RCWARE RX2SIM User manual

USB (Computer):
This connects RX2SIM to the computer and also supplies power to RX2SIM. Connect
RX2SIM either by plugging it into a USB socket of the PC directly or by using a stan-
dard type A USB extension cable.
If the connection is made through a USB hub, the hub should have a separate power
supply in order to avoid current overload of the PC’s USB port if more than one USB
device is active at the same time.
RC Receiver:
RX2SIM supports various types of RC receivers: S.Bus, S.Bus2, SRXL, combined PPM
or up to eight separate servo channels, as well as Spektrum Satellites (DSM2 and DSMX).
In general, the receiver does not need a separate power supply, as RX2SIM supplies
power to the receiver. Other devices (e.g. servos) must not be connected to the
receiver in order to avoid excessive current consumption!
PPM Output:
This connector outputs the control signals
to your simulator interface. The functionality
matches the trainer port of your RC transmitter.
USB (Dongle):
Here you can connect the USB interface or dongle of your simulator software. In
operating mode“Simulator-Dongle”, RX2SIM connects this port with the computer’s
USB port. In operating mode “Game Controller”, this port is not active. If needed,
connect your simulator dongle to another USB port of your computer.
1.2 CONNECTING A RECEIVER WITH SEPARATE SERVO OUTPUT CHANNELS
Connect the rst servo output channel from the receiver with RX2SIM via the
three-wire patch cable. This connection also supplies voltage for the receiver.
Connect channels 2 to 8 using the 7-wire patch cable. On these servo plugs only the
impulse line (orange wire) is connected.
Please refer to your receiver’s manual or the imprint on its case to determine which
pin is the impulse line on each servo connector.
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
USB
(Computer)
USB
(Dongle)
Spektrum-
Satellite
• PPM
• SRXL
• S.Bus / S.Bus2
• USB2SYS
Servo
Single Channels
PPM-
Output
Button
1.1 CONNECTIONS
– +C1 C 2 ............ C8
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
1 SPECIFICATION
• Operating Voltage: 3.8V – 6.0V (typical 5.0V)
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 92 x 42 x 20 mm
• Weight: 32g
SignalGround
3,5mm phone jack, 2-pole (mono)
RX2SIMRX2SIM
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MANUAL 1.0 ENG
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]

1.3 RECEIVER WITH S.BUS, S.BUS2, SRXL OR SERIAL PPM PORT
1.2 CONNECTING A RECEIVER WITH SEPARATE SERVO OUTPUT CHANNELS 1.4 SPEKTRUM SATELLITE
Computer ·Computer ·
S.Bus, S.Bus2
or
SRXL-Receiver
or
Receiver with
serial PPM signal
Patch cable
(3-wire)
Computer ·Computer ·
Simulator-
Interface
Simulator-
Interface
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted through the patch
cable from the receiver to RX2SIM, which forwards the
controls via USB to the computer as game controller
axes and buttons.
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted from the satellite
to RX2SIM, which forwards the controls via USB
to the computer as game controller axes and buttons.
Connect RX2SIM with the receiver,
by using the 3-wire patch cable.
Connect RX2SIM to the Satellite by using
the appropriate Spektrum Satellite cable.
Connect RX2SIM with the receiver,
by using the 3-wire patch cable.
Connect RX2SIM to the Satellite by using
the appropriate Spektrum Satellite cable.
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted through the patch
cable from the receiver to RX2SIM, which combines
them into a serial PPM signal that is fed into the simula-
tor interface. The optional simulator interface forwards
the PPM signal via USB, to the computer.
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted from the satellite to
RX2SIM, which combines them into a serial PPM signal
that is fed into the simulator interface. The optional
simulator interface forwards the PPM signal via USB,
to the computer.
MODUS„GAME CONTROLLER“MODUS„GAME CONTROLLER“ MODUS„GAME CONTROLLER“
MODUS„SIMULATOR DONGLE“MODUS„SIMULATOR DONGLE“ MODUS„SIMULATOR DONGLE“
Patch cable
(3-wire)
Satellite cable
(3-wire)
Computer ·
RC Receiver
Simulator-
Interface
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted separately (one line
for each servo channel) from the receiver to RX2SIM,
which combines them to a serial PPM signal that is fed
into the simulator interface. The optional simulator
interface forwards the PPM signal via USB, to the
computer.
Patch cable
(7-wire)
Patch cable
(3-wire)
Computer ·
RC Receiver
Patch cable
(7-wire)
Patch cable
(3-wire)
Functional description:
The control signals are transmitted separately (one line
for each servo channel) from the receiver to RX2SIM,
which forwards the controls via USB to the computer as
game controller axes and buttons.
S.Bus, S.Bus2
or
SRXL-Receiver
or
Receiver with
serial PPM signal
Spektrum
Satellite
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
Spektrum
Satellite
Satellite cable
(3-wire)

RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
Input channel
USBPPM OUT
–[phone]
RX2SIM
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AUX
PPM
SRXL
SBUS
MODE
DSM2
DSMX
SINGLE CHANNELS
USB
PPM OUT
–[phone]
SETTINGUP OPERATION
Connect RX2SIM to your RC receiver and simulator interface according to the appli-
cable picture. Then plug RX2SIM to an available USB port of your computer.
Please do not press the button on RX2SIM at this time in order to get into the
operational mode.
2.1 CHOOSE OPERATING MODE
By pressing the button shortly, you can change the operating mode. RX2SIM will
show the preselected operation mode by ashing mode LED in the color of the new
mode. After a few seconds without further button hits, the preselected mode will
become active automatically and the mode LED stops ashing. In delivery conditi-
on, the following operating modes can be selected:
Green: Simulator-Dongle:
The receiver’s input is available at the PPM output jack. Any simulator interface or
USB-Dongle that is connected to RX2SIM will be connected through RX2SIM with
the computer’s USB port.
Purple: Game Controller
In this mode, RX2SIM operates as a USB game controller. The various RC servo chan-
nels are mapped to dierent axes and buttons of the game controller. In addition,
the controls are also available at the PPM output jack. Any device connected to RX-
2SIM’s dongle port won’t be powered or connected to the computer.
Orange: USB2SYS
This operation mode connects the computer to the SYS-port of a connected device.
In this mode, PPM output and RX-input ports are unavailable.
2.2 SELECT CONNECTED RECEIVER TYPE
(Applicable for operating modes Simulator-Dongle and Game Controller)
In order to decode the control signals from the connected receiver, RX2SIM has to
be set to the appropriate receiver type.
1. PPM (serial signal)
2. SRXL
3. 3. S.Bus / S.Bus2
Green = Simulator-Dongle
(USB looped through)
Purple = Game Controller
(RX2SIM as USB Joystick)
Orange = USB2SYS
(Connection RC->SYS Port)
IMPORTANT: Press and hold RX2SIM’s button for a long period (> 5 seconds), until
the appropriate LED of your receiver type lights up or ashes, then release the button.
- The LED will light up continuously if RX2SIM detects proper signals from the receiver.
- The LED ashes if there is no valid RX signal detected, which, for instance, might be
caused by selecting a wrong receiver type, transmitter turned o or improper ope-
ration of the receiver itself.
3 CONFIGURATIONS
3.1 BINDING SPEKTRUM SATELLITES
Initially, disconnect the satellite from RX2SIM, connect RX2SIM with the computer
and set Receiver Type to „Spektrum”(see section 2.2). Now connect the satellite to
RX2SIM. Please plug in the connector quickly, so that all contacts connect nearly at
the same time. This should place the satellite into bind mode, shown by a ashing
LED on the satellite. If this does not work immediately, repeat plugging the satellite’s
cable out and in again for another trial.
3.2 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
In order to reset RX2SIM to factory defaults, press and hold the button while
connecting it to the computer then release the button. Two blue LEDs will light up.
Now press and hold the button again, until the red ashing LED turns into conti-
nuous light. Release the button now to restore RX2SIM’s factory defaults.
3.3 FIRMWARE UPDATE/INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL FUCNTIONS
The rmware of RX2SIM can be upgraded or updated to newer releases by using an
update tool running on the computer. In order to enable rmware update, press
and hold the button while connecting RX2SIM to the computer then release the
button. Two blue LEDs will light up. Now start the update tool on the computer. Af-
ter the update nished successfully, RX2SIM will restart in the new or updated ope-
rating mode.
3.4 ENABLE OR DISABLE OPERATING MODES
You may disable unused operating modes, so you don’t have to skip them when
switching between operating modes. Likewise, disabled modes can be enabled again.
Press and hold the button while connecting RX2SIM to the computer. Hold the but-
ton pressed until the Mode LED shows the color of the mode you which to enable or
disable. To enable the mode release the button while the blue LEDs are on. To disa-
ble the mode release the button while the blue LEDs are o.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device conforms to the basic requirements and other relevant
regulations of corresponding CE directives.
The original Declaration of Conformity can be found on the Internet
at www.rcware.de at the respective product description.
Select receiver type
(section 2.2):
press button short
Select operational mode
(section 2.1):
Press button for a long period
DSM2/DSMX
(Spektrum)
Single channels
Button