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== Nasal for newbies == | == Nasal for newbies == | ||
== New software tools and projects == | == New software tools and projects == | ||
===Arduino and FlightGear=== | |||
Get a more real experience flying '''FlightGear''' using real instruments. | |||
'''Arduino''' is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. | |||
'''FlightGear''' IO interfaces allows easy development of hardware that can improve the immersion and realism of flightsim. | |||
The output protocols allows hardware to act on simulation data in real time. | |||
It takes minutes to have a LCD panel displaying Speed, Heading and Altitude. | |||
The input protocols allows FlightGear to act on hardware events in real time. | |||
Again, it takes minutes to create a switchboard that would allow you to control: | |||
* Landing Gear | |||
* Flaps | |||
* Rudder | |||
* Hud on/off | |||
* airbrakes and more. | |||
Sample code is available at [http://gitorious.org/arduinocockpit] | |||
Videos and Posts on FlightGear Forum at: | |||
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11146] | |||
[http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=11126] | |||
===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ===OSS Linux headtrack for FlightGear=== | ||
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'''EasyHeadTrack''' is available at [http://gitorious.org/headtrack] | '''EasyHeadTrack''' is available at [http://gitorious.org/headtrack] | ||
Videos and Posts: [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10664&p=113548] | Videos and Posts on the forum at: [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10664&p=113548] | ||