Hello Everyone:
I have been reading lots of posts about XP with COM port issues (my problem)... I have the above simulator with windows XP. I plugged the simulator into a USB port on my computer which has a DB9 COM port. After installing it there is a active joystick on the game controller section of ControlPanel (a PPM controller with OK status).
After reading many posts I assume the issue is with connecting to the COM1 port which is assigned on the simulator FMS Version 2 Alpha 8.3 .
The controller is fixed to the COM1 port. I have checked the controller>joystick followed by calibration and am unable to move the "blue sliders". I can use the keyboard to control the simulation but I need practice with a real RC type transmitter.
I am conversant with CPUs but am confused by the device manager and discovering what is going on with the COM root hub etc..... If someone could give me specific instructions I may be able to understand this!
Any help would be MUCH appreciated.
Patrick