9XTREME W/Freerider or Liftoff

Post by **Kilrah** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:17 pm

The curve is completely unnecessary in your setup.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 3:28 pm

Well I didn't test without the curve. But thx for the tip. I will edit the post asap.

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lancaster · Post by **lancaster** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:41 pm

Mike

I thought I might try the 9Xtreme with simulators and I have a couple of questions:-

1 I assume I must load the test firmware version you just posted on this thread- is this now called the Joysticks version?

2 Do I use the type of USB cable illustrated by Jimkill - I assume this goes into the trainer socket and this will initiate the installation of the driver?

3 Do I need to switch polarities and configure the model as described by Octavius?

regards
Hans

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:11 pm

For FPVFreerider, you just need the usb cable and the latest test version from 9Xtreme.
For other simulators like FMS, Phoenix and others you will need a cable like the one previously posted or the one provided with the purchased sim bundle.
I honestly dont know if the sims excluding FPVFreerider suport the HID driver now available in 9xtreme.
I will have to figure out. Or perhaps somebody in this forum already knows.

Post by **MikeB** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:51 pm

I tested the code using FMS and a standard USB cable.

Mike.

Daedalus66 · Post by **Daedalus66** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:21 pm

The key to using transmitters with simulators such as Phoenix that plug directly into the trainer port is that the transmitter must be in Slave (student) mode.
To some people this is counter-intuitive, but if you think about it, slave mode means that the transmitter, serving as a buddy box, outputs signals to the master transmitter, which in turn controls the model, using slave input when the trainer switch is held by the instructor.
Same general idea with a simulator: the transmitter in slave mode outputs the signals necessary to control the sim (no master needed).

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OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:20 am

MikeB wrote:I tested the code using FMS and a standard USB cable.

Mike.

Yes, now I remember you saying something about it. I still have to check phoenix and aeroflight rc7.

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OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:20 am

Daedalus66 wrote:The key to using transmitters with simulators such as Phoenix that plug directly into the trainer port is that the transmitter must be in Slave (student) mode.
To some people this is counter-intuitive, but if you think about it, slave mode means that the transmitter, serving as a buddy box, outputs signals to the master transmitter, which in turn controls the model, using slave input when the trainer switch is held by the instructor.
Same general idea with a simulator: the transmitter in slave mode outputs the signals necessary to control the sim (no master needed).

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Exactly. [emoji106]

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Daedalus66 · Post by **Daedalus66** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:25 am

I set up my 9Xtreme to drive Phoenix, just to make sure I could do it. Here were the main steps.
First download and unzip ersky9x9XT_romPbDsm.zip from Mike's Test Firmware for the 9Xtreme at:
viewtopic.php?f=126&t=7751
Start the 9Xtreme in Bootloader mode (R and A trims in while turning on), then plug in to USB on the PC.
I copied the new firmware to the Firmware folder on the SD card. Then I unplugged, selected it on the transmitter and flashed it. You can also use Eepske to do the flashing.
If you haven't already calibrated your 9Xtreme, do so now. This is a critical step and not to be confused with the calibration step within Phoenix (see below).
Next step is to create a new model called "Phoenix". The default mixes cover the first four channels and don't need to be changed. For channel 5 I set the source as sGEA (it's found a long way to the right on the list of sources). Channel 6 I set to sIDx to use the three position switch. Channel 7 is P3 to use a knob. You can set up these channels differently if something else suits you better, but this is a good starting point.
The new firmware provides a selection on the Protocol page of POS or NEG trainer polarity. POS is default. Change it to NEG. I've put this in bold because it's the non-obvious step.
You should now be set to turn on Phoenix in the computer. It should be up and running and complaining about not finding a transmitter.
With your transmitter turned OFF (also non-obvious to many people), plug the Phoenix cable into the trainer jack. (You must use the Phoenix cable as its dongle is part of the copy protection system.)
Phoenix should now recognize that a transmitter is connected.
Now go through the steps in Phoenix for setting up a new transmitter, including calibration and setting the correct channels and control directions. Doing this carefully should result in a control set up that works correctly for any model. Any further adjustment should be done in Phoenix rather than the transmitter.
I hope this helps. If anything is wrong or unclear, please say so.

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:38 pm

Nigel that is using the trainer port on the back.. we were talking about the new USB joystick feature on the 9xtreme. It uses only the USB cable. Just make sure you turn the power to the RF modules OFF if you have a module inserted.
Then just turn the radio ON and plug the usb cable. Done..

Octávio, you don't need to test it with RC7

I already did

and it works beautifully well

João

Post by **MikeB** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:43 pm

As he said "You must use the Phoenix cable as its dongle is part of the copy protection system", so it is NOT the USB connection.

Mike.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:44 pm

Great João.
This keeps getting better.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:54 pm

Daedalus66 wrote:I set up my 9Xtreme to drive Phoenix, just to make sure I could do it. Here were the main steps.
First download and unzip ersky9x9XT_romPbDsm.zip from Mike's Test Firmware for the 9Xtreme at:
viewtopic.php?f=126&t=7751
Start the 9Xtreme in Bootloader mode (R and A trims in while turning on), then plug in to USB on the PC.
I copied the new firmware to the Firmware folder on the SD card. Then I unplugged, selected it on the transmitter and flashed it. You can also use Eepske to do the flashing.
If you haven't already calibrated your 9Xtreme, do so now. This is a critical step and not to be confused with the calibration step within Phoenix (see below).
Next step is to create a new model called "Phoenix". The default mixes cover the first four channels and don't need to be changed. For channel 5 I set the source as sGEA (it's found a long way to the right on the list of sources). Channel 6 I set to sIDx to use the three position switch. Channel 7 is P3 to use a knob. You can set up these channels differently if something else suits you better, but this is a good starting point.
The new firmware provides a selection on the Protocol page of POS or NEG trainer polarity. POS is default. Change it to NEG. I've put this in bold because it's the non-obvious step.
You should now be set to turn on Phoenix in the computer. It should be up and running and complaining about not finding a transmitter.
With your transmitter turned OFF (also non-obvious to many people), plug the Phoenix cable into the trainer jack. (You must use the Phoenix cable as its dongle is part of the copy protection system.)
Phoenix should now recognize that a transmitter is connected.
Now go through the steps in Phoenix for setting up a new transmitter, including calibration and setting the correct channels and control directions. Doing this carefully should result in a control set up that works correctly for any model. Any further adjustment should be done in Phoenix rather than the transmitter.
I hope this helps. If anything is wrong or unclear, please say so.

But you didnt use the usb port to test the 9xtreme HID driver with this sim. That was the point.

Daedalus66 · Post by **Daedalus66** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:20 pm

That's because it doesn't work! I should have been more explicit but thought it was clear from the previous discussion. As I said, and Mike confirms, you must use the Phoenix cable with its copy-protection dongle and plug into the trainer port.

Same with RealFlight, which won't work without its interlink controller (or more recent dongle).

There are illicit unlocked versions of both, I believe and these would probably work via USB.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:30 pm

Humm, now I get it. Thx.

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Daedalus66 · Post by **Daedalus66** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:22 pm

I have to admit I got a bit carried away off topic, though.

Post by **jhsa** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:36 pm

I thought Phoenix would also work with a HID Joystick. I don't have the simulator. I probably misunderstood Nigel's post as we were talking about the USB connection before.

KAL · Post by **KAL** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 3:24 pm

Phoenix 5.0 only works with the genuine USB cable (at least I found no other option).
Up to 4.x there exist some launching programms that can read a HID joystick
(and as a side effect make the dongle unnecessary

)

Klaus

Daedalus66 · Post by **Daedalus66** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 4:22 pm

That's my understanding too. And I think the same is true for RF up to about v4 (current is v7.5).

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jimkill · Post by **jimkill** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:21 am

I finally had some time to mess with this and it works great in Freerider. The config in the game sucks though, it randomly inverts the signals and you have to try a few times to get it setup right.

duststorm · Post by **duststorm** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:02 am

I had a go at the USB joystick feature last night. With the model program I use for my Pixhawk (8 channels, straightforward setup), plugged it in my Ubuntu laptop and it all simply worked

The joystick showed up immediately as /dev/input/js0
Using jscalibrator I could quickly calibrate the min/max and center positions of all the sticks and switches.
I still need to test it with an actual simulator, but it all seems to work very well

This is a killer feature, Mike. Thanks for bringing it to the 9Xtreme!

Paulusdw · Post by **Paulusdw** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:37 pm

Sorry - didn't work for me - only left stick worked at all - nothing on right stick at all and the circles would not move.

Does it matter what the selection on the USB stick is?

drkavnger99 · Post by **drkavnger99** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:27 am

I can't get the USB working in free rider as the yaw wont show. In windows joystick calibration the yaw is jumping all over the place. Take a look https://youtu.be/ba-HIy3eIiY the funny thing is the raw numbers look right. It doesn't register yaw at all in free rider though. Works fine through vjoy though. Tried on windows 10 and 7 same issues.

Paulusdw · Post by **Paulusdw** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:20 am

Sorry guys but I'm still having problems.

I use the USB adapter every day with Liftoff and used to use it frequently with Aerofly, so I know it works with them.

I have installed the latest test ROM A8_10? and I am still having no response in Freerider to anything from my right stick (I use mode 2) during calibration. There are three circles showing as active, throttle seems to respond but it does not detect anything from the right stick at all.

Does it matter what position my USB selector switch is set to?

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Paul

Post by **MikeB** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:54 am

Paulusdw: I'm confused here. That test version is for the AR9X board (SKY type). This thread is for using the 9Xtreme. SKY type boards don't support the USB as a direct joystick connection, which is what this thread is about.

Mike.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:26 pm

MikeB wrote: ...SKY type boards don't support the USB as a direct joystick connection, ...

Mike.

Now thats a big disapointment. I was planning to buy one of those just to keep looking at er9x, but definetly not anymore.
9xtreme is a great breakthrough for the 9x radio and to make it even better is to make it possible to connect bluetooth and haptic feedback "in a plug and play way", even if it gets more expensive, and that is obviously obvious.

Post by **MikeB** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:35 pm

It is on my list of "things to do". I need to get the USB HID driver running, then I can add it.

Mike.

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:48 pm

MikeB wrote:It is on my list of "things to do". I need to get the USB HID driver running, then I can add it.

Mike.

Ok, so thats possible. Good news then, ill buy one in the near future, probably when it will have a built in rtc. I sent an email sugesting that to the board developer and he replied saying that in future batches that will be included. Im not much of a solder fan, although i purchased a knock off hako 937+ soldering station. Lets see if that changes my mind.

Post by **jhsa** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:12 am

Never too late to learn

You can be sure that once you've learnt it, you will enjoy it.

João

OctavioS · Post by **OctavioS** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 12:30 am

jhsa wrote:Never too late to learn
You can be sure that once you've learnt it, you will enjoy it.

João

Probably.
I know you are a solder maniac... joking.
Its a very handy skill.

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