vSpeed callouts for IXEG 733 - LUA Script

[Tom Stian]

Hello Captains!

I made a simple LUA-script for v-speed callouts.
It includes callouts for 80 knots, V1, Vr, V2 (V2 is optional) and positiv rate / gear up.

The script is tested on X-Plane 10.51 and X-Plane 11 on Windows 10.

Feel free to leave a comment if you liked the script (or not)  

Requirement:
- You will need FlyWithLua installed - http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/17468-flywithlua-for-xp9-and-xp10/

Installation:
- Unzip the files in [X-Plane]\Resources\plugins\FlyWithLua\Scripts

You should get a structure something like this.

Settings:
Edit the IXEG_vSpeed.lua for the settings. 

Set to true to enable "V2" callout and false to disable. true and false have to be written with lowercase letters.
Enable_V2 = false

Set to true to enable "Positive rate/Gear up" callout and false to disable. true and false have to be written with lowercase letters.
EnablePosGearUp = true

Sync the First Officers speedbugs with what you set on Captain side. Default = false. true and false have to be written with lowercase letters.
SyncSpeedBugs = false

Change "SoundLevel" to adjust volume for the callouts. Adjust between 0.10 min - 1.00 max (default 0.55)
SoundLevel = 0.55
 

How to use:
This is how I use the bugs. It may not be correct compared to real procedures.

The required bugs you need to set for the call out to work is Bug_2 to V1 speed, Bug_3 to Vr speed, and set the MCP speed to V2 (if you use V2 callout).
You can set the other bugs to whatever you prefere.
 

 

Demonstration:

 

Known bugs/limitations:
- Speed bugs can only be set on Captains side.

 

Credits:
@xplana for his excellent voice for the callouts

Changelog:

v0.111
- Made variables and datarefs unique to avoid conflicts with other lua scripts.

v0.110
- Minor optimizing of the script.

v0.109
- Added setting to sync the speed bugs on First Officers side with what you set on Captains side.

v0.108
- Added setting to adjust volume for the callouts
- Added setting to disable "Positive rate/Gear up" callout

v0.107
- Speed bugs did not reset. Fixed

v0.106
- Reseting speed bugs when loading script. To avoid callouts if you dont have set the bugs.
- Some adjustment to the sounds. (not so much right panning).

v0.105
- Changed the default for V2 callout to false (disabled)

v0.104
- Fixed V1 callout when starting X-Plane/loading aircraft

v0.103
- Fixed "Positive rate / Gear up" -callout when V2 is disabled

v0.102
- Added setting to disable V2 callout

v0.101
- Fixed compability with X-Plane 10

v0.100
- inital version

You can download the script here:

http://forums.x-pilot.com/files/file/1029-ixeg-vspeeds-callouts/

Edited June 1, 2017 by Tom Stian
Updated to v0.111

[tinchocba]

Thanks dude! Great job.

[dr_anthony]

Cooool!!!

[Vespa]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing

[mpedroni]

Fantastic script, just a question. Why you do not use bug 1 for V1, bug 2 for rotate and bug 3 for V2?

[Vespa]

Tom, just a question. Using latest XP10 and updated FlyWithLua to 2.4.4.b, installed the IXEG script I see a sentence in the upper right corner of the display sayins "Lua Stopped"

What's wrong?

Thanks

[lclopezp]

I have a out of topic question, how do I set the wing view camera? The plane itself does not have that view

[Tom Stian]

31 minutes ago, Vespa said:

Tom, just a question. Using latest XP10 and updated FlyWithLua to 2.4.4.b, installed the IXEG script I see a sentence in the upper right corner of the display sayins "Lua Stopped"

What's wrong?

Thanks

I havent tested it with XP 10. Checking now.

[Tom Stian]

50 minutes ago, Vespa said:

Tom, just a question. Using latest XP10 and updated FlyWithLua to 2.4.4.b, installed the IXEG script I see a sentence in the upper right corner of the display sayins "Lua Stopped"

What's wrong?

Thanks

Made a new version now that is compatible with XP 10.51.

[Tom Stian]

55 minutes ago, lclopezp said:

I have a out of topic question, how do I set the wing view camera? The plane itself does not have that view

 

[Tom Stian]

Another version out with the option to disable V2 callout.

[Vespa]

Thanks a lot Tom...really a great addition for IXEG 737 

[Defiance_co]

Cheers Tom, and the Voice donator !

Tony

[Tom Stian]

So what do you think guys (and girls?). 

Should V2 callout be default enabled. Or is it rarley used ?

[Defiance_co]

Tom,

To be honest ill go with what more expert people say

I'm chuffed, so will go with the majority or yourself decide

Cheers

Tony

[Tom Stian]

Thanks for your input @Defiance_co

I have been reading around and it looks like V2 isen't called out in normal operations. More used in the older days with older aircrafts.

Maybe @Litjan or someone with knowledege on this can come with some input also.

 

Edited December 8, 2016 by Tom Stian

[Defiance_co]

Heya Tom,

Well you're kinda thinking along my lines

I think Jan if he sees this might chirp in, afterall, himself and i think for certain one other forum user maybe two more actually, did fly the bird

So Jan/Their input would just about seal the deal one way or another

Take Care

Have Fun

Tony

[Tom Stian]

After some more input on this I changed the default for V2 callout to false (disabled)

[xplana]

well done.
What do you think about adding the "thrust set" callout?

[Tom Stian]

1 minute ago, xplana said:

well done.
What do you think about adding the "thrust set" callout?

I dont know. I dont want the script to be too complex. But I could maybe add it as an option and make it default disabled.

 

[Iain]

Would like the thrust set option, or takeoff power set?  As long as it's set disable by default then can only be positive for those that want it

Maybe a silly question, can the sounds be made stereo, just now they are only in my right earpiece.

 

[Tom Stian]

1 minute ago, Pinky Ponk said:

Would like the thrust set option, or takeoff power set?  As long as it's set disable by default then can only be positive for those that want it

Maybe a silly question, can the sounds be made stereo, just now they are only in my right earpiece.

 

Im looking at the "thrust set" option, and I think I got the datarefs I need for it. But need to work a bit more with it.

About the sounds, its intended that the sound comes from the right. But maybe it is a bit overdone. Will look at it  

[Iain]

Ok, good to know.  Maybe slightly louder in the right would be enough.  I have my volume loud (IGEX sounds are awesome) so any single channel sound makes you jump out your seat a bit

 

If my wish is in the minority, it's fine to leave as is.

 

Edited December 10, 2016 by Pinky Ponk

[Tom Stian]

On 10.12.2016 at 9:47 PM, Iain said:

Would like the thrust set option, or takeoff power set?  As long as it's set disable by default then can only be positive for those that want it

Maybe a silly question, can the sounds be made stereo, just now they are only in my right earpiece.

 

New version up. Test if the sounds are better for you

[Iain]

Hi

Tested and much better for me now.  Thanks for you work.

Is there a way for the user to adjust the volume, I'm interested to see how they sound when they are a bit quieter.

 

Cheers

Iain

Edited December 18, 2016 by Iain