RealSimulator F16SGRH User manual

ELECTRONICA, MECANICA Y CONTROL, S.A.
RealSimulator
User Guide
F16SGRH
Collector’s Edition

F16SGRH-UserGuidev1.05
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Contents
Document Revision History 4
Overview 5
Package Content and Technical Data 9
Package content 9
Technical data 9
Installation 11
Powering in standalone mode 11
Powering from a stick base 12
Connecting the device to the computer 13
Tools Installation 17
Firmware Update 22
RS_HID_DEV_TOOL and F16SGRH 29
Overview 29
Connecting RS_HID_DEV_TOOL and F16SGRH 32
How the F16SGRH works 35
Pairing F16SGRH 39
Axes calibration overview 43
X and Y axes calibration 45
Z axis calibration 46
Manually configure Raw Axes 47
Slot Configuration 49
Keystrokes and Explanations 56
Macros 60
DX events and Keystrokes generation by Pulses 63
Shifter and Toggle 65
Digital Mouse 65
Overlay Settings 66
Load, Save and Print a .xml configuration file 68
Working offline with the F16SGRH 70
Documentation 71
F16SGRH and FSSB-R3 72
Overview 72
Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_1_00_X and 2_00_X 73
Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_3_20_X 82
FAQ 85
I have just received my RealSimulator device and I want to install it, but I do not find the drivers in anyplace. 86
Requirements to use RealSimulator grips. 86
I want to install a new version of RS_HID_DEV_TOOL or DCC, but I cannot uninstall the older one. 86
How to know if the computer has Bluetooth BLE hardware installed? 87
I can’t attach/pair my stick. Is it locked? 87
Why does pressing the trigger change my axes measures? 88
What firmware should I install in my R3 to work with the F16SGRH? 88
Can the F16SGRH work on W7 or W8.0? 89
Direct actions with buttons. 89
My F16SGRH is frozen with the left status led ON. 90

Document Revision History
Revision Number
Date
Description
1.00
2019.07.08
First release
1.01
2019.08.05
Added this chapter
Added information in Powering in standalone mode and Powering
from a stick base sections
Modified Roll sensitivity steps
Added note in HAT as POV or TRIM section
Extended information note in Keystrokes and Explanation section
Added new case to FAQs
1.02
2019.08.14
Added information about the rotary switch in Overview chapter
Added information about the Configuration and Game mode in
the Connecting RS_HID_DEV_TOOL and F16SGRH section
Added information about the rotary switch in How the F16SGRH
works section
Added note in Pairing F16SGRH section
Added Overlay Settings section
Added F16SGR and FSSB-R3 chapter
1.03
2019.09.13
Added informative note and overlay feature in Overview chapter
Added information in Powering from a stick base section
Modified information about system requirement in Tools
Installation chapter
Modified and added new information to the Overlay Settings
section
Modified structure and information of F16SGR and FSSB-R3
chapter
Modified and added new information in FAQ chapter
1.04
2019.10.15
Modified Pairing information and procedure
Included a Note about the use of USA keyboard layout for
keystrokes
Added a new information in FAQ chapter
1.05
2019.12.13
Added information about new features included in firmware:
-DX events and Keystrokes generation by Pulses
-Shifter and Toggle
-Digital mouse
General review of document

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Overview
Date: 13/12/2019
Version: 1.05
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
The F16SGRH as well as the RS grip family come in two lines, for professional and
home usage.
The professional range uses its own software and real military switches as well as
custom socket and connector, according to the client specifications.
The home range comes in two versions, the F16SGRH and a special version named
Collector’s Edition (F16SGRH-CE). The main differences being the superficial finish,
the fixation system, the BLE communication module and the analog axes. Both ranges
are identical to the professional unit, with the same dimensions, the same high-grade
fixation system, the same high density resin in a one-piece body construction, but with
the addition of the following features:
a) An upgradeable electronic module
b) A rotary switch, installed under the TRIM hat switch cap, to easily hot swap
between 8 configurable memory slots. 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 the center position.
d) 5-way switches where in real life there is only 1 (WR, NWS and PINKY), with
the possibility to disable the additional directions.
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 construction to allow use with VR goggles in standup position or
disconnected from the base.
j) 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 made of a surface black nylon plastic with a matte finish and a
slightly grainy feel, the fixation system is made of nylon plastic and does not include
the BLE communications module or analog axes.
The F16SGRH-CE is also manufactured in nylon plastic, but it features a handmade
finish with 2K painting, a fixation system in aeronautic aluminum with knurled nut and
finally, it includes the BLE communications and the Roll, Pitch and Yaw analog axes.
The F16SGRH corresponds to the stereotype of standard grips, i.e. communications
with the base is achieved only through a 5-pin mini-Din connector, just like all
Thrustmaster compatible grips. It has 5-way switches that offer up to 64 different
buttons and a rotary switch with 8 positions. The information the user can obtain from
the F16SGRH only depends on the base connected. That means that if the F16SGRH
is used with a TM Cougar base, the features will be identical to that of a Cougar stick.
But if it is used with a FSSB-R3 or FSSB-R3L, you will be able to enjoy all the new
features included in the new firmware created for the R3 and R3L: 8 different
configurable slots, 64 buttons to send keystrokes (only in the R3L), a digital mouse
(only in the R3L), etc. If you are a F16SGRH owner, we suggest looking for more
information about these new features in the FSSB-R3 User Guide because this user
guide is focused on the F16SGRH-CE.
The F16SGRH-CE has everything previously mentioned for the F16SGRH, but it can
also work independently since it has a BLE communications module. So if the
F16SGRH-CE is connected to a FSSB-R3 or R3L, you’ll enjoy the new features from
the FSSB (just like the F16SGRH) or directly from the F16SGRH-CE. And if you
connect it to a TM compatible base or use it in standalone mode, you’ll enjoy the
features directly from the F16SGRH-CE.
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IMPORTANT: This User Guide is focused on the F16SGRH-CE to explain
all features thoroughly.
To avoid overloading the reader with acronyms, F16SGRH-CE or simply
F16SGRH will designate the F16SGRH Collector's Edition.
The F16SGRH-CE is a wireless device connected by Bluetooth (BLE), so no available
USB port is necessary. The computer only needs a BLE connection, integrated in the

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motherboard or through 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 fully operational
it is just a standard stick not configurable or upgradeable. We suggest using
Windows 10. We have fully tested the device functionality and software tools supplied
in this OS.
!
The 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 will 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-CE 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-CE is supplied with a firmware update tool (DCC) that can be used to
install new versions of the firmware and a GUI application (RS_HID_DEV_TOOL) used
to configure the device. Both tools can be extracted from the same file available on the
download page of our website.
http://www.realsimulator.com/html/downloads.html
The RS_HID_DEV_TOOL application enables you to fully configure the device,
allowing 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 independently adjust roll, pitch and yaw
to anyone´s liking for each memory slot. In every slot you can configure:
Full Scale Control
Roll Sensitivity
Pitch Sensitivity
Yaw Sensitivity
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).
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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
DX events and Keystrokes generation by pulses, additional slot change thanks
to the Shifter and Toggle functions, and Digital Mouse.
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.
Finally, below you’ll find a table showing and clarifying the differences between the
three F16 side grip models:
F16SGRH
F16SGRH COLLECTOR’S EDITION
F16SGRH PRO-MIL
F16 grip true replica with correct inclination.
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One-piece body manufactured in high density resin.
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Surface black nylon plastic with a matte finish and slightly grainy feel.
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Handmade finish with 2K painting.
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Hot-swap 8 memory slots, with a single thumb movement you can reconfigure your
whole system in a fraction of a second.
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5-direction switches in all the hat switches, with the possibility to disable the center
position.
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5-direction switches where in real life there is only 1, with the possibility to disable the
additional switches.
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Three LEDs to show the slot number in use.
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Lightweight grip for usage with VR goggles in standup position or out of the base.
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Upgradeable electronic module.
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High grade fixation system with knurled nut.
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Three status LEDs used for BLE information and Slot number in use.
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Independent Bluetooth communication, so you can use it alone, or with a X/Y base.
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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.
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1,8m Mini-din to USB cable to let you connect the Grip to any power bank and use it
at your convenience.
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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, as the F16SGRH have its 3 axes sensor
integrated.
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Firmware upgradeable through BLE, so you could need a 4.0 or higher BLE dongle if
your PC doesn’t have BLE included.
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Optional lightweight aluminum one-piece body.
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Populated with the same switches than original real part.
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Fixation and connector under client specifications.
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Package Content and Technical Data
Date: 13/12/2019
Version: 1.05
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
Package content
The F16SGRH-CE package, shown in the picture above, contains the following
components:
F16SGRH Collector’s Edition device.
USB wire (USB type A to mini-DIN 5 pin female).
F16SGRH-CE is supplied as a plug and play device with no drivers.
!
IMPORTANT: Communication for configuration, upgrading and full device
information is 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.

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High-grade fixation system with knurled nut.
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-direction switches in all switches.
Functional as standalone or with FSSBs (R1, R2 and R3), 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.
Sensitivity 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).
DX events and Keystrokes generation by pulses.
Additional slot change thanks to the Shifter and Toggle functions.
Digital mouse.
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 (Mini-DIN to USB cable) for standalone use included (1.8 m), to let
you connect the grip to any power bank and use it at your convenience.
Weight: 340 gr.

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Installation
Date: 13/12/2019
Version: 1.05
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
The F16SGRH-CE 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
compatible bases.
To install the device and use it, two steps are necessary: power it and connect it to the
computer
Powering in standalone mode
In this mode, 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.
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Please, when you connect the cable to the grip, pay special attention to correctly align
the two connectors to avoid damaging the pins or connectors. For that purpose, both
connectors have visible marks as you can see in the picture above.
Powering from a stick base
The F16SGRH grip can be connected to a stick base, such as the FSSBs (R1, R2 and
R3) and a Thrustmaster (Cougar or Warthog) compatible base.
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. In this mode, 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 manage 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 as the F16SGRH has
Bluetooth wireless communications, you can continue getting all the extra information
from it, as for example the use of keystrokes, the other 46 extra buttons, etc.
In Windows 7 and 8.0 platforms where BLE devices are not supported: If you use the
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functionality of F16SGRH with the new firmware developed for the FSSB-R3L. You will
find more information in the Firmware MJF_FW_F16_SG_3_20_X section
Connecting the device to the computer
As the grip is a Bluetooth (BLE) wireless device, no USB port is necessary. The
computer only needs a BLE connection, integrated in the motherboard or through a
dongle.
In addition, some operating system requirements need to be met because Windows 7
and 8.0 do not support BLE devices. In these OS versions, the F16SGRH is not fully
operational, 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 below:
1. Press “Windows + X”to open the menu, and choose Device Manager.
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.
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
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If your computer has BLE connection, you are ready to connect 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 on the stick to
restart the blinking.
Now, in the Control Panel, open the Devices and Printers window and right-click over
the window and select the Add devices and printers option.
A new window opens: Choose a device or printer to add to this PC. Wait until the
system finds the device and displays 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 open 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 three devices associated: a keyboard to
send programmable keystrokes, a game controller for analog axes and buttons and a
mouse.
Right clicking the Game Controller option opens the Game Controller window. 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 only shows the other 32 buttons.
!
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.

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We made a video guide called “F16SGRH Installation” where you can watch step by
step how to install the F16SGRH on your computer. You can find this video guide on the
Products page of the RealSimulator website:
(http://www.realsimulator.com/html/f16sgrh.html)
or, directly clicking the image or the hyperlink below.
F16SGRH Installation

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Tools Installation
Date: 13/12/2019
Version: 1.05
PICTURE
DESCRIPTION
The product is supplied with two software tools, a firmware update utility (DCC) to
allow installing new versions of the firmware in the device and a GUI application
(RS_HID_DEV_TOOL) to configure the device.
Both tools can be downloaded from the Downloads page of RealSimulator website
inside the same package. The package also includes the RealSimulator device
metadata files, the latest firmware and the product User Guide.
To download the tools, please, go to the Downloads page of the RealSimulator website
by clicking the hyperlink below:
http://www.realsimulator.com/html/download.html
and download the latest version of RS_TOOLS and save it in a location of your choice.
!
If you have a previous version installed, please uninstall it before installing
the new one, although the latest installers automatically remove the 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, DCC v1.07 will be installed (with support for
BLE devices). In previous versions of Windows, the package installs a “light” version of
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does not allow upgrading BLE devices as the F16SGRH.
To start the installation, run the downloaded sotware by double-clicking the file icon.
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 the following window:
where setup_RS_Tools_V1_02.exe is the tools installer. To install it, please, run the
file double clicking on the file name.
After a few seconds extracting and decompressing the package, the installation wizard
will launch. 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.

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If you want to install all program features (DCC, RS_HID_DEV_TOOL, Metadata files,
firmware and User Guide) select the Complete setup type and click Next to continue.
Or select Custom if you want to choose the features to install and click Next to
continue.
The wizard is now ready to start the installation. 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 applications are ready to be used.
In addition, after the installation, you will find two new icons on your desktop: the DCC
and RS_HID_DEV_TOOL application shortcuts.