iFly GPS Forum

Walter,

I used the default computer setup of the COMM port, is there any words of wisdom on the best COMM Port setting to use for BAUD Rate, Bits parity, etc?

Also, what is the best procedure to shut down the X-Plane iFly combo so the iFly can not be damaged in any way.

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That is exactly right.

In order to convert a Computer USB port to be used as a Serial COMM Port, we need to purchase a cable like the one sold at the iFly SHOP. That cable is an Active Device with USB plug on one end and a 9 Pin Male RS-232 Connector on the other end.

We will need another Male RS-232 to USB adapter cable and a 9-Pin RS-232 Female-Female Null Modem adapter to mate the two cables.

Shane mentioned iFly is thinking about a single (simpler) interface cable offer in the future sold at the iFly SHOP, maybe???

Dave,

I can't help you with your controller issues and x-plane.

However, as I understand it, MS FSX can provide NMEA output stream needed to drive the iFly but.... it takes a third party s/w to get the stream flowing. Try Google FSX and NMEA to see if you can come up with the config needed for MS FSX. I know it can work, I have been using an interface between MS FSX and Google Earth, it is a very specialized s/w (not public yet), that was developed by a third party.

When I get some free time I'll try to research the best way to get the GPS stream out of MS FSX, if anyone else knows chime in. It is possible so don't give up finding a solution.