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

[andres_asl]

hi guys,
i just bumped into this interesting thread and i was starting to sort out how to install all the required stuff in my iPad and the Pc when I came across another iPad/iPhone application called "custom keypad".
It allows you to create a custom keypad, even with custom images on it and several pages. It requires a vcn server installed in your computer (like the open source tightvcn that can be foun in http://www.tightvnc.com/)
Your computer needs only to have the vcn server software running, no extended desktop, no airdisplay or alike.
I did some quick tests under IL2:1946 and all was correct. I'm looking into using it for CloD because it looks promising.
I also did a quick search for a similar android application but unsecesfully.

[lensman1945]

Originally Posted by andres_asl

hi guys,
i just bumped into this interesting thread and i was starting to sort out how to install all the required stuff in my iPad and the Pc when I came across another iPad/iPhone application called "custom keypad".
It allows you to create a custom keypad, even with custom images on it and several pages. It requires a vcn server installed in your computer (like the open source tightvcn that can be foun in http://www.tightvnc.com/)
Your computer needs only to have the vcn server software running, no extended desktop, no airdisplay or alike.
I did some quick tests under IL2:1946 and all was correct. I'm looking into using it for CloD because it looks promising.
I also did a quick search for a similar android application but unsecesfully.

+1
Promising indeed!
Just downloaded the app and vcn server..it does what it says on the tin!
Even I managed to get it going in 5 minutes.
it lets you define buttons, trackpads, gesture pads, directional pads and a cute 'virtual animated joystick'

[badfinger]

Originally Posted by andres_asl

hi guys,
i just bumped into this interesting thread and i was starting to sort out how to install all the required stuff in my iPad and the Pc when I came across another iPad/iPhone application called "custom keypad".
It allows you to create a custom keypad, even with custom images on it and several pages. It requires a vcn server installed in your computer (like the open source tightvcn that can be foun in http://www.tightvnc.com/)
Your computer needs only to have the vcn server software running, no extended desktop, no airdisplay or alike.
I did some quick tests under IL2:1946 and all was correct. I'm looking into using it for CloD because it looks promising.
I also did a quick search for a similar android application but unsecesfully.

Did you have any luck using the app with CloD?

Binky9

[badfinger]

Buccaneer,

I bought the A2A RAF map, which is a jpeg file. Could I use that as the map in touchbuddy?

binky9

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by binky9

Buccaneer,

I bought the A2A RAF map, which is a jpeg file. Could I use that as the map in touchbuddy?

binky9

Yes binky9, you can.

Just substitute the provided map, for yours (might be a good idea to give your map the same name as mine, if different).

I don't have TB installed just now, so can't do any digging about for you.

If you have any problems give me a shout and I will help you as best I can.

S!

[Buccaneer]

The only problem with a static map is unless you know exactly where your own aircraft is, the map is a bit useless.

[badfinger]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

The only problem with a static map is unless you know exactly where your own aircraft is, the map is a bit useless.

I assumed the map in your TB CoD profile was also static. It moves?

Also, on the TB website, the download for TB is 1.3.0.18, but in the Public Chat section there is a note about a TB v2.0 out last February. Any idea where it can be downloaded? Is there a new tool kit, or does the present one work with v2.0?

I'm just getting started with TB. I appreciate the offer of help. I may take you up on that offer, at some point.

Any idea when you might have the Spitfire profile done?

Thanks,

binky9

[Buccaneer]

Good morning binky9.

The Map scrolls (rather than moves). Plus you can zoom in/out. It would have been nice to have been able to export the in game map to the TB screen. But this cannot be done - yet. If you are going to use your own map, substitute mine (Profiles > Hurricane > CoD_Map > CoD). Rename your own map as: CoD and replace mine.

I always used TB in the Server/Client configuration. Using an old PC to drive the Client. I moved house 18 months ago, and have not used TB since. I don't have the room for a 2nd PC.

The last version of the TB sofware I used was v1.3.0.18. I have not visited the TB website in 18 months either. Although there was talk of a v2.0 way back when, it was pretty much vapourware.

I will not be doing a Spitfire profile. I have stuck with the Hurricane since CoD was released, awaiting the patches to release the Sims full potential before I moved on to master the Spitfire (and a TB Spitfire profile). However, the Hurricane profile will work in the Spitfire (Gear Up/Down, Flaps Up/Down, Magneto's 1/2, Cockpit Lights etc will all work).

All important switches have now been migrated to my HOTAS (G940). Radiator, Flaps, Gear are all on my Saitek TQ Axis's. Magneto 1/2, Fuel Switch, Boost and Engine Start are all on the TQ's reversers. This works for me.

Technology has moved on since Zorlac made TB public. Tablets have now pretty much made the 2nd PC redundant. If I was ever going to use a 2nd screen for CoD it would be my iPad.