USBtoPPM generator for PC based control applications

Hi Everyone,This is last project of this year :DI designed USB to PPM generator, this device generating PPM signals like TrainerBox for your Transmitter.This mean, you can fly with your PC joystick or your own software based autopilot(if you can develope your software)This is my test joystick

This is USB PPM generator device's inside

This is genrated 9 channel positive PPM signal(it can generate negative also)

And this is finished product's outside. It is similar size with USB stick and including 1.5 meter cable for your transmitter. I will sell it with compatible plugs for Futaba,Hitec, Jr, Multiplex, Sanwa, Airtronics, ESky.

Features;

DirectX Based Joystick interface
9 channel PPM generator with compatible all RC Transmitters
Cunfigurable PC based driver software for all joysticks or keyboard features.
Point of View stick suport for looking around without headtracker(like simulation games)
External plugin support for PC based autopilot applications
Compatible with all Windows versions

I'm working on software alreadyThanks for readingMelih

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George January 31, 2011 at 2:49pm

Hello Melih and All

Sorry to trouble you with known issue however, I cannot find a fix using the solutions of others. I have followed installation steps as described on here and other forums but still get this error when I launch Compufly.

"Access Violation at 00471BF7 in module 'Compufly.exe' Write of address 00000004"

I have run the register joystick component as administrator (I log on as such, and open as etc..)

I get a successful message when I implement dx8vb.dll

I have the CP210x drivers installed and working correctly.

Have you any more things for me to try?

Could anyone direct me to a more comprehensive walk through of this or simular issues.

Thanks

George.
Genesis Factor January 30, 2011 at 4:24am

So you're the gentleman i get to thank for the Compyfly! I was curious though, flytron says it has 10 channels while you state it has 9. Which one is correct? thanks again man!
Adam Jenkins January 27, 2011 at 11:43am

Any idea on a mac version of the software or do I have to make my own? No problem, just time consuming.
Melih Karakelle February 17, 2010 at 3:01pm

Hi Martijn,

It's using Silab CP2102 chip, i'm using this chip since 3 years and it is better performance and flexibility then FTDI. And have linux/mac drivers ofcourse.

Products ready, i'm just waiting for finishing windows control software etc. If you want to buy for writing your own mac code, welcome, i can open one item stock for you. just PM me.
Melih Karakelle January 7, 2010 at 7:06am

Today i tested new software based head tracker.
I will use this for my new USBtoPPM device. Computer based headtracking simple and cheaper than hardware trackers.
Jawahar balaji January 5, 2010 at 4:59pm

boss!! i think pc(usb) to xbee will do better! eliminates the need for shelling out on expensive futaba equipment :)
tycinis January 5, 2010 at 7:14am

Well done !
Melih Karakelle January 5, 2010 at 6:54am

I just finished the firmware, now i'm working on Software side.
This is first test video with my ANX
Melih Karakelle January 4, 2010 at 10:06am

@Tycinis;

I know this systemi it is simple midi joystick to ppm converter, using old style midi socket for reading joysticks potentiometer. It is usefull for if you want to fly with your old joystick.
My design using your computer for generating PPM, you can control it with your own softwares or joystick like controllers.

@Chris;
Yes i learned i'm not only one after i designed that :) PCTx looking similar idea. Competition is very easy for me, I'm shipping only $3.50 with international registered mail and i'm a computer programmer, control software will be free :) I'm not sure but price will be around $70 included softwares etc.
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Chris Anderson January 4, 2010 at 9:00am

Here's the link to the PCTx

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