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Hi !Therefore, we will start updating the current version of OrbitXP, always keeping in mind the limitations of X-Plane and Zibo in terms of the interface through datarefs.
A new prebeta version of OrbitXP V5.1 updated for MCP/EFIS and FWD Overhead has been released
Issue | Answer |
Lights Test | As noted previously, some annunciators are not available in the X-Plane 12 interface, so their status is not received and they cannot be controlled by OrbitXP, this is a limitation of Zibo. In the light test, we can include them by forcing them to turn on, but then they will not work in the Overhead, even if they turn on in the Zibo 738X and may confuse the user. It is better to leave this functionality as is and as they appear in the interface they are included in OrbitXP. Note: It may also be that some annunciators have not found the name of the dataref where it is available, as there are hundreds of them. |
Flood Light | The cockpit lights and backlight brightness are not connected with X-Plane, due to they are stand-alone modules to control the light. There is no connection between the pot located in the pedestal and the flood light, it requires a special connection not implemented. The pot for the flood light is located in the FWD Over |
Left Engine Start rotary does nor turn to the center | OK, noted, to be analyzed asap |
IRS rotary Test position | This is an issue that, although it seems simple, it is not. Zibo does not handle momentary switches and pushbuttons from the interface. Although it has commands for these components in the interface, when they are sent, Zibo receives them, but it is not visible in the user interface, in some cases it does not even register that they have been activated, especially for pushbuttons. In the case of OrbitXP they do work, but we had to devise a special way and we have succeeded. We don't know if others have managed it, but it's not easy and that's why OrbitXP offers almost all the functionality that Zibo has. How much all this, because the position “Test” of the rotary is momentary and therefore on the basis of the explained, Zibo receives the command from OrbitXP, but does nothing. We have to change the logic, when we study it, we will see if it is possible. |
Issue | Answer |
Lights Test | AFT Over: Included ENGINE CONTROL 1, ENGINE CONTROL 2 annunciators and Slats in Test |
Left Engine Start rotary does nor turn to the center | Still pending analysis |
IRS rotary Test position | Included in release V5.3.1, it requires to update the plugin |
Good morning,@sismosol !
Hi , thanks for this "update" but it doesn't work at all for me !
There is other issues with the version before Orbitxp V5.3.1.
I will do more investigations this week and will report by mail to you .
One thing I would like to ask is the ability to disable a panel without disconnecting it from the baseplate (software only) .
Thanks .
Regarding other problems with OrbitXP V5.3.1 version, when you have them, please send them to us by email so we can analyze them.
Will tell why it could be useful , at least for me !Regarding the possibility to deactivate a panel without disconnecting it from the motherboard (software only), we understand that what you want is that in OrbitXP you have the possibility to control or not the different panels of a module, please confirm it to us.
It would be interesting if you tell us for what purpose you need this function.