![]() ![]() ![]() It will take about 5 minutes to get setup.Īn Unfortunate Note: When I read that people were trying to use Phoenix RC's simulator cable (the standard issue cable that comes with their simulation software, which has the black box attached to the wire) and were having issues, I decided I would try mine out to see if I could offer advice to resolve the issue. If you don't have a USB cable, and you have a MONO cable or some quick soldering skills (or you can just cut the extra signal wire) - go ahead and visit SmartPropoPlus' website and get started. I cannot recommend this option as you may short the signal and it's not worth your computer or transmitter possiblly being damage. ![]() Some people report you can pull the stereo jack out about 1mm from the computer and Transmitter so that only 1 signal is touching. Depending on your computer and your audio sound card, using a stereo cable MIGHT work, but there has been common debate about the signal strength, being disconnected, or not working at all. The reason this is an issue, is that Transmitters only require 2 channels for data transmission, and are therefore programmed to only use Mono signaling. The tip of the input jack is for the LEFT signal, the sleeve behind it is for the RIGHT signal, and the rear sleeve is for the GROUND signal. Most audio cables you have lying around your house are stereo cables, meaning they have 3 wires connecting the audio signal instead of 2. The biggest hurdle here is that not all cables are created equal. Using PPM/PCM signals only offer 25 steps of motion - which is decent, but not as responsive as a USB input device cable ![]() You may have a Mic port and a separate Audio port, or you may have a laptop that combines them into an input/output for use of a headset that has a built-in mic. You have to have an audio jack that supports input. I don't know how to link directly to it, but it's the discussion by Syntax_BE called "Tuto]Using a Spektrum transmitter without USB dongle" Their website [has very detailed instructions for using this method, so I will not recreate the wheel here.Īnother user has already created a fantastic description of the process on the Discussions forum HERE The most popular method has commonly and historically been the use of SmartPropo software. If you want to bypass the use of a USB cable, it is also possible to connect using a Stereo/Mono audio cable. There are a lot of options for USB sim cables - I won't include links to them all, but a common cable that people are using is available from HobbyKing currently linked at:ĬABLE [This is a great cable if you don't have one, or if you have multiple types of Transmitters that have differing Trainer ports (and I personally own this cable, and 3-4 others and it functions as well or better than the more expensive alternatives). Check to see what type you have and you'll be prepared to get started. This is not an all-inclusive list, as even different models within brands have different connectors. Each type of transmitter, unfortunately, has a different output port - Futaba mostly uses a 5 or 6 pin DIN cable, Hitec uses 6 pin DIN, Walkera and E-Sky use their own miniature DIN output version that is similar or the same as an S-Video port, and Spektrum/JR/others use a 3.5mm audio jack for output. Your transmitter can produce a data signal through its Trainer port and send this signal to the computer via the USB connection. The most simple connection type will be to connect your device using an aftermarket USB cable. The latter option will require more setup time, but is a great alternative if you do not have a USB device. Using a USB cable is most ideal, as it offers the highest resolution for input signal, is normally plug-and-play as your computer will update drivers accordingly once it is plugged in, and normally no third-party software is needed. There are essentially two options for connecing an input device to your computer - either USB or through the audio input/output (such as a built-in Mic/Stereo input). The good news is that while there are many different types of controlling devices, there are few types of data transmission that are needed to get control of the game. There are vast options for the many types of input devices you may have at home - so many different transmitting devices, in fact, that it would be impossible to include built-in support for them all. ![]()
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