I got the new Digital upgrade for my F22/TQS from http://www.stickworks.com and it works great. Only trouble is I use Cowboy Wilson's (RIP - we miss you Cowboy) Falcon4 F22 file and it needs some editing to work with the new chipset.

Has anyone done any work for the new chips in the for of updated F22 files? I mainly play Falcon4 and LongBow2 - wish they would have finished A10 (Janes).

Thanks for the help and if you have an F22/TQS/rudder combo, get the new chips.

does it feel diff, more stable ?
sorry for all questions, thanks ahead

I had to edit nothing to use Cowboy's file with the standard F22/TQS/Rudder combo, it worked right out of the box.

As for the digital upgrade - I don't have any idea how much code changing will be needed to get it to work with the new chipset.

Now for changes in the HOTAS with the digital chipset. It seem "very" smooth. When I release the stick in LB2 the chopper just sits there like I was using auto-hover. I have seem zero spiking when moving the stick or TQS. Even though the rudders are anologe they seem more stable also.

I just need some help with the digital files for the chips.

What type of help do you need? I've had the chips in place for 5-6 days now. Other than RAW codes there does not seem to be alot of other changes. I modified most all my files in one day, mainly eliminating alot of RAW codes for PRESS/MAKE RELEASE/BREAK etc. I don't use the FALCON F22 file you mention - but are you having specific problems with it?

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hoser

I don't have it with me at the moment, but if i remember correctly the Thrustmaster FAQ
at James Hallow's site has the required changes for the digital upgrade. www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jchall/ThrustmasterFAQ.html
Hope this helps.

As for my current wows, when I try to download Cowboy's .F22 file it says that it is missing the second /T on line 54 here is the file. I've marked it in this message.

Thanks for the help guys,
Cuervo

This is the copyrighted file of Cowboy Wilson (the master) tag removed for space.

MDEF f4_4
RATE 0

USE TQS
USE NOMOUSE

PORTB1 IS TG2
PORTB2 IS S2

BTN TG1 /I ToggleACMI /O /N -

BTN S2 /I - DLY(90) Weapon_view /O /N -

BTN S1 /I UNCAGE /O Designate_target

REM BTN S3

BTN S4 /I EJECT /O Autopilot

BTN H1U /U /I MRM_mode /O Cycle_A-A_weapon
/M /I IncrRipple /O Cycle_A-A_weapon
/D /I SOI_FOV /O CycleSMSpages
BTN H1D /U /I Jammer /O Cycle_A-G_weapns
/M /I DecrRipple /O Cycle_A-G_weapns
/D /I MAV_BSGT_SLAV /O Cycle_A-G_weapns
BTN H1L /U /I Break_lock /O LockPrevTgt
/M /I Break_lock /O DecrInterval
/D /I Break_lock /O PrevSteerPoint
BTN H1R /U /I Cycle_MSL_hardpt /O LockNextTgt
/M /I /T DropPairs /T DropSingle /O IncrInterval
/D /I Cycle_Nav_modes /O NextSteerPoint

BTN H2U /I LockTgtOnNose /O FrontView
BTN H2D /I Radar_Stand_by
/O /T CHECKSIXRT ***line 54***
/T CHECKSIXLF
BTN H2L /I Friendly_view /O Orbit_view
BTN H2R /I Virtual_Cockpit /O Padlock_view

REM BTN H3M RAW(#F0 #7A) RAW(#F0 #5A)
BTN H3U /U /I /P RAW(#E0 #5A) REM Glance Front
/R RAW(#E0 #F0 #5A)
/O View_up
/M /I Inc_HSD_Range
/O View_up
/D /I MAV_FOV
/O /P CursorUpP /R CursorUpR
BTN H3D /U /I /P RAW(#7A) REM Glance Back
/R RAW(#F0 #7A)
/O View_Down
/M /I Dec_HSD_Range
/O View_Down
/D /I ResetCursors
/O /P CursorDownP /R CursorDownR
BTN H3L /U /I Cycle_botLft_MFD /O View_Left
/M /I Dec_radar_gain /O View_Left
/D /I SnowPlow
/O /P CursorLeftP /R CursorLeftR
BTN H3R /U /I Cycle_botRgt_MFD /O View_Right
/M /I Incr_radar_gain /O View_Right
/D /I Freeze_RDR
/O /P CursorRightP /R CursorRightR

BTN H4U /U /I Element /O Wingman
/M /I VectorToTanker /O VectorToHomePlate
/D /I AwacsReqRescueChoppr /O TowerInbound
BTN H4D /U /I Flight /O LookCloser
/M /I VectorToNearThreat /O VectorToTarget
/D /I TankerReqFuel /O TowerReqLanding
BTN H4L /U /I RadarOn /O AwacsUnable
/M /I AwacsReqHelp /O VectorToPackage
/D /I TankerDoneRefueling /O TowerDeclaringEmergency
BTN H4R /U /I RadarSTBY /O AwacsWilco
/M /I AwacsDeclare /O AwacsReqPicture
/D /I TankerReadyToTakeFuel /O TowerReqTaxi

REM UP
BTN T2 /U /I 7 /O 3
/M /I GoSpread /O SingleSideOffset
/D /I /T Ladder
/T Stack
/O Damage
REM DOWN
BTN T3 /U /I 5 /O 1
/M /I ResumeMission /O Posthole
/D /I Trail /O Position
REM RIGHT
BTN T4 /U /I 6 /O 2
/M /I CloseUp /O Chainsaw
/D /I GoWedge
/O REJOIN
REM LEFT
BTN T5 /U /I 8 /O 4
/M /I Kickout /O Pince
/D /I /T GoArrowhead
/T GoBox
/O /T Fuel /T Status

RNG 1 6 Increase_rdr_Rng Decrease_rdr_rng
ANT 1 11 RDR_Elevation_up RDR_Elevation_dn RDR_Elev_CENTER

BTN T6 /U /I Cycle_RDRsubmode
/O Cancel_OVRD DLY(30) Cycle_A-A_radar
/M /I Missile_OVRD /O Dogfight_OVRD
/D /I AG_RDRsubModes
/O Cancel_OVRD DLY(30) Cycle_A-G_radar

BTN T9 /I SBin /O SBout REM /I /P SpeedBrakeIn /R SpeedBrakeInStop
REM /O /P SpeedBrakeOut /R SpeedBrakeOutStop SpeedBrakeInStop

BTN T10 /U /I ToggleACMI /O LandingGear
/M LandingGear
/D WheelBrake

If you can, post just those two MACROs so everyone can see them.

Here is the .M22 file with the macros in them. I sure it has something to do with the RAW codes. But I'm not sure what to remore and what to replace it with when I do remove it.

Thanks for everyone's help.
Cuervo

Once again this is Cowboy Wislon's assume work.

LockTgtOnNose = AUXEND
LockNextTgt = AUXPGDN
LockPrevTgt = AUXDEL
Autopilot = /N a
chaff = x
flare = z
Jammer = /N j
chaff_flare_auto = ALT z
Cycle_A-G_radar = F2
Cycle_A-A_radar = F1
Decrease_rdr_rng = F3
Increase_rdr_Rng = F4
Pickle_weapon = SPC
Radar_bar_scan = SHF F8
Rdr_azimuth = F8
Designate_target = KP0
Break_lock = KP.
Fire_gun = /
Cycle_RDRsubmode = F8
MAV_BSGT_SLAV = '
MAV_FOV = V
SOI_FOV = v

~Radar Commands
ACM_10x60 = CTL F8
ACM_Boresight = CTL F5
ACM_30x20 = CTL F6
ACM_Slewable = CTL F7
RDR_Elevation_up = F7
RDR_Elevation_dn = F5
RDR_Elev_CENTER = F6
Dec_radar_gain = SHF F3
Incr_radar_gain = SHF F4
AG_RDRsubModes = F9
Freeze_RDR = F10
SnowPlow = SHF AUXUAROW
ResetCursors = SHF AUXDAROW
~Modes
Dogfight_OVRD = d
Missile_OVRD = m
Cancel_OVRD = c
UNCAGE = u

~Views
LookCloser = /N l
glance_forward = KPENT
Padlock_view = 4
CHECKSIXRT = /P 3 - RPT(10)KP6 RAW(#7A) /R RAW(#F0 #7A) DLY(30) 2
CHECKSIXLF = /P 3 - RPT(10)KP4 RAW(#7A) /R RAW(#F0 #7A) DLY(30) 2
InstrumentPanelDown = 2 DLY(60) KP2
View_up = KP8
View_Down = KP2
View_Left = KP4
View_Right = KP6
Left135 = RPT(4) KP4
Right135 = RPT(4) KP6
Toggle_lights = SCRLCK
Satellite_view = `
Action_view = ~
FrontView = 3 - - 2
Hud_only_view = 1
2-D_cockpit = 2
Virtual_Cockpit = 3
Toggle_SAB = SHF 3
Extended_FOV = 5
Tracking_view = 6
Incoming_view = 7
Friendly_view = 8
Weapon_view = &
Friendly_GD_unit = *
Weapon_TRGT_view = ALT 7
Chase_view = 9
Flyby_view = SHF 9
Orbit_view = 0
Cycle_A-G_weapns = BSP
DropSingle = ALT ;
DropPairs = ALT '
IncrRipple = "
DecrRipple = :
IncrInterval = CTL '
DecrInterval = CTL ;
IncrCBUalt = CTL .
DecrCBUalt = CTL ,
AWACS_radio_comm = q
Wingman_radio_cm = w
Element_radio_cm = e
EJECT = CTL e
Flight_radio_com = r
Radar_Stand_by = CTL r
Tower_Radio_comm = t
Chat_in_multplay = T
Tanker_Radio_com = y
Radio_Wilco = Y
Chng_Radio_chanl = ALT y
Radio_unable = U
Instr_mode_swtch = i
Manual_picth_ovr = o
Cycle_botLft_MFD = [
Cycle_uppLft_MFD = SHF [
Cycle_botRgt_MFD = ]
Cycle_uppRgt_MFD = SHF ]
CycleSMSpages = /N ;
Cycle_Nav_modes = \
Cycle_A-A_weapon = ENT
MRM_mode = m
Cycle_MSL_hardpt = ?
Fire_Guns = /
CursorUpP = RAW(#E0 #75)
CursorUpR = RAW (#E0 #F0 #75)
CursorDownP = RAW(#E0 #72)
CursorDownR = RAW(#E0 #F0 #72)
CursorLeftP = RAW(#E0 #6B)
CursorLeftR = RAW(#E0 #F0 #6B)
CursorRightP = RAW(#E0 #74)
CursorRightR = RAW(#E0 #F0 #74)
~Flight Controls
SBout = B
SBin = CTL b
SpeedBrakeOut = RAW(#12 #32 #F0 #12)
SpeedBrakeIn = REM RAW (#14 #32 #F0 #14)
SpeedBrakeOutStop = RAW(#12 #F0 #32 #F0 #12)
SpeedBrakeInStop = Raw(#14 #F0 #32 #F0 #14)
Open_Speed_brake = B
Close_spd_brake = CTL b
BasicSpeedBrakeToggle = /P /N b /R /N b
WheelBrake = /P RAW(#42) /R RAW(#F0 #42)
LandingGear = /N g
~Navigation
NextSteerPoint = /N s
PrevSteerPoint = /N S
Dec_HSD_Range = F11
Inc_HSD_Range = F12

~Communications

Wingman = /N w
Element = /N e
Flight = /N r
AWACS = /N q

AttkMyTarg = 1
BuddySpike = 2
Raygun = 3
Weapfree = 4
Weaphold = 5
Checkursix = 6
Checkmysix = 7

Rejoin = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 1
SingleSideOffset = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 2
Pince = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 3
Posthole = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 4
Chainsaw = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 5

ResumeMission = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 1
RTB = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 2
RadarSTBY = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 3
RadarOn = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 4
Position = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 5
Damage = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 6
Status = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 7
Fuel = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 8

Kickout = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 1
CloseUp = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 2
GoSpread = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 3
GoArrowhead = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 4
GoBox = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 5
GoResCell = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 6

GoWedge = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 1
Trail = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 2
Ladder = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 3
Stack = w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) w DLY(60) 4

AwacsReqPicture = q DLY(60) 1
AwacsDeclare = q DLY(60) 2
AwacsReqHelp = q DLY(60) 3
AwacsWilco = q DLY(60) 4
AwacsUnable = q DLY(60) 5
AwacsCheckIn = q DLY(60) 6
AwacsCheckOut = q DLY(60) 7
AwacsReqRelief = q DLY(60) 8
AwacsReqRescueChoppr = q DLY(60) 9
VectorToNearThreat = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 1
VectorToTarget = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 2
VectorToPackage = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 3
VectorToTanker = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 4
VectorToDivertField = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 5
VectorToHomePlate = q DLY(60) q DLY(60) 6

TankerReqFuel = y DLY(60) 1
TankerReadyToTakeFuel = y DLY(60) 2
TankerDoneRefueling = y DLY(60) 3

TowerInbound = t DLY(60) 1
TowerReqLanding = t DLY(60) 2
TowerDeclaringEmergency = t DLY(60) 3
TowerReqTaxi = t DLY(60) 4

Your problem is that the MACRO includes the RPT function. From the STICKWORKS HELP FILE:

"There are a few functions that were available in the standard F22 that aren't currently supported by the SWF22. These include:

1. The RPT function . . . "

Off the cuff I don't have a work around to suggest other than changing the macros to:

CHECKSIXRT = /P KP6 RAW(#51) /R RAW(#D1) DLY(30) 2
CHECKSIXLF = /P KP4 RAW(#51) /R RAW(#D1) DLY(30) 2

This includes the revised MACROS. I don't use that file so I don't know what effect the removal of the RPT function will have.

Good luck.

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hoser

ps RPT function is also in the following:
Left135 = RPT(4) KP4
Right135 = RPT(4) KP6, you might try:

Left135 = KP4 KP4 KP4 KP4
Right135 = KP6 KP6 KP6 KP6