A New Way To Play - Page 2

Jimbuna · 04-01-14, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TG626

Call me a skeptic, but the timing of this (1 day before 4/1) has me dubious.

Maybe, maybe not

Sailor Steve · 04-01-14, 12:03 PM

I don't know why others aren't seeing it either. It works fine for me.

Jimbuna · 04-01-14, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SquareSteelBar

Can't see either a YouTube icon nor a direct link...

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Originally Posted by Johnfb

Same here

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Originally Posted by GreyBeard

Same for me.

At the bottom of the first post you should see an SHIII picture with a YouTube logo in the bottom right hand corner.

If not...click on the link below.

BigWalleye · 04-01-14, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG626

Call me a skeptic, but the timing of this (1 day before 4/1) has me dubious. How exactly are you getting the data out of the game to position the discrete dials?

In Flight sim there was a protocol and FSUIPC to do this sort of thing, but I'm not aware of anything like that in the SH games....

SH3Speech uses a python program to translate the voice commands into cursor movements. The cursor positions provide the numeric input to SH3.exe. You could use the same approach with encoders to generate cursor positioning commands to to the mouse tracking software. My WAG is that the solution data is generated internal to the TVR. The calculations are pretty simple.

However done, it's still quite a spiffy piece of work.

reaper7 · 04-01-14, 01:08 PM

Sorry Guys, changed the first post in hope of fixing the issue with some people not seeing the link.
Don't know why - might have something to do with the fact I was using my album in subsim to host the image file for the link??? Anyway moved it to photobucket so hope that resolves that for everyone.

I see many are thinking this is an elaborate April Fools day hoax

Yes I can see why, infact I didn't even realise it was April fools day till I arrived at work this morning.

Trust me - I have been working on this for almost 2 years and still not finished.
A select few have been privy to this project, Hans and Manos among them and have seen firsthand the system running from the early days when it was just a single switch controlling the salvo switch in the sim.
Hard to believe that was a year ago, its come a long way since then.

I see some questions regarding Interfacing with SH3 and that its does not have a method to do so unlike MS FLight Sim and FSUIPC or Falcon 4 and its shared memory system.

And you are right SH3 does not have a system that does this - well it does now as I designed it. Took me a year to get that up and running and a lot of heartache.
But it works I have 100% full read/write from my Hardware to the SH3 software in both directions

My first proof of the system working was a Mod I made for Makman94 that implemented a TDC dial that was not present in SH3 - The Impact Angle dial.
This mod took control of an unused dial and was able to read the other relevant gauge values and with some calculation work out the value for the Impact Angle and then update that new dial.

So what does that mean for my system. Well you seen the video of the TDC in operation - works fully in both manual and Auto (Solution solving) mode.
And like the TDc I already have a working Torpedo firing Panel.
Not only that but I have control of most systems from Compass, clocks navigation lat/lon coordinates, periscopes etc.

I will be launching a new website (Temp version in place) with more details down the road so stay tuned for that.
You can bookmark it at www.sim2reality.com

For now the Dream is Real

A quick Pic showing my 3D printed Needle.

Jimbuna · 04-01-14, 01:25 PM

^ Pleased to learn of it

vanjast · 04-01-14, 01:51 PM

Anyone got a direct download link.. UTube mostly is a problem for me

Glock30Eric · 04-02-14, 06:41 AM

WOW KUDOS TO YOU!! Maybe you should give out the instructions how to make like this one. I want it.

ReallyDedPoet · 04-02-14, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I don't know why others aren't seeing it either. It works fine for me.

Hawk U-375 · 04-02-14, 11:14 AM

WoW!!!!!!!!!.........Simply....WOW!

TG626 · 04-02-14, 03:53 PM

Well that sir is damn impressive! Sorry to have been a doubter.

Never fails me on April 1, if I believe it I've been snookered, if I don't I've been snookered... LOL

reaper7 · 04-02-14, 04:36 PM

Cheers Guys,

I will be releasing plans in the future oh how I built the TDC gauges etc.
Also I am about to design the Final draught of the Main Electronics Control Board and the Gauge Electronics Boards.
I will be selling these on my site for those Interested in building there own fully functional TDC and other items like Torpedo Firing Panel etc.
These will be fully SMD soldered and preloaded with the correct software for each gauge type.

So only thing left to do is build the TDC cabinet using simple materials and techniques.

Stay tuned for further updates.

reaper7 · 04-02-14, 04:58 PM

Cheers Privateer, been a long road since I first discussed the idea with you.
Now I just need to build a replica conning tower lol.

raymond6751 · 04-03-14, 05:32 AM

Congratulations!

That is quite an impressive achievement. That's something many have dreamed of but you went ahead and made it come true.

Jimbuna · 04-03-14, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by reaper7

Cheers Privateer, been a long road since I first discussed the idea with you.
Now I just need to build a replica conning tower lol.

Be sure to send me the whole kit...for evaluation purposes

04-01-14, 12:03 PM	#17
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't know why others aren't seeing it either. It works fine for me. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-01-14, 01:25 PM	#21
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Pleased to learn of it __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-02-14, 06:41 AM	#23
Glock30Eric Ru$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 75 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	WOW KUDOS TO YOU!! Maybe you should give out the instructions how to make like this one. I want it. __________________ Keep calm and carry on.

04-02-14, 03:53 PM	#26
TG626 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USS Seal - Somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 268 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 3	Well that sir is damn impressive! Sorry to have been a doubter. Never fails me on April 1, if I believe it I've been snookered, if I don't I've been snookered... LOL __________________ T. E. Thompson, LTCDR Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Seal (formerly S-40 (SS-145))

04-03-14, 05:32 AM	#29
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	WOW Congratulations! That is quite an impressive achievement. That's something many have dreamed of but you went ahead and made it come true. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

04-01-14, 01:08 PM	#20
reaper7 sim2reality Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AM 82 Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 30	Sorry Guys, changed the first post in hope of fixing the issue with some people not seeing the link. Don't know why - might have something to do with the fact I was using my album in subsim to host the image file for the link??? Anyway moved it to photobucket so hope that resolves that for everyone. I see many are thinking this is an elaborate April Fools day hoax Yes I can see why, infact I didn't even realise it was April fools day till I arrived at work this morning. Trust me - I have been working on this for almost 2 years and still not finished. A select few have been privy to this project, Hans and Manos among them and have seen firsthand the system running from the early days when it was just a single switch controlling the salvo switch in the sim. Hard to believe that was a year ago, its come a long way since then. I see some questions regarding Interfacing with SH3 and that its does not have a method to do so unlike MS FLight Sim and FSUIPC or Falcon 4 and its shared memory system. And you are right SH3 does not have a system that does this - well it does now as I designed it. Took me a year to get that up and running and a lot of heartache. But it works I have 100% full read/write from my Hardware to the SH3 software in both directions My first proof of the system working was a Mod I made for Makman94 that implemented a TDC dial that was not present in SH3 - The Impact Angle dial. This mod took control of an unused dial and was able to read the other relevant gauge values and with some calculation work out the value for the Impact Angle and then update that new dial. So what does that mean for my system. Well you seen the video of the TDC in operation - works fully in both manual and Auto (Solution solving) mode. And like the TDc I already have a working Torpedo firing Panel. Not only that but I have control of most systems from Compass, clocks navigation lat/lon coordinates, periscopes etc. I will be launching a new website (Temp version in place) with more details down the road so stay tuned for that. You can bookmark it at www.sim2reality.com For now the Dream is Real A quick Pic showing my 3D printed Needle.

04-01-14, 01:51 PM	#22
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,734 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	Anyone got a direct download link.. UTube mostly is a problem for me

04-02-14, 11:14 AM	#25
Hawk U-375 Engineer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bottom of New York Harbor Posts: 203 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	WoW!!!!!!!!!.........Simply....WOW!

04-02-14, 04:36 PM	#27
reaper7 sim2reality Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AM 82 Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 30	Cheers Guys, I will be releasing plans in the future oh how I built the TDC gauges etc. Also I am about to design the Final draught of the Main Electronics Control Board and the Gauge Electronics Boards. I will be selling these on my site for those Interested in building there own fully functional TDC and other items like Torpedo Firing Panel etc. These will be fully SMD soldered and preloaded with the correct software for each gauge type. So only thing left to do is build the TDC cabinet using simple materials and techniques. Stay tuned for further updates.

04-02-14, 04:58 PM	#28
reaper7 sim2reality Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: AM 82 Posts: 2,280 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 30	Cheers Privateer, been a long road since I first discussed the idea with you. Now I just need to build a replica conning tower lol.