TinMouse II V1.30 Readme


Copyright 2004-2010 by the respective authors
Released as freeware under the Artistic License.

Visit us on the TinMouse II forum at http://www.avsim.com 
or e-mail us at: TheTinMouseProject@gmail.com (e-mail only checked sporadically)

This free add-on was designed for FS2004 and FSX.  This package is set up for
installation into FS9, but has all the necessary files for both versions.


Bob Scott
20 Dec 2010


This is a complete archive for the TinMouse II - no other files are needed for installation.

If you want to also install into FSX, see next section.


QUICKSTART:

1.  Unpack the zip file to a working directory, keeping the directory structure intact.

2.  If you have a previous installation of the TinMouse II, make a copy of the aircraft.cfg file
    so you can cut-and-paste the fltsim.xx sections in to keep your repaints.

3.  Copy the file FS2Audio.dll to the Windows \System32\ folder, and if using a 64-bit OS, also to
    the Windows\sysWOW64\ folder.

4.  Copy the file fx_smoke_JT8D.fx from the effects subfolder to the FS9 \Effects\ folder

5.  Copy the entire B737-200_TM2 subfolder to the FS9 \Aircraft\ folder

6.  Copy the \Aircraft\fsfsconv\panel.B732ADV\ folder to the FS9 \Aircraft\fsfsconv\ folder.
    If \Aircraft\fsfsconv\ folder does not exist, create it.  If the panel files are moved
    to a different folder, the panel sounds will not work.

7.  Copy the Docs folder to the place of your choosing

8.  Copy the three files in the \sound folder to the FSX\sound folder.  These files must
    be in the fsx\sound directory or the panel sounds will not work.

9.  If you had a previous installation of the TinMouse II, cut and paste the "fltsim.xx" sections
    from your saved aircraft.cfg file to the new one.

10. Liveries for Continental, Delta, Lufthansa, LAN Cargo, Sudan Air are included.  There are
    five separate models also included.

    The models are:

    CHK - Cargo, with hush kit
    CNK - Cargo, no hush kit
    PGK - Pax, with gravel kit
    PHK - Pax, with hush kit
    PNK - Pax, no gravel or hush kit

11. See the TinMouse II V1.30 manual in the Docs folder for details on customizing the panel
    for engine variants and for metric operation.  Panel configs for configurations with the CIVA
    INS, Lee Hetherington's TCAS II, and the ISG FMS computers are provided.

    Beginning at page 10, following the readme notes, is a detailed description of each subpanel,
    the function of the various switches, clickspots and controls, and some discussion of system
    operation.

12. If using hardware axis for spoiler control, you will need to use FSUIPC to map the hardware
    axis to PROP PITCH 1 to control spoilers in this panel.  See manual for details.

13. There is a folder named "TinMouse FS9 Panel Configs" in \aircraft\fsfsconv\panel.B732ADV
    which contains panel config files for various combinations of the old/new autopilots and 
    the ISG, CIVA, and stock GPS LNAV.

Installing into FSX:

It is not necessary to download the FSX version, all the files needed are already in 
this package.  Proceed as follows:

1.  Extract the zip file to a temporary folder, keeping the directory structure intact
2.  The files in the \sound folder go into <your FSX directory>\sound
3.  The file in the \effects folder goes into <your FSX directory>\effects
4.  The FS2Audio.dll file should already be installed from the FS9 install
5.  The folders under \aircraft (\B737-200_TM2 and \fsfsconv) both go into 
    <your FS9 directory>\Simobjects\aircraft
6.  Delete the panel.cfg file in 
    <your FSX directory>\Simobjects\aircraft\fsfsconv\panel.B732ADV
    and replace it with one of the files from the "TinMouse FSX panel configs"
    folder...make sure to rename the new file panel.cfg.  For example, for the SP177
    basic config, you would copy the panel.SP77.basic.cfg file to the panel.B732ADV
    directory, and rename it panel.cfg







Summary of Changes since last major version (v1.25, 24 Dec 2009):

1.  A unified multigauge compatible with FSX (separate download with FSX-specific config files).

2.  Addition of an optional integrated Sperry SP-177 autopilot and autothrottle system.  The
original SP77 is still there, just use the appropriate panel.cfg file.

3.  Go-Around mode implemented.

4.  Added FSUIPC offset commands for autopilot disconnect, autothrottle disconnect, and go-around
    mode, which can be programmed in FSUIPC for actuation with a controller button or key.

5.  Improved ADI with flight director logic to support the SP-177

6.  Interoperability between the radar transponder and both Squawkbox 3 and Squawkbox 4 for VATSIM
    flyers.

7.  Accomodation of standard FS-assigned keyboard controls for flaps, speed brakes, and wheel brakes.

8.  Many improvements in mouse wheel operation of knobs throughout the panel

9.  Fire handle and fire bottle operation implemented.

10.  Ground air cart is now implemented.

11.  Interface to FSCaptain added

