RealSimulator F16SGRH User manual

ELECTRONICA, MECANICA Y CONTROL, S.A.
RealSimulator
User Guide
F16SGRH

F16SGRH-UserGuidev1.00.3
EMYCSA - RealSimulator
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Contents
Overview 4
Package Content and Technical Data 7
Package content 7
Technical data 7
Installation 9
Powering in standalone mode 9
Powering from a stick base 10
Attaching the device to the computer 11
Tools Installation 15
Firmware Update 20
RS_HID_DEV_TOOL and F16SGRH 27
Overview 27
Connecting RS_HID_DEV_TOOL and F16SGRH 31
How the F16SGRH works 33
Pairing F16SGRH 37
Axes calibration overview 39
X and Y axes calibration 41
Z axis calibration 42
Manually configure Raw Axes 43
Slot Configuration 45
Load, Save and Print a .xml configuration file 54
Working offline with the F16SGRH 56
Documentation 57
Overlay Settings 58
F16SGRH and FSSB-R3 61
Overview 61
Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_1_00_X and 2_00_X 62
Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_3_20_X 71
Revision History 74
FAQ 76
I have just received my RealSimulator device and I want to install it, but I do not find the drivers in anyplace. 77
Requirements to use RealSimulator grips. 77
I want to install a new version of RS_HID_DEV_TOOL or DCC, but I cannot uninstall the older one. 77
How to know if the computer has Bluetooth BLE hardware installed? 78
I can’t attach/pair my stick. Is it locked? 78
Why does pressing the trigger change my axes measures? 79
What firmware should I install in my R3 to work with the F16SGRH? 79
Can the F16SGRH work on W7 or W8.0? 80

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Overview
Date: 13/09/2019
Version: 1.0
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DESCRIPTION
The F16SGRH as well as the RS grip family come in two lines, professional and home
use.
Professional range uses its own software and real military switches as well as custom
socket and connector, under client specification.
Home version is a supersede of professional unit, same dimensions, same high grade
fixation system, same high density resin in one piece body construction, but with the
addition of:
a) Upgradeable electronic module
b) Rotary switch, installed under TRIM hat switch cap, to easily hot swapping
between 8 configurable memory slots; so, with a single thumb movement you
can reconfigure the whole system in a fraction of a second.
ROTARY
SWITCH
TRIM HAT
SWITCH

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c) 5-way switches in all the hat switches (CMS, TMS, DMS and TRIM), with the
possibility to disable center position.
d) 5-way switches where in real life there is 1 (WR, NWS and PINKY), with the
possibility to disable the additional ways.
e) Three status LEDs used for BLE information and Slot number in use.
f) Realistic Trigger movement.
g) Independent Bluetooth communications, so you can use it alone, or with an X/Y
base.
h) Three Analog axes in the standard configuration for Roll, Pitch and Yaw.
These axes are independent of the standard axes in the X/Y base.
i) Lightweight focused in use with VR goggles in standup position or out of the
base.
j) Mini-DIN to USB cable, to let you connect the grip to any power bank and use it
at your convenience.
k) The same mini-DIN to USB cable can be used to install the grip in any rod with
no necessity of X/Y electronic or sensor, the F16SGRH has its own 3 axes
sensor integrated.
l) Firmware upgradeable through BLE, so you could need a 4.0 or higher BLE
dongle if your PC doesn’t have BLE included.
The F16SGRH is a wireless device connected by Bluetooth (BLE), so no available
USB port is necessary; the computer only need a BLE connection, integrated in the
mother board or by a dongle.
The computer must run under Windows 8.1 or higher because windows 7 and 8.0 do
not support BLE devices and with these OS versions the device is not full operative, it
is just a standard stick not configurable or upgradeable. We suggest using Windows
10, in this OS we have fully tested the device functionality and software tools supplied.
NOTE: F16SGRH can be used without losing functionality in Windows 7 and 8.0
platforms if it is connected to a FSSB-R3 Lighting with the new firmware developed for
this device. You can find more information in the Firmware
MJF_FW_F16_SG_3_20_X section.
The F16SGRH can be used with an USB wire as a standalone system or connected to
a TM© system (Cougar or Warthog) or any R1, R2 or R3 RealSimulator system.
When the F16SGRH is connected to a FSSB-R3 base, the latter offers the following
additional features: slot number goes from 4 to 8, no SMM system just as you have 8
different configurations with hot swap (fast change), and 64 buttons to achieve the
center position and center + up, down, right, left, and additional keyboard functions.
The F16SGRH is supplied with a firmware update tool (DCC) that can be used to
install new versions of firmware and a GUI application (RS_HID_DEV_TOOL) used to
configure the device. Both tools can be extracted from the same from the download’s
website.
http://www.realsimulator.com/html/downloads.html
The RS_HID_DEV_TOOL program allows you to fully configure the device, allowing

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you to perform the device pairing, axes calibration, analog control and keystrokes
assignation in each memory slot, light intensity of status LEDs, etc.
The analog control of each axis can be used to independent adjust roll, pitch and yaw
to anyone´s liking for each memory slot. In every slot you can configure:
Full Scale Control
Roll Sensibility
Pitch Sensibility
Yaw Sensibility
Roll Control Assistance
BFA Roll level
BFA Pitch level
Precision mode
Other additional features are:
HAT as POV or TRIM
Keystrokes ON/OFF
DX Buttons ON/OFF
DX Center Buttons in four modes: native (ON), basic (COMP), center removed
(OFF) and double click (DClick).
Test window called Output
64 DX buttons can be enabled or disabled for every slot.
64 keystrokes can be enabled or disabled for every slot, and of course can be
different in every slot
SWled function to enable/disable showing switches activation in status LEDs
when pressed.
Adjustable LEDs lighting level.
Slot name over the desired application with the Overlay function.

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Package Content and Technical Data
Date: 13/09/2019
Version: 1.0
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
Package content
The package, shown in the picture above, contains the following components:
F16SGRH device.
USB wire (USB type A to mini-DIN 5 pin female).
F16SGRH is supplied as a plug and play device with no drivers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: communications for configuration, upgrading and full device
information are made by BLE, so you will need a computer running Windows 8.1 or 10
preferably and a BLE connection. If your computer does not have BLE included, you will
need a BLE dongle. We suggest the models SVEON STC400 or CSR 4.0, they are
tested and work fine.
Technical data
F16 grip true replica with correct inclination.
One piece body manufactured in high density resin.
High grade fixation system with knurled nut.

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Wireless communications by Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Composite device: joystick (axes and buttons) and keyboard (keystrokes).
Integrated sensors for Pitch, Roll and Yaw.
Hot swap 8 memory slots.
5-way switches in all switches.
Functional as standalone or with FSSBs (R1, R2 and R3) or Thrustmaster bases
(Cougar or Warthog) or compatibles.
Three red status LEDs with light intensity adjust.
HAT as POV or TRIM.
Full scale control with 4 levels, 1:1, 3:4, 1:2 & 1:4.
Sensibility control for Roll, Pitch and Yaw (0 –100%).
Roll Control Assistance (ON - OFF).
BFA Pitch and Roll level (Off –Min - Med - High - Full).
Precision mode (ON - OFF).
Keystrokes (ON - OFF).
DX Buttons (ON - OFF).
DX Center Buttons in four modes: native (ON), basic (COMP), center removed
(OFF) and double click (DClick).
SWled function to enable/disable showing switches position in status LEDs when
pressed.
Adjustable LEDs lighting level.
8 Memory Slots for quick custom configuration
Configuration and firmware upgrade by Bluetooth (BLE).
Power cable for standalone use included (1,8 m).
Weight. 340 gr.

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Installation
Date: 13/09/2019
Version: 1.0
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
The F16SGRH grip can be used in two ways, as a standalone device or connected to a
stick base like the FSSBs (R1, R2 and R3), Thrustmaster (Cougar or Warthog) or
compatibles.
In any way, to install the device in the computer and use it, two steps are necessary:
power it and attach it to the computer
Powering in standalone mode
This way, the 5-pin mini-DIN connector is used to power the device, for this, you must
use the cable supplied to connect the grip to a USB type A connector in a PC, a power
bank, a USB wall socket, etc.
All the buttons and axes information will be sent by the BLE comms.

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Please, when connect the cable to the grip pay especial attention to align correctly the
two connectors to prevent damage in pins or connectors. For that, both connectors have
visible marks as you can see in the above image.
Powering from a stick base
The F16SGRH grip can be connected to a stick base, like the FSSBs (R1, R2 and R3),
Thrustmaster (Cougar or Warthog) or compatibles.
This way, the 5-pin mini-DIN connector is used to power the grip and to read the grip
buttons status, just like a standard grip. This way, the F16SGRH sends the standard 18
buttons and hat switch information to the stick base.
If the grip is connected to a FSSB-R3 base with the firmware
“MJF_FW_F16_SG_x_xx_x.FSSB_R3”, it can get the 64 buttons and rotary switch
information. This way, the R3 slots are increased from 4 to 8, the SMM is disabled and
the change between slots is made with the rotary switch.
Up to this point, the stick functions like a standard grip, but additionally, as the
F16SGRH has wireless communications by Bluetooth, we can continue getting all the
extra information from it, as for example the use of keystrokes, the other 46 extra
buttons, etc.
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F16SGRH with the FSSB-R3 Lighting you do not lose the extra information and
functionality of F16SGRH with the new firmware developed for the FSSB-R3L. You can
find more information in the Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_3_20_X section
Attaching the device to the computer
As the grip is a wireless device by Bluetooth (BLE), no USB port is necessary, the
computer only need a BLE connection, integrated in the mother board or by a dongle.
Also, there are requirements with the operating system because Windows 7 and 8.0 do
not support BLE devices, so in these OS versions the F16SGRH is not full operative, it
is just a standard stick not configurable or upgradeable. Only windows 8.1 and higher
OS support these devices. We suggest using Windows 10. In this OS we have fully
tested the device functionality and software tools supplied.
To determine whether your computer has Bluetooth BLE hardware, check the Device
Manager for Bluetooth by following the steps:
1. Press “Windows + X”to open the menu, and choose Device Manager on it.
2. Check for Bluetooth and verify if the item Microsoft Bluetooth LE Enumerator is
present.
To turn on your Bluetooth follow the next steps:
1. Press “Windows + X”to open the menu, and choose Settings on it.
2. Click “Devices”.
3. Click “Bluetooth”and move the Bluetooth toggle to the On setting.
4. Click the “X”in the top right corner to save the changes and close the settings
window.

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If your computer has BLE connection, you are ready to attach the stick to the computer.
First, make sure the stick is on (through the USB wire supplied or connected to a
powered base) and the left status led is blinking. If it is not blinking, unplug and plug the
power or press the TMS center + DMS center buttons simultaneously in the stick to
restart the blinking.
Now, open in the Control Panel the Devices and Printers window, and click with the
right mouse button over the window and select the Add devices and printers option,
and then a new window will open to Choose a device or printer to add to this PC.
Wait until the system finds the device and show it in the window. Then select the ‘RS-
F16-SGR Home’icon and press Next to install it.

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A new window for installation will be opened showing an installation progress bar and it
will be closed automatically when the device is installed.
Now the device is displayed in the Device and Printers window and if you click with the
right mouse button over it you can see it has two devices associated: a keyboard to send
programmable keystrokes and a game controller.
If you click with the right mouse button over the Game Controller option, it will open the
Game Controller window and then you will see the two new devices named “RS-F16-
SGR Home”. The first one has the axes (at this moment only three are operatives for
roll, pitch and yaw), 32 buttons and hat POV, and the second one has only the other 32
buttons.

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IMPORTANT: this connection procedure needs to be performed only once, when you
receive the device, or also after a remove action (for upgrade for example). It will be
connected automatically every time you turn on the computer.
We made a video guide called “F16SGRH Installation” where you can watch step by
step how to install the F16SGRH in your computer. You can find this video guide on the
RealSimulator product’s website:
(http://www.realsimulator.com/html/f16sgrh.html)
or, directly clicking the next image or hyperlink
F16SGRH Installation

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Tools Installation
Date: 13/09/2019
Version: 1.0
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
The product is supplied with two software tools, a firmware update (DCC) to allow
installing new versions of firmware in the device and a GUI application
(RS_HID_DEV_TOOL) to configure the device.
Both tools can be downloaded from the download’s website inside the same package.
The package also includes the RealSimulator device metadata files, latest firmwares
and the product User Guide.
To download the tools, please, go to the RealSimulator download’s website by clicking
the next hyperlink:
http://www.realsimulator.com/html/download.html
and download the latest version of RS_TOOLS and save it in a location of your choice.
NOTE: If you have a previous version installed in your computer, please, uninstall the
older version before installing the new one, although the last installers remove
automatically previous versions of RS_TOOLS.
System requirements are Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 and Microsoft Visual C++
2017 Redistributable (x86).
In platforms with Windows 8.1 or higher it will be installed the DCC v1.06 (with support
for BLE devices) and in lower the DCC v1.05.
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Presently, the file is named "setup_RS_Tools_V1_02.rar", but the procedure will be
identical with any new version.
In any case, you should have a window like this one.
where setup_RS_Tools_V1_02.exe is the tools installer. To install it, please, run the
file with a double click on the file name.
After some seconds extracting and decompressing the package the installation wizard
will launch, then select Next to continue.
A standard licensing agreement must be accepted before moving on. Choose I accept
the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
If you want to install all program features (DCC, RS_HID_DEV_TOOL, Metadata files,
firmwares and User Guide) select the Complete setup type and click Next to continue.

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Or select Custom if you want to choose the features to install and click Next to
continue. Select the features to install and click Next.
The wizard is now ready to start the installation process. Please, click on Install.
If the User Account Control window appears click the Yes button to continue.

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The installation of RS_TOOLS_V1_02 may take several minutes to complete.
Wait until the wizard finishes the installation and click Finish.
The installation is now finished and the programs are ready to use.
Also, after the installation you will find two new icons on your desktop: DCC and
RS_HID_DEV_TOOL application shortcuts.

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Finally, if you press the windows START button and look the All Apps section in the R
letter you will find in the Realsimulator folder shortcuts to the DCC and
RS_HID_DEV_TOOL programs, RealSimulator devices User Guide and the FSSB R3
BluePrint.
As general information, here it is the default directories where the installer saves
programs:
C:\Program Files (x86)\RealSimulator Code\DCC
C:\Program Files (x86)\RealSimulator Code\RS_HID_DEV_TOOL
And, the User Guide, Metadata, Firmware, BluePrint files and Templates on:
%APPDATA%\Realsimulator Data\

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Firmware Update
Date: 13/09/2019
Version: 1.0
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
Usually you will receive your RealSimulator device with the last firmware version
installed, so it will not be necessary to use DCC to update your device immediately
after its reception.
If you check the product’s website periodically you could find new versions with
enhancements and issues fixed, so you will need to use the DCC program.
To understand better the next explanation you must imagine the F16SGRH as a device
with two internal modules: a main module to work normally with the features we explain
in this user guide and other named bootloader to allow changing (update) the main
module. So you will see in the update procedure, we need to follow a sequence to
change between modules.
Follow the steps explained in detail below:
1. Make sure the F16SGRH is active.
2. In Control Panel, Device and Printers, remove the RS-F16-SGR Home device.
3. Launch with the grips buttons (Trigger 2 + TMS center + DMS center
simultaneously) the sequence to start the bootloader device.
4. Add the new device F16SGRH Bootloader.
5. Start the DCC program
6. Select the tab labelled F16SGRH.
7. Select the firmware to update.