Hi All,
This is my evolving profile for the ‘Pilot & now CPG. Please see details for more in-depth information regarding the use of this profile;
Version v01k – See Detail below for information (Released 29/05/2022). Details in Change Log Version v01k
Version v01j – See Detail below for information
Version v01i – See Detail below for information
Version v01h – See Detail below for information
Version v01g – See Detail below for information
Version v01f – See Detail below for information
Version v01e – See Detail below for information
Version v01d – See Detail below for information
Version v01c – See Detail below for information
Version v01b - See Detail below for information
Version v01a - See Detail below for information
Version v01 - See Detail below for information
Within detail, see last lines starting ‘Working On:-‘ for what I am hoping to release in the next version
See detail for more information....
This relies on the use of the StreamDeck DCS Interface by Charles Tytler, and the DCS ExportScripts by Bailey
1. Charles Tytler Interface -
https://github.com/charlestytler/streamdeck-dcs-interface
2. Bailey ExportScripts -
https://github.com/asherao/DCS-ExportScripts
3. Specific Bailey Export Script, still named ‘AH-64D_BLK_II.lua’ to allow the ‘CMWS’ Chaff & Flares Remaining display button. Script is included in the Zip File for this release. Ensure you place it in your ‘..\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Scripts\DCS-ExportScript\ExportsModules (please ensure you back up your original file before pasting this in)
4. BarRaider SD Plugin -
https://github.com/BarRaider/streamdeck-supermacro/releases/
In addition to some I created myself, I have used the excellent set of icons by pellelil, located at
5.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3321046/
6. Checklist PDF based 100% on Release by Minky7 -
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3321322/
I have also added the Clickable Data Excel file I have been using for reference. Green is Pilot related, and Orange is CPG, Blue is TEDAC Controls mapped. All rows are not coloured, I have just been colouring them as I go, so there will be a lot of incidental ones for the CPG that I have yet to do
I have tried to put them in logical groupings where possible. In order to prevent lots of switching between screens, I have placed all the switches that are available on the front panel, all in the same group, the same goes for the entire left-hand console, rather than break it up into power, lights etc,, they are all in a group named 'Left Panel'
Apart fr om the 'SHOW HIDE GEORGE' which is the default L-CTRL + V, and all entries under the 'View Options', and all entries under the 'View Options', pretty much everything is based on Device and Command ID's.
Actions required on User’s part, map the following commands in DCS ‘AH-64D Pilot’ for the Pilot, and ‘AH-64D CPG’ for CPG
Manual Key Bind Changes
Power Lever (Left) – Off/Idle to RCTRL + Home
Power Lever (Left) – Off to RCTRL + End
Power Lever (Right) – Off/Idle to RShift + Home
Power Lever (Right – Off to RShift + End
Ensure that ‘Active Pause’ is set to LShift+LWim+Pause’
Therefore it does not matter if you have changed various other keyboard bindings already, as this bypasses the keyboard entirely, apart from the key binds mentioned. I have also created a group that contains all the Brightness settings for the cockpit, as a sort of quick one-stop for everything Brightness related
Please ensure you complete the Step 3 listed above regarding the new version of the ExportScript for the AH-64D
If you want to contact me directly or whatever regarding this or anything, you can get me on the forums as Toni Carrera (Rhino avatar), or on
dcsuserfiles@trsc.uk
I hope this helps you out in some way and is of use to you all
Toni Carrera
Change Log
Version v01k –
1. Add to Pilot & CPG, both ‘Live Pause’ and ‘Active Pause’ buttons
2. Added ‘Auto-Start’ & ‘Auto-Stop’ buttons to the appropriate sequence group
3. Added macro keys to the ‘\ Comms’ group, mainly this is for ‘Engage’ commands in the Wingmen section of Comms, but there are others added, ‘Formation’ etc
4. Modified Colour of ‘MSTR WARN’ to more of Yellow variant as appose to Orange
5. Two new icons for ‘PARK BRAKE’, very similar to the old ones, just the text is now the same size between both on and off
6. Added under Pilot ‘Startup Sequence’, various groups for things like BoreSight Aligning, setting up the TSD
‘Adhoc B/A – TADS Sequence’ ‘Boresight’ VID-->--R1 TADS-->--T6 TADS’ to set Left MPD for CPG TADS View
Oher groups include normal procedures, as well as ‘Pre-Flight Routine’, ‘Startup Routine’ Parts 1 & 2
7. Various other minor changes, more in line with my own personal usage, but have provided them so you can delete if you so wish
Version v01i –
1. Slightly changed the access to ‘\’ Comms Radio. Access now from home screen for each position, and also from within the ‘Radio’ group for each position
2. ‘CMWS’ group now contains a combination display button, next to the power switch. This display button only shows the amount of Flares and Chaffs remaining. There is no function when pressing the button, it is purely for display purposes only
3. A few changes on icons, updated some and created some new ones
Version v01h –
1. Added Left/Right MPD and EUFD to some of the start-up screens for the Pilot, as well as some ‘MSTR WARN’ and ‘MSTR CAUT’, just in case they come in useful
2. Under ‘Radio’ Group on both Pilot and CPG, I have added the ‘\’ and then all the ‘F’ keys to interface with the F-10 Comms menu system
Version v01g –
1. This update is based on the CPG. As previously stated, I have no experience in this seat, so I have been kind of guessing as to what is important and what is not. Please feel free to comment on the download page, or email me at
dcsuserfiles@trsc.uk
2. I have added two fully functional Groups under the ‘TEDAC’ button on the GPG Frontpage;
a. ‘TEDAC’ contains all the items surrounding the TEDAC in the sim, such as R/F, SYM, AZ & CON etc
b. ‘Left / Right Grips – TADS’ – This contains the bulk of commands that are on the left and right grips that are not FCR related
c. ‘Left / Right Grips – FCR’ – Contains the beginnings of Left and Right grips that are FCR related. Since however FCR is not released, I am not spending much time in configuring it at this stage
3. I hope this is the beginning of heading in the right direction
Version v01f –
1. Again, this is only for the pilot. I am putting together the CPG start-up routine today
2. Standardized Keyboards throughout the ‘Pilot’ module as pointed out by Jusif (Thank you)
3. I have placed shortcuts to the ‘Keyboard’ and ‘Keyboard 123’ in various places in an attempt to just help the user get to the input device without having to jump back several steps
4. Corrected issue wh ere part of ‘Start-up Routine Part #1’ ran on Left MPD, and not the right. This then messed up the viewing of Engine data later in the procedure on Left MPD
5. Created and replaced icon for ‘123’
Version v01e –
1. Made some corrections to Pilot Profile, Buttons & Graphics
2. Added under ‘Start-Up Sequence’ two additional screen groups, ‘Pre-Flight Routine’ & ‘Start-Up Routine Part #1’. I am starting to work on ‘Start-Up Routine Part #2’ which involves starting the engines etc. It includes pages 1, 2 & 3 of the enclosed start-up PDF
3. Both Items in point 2 above, are based on the Check List Guide as produced by Minky182 (PDF in Profi0le Zip file)
4. Within the ‘Start-Up Routine’, is based around Page 3 of the PDF, it is based around using the Right MPD for the steps. You should be able to move fr om button to the button, and it will press the associated button on the MPD. You can bring up the Keyboard ABC, or Keyboard 123, depending on what you are needing to enter. Most of it will be 123 values
5. It is all very much Work in progress, and I appreciate it is taking a little more time than I had planned, but it is unfortunate that I have RL work to also do. Any, I am moving on to the next section, Page 4, just after I have finished Page 3, which is nearly complete as you will see
Version v01d –
1. Making a start on the basic screens for the CPG, in no way functional at this time
2. Corrected 'WAS' buttons not working
3. Corrected 'CLR' button on '123' is incorrectly mapped
4. Corrected 'Z' and one arrow on KBD is incorrectly mapped
5. Corrected 'Wiper Hi' text not displaying text
Version v01c –
1. Corrected issues with all Down buttons on the EUFD as pointed out by ‘Brockn’
2. Corrected issues with Engine Start buttons that were se t to Toggle. I have changed these to be active only while the button is depressed as pointed out by ‘roiegat’
3. Added a few buttons for items such as ‘Show / Hide Axis Interface’. Changed icons for ‘ F Keys’ in View Options
Version v01b –
1. Corrected some issues relating to lights on the Left Panel
2. Created a sub-page under ‘Left Panel’ named ‘Lamp Summary’ wh ere you can press to test and see all lights are functional
3. Changed some icons for custom ones, and modified the entire ‘View Options’ panel with new icons
4. Added ‘George AI’ commands on the main Pilot landing page
Working On:- System Status Page that will display all key Engine, Rotor, Fuel etc information all in one screen for quick reference
