[simpits-tech] Need a plan

[Bubba]

Simon Bennett wrote:
> You can use certain Garmin GPS units with no modifications. Not sure
> about the amount of functionality, but they will talk to MSFS.

Yup, but those are expensive and I'm putting a panel mount GPS/comm in 
whatever plane we decide on. Done right I should be able to make a 
USB/composite video copy for under $200. If my poking around in FS9 is 
accurate there are easily mapped inputs for every functional button on the 
GPSs modeled, so a Hagstrom or even hacked USB keyboard chip will take care 
of it.

However, since I have a Garmin eMap sitting next to me I'm going to see if I 
can make it work with the sim. I made a very ugly data cable so I could load 
maps, so I should be able to get it to work. Thanks for reminding me about 
that, I had completely forgotten about it.
-- 
Steve
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