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Use a NX8 with SeligSIM
Connect a Spektrum NX8+ Transmitter to SeligSIM
This guide enables a Spektrum NX8+ transmitter (NX8 in the text) to control the RC model Flight
simulator SeligSIM. Note that this method does not use the remapping software vJoy and Joystick
Gremlin.
The NX8 transmitter, in common with the newer Spektrum Transmitters, can be set to emulate a Game
Controller. When Game Controller mode is selected the RF transmitter is disabled and the Transmitter
may be directly connected to a USB port on a "PC" using the supplied USB cable.
SeligSIM Channels
Selig SIM uses 8 control channels where each is dedicated to control a specific function on the aircraft.
Each of the eight channels can have a value in the range -100 through to +100. SeligSIM requires that these
channels are input to the simulation in a specific order.
Spektrum RC Transmitter Channels
The Spektrum transmitters have 6, 8, 10, or more channels. When used in an "out of the box" configuration
the channels are transmitted in a different order to that used by SeligSIM. This guide explains how to re-
order or "Remap" the NX8 transmitter channels to meet the requirements for controlling SeligSIM.
The Spektrum NX8 transmitter
The NX8 transmitter has two 2-way joysticks and 8 selectable switches labeled A through H. Switches A
and H are 2-way whereas B though G are 3-way switches.
This guide makes use of switches A through D (with G and H as an option).
Using the guide
If you are very familiar with programming Spektrum transmitters, then everything that you need to know
to setup a transmitter to work with SeligSIM is contained in Tables 1, 2, 3 & 4 on the next 2 pages.
Otherwise I suggest you familiarize yourselves with the tables and then follow the step by step guide in the
next section.
Channel
Channel Function
Number
1
Flight Modes: Low, Medium or High
2
Reset: to Home or In Place
3
Flaps: Up, Takeoff, and Landing
4
Landing Gear: Up or Down
5
Engine Throttle: 0 to 100%
6
Rudder
7
Elevator
8
Ailerons
1
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Summary of Contents for Spektrum NX8+
- Page 1 Spektrum RC Transmitter Channels The Spektrum transmitters have 6, 8, 10, or more channels. When used in an “out of the box” configuration the channels are transmitted in a different order to that used by SeligSIM. This guide explains how to re- order or “Remap”...
- Page 2 1. The thumb-stick configuration is the default for aircraft i.e. Spektrum transmitter Mode 2 with Throttle and Rudder on the left and Aileron and Elevator on the right.
- Page 3 Use a NX8 with SeligSIM Table 3 Channel Input Configuration Spektrum Channel Function Spektrum Name Switch Throttle Thro Aileron Aile Elevator Elev Rudder Rudder Gear Gear Flaps Aux 1 Reset Aux 2 Flight Mode Aux3 The Channel re-ordering for compatibility with Selig SIM is done using the Receiver Port Assignment page.
- Page 4 Use a NX8 with SeligSIM Step by step guide to setup an NX8 transmitter for use with SeligSIM This is a lengthy procedure. Make sure that the Transmitter battery is fully charged, or connected to a USB port which can maintain the battery charge. This guide assumes some basic knowledge of how to navigate around the menus, select and change values and enter text using the keyboard function.
- Page 5 4. On the Rx Port Assignments screen select channel 1 and change to from Throttle to Flap. 5. Repeat the process for each channel changing from the default value to the New value shown in the right hand column. Set Rx channels 9 & 10 to Inhibit Spektrum Default Rx Port New Rx Port...
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Page 6: Optional Extras
Use a NX8 with SeligSIM Step 7 Connect to computer and calibrate 1. Connect the Transmitter to your computer and start SeligSIM. 2. Click on Single Pilot Freestyle. 3. On the next screen, if the Button below ” USB interface” does not say “Spectrum Radio” then click on the button and select Spectrum Radio from the list and click OK. - Page 7 Use a NX8 with SeligSIM A Note on Switch Positions While most RC Transmitters allow the user to select any switch or switch position for any function, there are some best practices that have come about from years of experience. The first best practice is to use switches on the left side for in-flight changes such as gear, flaps and flight modes.
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