ButtKicker Control

Hi Cheryl

You need to run the software as...

C:\OpusFSI_v5\FSISERVER.EXE P3D4

Using the FSISERVER startup program and specifying the P3D sim type argument. See our Getting Started Guide.

This is important otherwise you will not be using the most suitable libraries or SimConnect interface.

Stephen :-)

You must use the FSISERVER startup program.

You are actually running the FSXSERVER not the FSISERVER.

Stephen :-)

No. Just enable the ButtKicker and the software will start it automatically.

Stephen

Hi Ed,

I have never adjusted the sound cards enhancements, just left everything as standard. I alter the strength of the audio output and hence the strength of the BK effects, simply by adjusting the 'Master Volume' setting in our BK Options dialog and clicking on our 'Assign Default Volumes' button. If you enter a Master Volume of 80 then the defaults should all be lowered accordingly.

You can disable the Live Traffic Map Updates. I would recommend you enable the Live Weather and Live Camera options though (I would also enable Live Camera Control). Using OpusFSI Live Weather results in far better turbulence and weather related BK effects as the one million plus Opus weather parameters are now available.

You should also configure at least a Default VC cockpit Live Camera view with default DHM effects. This data is also used to control the BK effects.

Unfortunately its not possible to sync the audio to the actual aircraft sim sound effects, such data is simply not accessible.

In summary, best create a Default VC Live Camera view for your aircraft. Enable and use the default DHM effects for this VC view and specify Heavy (Jet) Aircraft DHM option. When this view is selected you should recieve all the BK effects including taxi, vibrations, engine etc.

Stephen :-)

You can Configure the General DHM options. You will get turbulence effects but not as good as the OpusFSI weather which is far more detailed than the other packages.

Stephen

Hi there

Sounds like a problem with the Windows driver. Nothing I can do I'm afraid as Windows locked up both the audio output and also our software when it attempted to play a new audio loop.

Hi Stephen

Hi Stephen

I am having some issues with Buttkicker working consistently as well. The flaps and gear ALWAYS work, but the engine vibration, landing and taxiing don't seem to :( I have re-read the manual and think I can fix my issue ;)
One question I did have was, in the Opus FSI - Buttkicker Control, what axis should I select? Does it really matter?!

Bruce

Okay, so later tonight, I will try this:

In summary, best create a Default VC Live Camera view for your aircraft. Enable and use the default DHM effects for this VC view and specify Heavy (Jet) Aircraft DHM option. When this view is selected you should recieve all the BK effects including taxi, vibrations, engine etc.

I just didn't have time yet ;)
Also, I use chaseplane, to quickly change from view to view etc. Does chaseplane work well together with the "VC Live Camera view and default DHM" of Opus?!

Bruce

Well as chaseplane does, it alters where the view is obviously. I have views for pilot, overhead, throttles etc.?!? If I setup a "VC Live Camera" in Opus, it would be the exact same viewpoint as my chaseplane "pilot view" camera, basically. But obviously I switch views along the way.
Would that mess anything up or no?!
I use Trackir5 as well, so I wouldn't HAVE to change views, but I do like chaseplanes views. Obviously, I could just use the exact same views with the Opus camera setups as well.
Am I making this MORE confusing than it needs to be?? :)

I assume the Opus Live Camera setup could just replace my chaseplane entirely, correct?!

Bruce

Thanks Stephen, I will test it all later tonight

Bruce

For engine vibrations make sure you have selected Light Aircraft in your DHM Settings. These will either be in the General DHM or DHM associated with your Live Camera views.

You didn’t need to do that. Much better would have been to simply create a Live Camera Default VC view and enable DHM for the view. This is a much better solution since the created VC view can be aircraft specific.

Stephen,

I have been toying with the BK ctrl for some time now, but still have not found the right settings. I understand that it's best to create a default VC camera view (next to the VC cockpit view within the simulator itself).
What I do not like is e.g. the effect of the flaps (in airliners). Too loud IMHO. I have talked to real airline pilots and they claim that one cannot even hear the flaps mechanism when moving. Only the turbulence when they are extended can be heard and felt. So this seems to be incorrectly simulated in FS.

Now I wondered how to get rid of the flaps sound/vibrations. Do I have to reduce the volume setting or the frequency? Is it an option to make flaps seperately selectable for heavy aircraft (now it's flaps for both types or nothing)? Since Opus is dependending on sounds in FS, it cannot create it's own "feel of turbulence" when flaps are extended.

Regards,
JWS

Stephen,

just to avoid further misunderstanding, I do not have Buttkicker devices. I use Aura ProBass shakers (transducers) for the 'vibrational' effects in my home cockpit. They are wired to a Dayton Amplifier which is connected to the audio output of the pc.   
When I wanted to purchase Opus you told me that the audio control that OpusFSI generates should be equally good for ButtKicker and any other similar device.

Why talking about sounds? I have always been under the impression that 'audio' meant 'sounds', sounds that were transformed into vibrations.

Best regards,
JWS