PilotsDeck/StreamDeck Profile for iniBuilds A300
Here are the StreamDeck Profiles I created with my PilotsDeck Plugin for the iniBuilds A300.
It has some Buttons/Switches/Korries from the Overhead, MIP/Glareshield, MCU, Radio/ILS, Transponder, TRP and MCDU (with Full Keyboard) to support normal Flight Operations! (Including the GSX Menu on your StreamDeck)
They are designed for my SD/XL/Plus Setup:
- MSFS-iniA300 => The SD Profile which only has supplementary Functions: Changing Views, Monitoring/Calling GSX and the UTC Clock
- MSFS-iniA300-Plus => SD+ Profile with mostly everything (possible) that makes Sense to control via the Encoders: MCU, EFIS, Radio/ILS, Transponder, Landing-Altitude, TRP, Display-Brightness, Lights
- MSFS-iniA300-XL => The XL Profile with all Functionalities. Besides specific Folders for the different Panels/Areas it has Folders for the different Flight-Phases with the most critical/common Controls needed for that Phase.
That means you need at least the StreamDeck XL (or SD+) to get any Use out of it. Please don't ask for SD-Only Profiles - it just got too much to maintain. But you can still use the Plugin and the other Files from this Package to build your own SD Profile customized for your Needs!
The Profiles are for your own and private Usage. You are not allowed to republish / reupload them or any other Package-Content anywhere. The Lua-Scripts can be considered MIT Licensed though (only them, nothing else).
The Package contains the following:
- The mentioned Profiles as .streamDeckProfile Files
- Lua-Files to Control the iniA300 & GSX as well as reading some Values from them
- The custom Images used in this Profile (Credits & Thanks to Guenseli!)
Requirements & Setup
Requirements:
- You need to have at least Version 0.7.12 of my PilotsDeck Plugin installed & running
- The Profiles require the Fonts "Digital 7" and "Alte Din 1451 Mittelschrift" installed on your System - you can find them freely in the Internet
- You need a registered (purchased) Copy of FSUIPC7 for all Buttons/Function to work (e.g. the MCU)
Installation:
- Copy/Extract the Images to the Plugin:
%appdata%\Elgato\StreamDeck\Plugins\com.extension.pilotsdeck.sdPlugin\Images - Double-Click the Profile Files to install them. Make sure to select the correct StreamDeck first in the UI before installing the corresponding Profile (if you have more than one StreamDeck).
- Place the Lua-Files in your FSUIPC7 Application Folder (the Path where you've installed it).
- Change the Path in the GSX_AUTO Script to your Addon Manager Folder
Setup the Automatic Start of the Lua-Files in your FSUIPC7.ini (make a Backup before editing it).
You can also start the Scripts manually when the A300 is loaded if you prefer that for any Reason.
Automatic Start for Lua-Files:
First you have to start FSUIPC (and close) once so that FSUIPC will add the Lua-Files to it's Configuration. (You can of course add them manually, IF you know how to do that)
IF you have a FSUIPC Profile for the A300 and it is called "INI300" as an EXAMPLE, you would need to add the following to your FSUIPC7.ini:
[Auto]
1=Lua GSX_AUTO
[Auto.INI300]
1=Lua INI300_AUTO
2=Lua INI300_SYNC
If your Profile is named differently, change the [Auto.INI300] to the correct Name.
IF you don't have a FSUIPC Profile for the A300 (or just don't know what that is), you would need to add the following to your FSUIPC7.ini:
[Auto]
1=Lua GSX_AUTO
2=Lua INI300_AUTO
3=Lua INI300_SYNC
Whatever you do, ensure the following: each [Auto] and [Auto.XXX] Section can only exist once. If you already have such Sections, add these Lines to the exisiting Sections. The Number assigned to the Scripts do not matter, but ensure each Number exists only once (in the corresponding Section).
The Script GSX_AUTO_INI300 does not need to be added - it is automatically loaded by GSX_AUTO when the A300 is loaded into a Session.
GSX_AUTO - Addon Manager Path:
In order for the Script/Profile to work, you need the check/configure the Path to your "Addon Manager" Installation (where GSX resides). Edit that Line with your real Path in the GSX_AUTO.lua File:
local GSXAUTO_CFG_PATH = "X:/YOURPATH/Addon Manager"
Your Path has to be in the same Way: using Forward-Slashes ( / ), enclosed as String ( " ), must end with the Addon Manager Folder without a trailing Slash.
Setting up the Views:
The Buttons to change Views are based on the vJoy Driver - you can only use these if you have installed that optional Plugin Dependency.
They are mapped to Custom Cameras in MSFS. Map the vJoy Buttons to the "Load Custom Camera" Bindings and Save/Create your Custom Cameras for the respective Button/View (CTRL + ALT + Number). If you already have Custom Cameras defined for the A300, map the vJoy Buttons accordingly and/or change the Mapping in the Profiles which Button is triggered.
The preconfigured Mappings are:
| vJoy Button# | Mapping in MSFS | Title in Profile |
| 1 | Load Custom Camera 1 | Captain |
| 2 | Load Custom Camera 2 | Overhead |
| 3 | Load Custom Camera 3 | Pedestal |
| 4 | Load Custom Camera 4 | ECAM/MIP |
| 5 | Load Custom Camera 5 | MCDU |
| 6 | Load Custom Camera 6 | EFB |
| 7 | Load Custom Camera 7 | Eng L (Passenger, front of Engine) |
| 8 | Load Custom Camera 8 | Eng R (Passenger, front of Engine) |
| 9 | Load Custom Camera 9 | Wing L (Passenger View, behind Wing) |
| 10 | Load Custom Camera 0 | Wing R (Passenger View, behind Wing) |
| 11 | Toggle External View | External |
| 12 | Toggle Cockpit View | Cockpit |
Usage
I hope/think most Buttons should be self-explanatory. They are generaly configured in such a way to trigger the most common Action in the respective Phase. If applicable, they have a long Press for Off, Reset or a second Key. Some Notices:
- The (3-State) Light Switches behave differently depending on FolderOn "Gate" they are toggled between Low- and Mid-Position.
- On "Taxi" they toggle from Low > Mid <> Up (so they can quickly be triggered when entering/leaving the Runway). A long Press will set to Low.
- On "Flight" they toggle from Low <> Up (so full either full on or off). Except the Strobes ;)
- The TO Conf Button is a "Hold Switche". So you need to press and hold them as you would do with the Mouse.
- The FCU-Displays are also Buttons. They either toggle between Managed/Selected (normal Press) or toggle things like SPD/MACH, HDG/TRK, Alt Scale (long Press).
- The SD+ has different Pages. You can use the Buttons to navigate between them, or use the Swipe-Feature to go to the next / previous Page - for Example for a quick Switch from MCU to Radio or MCU to EFIS.
- The Radios on the SD+ are done with Encoder-Stacks: Push the Dial to switch between Outer and Inner Knob (a ">" or "<" denotes the current Knob). Tap the Touch-Display to swap Frequencies. (Turn -> Press -> Turn -> Tap)
- The MDCU Menu Keys have long Presses: "SEC MENU" for Example will select the SEC-FPLN-Page on a normal Press and the MENU-Page on a long Press.
- Generally on other Multi-Position Switches the normal and long Press either are mapped to the different Directions (e.g. normal is UP/ON, long is DOWN/OFF) OR the Action automatically toggles between the usual States.
- Some ECP Buttons in the Phase-Folders have long Press Assignments for other Pages or STS/RCL.
The Usage of the GSX Menu / Buttons is described here. TL;DR:
- Refuel is called as soon as the NAV-Lights are on
- Catering is called together with Refuel (not on the Cargo Version)
- Boarding/Loading is called as soon as Refueling is finished (=Fuel-Hose disconnected)
- Stairs (only) will be removed after Boarding is finished
- Start Push via the StreamDeck (Smart-Button / Push-Button)
- On Arrival, pre-select your Gate
- As soon as the Engines are stopped and Beacon is off, Deboard/Unload is called
- After Deboard is finished, it will wait 60s until calling Refuel again (switch off NAV-Lights to delay the new Cycle)
In addition to the normal Feature of the GSX_AUTO Script, the iniBuilds A300 has an Airplane specific Customization for further Automations:
- Open/Close the Main Cargo Door on Board/Deboard
- Place/Remove Chocks & GPU
- Removal is when Push-Back is called - remember to disconnect EXT PWR and set Brakes!
- Placement is upon Arrival when Engines are stopped and Beacon is Off
For manual Refuel-Synchronization with GSX ensure the following:
- Disable "Show MSFS Fuel and Cargo during refueling" in the GSX Airplane Profile
- Disable "Always refuel progressively" in the GSX Settings
- Wait until the Fuel-Truck has arrived and the Fuel-Hose is connected, only after that start Refueling in the EFB!
Additional Notes
INI300_AUTO
This Script contains the Functions addressed by some Actions in the StreamDeck Profiles, it is essential for some StreamDeck Buttons to work.
They are addressed via "LuaToggle:INI300_AUTO:NUM" in PilotsDeck (or "LuaToggle INI300_AUTO" with NUM as Parameter in the FSUIPC UI). Which NUMber maps to which Function can be found at the End of the File, if you want to use these Functions for own Buttons or FSUIPC-Mappings!
INI300_SYNC
This Script is essential for some Buttons / Displays from the StreamDeck Profiles to show their State / Value (MCU, Baro, DH, Clock, TRP).
The Script use the FSUIPC Offsets at 0x5400 and above to generate Informations for some Buttons - if these are used by some other Addon you have to change them in the Lua and the Profile (and the Configuration File of the Binary). This Offset-Range is normally associated with PMDG/Project Magenta - so it should be safe in most Cases!
GSX_AUTO & GSX_AUTO_INI300
The Script is used to integrate the GSX Menu on the StreamDeck and automate some Tasks/Questions in GSX and you only need that if you own GSX. The GSX_AUTO Script is not tied to a specific Aircraft, it can also be used with GSX for other Aircrafts! Don't worry if you use Fenix2GSX: the Script disables Automations for the Fenix.
The GSX_AUTO_INI300 File provides the additional Automations for the A300 like toggling the Main Cargo Door and Placing/Removing Chocks & GPU.
The Script uses FSUIPC Offsets 0x4300 through 0x4533, if theses are already used by something else in your Setup, configure a new Base-Address!
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amitcha
Can someone share what I might be doing wrong. I looked for a good youtube video, but didnt find anything straight forward. Thanks
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MisterV
1 - Like the Fenix Stream+, I have the SDP value flashing:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BG4j9aLq1HjpJ5Cz6
2 - The FLX TO TEMP displays value is always 40. The rotating knob works:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rkCGJBoci8v7HaPU8
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