Topic: Ship Control Unit (Read 25633 times)

wjjay · « **on:** May 02, 2007, 02:48:30 »

I have been gone for several months, actually about a year. But remember that a ship control unit was supposed to come out. Whatever happened to that. Was it released? If so where can i find it and does anyone know how well it works?

KDS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2007, 02:54:19 »

Quote from: wjjay on May 02, 2007, 02:48:30

I have been gone for several months, actually about a year. But remember that a ship control unit was supposed to come out. Whatever happened to that. Was it released? If so where can i find it and does anyone know how well it works?

I don't know whether this is the one you were talking about but there is one here:

http://www.wilcopub.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod_scu

wjjay · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2007, 04:01:54 »

Yes sir that must be it. Kind of expensive, but I would actually consider it if it works right and would be compatible to shipsim08. Has anyone tried this yet? Does anyone have any info on how well it works.
Thanks

Bottman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2007, 07:31:01 »

This one is history! And it never comes into the stores, as I know. It was too expensive and not suitable for the advanced game we are waiting for with the 2008 version.

Bottman

Ship Sim · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2007, 20:26:46 »

Wilco i think was creating it and if I hard correctly Vstep pulled the plug because they were takeing to long.

wjjay · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2007, 06:31:34 »

Oh well it was a good idea. Maybe something will come out in the future.

AriesDW · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2007, 05:49:08 »

Quote from: Ship Sim on May 02, 2007, 20:26:46

Wilco i think was creating it and if I hard correctly Vstep pulled the plug because they were takeing to long.

That and the product was not going to be functional if additional features were added to the game and the quality was not that good - so I was told.

Master Captain · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2007, 11:36:17 »

i found another ship control unit being made http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php (http://www.raildriver.com/products/shipdriver.php) KM

Wout · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2007, 13:10:03 »

About that raildriver unit: ETA September 2007 (about the same as the release date of shipsim 2008). Costs will probably be $200+ All of this is still uncertain, but that's what we at VStep heard.

AriesDW · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2007, 18:22:40 »

This model looks cheaply made.

KDS · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2007, 12:37:55 »

Quote from: AriesDW on May 04, 2007, 18:22:40

This model looks cheaply made.

I think the one Wilcopub are selling is ok but the other one doesn't go to my liking.

Master Captain · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2007, 15:31:36 »

i agree the one wilco is making is much better than the raildriver one. KM

Bottman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2007, 16:00:49 »

I think both may have advantages. Okay, the raildriver looks pretty cheaply, but with some stickers on top, it would provide a more realistic engine control as Wilcos did. And lots of switches could be used for several new features, like anchoring, sliping towing rope and much more. In my opinion, the raildriver has a lot of potential for further, tailormade improvements. Well, until than it will have the same price as Wilco

Cheers

Sam · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2007, 16:18:15 »

Quote from: Bottman on May 06, 2007, 16:00:49

I think both may have advantages. Okay, the raildriver looks pretty cheaply, but with some stickers on top, it would provide a more realistic engine control as Wilcos did. And lots of switches could be used for several new features, like anchoring, sliping towing rope and much more. In my opinion, the raildriver has a lot of potential for further, tailormade improvements. Well, until than it will have the same price as Wilco

Cheers

A simple control unit with dual throttle, rudder and bow/stern truster joysticks would be enough for me.
There are allready enough buttons on your keyboard for the anchoring, slipping towing rope, ...

marcstrat · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2007, 16:26:26 »

Greetings,
I've also seen a controle unit,which you converted with a steeringwheel.I 'cant remember the brand,or company,who was making it.
However i liked it very much.
Regards
Marc

Captain Rhys · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2007, 18:18:23 »

I just use the logitech g25 steering wheel. Use the wheel for steering and the gearstick for throttle

marcstrat · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2007, 18:28:22 »

Quote from: Captain Rhys on May 06, 2007, 18:18:23

I just use the logitech g25 steering wheel. Use the wheel for steering and the gearstick for throttle

Greetings,
Yes,but what when the game will be more extended,with lights,anchordrop and al these extra's.
O.K. this all will take al lot of time,and is not for the nearest future,but it's just a question.
Regards
Marc
P.S.my vision,on the game is also to run my computer,like a real vessel.multisceen,and al kinds of buttons,for some handling.

Captain Rhys · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2007, 22:27:08 »

The good thing about the g25 is that it has lots of buttons aswell. Also it has a 4-way directional pad.

Sam · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2007, 15:34:47 »

I have just been experimenting with some (analog)potmeters on to the gameport of your computer.

And it works!!!!

If you just take 4 100K potmeters and you put them on the right pins of your gameport, you can use those as a 4 axis controller.

Only, I had a problem with the calibration, but that probably was beceaus I used 50K potmeters.

Pictures will come.(If you are interrested)

mporter · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2007, 16:56:58 »

Quote from: Sam on May 08, 2007, 15:34:47

I have just been experimenting with some (analog)potmeters on to the gameport of your computer.

And it works!!!!

If you just take 4 100K potmeters and you put them on the right pins of your gameport, you can use those as a 4 axis controller.

Only, I had a problem with the calibration, but that probably was beceaus I used 50K potmeters.

Pictures will come.(If you are interrested)

This is very cool. There is still the problem, however, that ShipSim does not (so far as I can find out) have any provision for separate control of two throttles by joystick, or any way except by mouse.

I have a dual joystick (Logitech USB) and the right stick is useless here.

Anyone else have any light to shed on this?

Cheers,
Michael

Rick1958 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2007, 20:58:03 »

For many years the flight sim community has been using keyboard controllers to make functional cockpits. Just open a keyboard and attach your momentary switch wires to the key inputs. Using this, multi-monitor and a wheel, a comfortable pilothouse could be made.
One thing I would like to see would be the ability to remove the software wheel. The same as removing the yoke in many flight sim planes while using a hardware yoke.
Independent throttles should be put high on the update list

AriesDW · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2007, 21:59:41 »

Quote from: Rick1958 on May 08, 2007, 20:58:03

Independent throttles should be put high on the update list

As well as independent thruster controls (bow/stern)

adrienne · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2007, 01:34:16 »

http://radioholland.nl/
Maybe they can develop a good game controller?
Radio Holland is a professional ship supplier.

Adrienne

AriesDW · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2007, 09:27:55 »

Quote from: adrienne on June 10, 2007, 01:34:16

http://radioholland.nl/
Maybe they can develop a good game controller?
Radio Holland is a professional ship supplier.

Adrienne

I do not see this being within their interest. However, I could be wrong.

KDS · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2007, 09:37:58 »

Yes I am not sure either but good idea.

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