New free simulator (Version 2 now available)

markb · 12-10-2007, 06:30 PM

I would like to announce the offering of HeliSim: a new free simulator for RC electric helicopters.

I wrote this simulator, mainly to fill the needs of new RC heli pilots. I genuinely believe it to be substantially better than FMS for helicopters, especially 450 electrics. I hope it offers new fliers a simulator that will provide good training, and save them a bundle of money compared to the commercial sims (to be spent on batteries or parts, obviously).

If you already have a commercial sim, you have less motivation to get it. But you may still want to so everyone has a common simulator. It can then be used to exchange flight recordings! One thing it offers that I hope will be useful for learning new maneuvers, is a visual indication of stick positions during record/playback. So you can watch what the heli is doing, and simultaneously see the stick positions that caused it!

Anyway, its available for download now.

http://www.marksfiles.net/HeliSim/index.htm

This simulator is in basically final form, but if there is consensus among experts that something needs to be tweaked to achieve more realism… I am open to feedback, and will do my best to improve it.

I hope you enjoy it!

Edit:
Version 2 is available now.
http://www.marksfiles.net/HeliSimRC/index.htm

Razor_Racer · 12-10-2007, 06:51 PM

I tried to use the cheap USB controller that I use with FMS, but some of the channels are wrong... is there a way to fix it? Looks like my elevator is throttle.

Gary JP4 · 12-10-2007, 06:52 PM

Hi Mark. What kind of interface does it take to run it.

freeflyn2001 · 12-10-2007, 07:16 PM

Was going to try it but it doesn't work on a Mac

DarkHeli · 12-10-2007, 07:39 PM

tried it...WOW 300% better then FMS... Thank you! (any chance of better graphics/FPS)

ohhhnick · 12-10-2007, 07:47 PM

This thing is great! a real improvement over FMS.

However i get a BUG when i try reduce expo to 0 percent or anything lower then the default 20, the sim just stops.

ShuNut · 12-10-2007, 07:50 PM

WoW markb, i'm impressed, at 1st when i saw the file was only 1.13 mb i thought naa this cant be a sim but i was wrong.
Only had a quick go but i'm very impressed for a one man army. i cant get idle up to work, its mapped to keyboard so "i" or "CTRL" supposed to turn it on according to the help file but its not working in mine. No sound either, but i suppose thats will come soon.

Keep at it and u may be on to a winner.

Big Fil · 12-10-2007, 08:11 PM

Is it accurate enough that the 450 shown whacks the gyro off in a crash? J/K. I would like to try it but I too have a mac and am assed out on the sim.

DarkHeli · 12-10-2007, 10:38 PM

boot camp?

TheBum · 12-10-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHeli

boot camp?

In order to take advantage of Boot Camp, two things are required:

1. An Intel Mac.

2. A purchased full copy of Windows (I cheaped out with an OEM version of XP Home).

I wouldn't have even installed Boot Camp if it hadn't been for wanting to run decent sims.

12-10-2007, 06:30 PM	#1
markb My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	New free simulator (Version 2 now available) I would like to announce the offering of HeliSim: a new free simulator for RC electric helicopters. I wrote this simulator, mainly to fill the needs of new RC heli pilots. I genuinely believe it to be substantially better than FMS for helicopters, especially 450 electrics. I hope it offers new fliers a simulator that will provide good training, and save them a bundle of money compared to the commercial sims (to be spent on batteries or parts, obviously). If you already have a commercial sim, you have less motivation to get it. But you may still want to so everyone has a common simulator. It can then be used to exchange flight recordings! One thing it offers that I hope will be useful for learning new maneuvers, is a visual indication of stick positions during record/playback. So you can watch what the heli is doing, and simultaneously see the stick positions that caused it! Anyway, its available for download now. http://www.marksfiles.net/HeliSim/index.htm This simulator is in basically final form, but if there is consensus among experts that something needs to be tweaked to achieve more realism… I am open to feedback, and will do my best to improve it. I hope you enjoy it! Edit: Version 2 is available now. http://www.marksfiles.net/HeliSimRC/index.htm __________________ Mark Trex 600 ESP, 10s lipo/12s A123, CC85HV, Scorpion 4025-740, 3-9452's, G770-3D/8900G Trex 450 V_, Scorpion 2221-8, Ice 50, HS65MG's, GY520/5084MG To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by rdlohr; 08-29-2008 at 02:05 PM.. Reason: Added Version 2

12-10-2007, 06:51 PM	#2
Razor_Racer My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern Virginia	I tried to use the cheap USB controller that I use with FMS, but some of the channels are wrong... is there a way to fix it? Looks like my elevator is throttle. __________________ T-Rex 450 SA V1 head / 430L / 35G / DS285s / GY401-HS56 / Hextronik D9 G3 2200mah / AR7000 / DX7 / Cheapie $12 CFs

12-10-2007, 06:52 PM	#3
Gary JP4 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville, USA	Hi Mark. What kind of interface does it take to run it. __________________ T-Rex 450 SE, 430L 13t, Align 35A ESC, 325 Pro, JR 6102DX6, GY401, 9650, HS-65MG'S.

12-10-2007, 07:16 PM	#4
freeflyn2001 My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elwood IL	Was going to try it but it doesn't work on a Mac __________________ Trex 600 Pro--8V system--JR 8717's--Spartan DS-760 S9254----CSM Revlock20. OS Hyper Hatori Pipe--Carbsmart--- DX7 AMA-896424 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-10-2007, 07:50 PM	#7
ShuNut Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK	WoW markb, i'm impressed, at 1st when i saw the file was only 1.13 mb i thought naa this cant be a sim but i was wrong. Only had a quick go but i'm very impressed for a one man army. i cant get idle up to work, its mapped to keyboard so "i" or "CTRL" supposed to turn it on according to the help file but its not working in mine. No sound either, but i suppose thats will come soon. Keep at it and u may be on to a winner. __________________ Only A Fool ducks When The Truth Is Thrown At Them..... Saying By Atum-Re To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-10-2007, 07:39 PM	#5
DarkHeli Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nYc	tried it...WOW 300% better then FMS... Thank you! (any chance of better graphics/FPS)

12-10-2007, 07:47 PM	#6
ohhhnick My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA	This thing is great! a real improvement over FMS. However i get a BUG when i try reduce expo to 0 percent or anything lower then the default 20, the sim just stops.

12-10-2007, 08:11 PM	#8
Big Fil Bounce King My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA	Is it accurate enough that the 450 shown whacks the gyro off in a crash? J/K. I would like to try it but I too have a mac and am assed out on the sim. __________________ Mikado Model Helicopters Edge Blades

12-10-2007, 10:38 PM	#9
DarkHeli Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nYc	boot camp?

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