Gizmo F-16 (Half-baked Programmer Art)

[Ben Russell]

I needed a pet project to show-off Gizmo.

Thought I'd do an F-16, nice and fun to fly. Good systems options.

This is NOT a reference F-16, it's not even an attempt. See Greg Hofers project for that.

This is a fun project, modernized with custom glass and flight rules. Purely experimental.

Here's where the glass is at right now:

Externals:

Here's the fun bit.

This project is a tech demo, all scripts, PSD files and blend files are available.

If you're interested:

Follow the change-log with always-up-to-date information here: (I'll post to this thread with major updates.)

http://bitbucket.org/xplugins/gizmo-f-16/

Download the bleeding edge version here:

http://bitbucket.org/xplugins/gizmo-f-16/get/tip.zip

NOTE: This project is designed to explore the limits of what Gizmo can do, expect quirks.

I don't think the HEAT mode of the terrain map works with Gizmo for Windows.

The Mac build is slightly more advanced, a beta map mode snuck in. I'll do another plugin update soon.

Scripts will run for 10 minutes before the demo timer kicks in. Have fun.

[Simmo W]

Will download tomorrow Indi. So will this demo any of the effects we've seen, in future at least?

[Ben Russell]

Expect to see everything thrown at this one Simon, thanks for the reply. It's a tough act to follow around here.

[Ben Russell]

I've added some basic support for the X-52 HOTAS throttle, the input has been remapped.

If you have an X52, you'll know it has detents in its travel.

If you turn on the X52 support in this jet you will get 100% dry thrust at your max-power detent.

Pushing past the detent will enable after burner. The small remaining amount of travel on the throttle does nothing.

[Simmo W]

Ok Indi, I've at least tried her, since I think your work has great potential and you're a genius.

So prove your geniusness and see if you can work out why I can't get the ailerons or the MFDs to work. Engines great, elevators work but there's no airport straight ahead of me to land.

I just downloaded the Gizmo F16 plane and put it in Addons. Do I need an updated version of Giz?

[Ben Russell]

If you don't have 10.7.29 version of Gizmo you'll need that..

You can grab it here: http://bitbucket.org/xplugins/gizmo-sdk/downloads

That should make the MFD's light up. You should be greeted with a config page when you start, turn on "Electric Jet" and it will turn on the custom flight laws and surface control code.

The ailerons dont work because X-Planes idea of flaperons conflicts with mine, so I turned them off.

Thanks for giving it a go, feedback helps keep us goin.

[Simmo W]

Great Indi, got it working with the updated version of Gizmo.

Flies fine now, a good base for testing I'm sure. Nice canopy reflection I notice, very subtle. Will be fun to see your new tricks!

[Goran_M]

You'll see more of Gizmo in the Saab.  We programmed the CTOT and Autocoarsen with it.  

Both have been tested and both work nicely.

We'll be coding a few more things with it as well.

[Cameron]

Gizmo. It sucks.

[Ben Russell]

Gizmo. It sucks.

I'd love some more feedback on this project from anyone that's tried it.

Don't be afraid to be blunt and use point form just like Cam'.

[Cameron]

Don't be afraid to be blunt and use point form just like Cam'.

LOL