I purchased the Aerosoft edition from Steam about 2 weeks ago, which I am thoroughly enjoying, except for Raildriver Calibration & Configuration. This is very frustrating, particularly after spending hours searching the forum, using Google Translate and the threads found with the Search facility. I have also read the English manual on Input Devices.
My Raildriver should not be the problem, as it calibrated correctly and easily with the American Run8 software. Zusi3 works perfectly with the keyboard and mouse. I can use the Raildriver with Zusi and no problem in calibrating buttons, reverser, lights and wiper. I can calibrate the Power Controller without Dynamic Brakes and the Drivers' Train Brake in a fashion, but it detracts somewhat from the immersion in the game.
Specifically, my issues are;
- 1. Combined Power Controller/ Dynamic brakes Lever
Inserted Throttle/Dyn Brake in first 2 columns of the first 2 rows of the Calibration Sheet after which I calibrated in the Properties, clicking on the 3 buttons. Result is the lever displays in blue from 1000 at the top button setting to -1000 at the bottom, dependent upon the lever position. The black figures to the right of the 3 buttons show static, 68 top, 150 middle and 203 bottom??
Operationally, the throttle wheel and Dynamic Brake are operating together and only in the top range of the lever (Dyn Brake area on RD). If I delete the entries in the Dynamic Brake row, the Throttle wheel works fine, but only from the top half of the lever range!
2 FBV (Train Brake Valve)
My calibration is controlling both the lever and effecting the pressure gauge in the cab of a Type 110, albeit for the full range of the dial, zero bar to 10. Unfortunately, I cannot control the range between 3.5 bar (braked) and 5 bar (released) and therefore operate successfully partial braking to slow down. Once the brakes are applied, it takes time for them to release and the train comes to a hard stop, despite power! How do you restrict the lever range to display 3.5 to say 5.5 on the gauge? How can you create detentes(??) to coincide with the train brake lever positions in the cab? Do you use a Kennlinie? If so, how do you calculate the figures and what is the methodology?
If it helps, my calibration numbers are ranging from top to bottom 1000 to -1000 in blue and buttons fixed at 99, 128 & 184 respectively.
3. Once the Raildriver is properly calibrated, will it work for all trains or do you have to create a separate one for each type of engine? Currently, I have only tried the 110, 216, 220 locomotives.
4. Finally, whilst it is a cheeky ask, being a newcomer, would anyone be prepared to supply a successful Raildriver Calibration file to try? It would save me pulling out all my hair and I haven't got much left!!
Best wishes to all,
DavidT