Non Linear Gauge Calculations

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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#11 Post by flyatr »

shadyowl2 wrote:Do you have to calculate for each indication ie 40 knots 60 knots? do you start at 0 or 260?
In lua it would look like this:

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function newDataFrom Sim (airspeed)
    if airspeed<= 60 then
		angle = ... 
	elseif airspeed> 60 and airspeed<= 180 then
		angle=36/19 * airspeed -1350/19
	else 
		angle =...
	end
   img_rotate(image_needle, angle)
end	
	
That's all you need to do.

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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#12 Post by flyatr »

You can do it in Excel, too. Add a diagram and right-ckick on the line and select "add trend line" (not sure about the English translation).
Then "show formula".
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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#13 Post by shadyowl2 »

flyatr wrote:
shadyowl2 wrote:Do you have to calculate for each indication ie 40 knots 60 knots? do you start at 0 or 260?
In lua it would look like this:

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function newDataFrom Sim (airspeed)
    if airspeed<= 60 then
		angle = ... 
	elseif airspeed> 60 and airspeed<= 180 then
		angle=36/19 * airspeed -1350/19
	else 
		angle =...
	end
   img_rotate(image_needle, angle)
end	
	
That's all you need to do.



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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#14 Post by flyatr »

:lol: I put the dots in for you to finish! Let's see.

These are the value pairs I read from your gauge. Note that you have to do it again more accurately. Also you need another area from zero to 40 I didn't do.

area 1:
40 knots 15 degrees
60 knots 45 degrees
The equation solver (link above) returns y=3/2x-45

area 2:
60 knots 45 degrees
180 knots 270 degrees
The equation solver (link above) returns y=15/8x-135/2

area 3:
180 knots 270 degrees
270 knots 345 degrees
The equation solver (link above) returns y=5/6x+120

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function newDataFromSim (airspeed)
    if airspeed<= 60 then
      angle = (3/2) * airspeed - 45 
   elseif airspeed> 60 and airspeed<= 180 then
      angle = (15/8) * airspeed - (135/2)
   else 
      angle = (5/6) *airspeed + 120
   end
   img_rotate(image_needle, angle)
end  

fsx_variable_subscribe(  "AIRSPEED INDICATED", "Knots", newDataFromSim)

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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#15 Post by shadyowl2 »

Think I'll wait for Ralph's tutorial way too confusing :!:
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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#16 Post by Ralph »

I'll see if I can do one tomorrow evening.

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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#17 Post by JackZ »

shadyowl2 wrote:Think I'll wait for Ralph's tutorial way too confusing :!:
ShadyOwl
May I suggest you take the time to fully read my previous post, I explain how to solve your problem. Don't hesitate to ask if something is not clear.
It's probably better for you to understand how the problem can be solved, rather than using a pre done formula. Like this, you'll be able to reproduce it and adapt it to whatever instrument you may create.
Then submit to the community the WHOLE code you've created, even if it's not completely working , so anyone including me, FlyAtr and Ralph can help you.
This approach would be more efficient and pedagogical for you in my sense...
My ten cents!
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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#18 Post by JackZ »

shadyowl2 wrote:Think I'll wait for Ralph's tutorial way too confusing :!:
ShadyOwl
May I suggest you take the time to fully read my previous post, I explain how to solve your problem. Don't hesitate to ask if something is not clear.
It's probably better for you to understand how the problem can be solved, rather than using a pre done formula. Like this, you'll be able to reproduce it and adapt it to whatever instrument you may create.
Then submit to the community the WHOLE code you've created, even if it's not completely working , so anyone including me, FlyAtr and Ralph can help you.
This approach would be more efficient and pedagogical for you in my sense...
My ten cents!
Jacques
Last edited by JackZ on Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#19 Post by shadyowl2 »

Jack,
I've gone over your post so many times and it still make no sense, I have very little programing skills and my math skills are pre historic LOL.... I'm the type of person who needs to actually see things happen (ie tutorial) with something like this or im lost...Hands on type of person....
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Re: Non Linear Gauge Calculations

#20 Post by JackZ »

No problem, I can understand that.
The tutorial made by Ralph will be valuable anyway!

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