/fms.html

DTB

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I have bought several different cables here with very good results. The guy is in the UK, but it only takes 5 days to arrive to the US.

http://www.rc-electronics.co.uk

Hope this helps.

bluesky123

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I've got my USB interface from www.milehighwings.com -- received it in 2 days, works with many different simulators (there's a compatibility table somewhere on their site).