[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
Erwin Neyt
simpits-tech@simpits.org
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:42:45 +0200
I will start off with the same funtionality, but it is tempting to put
in something extra. I maybe do an SDK, so you can talk to the F4G
kernel. Or do all the annunciators.
Erwin.
Joseph Fagner wrote:
> Will the F4 Glass Pro be the same as the freeware with the exception
> of being hardware driven in the OpenGL format or will there be some
> additional goodies in the pro version?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org] On Behalf Of Erwin Neyt
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 3:49 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: Re: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
>
>
>
> I can answer some questions:
>
>
>
> The FSIS system will be priced at EUR 395, this includes the software
> and the ICPU.
>
>
>
> The instruments will start at EUR 205 (single axis), and roughly EUR
> 50 per extra axis.
>
> IMPORTANT: these are preliminary prices. The prices will be finalized
> for each instrument as soon as it become available for shipping.
>
>
>
> We did not compromise quality and fidelity, so we choose the most
> perfect solution, and still tried to keep the pricing as attractive as
> possible. I for one would not want an instument in my pit which looked
> or performed anything else than the real thing.
>
>
>
> We will, besides the civil ones (Cessna, 7X7, Airbus etc.) do the full
> F-16 block 50. We will also offer a kit for people who want to
> retrofit an existing instrument. In fact we will do _any_ instrument
> we (or the customer) have specs for.
>
>
>
> About F4 Glass Pro, I bought a OGL library and hired a professional
> programmer to aid me. F4 Glass Pro will be sold around EUR 200. F4
> Glass (2D version) will always remain freeware.
>
>
>
> Erwin Neyt
>
>
>
> Sim-Instruments bv.
> F-16 Development
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Mike Williams <mailto:mikewilliams3@comcast.net>
>
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org <mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:07 PM
>
> Subject: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
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>
> Excellent Erwin!!
>
>
>
> I know there are several of us looking for this solution to
> our viper pits and the timing is great, seems there are several of
> us that I know of,
>
> at about the same stage of building and instruments/interfacing
> will be in the near future for all of us. Could you elaborate on
> what instruments you will be making for
>
> the Viper, in what order, price range. I know that's asking a
> lot, but tell us what you can, maybe it would influence others to
> wait on sim-instruments items
>
> versus investing in other solutions.
>
>
>
> Looking forward to the F4 Glass Pro, will this be freeware also? I
> would defiantly pay for it if not. Are there any new features in
> the Pro version we don't know about?
>
>
>
> Thanks for the update, I for one welcome info like this from
> developers being posted to the list.
>
>
>
> also, very good report.
>
>
>
> Mike Williams
>
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
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> From: simpits-tech@simpits.org <mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>
> Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:09:22 AM
>
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org <mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003 [virus checked]
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>
>
> Here's a report on last weekend's event EHAM 2003.
>
>
>
> This weekend was organized by FlightDeck Solutions
>
> (www.flightdecksolutions.com
> <http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/>) and the public was
> mainly MSFS users
>
> building their 7X7 or Airbus pits. It was two days of
> presentation about
>
> all the aspects of building a simulator platform, really
> interesting
>
> stuff was presented.
>
>
>
> _switching to plug mode_
>
>
>
> It was also my first appearance as the new member of the
> Sim-Instruments
>
> team and we presented our new FSIS system with some prototype
>
> instruments. People were totally amazed about the fidelity of
> these
>
> instruments and we got real confirmation that we have a
> product you all
>
> have been waiting for. The concept of this system is so unique and
>
> require so much explaining that even after an hour long
> presentation by
>
> Marc and Jim, people still could barely grasp the
> possibilities of this
>
> new system. I too (working on the development of the system) keep
>
> finding new possibilities every day. We will be updating our
> web site
>
> (www.sim-instruments.com <http://www.sim-instruments.com/>)
> shortly to reflect the latest developments.
>
> The coming months we'll be releasing a variety of instruments
> (incl. the
>
> F-16 ones).
>
>
>
> The problem is now how to get the functionality of the system
> described.
>
> There are just to much possibilities. It will not only support our
>
> instruments (with build in controllers) but also other
> controllers to
>
> attach to input/output devices (like switches, rotaries,
> lamps, leds, or
>
> even existing real instruments). almost all the hard- and
> software is
>
> done in-house so we can implement very quickly any custom
> requirements
>
> for a not yet supported system. Also FSIS will support MSFS
> and Falcon4,
>
> so no programming or scripting required.
>
>
>
> The instruments are also indescribable, just have to see them.
> We are
>
> using custom steppers which give an ultimate smooth motion
> (4000 steps
>
> per revolution) and are extremely quiet. The instrument does not
>
> directly 'display' a value as it is read from the sim. These
> value(s)
>
> are first fed into a software model (which runs inside the
> instrument
>
> controller) before it is translated to actual needle motion.
> This allows
>
> us to give the needle the exact look of the real instrument, like
>
> acceleration/deceleration and/or other mechanical
> characteristics of the
>
> needle. Also the model can take into account values not
> available by the
>
> sim. For example, the ASI read the KIAS from the sim, but can
> also read
>
> values like static pressure or pitot icing (from an external fault
>
> system), and take these into account as well (before showing
> it). This
>
> means that faults introduced into the system will cascade to
> all the
>
> instruments affected, automatically. All these instruments are
>
> plug&play. no configuration, calibration or programming required.
>
>
>
> We are still in full development (although the prototypes are
> fully
>
> operational), so it will still take a few months before we can
> deliver.
>
>
>
> _leaving plug mode_
>
>
>
> I also showed my new version of the almost finished F4 Glass
> (& F4 Data
>
> Mirror) and I will release them in two weeks. Also I plan to do a
>
> (hardware-accelerated) 3D OpenGL version, called F4 Glass Pro..
>
>
>
> All in all a very exiting weekend for me, and I hope you
> forgive my
>
> shameless plug of our new products. But in my opinion this new
> system
>
> will really be something a lot of pitbuilders have been
> waiting for.
>
>
>
> cheers,
>
>
>
> Erwin Neyt
>
> Sim-Instruments bv
>
> F-16 Development.
>
>
>