Connecting a Futaba to a PC...possible??
07-13-2002, 03:07 AM
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Connecting a Futaba to a PC...possible??
Been flying a couple of simulators when the weather turns sour or it gets too dark to fly 
FMS is good for getting used to the third person view but the physics are too perfect and generic. On the other hand, REFLEX ( http://www.reflex-sim.de ) seems very nice just from watching the demos. REFLEX requires you to plug in your radio into the PC so you can get used to your radio have true control over the plane (not pressing up, down, left, right, etc...)
My radio is a Futaba 6DA and I was wondering if it was possible to connect it to my computer via parallel, serial, USB, firewire, etc..? It would be great if I could so I could work on my radio skills.
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FMS is good for getting used to the third person view but the physics are too perfect and generic. On the other hand, REFLEX ( http://www.reflex-sim.de ) seems very nice just from watching the demos. REFLEX requires you to plug in your radio into the PC so you can get used to your radio have true control over the plane (not pressing up, down, left, right, etc...)My radio is a Futaba 6DA and I was wondering if it was possible to connect it to my computer via parallel, serial, USB, firewire, etc..? It would be great if I could so I could work on my radio skills.
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07-13-2002, 03:19 AM
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You can in RealFlight but not sure about reflex...
Hello Nex,
I have just come off from flying in RealFlight and I use my back-up tranny, Futaba 6XAS. I link to the PC using a serial port but I do not want to use my primary tranny incase I screw up the settings.
I have just come off from flying in RealFlight and I use my back-up tranny, Futaba 6XAS. I link to the PC using a serial port but I do not want to use my primary tranny incase I screw up the settings.
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Comes with the software
If you buy RealFlight, you can either buy it complete with a tranny or with a serial link for your own tranny. The tranny supplied by RealFLight can only be used with the software - the tranny aint real
I wonder if anyone has turned up at the field with the RealFlight tranny by mistake?
I wonder if anyone has turned up at the field with the RealFlight tranny by mistake?
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Connecting a Futaba to a PC...possible??
Just to update you, Scotsman....RF is now sold only with the USB unit, which is a controller and interface to your own radio all in one unit. It is 100% XP compatible, plugs into the **USB** port, and gives you both controls in a single unit. It is also much more user friendly for install, etc.
07-13-2002, 06:25 PM
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Connecting a Futaba to a PC...possible??
Nex, you can use your radio with the free FMS. Just do a web search on "FMS interface" and you will find lots of people trying to sell you one. Most other simulators provide an interface when you buy them.
AMC are you sure the RF USB connector plugs into the serial port ? It would be more logical if it plugged into a USB port.
Steve
AMC are you sure the RF USB connector plugs into the serial port ? It would be more logical if it plugged into a USB port
.Steve
