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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 [[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 and resellers via a separate hardware programming device and software. This is available from GD via request. | |
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** Default mode for encoders is 1 pin state change per detent, i.e 1/4 gray code cycles per detent. | ** Default mode for encoders is 1 pin state change per detent, i.e 1/4 gray code cycles per detent. | ||
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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 Simucubeconfiguration software. |
* When connecting a button plate to a Simucube for the first time, the connection must be opened manually from Simucube Configuration Tool (Simucube) or via the True Drive software (Simucube 2). | * When connecting a button plate to a Simucube for the first time, the connection must be opened manually from Simucube Configuration Tool (Simucube) 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). | ||
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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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