Using iPad as extended touchbuddy touchscreen monitor for CoD/IL2! Really Cool!!!

[StkNRdr]

And there is this set of instructions for setting up a panel using Android:

http://www.racedepartment.com/forum/...olution.45171/

[vnvv_stea]

Hi again,

Did the "gizmo" works if the "main" PC is connected to the network via lan cable, taking from wifi router/modem?

Cheeres!
stea

[FS~Phat]

Yes as long as the wired pc is on the same network as your wireless router no problem

[vnvv_stea]

Thanks for the answer!
Yes i have a home network and all pc, laptops and etc. are using it!
So i will try it out!


Greetings,
Stea

[sfmadmax]

SO just thought I would post my experience, hope it helps some of you!

StkNRdr posted a helpful link above, getting the app working on Android. I happened to have a $99 HP Touchpad and loaded Android CM7 on it. However any android tablet will do.

The application works great through VNC, i was surprised how fast it was. you don't need a 2nd monitor to run the application, you can run the application on a seperate windows laptop. Or in my case a linux box running windows in a virtual machine... then using your local network send commands to a server instance that you start on your gaming system.

I think the only hurdle is configuring your custom switch panel. after that, it's a neat little application,

I positioned the tablet next to my flight system angled upright and was able to set magnetos , fuel cock , and start the engine from my tablet. my hands did stray far from the stick as they do when using the mouse to start the engines!

if anyone has questions feel free to PM me. I can offer assistance.

[StkNRdr]

sfmadmax,

I have a Samsung 8.9 tablet I am working with. I am connecting to my PC via a fast wifi, though USB is possible if supported by VNC.

I downloaded the programs and installed them. Was able to get the VNC up and running to control my desktop. Loaded the TB Hurricane profile and was able to turn switches, knobs, etc. from the tablet. I haven't tried it in the game as the control keys are different. Was having a difficult time getting the Hurricane panel sized right on the tablet (1280 X 800). It also seemed sluggish to move around the screen. As a result I am wondering about the resource impact to COD.

Thoughts?

[vnvv_stea]

"Did the "gizmo" works if the "main" PC is connected to the network via lan cable, taking from wifi router/modem?" -

YES IT WORKS, I HAVE TRYED, NO ISSUES!

[StkNRdr]

vnvv_stea, that question and answer was not in relation to the Android app.

[StkNRdr]

In my instructional link above the guy states:

All there is to do now is to drag the TB window into the second screen on your PC.

On your android pan across to the portion of the screen that TB is in and you should see it repeated.

OK, I have one monitor, how do I get this to a "second" screen? If I can do this will panning on the tablet be enough to see it or is there a trick there also?

I tried it from the main screen but it just shows the game on the tablet.

I get 50fps on the tablet. (just kidding!)

[StkNRdr]

OK, update. I could not get the Tight VNC to work. It is me I am sure.

I was however able to get iDisplay to allow me to drop a window onto my tablet and have control over it. If it works with a Chrome window, it should work with a TB window. I did this using WiFi, however, iDisplay is supposed to work through a USB connection also. I haven't been able to get this to work yet but I am going to keep on trying.