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| name = Wireless button plate module | | name = Wireless button plate module | ||
| image =[[File:buttonplatev1.jpg|290px]] | | image =[[File:buttonplatev1.jpg|290px]] | ||
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| name = Simucube wireless adapter | | name = Simucube wireless adapter | ||
| image =[[File:sc1wirelessmodule.jpg|290px]] | | image =[[File:sc1wirelessmodule.jpg|290px]] | ||
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[[File:btpins.png|300px|thumb|link=Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|PDF documentation of the wireless button plate module for button plate manufacturers. [[Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|Download]].]] | [[File:btpins.png|300px|thumb|link=Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|PDF documentation of the wireless button plate module for button plate manufacturers. [[Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|Download]].]] | ||
− | The [[About SimuCUBE|Simucube]] Wireless Wheel | + | |
+ | The [[About SimuCUBE|Simucube ]] Wireless Wheel system enables users to connect sim wheels wirelessly to the Simucube | ||
force feedback controller. The sim wheel buttons and incremental | force feedback controller. The sim wheel buttons and incremental | ||
encoders are connected to a wireless button plate logic module, which communicates with Simucube | encoders are connected to a wireless button plate logic module, which communicates with Simucube | ||
force feedback controller’s wireless adapter wirelessly. The Simucube controller in turn | force feedback controller’s wireless adapter wirelessly. The Simucube controller in turn | ||
communicates these button and encoder state changes via USB to the user’s PC. | communicates these button and encoder state changes via USB to the user’s PC. | ||
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+ | {{info|This product works only as combined with [[About Simucube |Simucube ]] controller or with Simucube 2 wheel bases. Do not try to purchase this if you are not sure if you need this.}} | ||
===Basic operating principle=== | ===Basic operating principle=== | ||
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* Customers connect the wireless button plate to their Simucube device by simply pressing both paddle shifters simultaneously. | * Customers connect the wireless button plate to their Simucube device by simply pressing both paddle shifters simultaneously. | ||
* The SimuCUBE 1 version needs an add-on receiver board (Simucube Wireless Adapter, sold separately) to interface with these wireless button plate transmitter modules. | * The SimuCUBE 1 version needs an add-on receiver board (Simucube Wireless Adapter, sold separately) to interface with these wireless button plate transmitter modules. | ||
− | * The Simucube 2 Wheel Bases have this receiver module embedded in their design. | + | * The next generation Simucube 2 Wheel Bases have this receiver module embedded in their design. |
[[File:buttonplate overview.png|800px]] | [[File:buttonplate overview.png|800px]] | ||
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* Incredibly low energy consumption. Single battery will last over 3 years on daily hard-core use. | * Incredibly low energy consumption. Single battery will last over 3 years on daily hard-core use. | ||
* Datasheet is available here: [[Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|Download]] | * Datasheet is available here: [[Media:SimuCUBE Wireless Button plate Module v1.pdf|Download]] | ||
− | + | * The default connection for input pins is stored on the device exactly as on the datasheet. Inputs modes and encoder types can be changed by only the button plate manufacturers. | |
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==Simucube wireless adapter== | ==Simucube wireless adapter== | ||
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* Turn on by inserting a battery and switching power on from possible power switch. | * Turn on by inserting a battery and switching power on from possible power switch. | ||
* After starting, a button plate module goes into discovery mode, and it's status led starts to blink rapidly. The button plate can be found only in discovery mode. | * After starting, a button plate module goes into discovery mode, and it's status led starts to blink rapidly. The button plate can be found only in discovery mode. | ||
− | * Establish a connection to your button plate from | + | * Establish a connection to your button plate from SimuCUBE configuration software. |
− | * When connecting a button plate to a | + | * When connecting a button plate to a SimuCUBE board for the first time, the connection must be opened manually from Simucube Configuration Tool (Simucube 2) or via the True Drive software (Simucube 2). |
* Simucube board and wireless button plate remember each other, and later will connect to each other automatically (if this option is enabled). | * Simucube board and wireless button plate remember each other, and later will connect to each other automatically (if this option is enabled). | ||
* After connecting, the status led blinks 3 times in moderate frequency, and the button plate is ready to use. | * After connecting, the status led blinks 3 times in moderate frequency, and the button plate is ready to use. | ||
− | * Check the signal quality and battery voltage from Simucube Configuration Tool (Simucube 1) or True Drive software. A warning tone will be played when the button plate is connected, but the the battery should be replaced | + | * Check the signal quality and battery voltage from Simucube Configuration Tool (Simucube 1) or True Drive software. A warning tone will be played when the button plate is connected, but the the battery should be replaced (in a month or so). |
− | * The button plate should be ready to use. Input device events can be seen in Simucube configuration software | + | * The button plate should be ready to use. Input device events can be seen in Simucube configuration software. |
* When connected, the connection may be closed by pressing both paddle shifters for over 5 seconds. | * When connected, the connection may be closed by pressing both paddle shifters for over 5 seconds. | ||
* When not connected, the discovery mode can be started again by pressing the paddle shifters simultaneously for over 2 seconds. | * When not connected, the discovery mode can be started again by pressing the paddle shifters simultaneously for over 2 seconds. | ||
− | * The button plate will stay in the discovery mode for 30 seconds after releasing the paddle shifters, or until connecting to a | + | * The button plate will stay in the discovery mode for 30 seconds after releasing the paddle shifters, or until connecting to a SimuCUBE board. |
{{info|Do not leave a wireless wheel in state where one or both of the paddle shifters are pressed for a long time. Having paddles pressed may deplete the battery in a few days.}} | {{info|Do not leave a wireless wheel in state where one or both of the paddle shifters are pressed for a long time. Having paddles pressed may deplete the battery in a few days.}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Ask wireless button plate availability from your button plate manufacturer. | Ask wireless button plate availability from your button plate manufacturer. | ||
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