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SportSystems®

Introduction to FlightPanel™ Flight Simulator Instrument Panels

Powering the FlightPanel

Getting Familiar with FlightPanel™

The Red Mode Switch

IntelliPress™ Command Repetition

IntelliSpin™ Automatic Knob Acceleration

SwitchSync™ Aircraft Harmonization (FLEX only)

Configuring the Knobs, Push Buttons, and Switches

Printing Labels

Optional PanelBuilder Software

Connecting Multiple Displays to your Computer

Tips for for X-Plane 11

Disabling FlightPanel displays in X-Plane 11

Mapping buttons and knobs in X-Plane 11

Adjusting the Flight Camera

Installing and Using PanelBuilder

Adding or Removing Instruments and Gauges

Moving Instruments to the Correct Position

Recommended PC Hardware:

Graphics Card (GPU)

Processor (CPU)

32GB of DDR4 Memory (RAM)

500GB+ NVMe or SATA SSD

5x USB3.0 Ports

Drivers, Downloads, and More

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Summary of Contents for FlightPanel

Page 1: ...AllSportSystems FlightPanel Technical Guide FlightPanel Flight Simulator Instrument Panels Page 1 of 30...

Page 2: ...abels 10 Optional PanelBuilder Software 11 Connecting Multiple Displays to your Computer 12 Tips for for X Plane 11 21 Disabling FlightPanel displays in X Plane 11 23 Mapping buttons and knobs in X Pl...

Page 3: ...r flight simulator The concepts behind the FlightPanel are simple 1 Provide a generic airplane panel solution with knobs buttons and switches that can easily be mapped to any function in any airplane...

Page 4: ...ed to be attached from behind while others will attach through the front We recommend connecting all add in devices to a powered USB Hub included with CLASSIC and PRO FlightPanels As always be careful...

Page 5: ...0 20 seconds after it is first powered Open Notepad or any other text editor and begin turning the knobs and pressing the buttons on your FlightPanel You will observe a unique key being sent for each...

Page 6: ...st hold the button for approximately one second for this to begin By design IntelliPress Command Repetition operates slower than the IntelliSpin behavior described for knobs This allows it to work wel...

Page 7: ...ain the faster IntelliSpin action by maintaining steady unhurried movement of the knob in the same direction There are two ways to stop IntelliSpin Acceleration 1 Stop turning the knob IntelliSpin Acc...

Page 8: ...itch is changed the current position of each switch will be sent to the computer as a series of keystrokes This allows you to quickly harmonize the switch positions with the simulated airplane any tim...

Page 9: ...out the ideal position of the Mode Switch as you are making your assignments You will likely want to configure more frequently used controls such as Altimeter Landing Gear Heading Bug AutoPilot OBS Ro...

Page 10: ...ogle com drive folders 1tFYFYCxJFyeFC1VIexS7qF31l_RVj qqP usp sharing You will need to copy the label templates and save copies in your own Google Drive You will then be able to edit the files to matc...

Page 11: ...vered as a special USB key resembling a memory stick Make sure the USB key is connected to a USB port Then download the software here https simplugins com html downloads html Refer to the SimPlugins w...

Page 12: ...the graphics card While your graphics card may have more than three video connections on it you may not be able to use all them simultaneously Check the specs on your card to determine how many screen...

Page 13: ...m the image shown however the general locations and plug types will still be the same USB 3 0 ports will have a distinct blue color to them Be sure to plug your FlightPanel and any other USB 3 0 devic...

Page 14: ...AllSportSystems For systems with GPS modules additional USB3 0 HDMI adapters may be needed Page 14 of 30...

Page 15: ...guring in windows Plug your main displays directly into the GPU Plug the FlightPanel displays into your USB3 0 HDMI adapters Make sure all of your displays are powered ON before booting into Windows 1...

Page 16: ...screen If this happens select the display showing two numbers in one for this example Windows shows 1 2 then scroll down to the Multiple Displays drop down menu and select Extend desktop on 1 and 2 T...

Page 17: ...f your display settings and select Identify Each of your screens should display a number corresponding with the Windows display settings Order all of your screens correctly from left to right Notice t...

Page 18: ...ems 4 After taking note of which screen is not correctly oriented in this example it is screen 1 select that screen scroll down to the Display Orientation drop down menu and select Portrait flipped Pa...

Page 19: ...AllSportSystems 5 Once the vertical FlightPanel display is rotated correctly make sure it is positioned correctly within Windows Display settings by clicking and dragging it into place Page 19 of 30...

Page 20: ...while your PC is running 3 Any time you power off power on a screen while your PC is running The screens must all be powered on and physically connected before booting Windows and running any flight...

Page 21: ...AllSportSystems Tips for for X Plane 11 Once your screens are set up in windows open X Plane 11 and select Settings and then Graphics Page 21 of 30...

Page 22: ...est for surround displays The Lateral Rotational Offset will adjust the direction which the image is pointed This setting is used only on the left and right screens The value should match the degree s...

Page 23: ...ings in X Plane 11 Select the Keyboard tab Search for your desired function If that function is already assigned to a key press the button to remove the key from that function Press the button to begi...

Page 24: ...nt cowling is just visible through the windows This view can be saved by pressing CTRL num 0 in X Plane 11 or by assigning the Memorize 3 D cockpit location 1 function to a button on your FlightPanel...

Page 25: ...for PanelBuilder built into it so it is recommended to simply leave the USB drive plugged into your PC Install Analog PanelBuilder from the USB drive or download it from the SimPlugins website Option...

Page 26: ...le instruments using the Instrument Type selection on the bottom right Select the instruments you would like to add to your panel using the checkboxes and add them by selecting Add checked instruments...

Page 27: ...rument in place you can lock it in place by right clicking the instrument and selecting Lock This will keep it from being unintentionally moved or resized Certain instruments can be customized Right c...

Page 28: ...X 1660 GTX 1660 Super GTX 1660 Ti Vega 56 GTX 1080 Vega 64 GTX 1080 Ti Radeon RX5700 RTX 2060 Radeon VII RTX 2060 Super Radeon RX5700 XT RTX 2070 RTX 2070 Super RTX 2080 RTX 2080 Super RTX 2080 Ti RTX...

Page 29: ...CPU Intel AMD Core i5 8000 Series or newer Ryzen 2000 Series Core i7 7000 Series or newer Ryzen 3000 Series Core i9 9900K or newer Ryzen 5000 Series 32GB of DDR4 Memory RAM 500GB NVMe or SATA SSD 5x U...

Page 30: ...components This tool is helpful if the screens on your Logitech components don t light up Extract the file from the ZIP folder run the file as an administrator and press Enter to begin AllSportSystem...

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