SimShaker - Wings support thread for IL-2 users

[Talisman]

On 7/18/2021 at 5:39 PM, Andre said:

I had no updates on that matter. That depends on the IL-2 developers. Please excuse me.

Hi Andre,

 

A couple of minutes ago I posted this over on the CloD/Desert Wings forum:

 

Hello Buzz,

 

If I may, a quick question re Simshaker-Wings and associated JetSeat/JetPad.

 

When will CloD/Blitz/Tobruk be compatible with Simshaker-Wings and associated JetSeat/JetPad? 

 

It would be great to be able to feel the undercarriage come up/down, feel the stall buffet coming on with high AOA, feel the aircraft rumble along the runway, feel drag buffet from gear, flaps, air brakes and battle damage, etc, etc, just like we can with DCS and IL-2 GB. 

 

Simshaker-Wings is such huge value added in relation to the feeling of flight simulation.

 

Any news would be very much appreciated.

 

Happy landings,

 

Talisman

[Ala13_UnopaUno_VR]

Is it possible to see in the future simshaker for TANK CREW with telemetry values?

Edited September 10, 2021 by Ala13_UnopaUno_VR

[Spook109]

I got a Buttkicker G2 and Simshaker Wings. Everything is setup and I'm running the shaker through a 2nd USB soundcard. The effects are amazing and Andre is a genius. It really does take this experience to a new level.

 

I can't seem to get any fx in Tank Corps though. Nada. The aircraft all seem to work fine.

 

What boneheaded thing am I doing wrong?

[DD_Crash]

Nothing. The only way at present is to use sound output. I dont know if the usb will ever be implimented

[Andre]

On 9/29/2021 at 11:10 PM, Su-27_dot_Com said:

I got a Buttkicker G2 and Simshaker Wings. Everything is setup and I'm running the shaker through a 2nd USB soundcard. The effects are amazing and Andre is a genius. It really does take this experience to a new level.

 

I can't seem to get any fx in Tank Corps though. Nada. The aircraft all seem to work fine.

 

What boneheaded thing am I doing wrong?

We discussed that above. Depends on IL-2 team will. I'd love to add tanks effects.

[DD_Crash]

PS the sound output in Tank Crew works very well and really adds to the experience. I wish Jason would get the Tank Crew guys to enable the output.

[OG_NickNack68]

Forgive me if this has been addressed Andre. I searched the forum but couldn't find an answer. I love SimShaker but am missing the Buttkicking (pun intended) when flak bursts go off next to my Spad. Is this modeled somewhere in your program or could it be? Was one of the first things that jarred me when I got a buttkicker. Thanks in advance for your reply and I appreciate you monitoring this forum for questions.

Nick

[Andre]

10 hours ago, OG_NickNack68 said:

Forgive me if this has been addressed Andre. I searched the forum but couldn't find an answer. I love SimShaker but am missing the Buttkicking (pun intended) when flak bursts go off next to my Spad. Is this modeled somewhere in your program or could it be? Was one of the first things that jarred me when I got a buttkicker. Thanks in advance for your reply and I appreciate you monitoring this forum for questions.

Nick

Nick, flak bursts presented in IL-2 telemetry only if it hits the airplane. I'm sorry.

 

[Spook109]

On 10/3/2021 at 10:00 AM, DD_Crash said:

PS the sound output in Tank Crew works very well and really adds to the experience. I wish Jason would get the Tank Crew guys to enable the output.

 Any advice on how to get this working? I'm using a 2nd USB sound card to route the telemetry in IL-2 and DCS. But apparently I have to change some setting for the raw, non-supported sound to drive Tank Corp?

[DD_Crash]

This works.

 

[PatrickAWlson]

@Andre

My order for SImShaker is listed as delivered.  I never received it.

 

Order: ZINAEKEEU Placed on 08/28/2021

 

Reference	Product	Unit price	Quantity	Total price
	SimShaker Wings - лицензия на право использования ПО	RUB 2,100.00	1	RUB 2,100.00
Products			RUB 2,100.00
Discounts			RUB 0.00
Gift-wrapping			RUB 0.00
Shipping			RUB 0.00
Including total tax			RUB 0.00
Total paid			RUB 2,100.00

[Andre]

Hello,
I issued the key on 08/28/2021 . If you can’t see it in your email box, please find it in your order details in my e-shop.

 

Kind regards,

Andre

[TX-Zigrat]

Simshaker has stopped working, it seems it cannot connect to a server?

 

This is SimShaker-Wings main window
8:22:1.92 SimShaker-Wings | version 2.5
8:22:2.214 Demo time is over. Please activate the application to continue. You may use Sound Sensor feature further more though
8:22:2.933 Listening for IL_2_Great_Battles UDP packets at port 29373. If there is no signal yet, please refer to Integration section of SimShaker-Wing User Guide

 

 

But I am using internet to post this message so my internet is fine

Anyone else having the same issue?

 

 

[Andre]

45 minutes ago, TX-Zigrat said:

Simshaker has stopped working, it seems it cannot connect to a server?

 

This is SimShaker-Wings main window
8:22:1.92 SimShaker-Wings | version 2.5
8:22:2.214 Demo time is over. Please activate the application to continue. You may use Sound Sensor feature further more though
8:22:2.933 Listening for IL_2_Great_Battles UDP packets at port 29373. If there is no signal yet, please refer to Integration section of SimShaker-Wing User Guide

 

 

But I am using internet to post this message so my internet is fine

Anyone else having the same issue?

 

 

Please try to re-install the application. In this case that usually helps.

[TX-Zigrat]

thanks, re-installation worked!

 

[=IRFC=kotori87]

Hi Andre, looking for help here. Last week SimShaker stopped working with my Realteus ForceFeel. Simshaker stopped detecting my flight seat. The failure occurred after almost a year of successful flight operations. I was using SimShaker v2.4 when it stopped working. I have tried unplugging/replugging the flight seat, updating SimShaker to v2.5, restarting the program and/or the computer, and nothing works so far. Any thoughts for further troubleshooting?

[Andre]

13 hours ago, kotori87 said:

Hi Andre, looking for help here. Last week SimShaker stopped working with my Realteus ForceFeel. Simshaker stopped detecting my flight seat. The failure occurred after almost a year of successful flight operations. I was using SimShaker v2.4 when it stopped working. I have tried unplugging/replugging the flight seat, updating SimShaker to v2.5, restarting the program and/or the computer, and nothing works so far. Any thoughts for further troubleshooting?

Hi kotori87,

Can any other software detect the seat?

[=IRFC=kotori87]

On 11/16/2021 at 5:44 AM, Andre said:

Hi kotori87,

Can any other software detect the seat?

The seat is listed along with all my other USB peripherals when I check my computer settings. What other software should I try?

[Andre]

4 hours ago, kotori87 said:

The seat is listed along with all my other USB peripherals when I check my computer settings. What other software should I try?

control panel software by Realteus, for example.

[Varibraun]

Hi @Andre - I am using Version 2.3 with no issues.  Is there a reason to upgrade to 2.5?

Thank you!

[Andre]

9 hours ago, Varibraun said:

Hi @Andre - I am using Version 2.3 with no issues.  Is there a reason to upgrade to 2.5?

Thank you!

Hi,

that's up to you, until you've got any issue.

[Varibraun]

1 hour ago, Andre said:

Hi,

that's up to you, until you've got any issue.

 

Thank you Andre for the response - Are there any new features or enhancements in 2.5 vs 2.3?  If not, I will stick with what is currently working for me with 2.3.

 

Also, thanks again for all the work, can't fly without it!

[Andre]

34 minutes ago, Varibraun said:

 

Thank you Andre for the response - Are there any new features or enhancements in 2.5 vs 2.3?  If not, I will stick with what is currently working for me with 2.3.

 

Also, thanks again for all the work, can't fly without it!

You can get info here https://simshaker.com/news/flight/

[truelynolen]

I need help, I am using Sim Shaker wings with IL-2 BOS (great battles) the input to my buttkicker GR2 is 3.5mm.
I own your sim shaker aviators and it works just fine for DCS.

I have dedicated sound card, outputting that to max channels: 1 (mono
Output = Bass-shaker --> TEST WORKS, i feel the test shaking!
I have inserted and saved the two items listed for startup.cfg in the correct working dir
I restart the game(I use through Steam) and closed everything out.
In game, I feel no shaking and no signal is being sent, everything is on and plugged in correctly.
I have increased the gain / volume of the buttkicker amplifier with no success.
It seems to be receiving no signal. Any ideas? I own full paid version.
Should I be using beta version? I'll try that next.

The one odd thing i see is that Game Mode is the wrong game ... Falcon_BMS instead of IL2_Great Battles

 

UPDATE: so i unplugged my wireless Logitech USB headset and i feel vibration in the game.
However only the engine is felt, i've adjusted all the settings over and over again and can't figure it out.
I feel like i might be close? I'm not sure what else to do. My ultimate test is the gun fire, if i can feel that distinctly i know it's good. If i use compressor or not etc. I get nothing. Any ideas?

Edited November 26, 2021 by truelynolen

[Andre]

Is the game mode still incorrect?

[=IRFC=kotori87]

On 11/18/2021 at 9:59 PM, Andre said:

control panel software by Realteus, for example.

Finally got Realteus to put a link to their software in the downloads section of their website. Tried the program, and it wouldn't recognize my seat either. Looks like its a hardware problem not a software problem. Time to start saving for a different, more reliable flight seat....

[Rangermajmike]

Problem with getting Wings to work with Jetpad when using SimRacing Studio for my DoF Reality P-6. No problem when not using the motion sim, Jetpad and Buttkicker work fine.  However, when using with SRS, Buttkicker works, but no Jetseat. Have the proper code in config file and changed port in SRS to match Jetpad.  Currently using USB for Jetpad.  Any help appreciated.

[EGFlyer]

Hi!

What about NewYear/Christmas discounts for SimShaker - Wings license? ?

[Andre]

1 hour ago, EGFlyer said:

Hi!

What about NewYear/Christmas discounts for SimShaker - Wings license? ?

Hi,

No problems. Visit the shop and save 15% till December 25.

[Gora_]

Andre is it possible to add voice module to your software? I'm thinking about something that reacts on G forces (that part you have in your code) and plays some audio - for example chassis noise. In CloD or MFS2020 it adds a lot of immersion. Should be simple to do. Many people forgets how audio is important. Maybe you could sell it as separate module?      

[Andre]

19 minutes ago, I-Gora-I said:

Andre is it possible to add voice module to your software? I'm thinking about something that reacts on G forces (that part you have in your code) and plays some audio - for example chassis noise. In CloD or MFS2020 it adds a lot of immersion. Should be simple to do. Many people forgets how audio is important. Maybe you could sell it as separate module?      

I guess, you could try it out with the existing bass-shaker support feature. It actually plays audio files you can change accordingly to your preferences.

[Gora_]

2 hours ago, Andre said:

I guess, you could try it out with the existing bass-shaker support feature. It actually plays audio files you can change accordingly to your preferences.

Great! Will try for sure, but first I need to rec some clean noise  

[Gora_]

Andre where I can find wav files corresponding to pitching motion and rolling motion (in game specific options) for Il2? I made some tests and changed G force wav sounds and it works, but I think pitch and roll would be better. There is great potential in this!

Edited December 8, 2021 by I-Gora-I

[Andre]

6 hours ago, I-Gora-I said:

Andre where I can find wav files corresponding to pitching motion and rolling motion (in game specific options) for Il2? I made some tests and changed G force wav sounds and it works, but I think pitch and roll would be better. There is great potential in this!

The information you need is in the User Guide https://simshaker.com/guides/

 

[Gora_]

Yes I've seen this. Sorry maybe that's me, but I don't understand it fully. How customized folder corresponds to Base folder. If I put there my own files do they have to have same names as in Base folder? If I put there 2 files does the program will se only these two or will use files from Base folder except these two from the Custom folder?

 

I overwitted 4 files (with the names started form  g_force) in Base folder with my own and it worked, but maybe there is a better way with custom folder as you speak. 

 

Also I can't find 2 files I was writing about earlier. These two seem to not exist in the Base folder, or am I mistaken?

 

Another question is do my wav need to have some specific settings. 

 

One more question - when to use UWV editor and how it corresponds to files in the Base or Custom folder? 

 

Sorry for so many questions and doubts but the manual you linked is not so informative in this regard for me.  

 

     

[Andre]

>> How customized folder corresponds to Base folder. If I put there my own files do they have to have same names as in Base folder?

Yes, the files must have the same names

 

>>Also I can't find 2 files I was writing about earlier. These two seem to not exist in the Base folder, or am I mistaken?

I'm afraid I don't understand you here. Anyway, putting anything into the Base folder or changing anything in it doesn't make sense. Everything you change must be in the Customized/1 (or 2 or 6) subfolder.

 

>>Another question is do my wav need to have some specific settings. 

Yes, files format must be as designated in the User Guide

 

>>One more question - when to use UWV editor and how it corresponds to files in the Base or Custom folder? 

UWV editor is for JetPad/JetSeat samples only. The folders structure is pretty similar, excluding 1, 2, 6 subfolders which we don't need in case of the JetPad/JetSeat samples.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Andre

[Gora_]

2 hours ago, Andre said:

>>Also I can't find 2 files I was writing about earlier. These two seem to not exist in the Base folder, or am I mistaken?

I'm afraid I don't understand you here. Anyway, putting anything into the Base folder or changing anything in it doesn't make sense. Everything you change must be in the Customized/1 (or 2 or 6) subfolder.

 

 

Ok I have found the files I was looking for - mp_pitch_front.wav and mp_roll_l/r. But using G- force is better if we talk  about chassis sounds after some tests. 

 

Now I use custom folder as You wrote and it is working fine but... can't change one sound - ground_bump.wav I put same file as for the others and named it exactly the same and during bumps still hear bass beeps. Other sounds work ok!  

 

Thank You for your support Andre! I think you should write about this everything in manual because it is not so obvious - I mean that you can add some immersive sounds during flight.  

 

Here is my first wav file made yesterday with some recordings in my home  Maybe someone find it useful...  https://files.fm/u/uj62f6nnr

 

 

 

[Rangermajmike]

On 11/30/2021 at 8:29 PM, Rangermajmike said:

Problem with getting Wings to work with Jetpad when using SimRacing Studio for my DoF Reality P-6. No problem when not using the motion sim, Jetpad and Buttkicker work fine.  However, when using with SRS, Buttkicker works, but no Jetseat. Have the proper code in config file and changed port in SRS to match Jetpad.  Currently using USB for Jetpad.  Any help appreciated.

Ok. No help!

[Gunfreak]

I have the simshaker pad and bought the wings software, the sofwarer stats up as I start the game, but I have no effects at all.

[THERION]

1 hour ago, Gunfreak said:

I have the simshaker pad and bought the wings software, the sofwarer stats up as I start the game, but I have no effects at all.

 

Hi,

 

OK, first of all - did you install the Simshaker Pad software? This software is the one you actually can use to test all the actuators

separately and if they are actually working correctly. There is also a massage/relaxing program you can use/test.

Second, did you make sure that with the very same software, you selected the USB mode to run your Simshaker Pad. Because
the Simshaker Wings software will only work in USB mode.
Third, the Simshaker Wings software also has some test modes - did you ensure that your Pad is recognized and also working

with the Simshaker Wings software, even before you launch IL2GB?

 

Good luck

 

Cheerio