Mapping switches to an Arduino controller

[breadwild]

I just start working with Arduino and built a controller that I've been able to map switches to in various aircraft (some default X-Plane and Carenado) but haven't gotten it to work with the Saab 340. For example, I would like to turn off the Taxi light switch after take off without having to look up. While I was able to map the switch to the default taxi light, it has no affect in the 340. 

 

I'm new to this and I'm sure there are discussions on it, I just need to be pointed. Maybe it's not possible without writing a plugin, but I have no idea where to start.

 

Advice? Resources?

 

Thanks.

 

Brad

[JGregory]

Brad,

 

I do not use the Arduino stuff, so I can't comment directly on that.  However, if you want to "control" the taxi light in the Saab you can only do that by using the custom command (similar to mapping a button or key).  If you want to know the status of the taxi light switch then you can monitor the X-Plane DataRef "sim/cockpit2/switches/taxi_light_on".  However, you can not write to that DataRef as it is controlled by the Saab plugin.

Edited July 31, 2015 by JGregory

[gercarst]

Hey breadwild, I suggest you check Vlad's sim (if you already haven't found that amazing site). http://arduino.svglobe.com/ 

 

Jerry

[Ben Russell]

Arduino <-> datarefs.

http://arduino.svglobe.com/ardref.html

[breadwild]

Thanks all! I'll let you know how it goes.