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FMS Flying Model Simulator |
BEXL Backyard Edition XL |
Just starting out? Check the Beginner's Section
Please see below for
- Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME - Parallel Version (FMS)
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Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME/2K/XP - PIC-Serial Version
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Operating System: Windows 98/ME/2K/XP - USB Version
- CPU: Pentium II 450 MHz, 32 MB ram (this is the bare minimum, the more the better)
- Graphics: 3D accelerator with Direct-X compatibility REQUIRED!
- Sound Card is Required for BEXL operation
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Storage:
- FMS
- approx. 15 MB storage for main program
- additional approx 700 MB for additional models
- BEXL
- approx 39 MB
- FMS
Although any system that can run Windows will work, we recommend a fast PC. As with systems to be used with 3D simulation (such as popular 3D games), the more PC horse power the better for faster frame-rate (smooth motion) and higher resolution. In most cases, the graphics card 3D performance is more important than the CPU speed.
Our favorite and very affordable are the AMD Duron CPUs (also favorites among "gamers") and the affordable video card nVidia GeForce2. Looking for a new affordable solution? Check out systems with the nForce integrated motherboards (built-in graphics). Of course there are other higher performance CPUs and video cards, but save the expense for your RC gear! Simulation is fun and but nothing beats the real thing!
Depending on which version of the interface cable you have, the connection to the PC is typically at the rear of the PC as shown below. For USB ports, some PCs may have a front connection, at the monitor's base, or an external "hub" for connecting USB devices.
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Stardard Version (P1, P2, P3, P4)
- Connect the interface cable to the 25-pin parallel port (see picture above)
- Turn ON your transmitter of simulation (except for JR transmitters).
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
Powered Version - BuddyBox Edition (P1/2/3BE)
- Connect the AC adapter to the interface cable housing, not the transmitter.
- If you are using power supplied by the interface cable, ALWAYS leave your transmitter in the off position. Also remove the transmitter battery, this is to prevent the power switch may be accidentally turned on (for which the power on the AC adapter may fight with the battery and could possibly damage the discharge blocking diode)
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
AC adapter connection for BE versions
Stardard Version (X1, X2, X3, X4)
- Connect the interface cable to the 9-pin serial port (see picture above). For FMS, please note which port (COM1 or COM2). For BEXL, the program will scan all available serial ports and detect the cable automatically.
- Turn ON your transmitter of simulation (except for JR transmitters).
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
Powered Version - BuddyBox Edition (X1/2/3BE)
- Connect the AC adapter to the interface cable housing, not the transmitter.
- If you are using power supplied by the interface cable. ALWAYS leave your transmitter in the off position. Also remove the transmitter battery, this is to prevent the power switch may be accidentally turned on (for which the power on the AC adapter may fight with the battery and could possibly damage the discharge blocking diode)
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
AC adapter connection for BE versions
For USB, you must connect the cable first before starting the program
Stardard Version (U1, U2, U3, U4)
- Connect the interface cable to an available USB port (see picture above), this can be a port on the PC or an USB extension hub.
- Turn ON your transmitter of simulation (except for JR transmitters)
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
Powered Version - BuddyBox Edition (U1P, U2BE, U3P, U3PBE)
- Connect the interface cable to an available USB port (see picture above), this can be a port on the PC or an USB extension hub.
- For the U2BE, Connect the AC adapter to the interface cable housing, not the transmitter.
- For the U3PBE, a switch is provided for your choice of getting power either the USB port or the AC adapter connection (white dot) at circuit box.
Power from Transmitter Battery
- Selection Switch on white dot
- NO ac adapter/charger
- Transmitter power switch should be at the ON position.
Power from USB
- Selection Switch NOT on white dot
- NO ac adapter/charger
- Transmitter Power switch should be at the OFF position
- Transmitter battery should be removed.
Power from AC Adapter or Charger
- Selection Switch on white dot
- Connect ac adapter/charger
- Transmitter Power switch should be at the OFF position
- Transmitter battery should be removed.
- If you are using power supplied by the interface cable. ALWAYS leave your transmitter in the off position. Also remove the transmitter battery, this is to prevent the power switch may be accidentally turned on (for which the power on the AC adapter may fight with the battery and could possibly damage the discharge blocking diode)
- Make sure your transmitter is on PPM mode (some transmitter is capable of PCM/PPM modes)
AC adapter connection for BE versions U3PBE selection switch and AC adapter connection
For the Gamemport cable, you have the option of providing power to the transmitter via the cable (not for JR transmitters). Just connect your TX AC adapter/charger to the power jack at the cable's circuit-box. Note:
Power from Transmitter Battery
- Transmitter power switch should be at the ON position. Except for JR type transmitters.
Power from AC Adapter or Charger
- Connect ac adapter/charger
- Transmitter Power switch should be at the OFF position
- Transmitter battery should be removed.
It is possible to use the PIC-Serial and USB cables with other software using the PICjoy Joystick emulation software. See here