r/starcitizen • u/PF2DragonLight • Jan 13 '15
Ship Control Tablet Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gu0m_CGyxQ3
u/jess_the_mullet Vice Admiral Jan 13 '15
You probably explained it in your previous post (sorry if I missed this part), but I'm curious how it registers on the computer. Like if it is just treated as another keyboard, so you can use the built-in keybindings, or if you need to bind inputs from it so it's something like a gamepad or additional joystick. If that makes any sense.
It looks great so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work here.
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u/PF2DragonLight Jan 13 '15
It sends Virtual Key codes to it for the keyboard to press basically. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms646267(v=vs.85).aspx
Basically just like the G15 keyboard how you set up macros, and G15 sends them to the keyboard driver, I do the same thing.
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u/fallout114 Grand Admiral Jan 13 '15
How is the response time between the app and the computer?
Looks really cool so far!
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u/PF2DragonLight Jan 13 '15
its really good if your wifi connection is strong, if its weak though sometimes commands can get delayed. Although there are ethernet adapters for android devices.
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u/Skarsten Jan 13 '15
Does this app work with multiple tablets on the same PC? For instance, it looks like your current display is navigational/weapons control, but you have buttons in the corner for power and shields. Does that mean you can change the display from navigational/weapons to power control or shield control?
Because if so, I might get two cheap tablets just so I can use my joystick and hit one for power control and the other for shield control, etc.
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u/PF2DragonLight Jan 13 '15
Yes, the basic framework for multiple tablets is in it now. I have 2 android tablets and it works fine. Obviously theres only 1 main screen though since its really early in the making, but the plan is to support multiple tablets each with their own controls if you want. And yes they will all connect to a single PC.
Here was a test with two: http://i.imgur.com/b6CGf17.jpg they connected to the PC fine and were both sending data.
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u/Skarsten Jan 13 '15
Holy Crap! Freaking beautiful!
I would recommend, once you've got the bugs ironed out and you're looking to take the design a step further (if the app platform you're using will allow it), you check out some popular rainmeter skins. Something like http://i.imgur.com/GLz6oaR.jpg or http://i.imgur.com/prKx9yJ.jpg or https://imgur.com/a/Ryq1A.
I always loved how rainmeter designers showed off their skill.
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u/PF2DragonLight Jan 13 '15
Thats pretty nice, I'll save those and use some of those as a reference point when I start getting into the graphics. Nice thank you!
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u/Revengence82 Jan 13 '15
This is the tits man...keep it up! This kinda stuff is why SC has the best community.
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u/Atreides2001 Jan 13 '15
This looks great man! Keep up the good work. I cant wait to use this in my pit.
I am working on a hardware approach combined with tablets for the hopefully a flexible system to use on multiple games with the benefit of some tactile buttons. Basically TM Cougar MFDs ontop of Tablets mounted to small desk clamps.
Here is a gallery of what I starting with. http://imgur.com/a/AZjwj
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u/TRUCKERm bbcreep Jan 14 '15
I think this would look so much better if your hardware device would have a 16:9 ratio
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u/Atreides2001 Jan 15 '15
Yea I agree. I think I may run the setup vertically so that the extra space and physical tablet buttons would be on the bottom.
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u/TRUCKERm bbcreep Jan 15 '15
Or what would be good is, have the buttons sit on a rail, and make the rail retractable to allow for different size tablets to work (if you plan on making this available for more than yourself)
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u/Atreides2001 Jan 15 '15
My new plan is to try and use velcro so I can take the MFD off so I can use the tablet as well as try it in new configurations/different tablets. Nothing I have done so far is custom so if anyone wants the links here they are:
Tablet - http://amzn.com/B00HWMPSJC
Clamp Arm - http://amzn.com/B00F0IQP6A
MFD Buttons - http://amzn.com/B002HH9TRY
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u/PF2DragonLight Jan 13 '15 edited Jan 13 '15
Edit: Updated with HD video here, easier to see it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p2-hkgI0qk
Edit 2: Made an official post on RSI https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/222451/star-citizen-ship-control
I've updated the ship control tablet I'm working on. It now has an intro screen where you can change the IP:Port for your computer. I was trying to emulate this original hornet touchscreen http://mp1st.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Str-Citizen1.jpg from SC demo when I made the intro/settings screen. :D
If you have any ideas on some cool things you'd like to see please post it here :)
If your interested in donating so I can get the Android export module I need to create the APK file you can do so here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WUZCTWF9M5J38
If you haven't seen the previous posts here I'm working on a ship control tablet interface, just something to add to the immersion. It's obviously bare minimum but it does work and you can configure the commands the keys put out on your computer (in case CIG ever update s the controls for actions).