CA Products FLIGHT SIM YOKE PC User manual

Testing the Hardware
You can test your Flight Sim Yoke and the gameport its using with the JCENTER test program included on
the Flight Sim Yoke CD or diskette. It can be run directly from the CD or floppy in Windows 95/98 or DOS.
Follow these steps:
1. To test your gameport in Windows: Click on: Start> Programs> CH Products> Flight Sim Yoke PC> Jcenter.
To test in DOS mode: Click ‘Start, Shut down, and select the ‘Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode’
option, then click Yes. Insert the Flight Sim Yoke CD or diskette into your drive. At the DOS prompt
(C:\), type: d:\jcenter [↵
↵↵
↵Enter] [where ‘d’ is the letter of your drive].
2. A blue screen will appear with a table on the left displaying a set of numbers. These numbers indicate
the yoke’s current position. Compare your results with those in “JCENTER Results:” below.
Figure 2. Typical JCENTER Readings (numbers will vary)
JOYSTICK A JOYSTICK B
X Y X Y
132 133 NONE 224
(Ailerons) (Elevators) (Rudders if applicable) (Throttle)
• As you move the yoke the numbers under JOY A-X and A-Y should change.
• As you move the throttle the number under JOY B-Y should change.
• As you press the fire buttons and P.O.V. (hat) switch, the BTN 1-4’s should light up on screen. (For
more information, see “JCENTER Results” below).
JCENTER Results:
• If test displays numbers over 400 when the yoke is centered...
Your gameport is too slow for your computer. You may need to install a faster game card such as the
CH Gamecard 3 Automatic™ (sold separately).
• If test displays “NONE” under each axis in the table…
Your gameport is not enabled. If you’ve never connected a joystick into this computer before, chances
are the gameport on the back of the computer has never been activated. No joystick will work until this
is done. Many computer systems are sold without their gameports turned on. See your computer’s
documentation or contact the manufacturer for information on how to enable the gameport.
Technical Support
To get the most efficient support, we recommend that you do a little research on your computer system so
you can have answers ready for the questions the technicians may ask you. Please write down answers to
the following questions before you contact us:
• What kind of computer do you have?
• How many/what kind of gameport(s) does your system have?
• With which programs (specifically) are you having problems?
• Do you have any other controllers (i.e. throttles, gamepads) plugged in?
You can contact CH Products Technical Support at any of the areas listed below.
CH Products
970 Park Center Dr.
Vista, CA 92083
Web site: www.chproducts.com Fax number: 760.598.2524
Tech Support form (best): www.chproducts.com/support/form Voice number: 760.598.7833
Warranty
The CH Flight Sim Yoke™ is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years
from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, CH PRODUCTS will, at itsoption, repair or replace, at no charge, any component determined
to be defective.
The liability under this warranty is limited to the repair of and/or replacement of the defect or defective part at our factory, and does not
include shipping expenses. This warranty does not apply if, in the opinion of CH PRODUCTS, the Flight Sim Yoke™ has been damaged by accident,
abuse, improper usage, or as a result of service or modification by other than CH PRODUCTS.
"NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
SALABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CH PRODUCTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES."
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTICAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty services, send the Flight Sim Yoke, postage prepaid, with a check for $6.00 to cover shipping and handling, together with
a dated proof of purchase and RMA# (Return Merchandise Authorization) obtained from CH PRODUCTS at 760.598.7833 to: CH PRODUCTS, 970
Park Center Dr., Vista, CA 92083.
The enclosed software is made available as is, and without warranties of any kind. All warranty claims made on CH PRODUCTS relating to
defects which may be present are expressly excluded where this is legally permissible.
CH PRODUCTS assumes no liability for the correctness, precision, or currency of the software or of its accompanying documentation, nor
for the suitability of the software for a specific purpose or for normal market quality.
The risk relating to usability of the running characteristics of the software and the accompanying hardware lies with the user of the software.
CH PRODUCTS shall not be liable for the performance of the software or for its functional capability in a multiple users association. The user shall
bear the costs for correction of defects, costs for maintenance, repair or improvement work and not CH PRODUCTS, its dealers, distributors,
representatives or employees.
Windows® 95/98, 2000, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation
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FLIGHT SIM YOKE
PC ™
QUICK START: HOW TO INSTALL THE CH FLIGHT SIM YOKE PC
Congratulations on your purchase of the CH Flight Sim Yoke! We are confident that you will
find it to be one of the most precise and durable flight yoke controllers available. The CH
Flight Sim Yoke PC is a snap to setup for your favorite DOS or Windows 95/98 flight games
or simulators. It was carefully designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. by real aviation
enthusiasts, so strap yourself in and get ready to experience a whole new level of simulation
realism!
Contents of the Box
• One CH Flight Sim Yoke PC (IBM compatible gameport version)
• Two Clamping Arms and Two Bolts
• One CD or Floppy Diskette
• One Quick Start Sheet (this piece of paper)
Overview
Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Turn the computer OFF.
2. Attach the Flight Sim Yoke to the edge of a flat table using the provided desk clamps.
Simply slide the clamp arms into the base and then screw the bolts into the clamps.
Tighten the clamp knobs until secure. Do not over-tighten!
3. Plug the Flight Sim Yoke’s 15-pin connector into the gameport on your computer. If your
gamecard has two ports, only use the primary one (sometimes labeled “A”).
Pedal and Throttle Users: If you have a separate throttle controller or rudder pedals
system, plug them into the computer’s primary gameport first, then plug your Flight Sim
Yoke’s 15-pin connector into the throttle or pedal’s joystick port
4. Turn the computer on and follow the directions below.
Software Installation (Windows 95/98 only)
1. Insert the provided 3.5” diskette or CD into the drive of your computer.
2. Click Start, Run, and type: X:setup Enter [where ‘X’ is the letter of your drive].
3. Select ‘Install Drivers’ then select ‘Flight Sim Yoke PC’ and follow the directions.
Windows®95/98 Setup
CH Flight Sim Yoke PC™
Push Buttons
(Buttons 7 & 8)
Throttle Control
Elevator Trim Wheel
(On Base)
4-way Hat Switch
(Point of View)
Mailing Address:
Rocker “Trim” Switch #2
(Buttons 9 &10)
Rocker “Trim” Switch #1
(Buttons 3 & 4)
Trigger/Mic. Button
(
Button 1
)
Gear & FlapsToggle Switches
(Buttons 2, 5, & 6)
Desk clamps install into
the yoke base and attach
to your desk for a secure
flight.

After the Flight Sim Yoke driver has been installed (see “Installation – Software”), you must
configure and calibrate the yoke in the Windows 95/98 Game Controllers Control Panel.
To set the correct driver in Windows 95/98:
1. Single Click on Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
2. Make sure that the general tab is empty of all controllers, then click on Add
3. From the list, select CH Flight Sim Yoke PC (win95) or CH Flight Sim Yoke PC
(win98).
Note: If you are running version Direct X 7.0 or later, place a checkmark in the
rudder/pedals checkbox in this area.
4. Single click on OK
To calibrate your CH Flight Sim Yoke PC:
1. Highlight the CH Flight Sim Yoke PC in your game controllers list and single click on
Properties
2. Single click on the Settings tab.
3. Single click on Calibrate
4. Follow the onscreen instructions carefully.
How to calibrate your CH Flight Sim Yoke PC (step by step):
Calibration is one thing you should repeat every time you plan to use your yoke. A good calibration can go a
long way in giving you the control you expect while flying your simulator.
1. First, center the trim wheel on the base of the FSY, then jiggle the yoke handle and let it come to rest
and press button 1 (trigger) on the left handle.
Note: Each time you press a button you will advance to the next step in the calibration, so be careful.
Click on ‘back’ if you make a mistake.
2. Fully but gently, move the yoke to all extremes (in, out, left, and right) holding the yoke at each extent
for a second or two. Four times around the box is generally enough, then press button 1 (trigger) on
the left handle to advance to the next step.
Note: During calibration the “+” may not go full range, this is normal.
3. Let the handle come to rest and press button 1 again to confirm the center position.
4. You are now ready to calibrate the throttle. Move the throttle handle forward and back, at least twice,
slowly and completely. Then, press button 1 to advance to the next step.
Note: It is normal for the red bar to not reach the top or bottom. When you test the controller after
calibration it will work correctly.
5. Press enter on the keyboard four times to capture the P.O.V. (Point of View) hat. The arrow should
move to all four directions. Then, press button one to complete the calibration.
6. Click on Finish, Apply, then OK.
7. After you have finished calibration, click on Test. Test all the buttons and movement. All movement
and centering should now be correct. If any part of the test looks incorrect, calibrate the yoke again
carefully. You are now ready to fly your favorite Windows 95/98 simulator!
Note: Be aware that some games also have their own setup options within the game. If you have
problems check the troubleshooting section or open the Flight Sim Yoke PC Help file for detailed
information.
Windows 2000®Setup
1. Single Click on Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
2. Make sure that the general tab is empty of all controllers, then click on Add
3. From the list, select 6-button joystick w/two POVs and throttle
4. Single click on OK
Calibration is performed the same as Windows 95/98. Refer to the instructions above for
more information.
MS-DOS Setup
There is no special driver required for DOS-based games, just make sure that the game
supports a joystick or yoke. To enable the Flight Sim Yoke in a DOS game (even those that
can be launched from within Windows), you must first setup and calibrate it within the game.
Though joystick setup procedures vary from game to game, you can usually do it from the
game’s “Controls” or “Options” menu. For more information, please see the game’s user
manual. MS-DOS games that can be launched from Windows 95/98 still use their own built-in
joystick drivers and thus will require setup within the actual game.
Gaming Center (Button Programming Software)
Gaming Center allows you to map your Flight Sim yoke buttons to keyboard functions for
almost all of your Windows 95/98 games. To open Gaming Center, click Start>Programs> CH
Products> Flight Sim Yoke PC> GamingCenter. Once Gaming Center is open, click on Help for
instructions on how to use it. Click on the ‘X’to exit Gaming Center.
Remember, Gaming Center is generally used with games that do not have built in joystick
button remapping. If you can assign the buttons to do certain functions in your game then it is
best to use the game’s utility, and not Gaming Center. Check with your game’s instruction
manual for more information on assigning specific functions to your buttons.
Troubleshooting
⇒ I can’t enable the Flight Sim Yoke in any games.
Make sure that the Flight Sim Yoke is securely plugged into the primary gameport and that
the gameport is enabled. You can check this by using a joystick test program such as
JCENTER (see “Testing the Hardware”). If OK, make sure that you’ve correctly activated and
calibrated the yoke within the game according to the manufacturer. Windows users, make
sure that Flight Sim Yoke PC is listed as controller ID 1in Game Controllers (Advanced tab).
⇒ My Flight Sim Yoke won’t center up correctly or drifts in the game.
It is not properly calibrated. Re-calibrate the joystick in the game as well as in Windows
‘Game Controllers’. Before calibrating, make sure that the computer is warmed up (let it run a
few minutes) and the yoke’s trim wheel is centered. During calibration, move the controls
slowly and fully to the desired positions. Be sure to follow all directions carefully. If the Flight
Sim Yoke still does not correctly calibrate, make sure the gameport in your system is fast
enough for your computer by testing it in JCENTER (see Testing the Hardware).Remember,
the yoke itself will not have a true center point. Therefore, your crosshair in the calibration test
will not always be perfectly centered.
⇒ My Flight Sim Yoke works in Windows 95/98 but doesn’t in true DOS games.
Your gameport is either 1) not enabled for DOS mode, 2) too slow for your DOS game, or 3)
not setup in the game correctly. Some gameports require special setup in order to work in true
DOS mode though they work fine in Windows 95/98. Also, many DOS games require a faster
gameport for accurate joystick functionality. Check your gameport as described in “Testing the
Hardware.” Enable or replace it as necessary. If it tests OK, make sure that you have
activated the joystick in the game correctly as described by the game’s manufacturer.
⇒ The Windows 95/98 control panel does not have a Game Controllers icon, or I can’t
select a joystick within the Game Controllers control panel.
This usually means your system is not setup correctly and there is nothing wrong with your
Flight Yoke or its software. What has happened is; 1) your gameport was not setup correctly
when it was installed or 2) someone has deleted the Windows gameport driver.
In either case, you must contact your soundcard/gamecard manufacturer for more information
on reinstalling the gameport drivers that are damaged. Check your manuals for more
information.
⇒ Gaming Center does not work. When I program my buttons in Gaming Center they
are completely ignored by my game.
You will only be able to use Gaming Center with games that support Direct X 5 joystick inputs.
Many games support Direct X 5 video and sound protocols but still use Direct X 3 joystick
inputs for backwards compatibility. Check with your game manufacturer for more information.
Remember, you may also have the ability to reprogram the buttons within your game, which is
usually the better option in terms of compatibility. Check with your game’s instruction manual
or technical support for more information.