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Message #23201
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nbans
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Hi,
I searched this forum but couldn’t find the answer and sorry if it has already been answered before.

Does Mobiflight 8.1 support button box matrix for MSFS2020, for example say 4 columns x 4 rows of buttons? I am using Arduino Mega for MSFS.

Thanks
2021-05-22 07:37
Message #23202
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pizman82
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No

As i know a User work for that.... As a custom Version for own use. May if he solve this and the system is good we will implement in the far future..... But no garantee !
Good Luck !
2021-05-22 13:14
Message #23203
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nbans
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Thanks @Pizman82. So using one or more Arduino Megas is the best way to use lots of buttons isnt it?
2021-05-22 14:12
Message #23207
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pizman82
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Thats the plan.
Our most advanced Cockpit ( as i know personal) currently use roundabout 30 Arduino Megas !

Technical the number is not limmited .... Sure on a Point it make more sense to split them over a network ( Multiple Computers) But i will say if you got a Project that need e.g. 50 Megas you garantee work with 2 or more Computers..... So its no problem..... Whatever the example above ( ~~30 Megas) work on One Computer!

LAST NOTE: While make your plans think about the OUTPUTS also !
MF have no Problem if you use 68 Buttons per Board.... But in case of electrical Power the number of LED for example is limmited to 40. Also Motors, LCD and so on got limitations.
Its recommend to "split" power needed devices as best as Possible.....

So for example if you need 120 Switches and also 60 LED .... Then plan with 3 Megas.... And use 40 Switches each and 20 LED each to split the Outputs over all 3 Boards !
Good Luck !
2021-05-22 18:36
Message #23209
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nbans
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Wow!! Thanks for these wonderful tips @pizman82. Will follow your guidance and start small for now. :) :)
2021-05-22 20:59
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