The mouse operates gauges on the panel. You should be able to assign keys for these commands from Settings/Controller Assignments.

Hi Prof
I have built a Magneto switch for my pit and it uses the "-" and "=" commands to activate the mags.

This is the same setup as in CFS1 however you have to assign a keystroke to the magneto command.

So to operate the mag switch you have to first hit the key that you assigned to the mags , this then allows the sim to respond to the increase/decrease selection via the "-" and "=" keys.

Say for instance you choose the "R" key for the mags then the command line would be--
Hit "R" key
then hit "=" key three times to turn both mags on--
then hit and hold the "=" key again until the engine fires. (you must have batt on and full rich, fine pitch etc or motor won;t start)

The "-" key will turn off the mags in the same way or allow you to toggle between them to check for rpm drop--cool hey!

Now this is complicated to replicate these keystrokes into some form of switch for your pit.

I used a two-bit grey code encoder with an auxillary on/off switch and this drives an encoder cct that has two output relays for the "-" and ""=" keys which wire to a bashed keyboard.
The auxillary switch is a momentary switch that  operates the "R" key for mag selection.
I have another dpdt switch with a guard cover that is wired to the "=" relay for the starter which I release when the engine starts.


This "-" and "=" function is timed in the sim, that is the selection on the mags times out after a period and the "-" and "=" keys revert back to their normal function. So if you want to use the mags again you have to hit the "R" key again.  

I don't know about the fuel tank selection option. Try and assign a key to them and see if it works  otherwise you maybe looking at a much more expensive /complicated option with using additional software such as FSUPIC software which will work with CFS2 but NOT with CFS3

Hope this helps. Take a look at my latest pics for a view of the switch. {may have to look for "repost of p51b pics thread )
cheers
chuck

No worries , glad I could help.
I was thinking about the switch arrangement for your pit .
Are you going to use a rotary type switch like I have have to simulate the Mustang arrangement or are you going to use two toggle switches for the mags. (like in the spit )

The reason I ask is that  using the two toggle switches may be easier to build than the way I went.

I will have a play around in the shed and see what comes up.

cheers
chuck

So,  does anyone have any ideas on how to switch fuels tanks without using the mouse?

Fate

Thanks Chuck.  I have thought that I might be able to use FSUIPC to drive my instruments, but hadn't considered it's use for any command inputs.  I'll look into it.

Fate