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Prop control problem
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:19 am
by addymorskieft
I have problems with the prop control. When I move it forward it stops at position 2 (at +/- 50%of the way to go; upright position). Assigning this function to another axis makes no difference. The handle is also very “jumpy”.
The use and modification of the pc6_controllers.xml does not help. Also FSUIP-programming does not solve this problem.
I use the Saitek TPM-control. When I use other aircraft like the Otter, Beaver, Turbo-Otter and aircraft from other publishers there are no problems.
What to do?
Regards
Addy
Re: Prop control problem
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 1:03 pm
by Taguilo
Hi,
That it the full forward position. Lever won´t go any further. You don´t need to adjust anything.
The "jumpy" behavior might be a joystick noise problem. You can reduce noise effect by adjusting lever friction rod, 30-40 % would be fine in most cases.
Tomas
Re: Prop control problem
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:15 pm
by addymorskieft
Hi,
After some try outs in FSUIPC I managed to "push" the prop-lever to its end. (See attachments).
The only problem now is that a very smal movement of the axis results in a quick movement from Minimum to maximum.ajusting the frictionlever does not solve this. Setting up a custom RPM becomes inpossible.
How can I solve this?
Addy
Re: Prop control problem
Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:17 pm
by Taguilo
addymorskieft wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:15 pm
After some try outs in FSUIPC I managed to "push" the prop-lever to its end. (See attachments).
I think you didn't understand my post.
What you did and show in your last pic is WRONG. You must not configure the prop lever to go beyond the "middle" point located right after the amber band ends. Doing that will result in unstable RPM, as you already noticed.
That "middle" point commands 2000 RPM, which is the max value to obtain. This aircraft is recommended to be flown at a constant 2000 RPM; it can be with lower -1900, 1800, but that would be in the amber line.
AFAIK in the real Porter, the back rod attached to the prop lever is regulated to prevent the lever go beyond the "middle" point.
Tomas
Re: Prop control problem
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:33 am
by addymorskieft
Hi Marcel,
Thank you for your quick reply. You saved my engine!
Now I understand your post.
Addy
Re: Prop control problem
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:17 pm
by kevin_firth
Taguilo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:17 pm
addymorskieft wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:15 pm
After some try outs in FSUIPC I managed to "push" the prop-lever to its end. (See attachments).
I think you didn't understand my post.
What you did and show in your last pic is WRONG. You must not configure the prop lever to go beyond the "middle" point located right after the amber band ends. Doing that will result in unstable RPM, as you already noticed.
That "middle" point commands 2000 RPM, which is the max value to obtain. This aircraft is recommended to be flown at a constant 2000 RPM; it can be with lower -1900, 1800, but that would be in the amber line.
AFAIK in the real Porter, the back rod attached to the prop lever is regulated to prevent the lever go beyond the "middle" point.
Tomas
Thanks for this.
Do you intend to amend the model so the prop lever only moves as far as in RL then please?