Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

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Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 14:28

Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to my Gunfighter Pro Rev A. I have run the VKB device config also. Black box shows as if I did not have a grip attached.

What am I doing that is incorrect?

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 15:01

DO I have to flash the firmware so it can see the MCG? If so, Z-Bootloader does not see my device. I read that I maybe have to short Boot jumpers on my device. I have taken it apart to look for such a jumper, but I do not see one. Is it on the Black box?

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Victorus » Mon Oct 01, 2018 15:18

!!! http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2762
Please show screenshots of VKBdevcfg.exe.
1. What devices does it see if you connect GF base?
2. With attached MCG?
If any.
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 15:23

Sorted it. I found this article.... https://vkbcontrollers.com/?p=8185

I have green lights and am good to go and blow stuff up now :)

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 16:58

Gunfighter pro RevA. MCG Pro RevA
Firmware Version: 1.94.B
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Now Windows shows me a message saying the device has malfuctioned. Windows is no longer detecting my Gnufighter :(
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Victorus » Mon Oct 01, 2018 17:08

What happens if you connect GF base only? Without any grip?
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 17:10

Same with no joystick connected to Black Box. I see this in device manager
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 18:08

Hmmm... seems a crap USB cable is causing the issue. Wiggling it make the box respond.

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Drano » Mon Oct 01, 2018 18:58

Maybe worth looking at and easy enough to check. Open up the bottom of the base and check the wires between the 4-pin connector and the circuit board. Try taking the connectors apart and re-seating them. Don't pull them by the wires! Could be just another case of a loose connector inside the base causing gremlins. This has happened, but it's usually happened to the gimbal connectors when it does. Just a thought. Of course, it could be the USB cable, but I'd give that a shot before writing it off.
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Mon Oct 01, 2018 20:57

It is the USB cable to the black box. It works now, I just got to figure out how to set all the buttons up in DCS.

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby AeroGator » Tue Oct 02, 2018 5:51

Andy wrote:got to figure out how to set all the buttons up in DCS.

It might be a bit tiring, but it does pay in long term. Good luck!
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Victorus » Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:44

Andy wrote:It is the USB cable to the black box. It works now, I just got to figure out how to set all the buttons up in DCS.

Hurray!!!
What problem with button mapping?
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:38

I don't know how to do this. When I try setting master mode as buttons, it usually mashes several buttons together, so i guess I need to set deadlines or something. A guide would be really useful.

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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby dburne » Tue Oct 02, 2018 13:53

Have a read on this post/thread:
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Re: Black box still flashing after attaching MCG to Gunfighter

Postby Andy » Tue Oct 02, 2018 18:44

Yes, I set up using that, but when I press the centre button on Master mode, I end up with centre and two other two buttons. Gate Cont does not register a press at all in the test screen. I also see the axis moving.

Happy to accept I am doing this all wrong.
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