[simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24 problems
Robert Bibber
robert at karobsiberians.com
Mon Sep 22 09:25:36 PDT 2003
You're right James, Phidgets wouldn't work well in this instance - although I am sure that I COULD program one. I am a VB programmer by trade. :-) If I could solve my problem with a bit of programming that would be great. At this point only a Hagstrom would work the way I need it to.
Rob Bibber
Karob Siberian Sleddogs
http://www.karobsiberians.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Hallows" <nutty at flyfoxy.com>
To: "Simulator Cockpit tech list" <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24 problems
> Phidgets won't do what he's after. He wants to generate keyboard events,
> and I presume without the need to write his own software, which Phidgets
> require.
>
> Hagstrom or X-Keys are the way to go here I think.
>
> James
>
>
>
> >why not try phidgets - there is the 0/256/0 that will take 256 switches and
> >costs only 80 CDN -
> >http://www.phidgets.com/cgi-bin/store2/index.cgi?exact_match=yes&product=Prototype&cart_id=3494997.8663
> >
> >Ido
> >
> >
> >
> > "Rob Bibber"
> > <robert at karobsibe
> > rians.com> To
> > Sent by: "Simulator Cockpit tech list"
> > simpits-tech-boun <simpits-tech at simpits.org>
> > ces at simpits.org cc
> >
> > Subject
> > 09/21/2003 18:29 Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24
> > problems
> >
> > Please respond to
> > Simulator Cockpit
> > tech list
> > <simpits-tech at sim
> > pits.org>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >One system is Win XP and the other Win 98 - no go on either of them. I'm
> >afraid I might have a faulty module. :-( If so then my whole project is
> >dead in the water - I am way past my spending limit and another $100 for a
> >new encoder isn't possible. All my plans revolved around this module. If I
> >go back to my original plans and use a keyboard hack I'll still have to buy
> >a ton of new DPST switches to handle all the multi-key inputs.
> >
> >This sucks - my pit is almost ready except for the switches and panels.
> >
> >Does anyone out there have a KE-24 (or even a KE-72) they'd sell me cheap?
> >(one can still hope, right?)
> >
> >
> >Rob Bibber
> >Karob Siberian Sleddogs
> >http://www.karobsiberians.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: James Hallows
> > To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> > Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 9:29 AM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24 problems
> >
> > I'm afraid it's been too long since I used mine to comment further. From
> > what i can remember the way this works is that the software tries to send
> > a character (I think it's the letter "k") down the serial cable and waits
> > for a response back from the Ke24. If that doesn't happen, then your error
> > results.
> >
> > I'm not sure BTW whether you can do this from Win2k or WinXP - never
> > tried.
> >
> > My first thoughts would either be:
> >
> > a) A faulty module
> > b) The wrong cable or faulty cable
> > c) Com port is already used by something else (modem, mouse)
> > d) An alternative com port for you to use is disabled in your computer's
> > BIOS.
> >
> > That's my best shot - I think you're into Technical Support otherwise.
> >
> > best of luck
> >
> > James
> >
> >
> > Were both systems running Win 98? I don't know whether the
> >
> > I just tried it on a different computer with the same result.
> >
> > Rob Bibber
> > Karob Siberian Sleddogs
> > http://www.karobsiberians.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rob Bibber
> > To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> > Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:33 AM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24 problems
> >
> > Hi James - my PC only has one COM port, and yes I am using a
> > serial cable as well as the keyboard pass-through.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Rob Bibber
> > Karob Siberian Sleddogs
> > http://www.karobsiberians.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: James Hallows
> > To: Simulator Cockpit tech list
> > Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 7:46 AM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Hagstrom KE24 problems
> >
> > At 07:16 21/09/03 -0400, you wrote:
> > I started setting up the config for my KE-24 last night.
> > I ran into some snags. One was the limitation on macro
> > memory - The space sim I'm using has a TON of multi-key
> > commands I need to simulate (and no way can I afford to
> > go out and buy all DPDT pushbuttons.) I ran out of macro
> > memory before I finished setting up all the necessary
> > commands.
> >
> >
> > The second problem is much more serious. I can work
> > around the other one but this is a show-stopper if I
> > can't get it fixed. In KE24CFG whenever I try to connect
> > to the KE-24 to upload/download the configuration I get
> > this error: ERROR NO KE-24 RESPONSE (PRESS ANY KEY)
> >
> > It's been some time since I messed around with mine.
> > Have you tried changing COM ports? You're using the serial
> > cable I assume as well as the keyboard pass through?
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > James
> >
> >
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