Some LVars for the TBM930: Inert Sep, Bleed Air and Cabin Lights

[TFEV1909]

I wrote some Bvar to Lvar conversions to be able to control some of the switches with Lvars that are currently not supported. You can add the code below to the bottom of the TBM930_interior.xml, so that is looks like as in the picture. You can then use the Lvars with any program like FSUIPC, Mobiflight, Spad.next, AAO, etc.

<Component ID="LVAR_TO_BVAR">
	<UseTemplate Name="ASOBO_GT_Update">
		<UPDATE_CODE>
			(L:TBM930_BAT_SET, Number) s0 0 &gt; if{ l0 1 - (&gt;B:ELECTRICAL_Source_Switch_Set) 0 (&gt;L:TBM930_BAT_SET) }
			(L:TBM930_BLEED_AIR_SET, Number) s0 0 &gt; if{ l0 1 - (&gt;B:PRESSURIZATION_Bleed_Air_Source_Set) 0 (&gt;L:TBM930_BLEED_AIR_SET) }
			(L:TBM930_INERT_SET, Number) s0 0 &gt; if{ l0 1 - (&gt;B:DEICE_Engine_1_Set) 0 (&gt;L:TBM930_INERT_SET) }
			(L:TBM930_CABIN_LIGHT_SET, Number) s0 0 &gt; if{ l0 1 - (&gt;B:LIGHTING_Cabin_Light_Set) 0 (&gt;L:TBM930_CABIN_LIGHT_SET) }
		</UPDATE_CODE>
		<FREQUENCY>2</FREQUENCY>
	</UseTemplate>
</Component>

I will update this topic when I have more switches that need external Lvars. Any requests can be send to me as well.

To set the items, use value 2 for ON and value 1 for OFF.

Please note that whenever MS/Asobo releases a new version of the TBM_interior.xml, you will have to reinsert the code.

[kushCoder]

Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for this all night. Can anyone point me to the TBM930_interior.xml file?

[kushCoder]

I just installed the improvement mod, so I could at least find an interior file. I added code to the improvement mod interior file. Testing now to see if that works.

[kushCoder]

That definitely didn’t work lol

[TFEV1909]

It is in MSFS\Official\OneStore\Asobo-aircraft-tbm930\SimObjects\Airplanes\Asobo-TBM930\model

[kushCoder]

Thank you! Since you seem to know alot about the TBM have you figured out how to control the throttle with a Bravo Throttle Quadrant. I have get the throttle and reverse throttle to work, and can slid it over to the idle side, just can figure out how to go from high idle, low idle, to cut off.

[TFEV1909]

What I use is this:

            <axis0>
				<event>THROTTLE_SET</event>
				<min>0</min>
				<max>16383</max>
				<inverted>True</inverted>
			</axis0>
			<axis1>
				<event>AXIS_PROPELLER_SET</event>
				<min>-16383</min>
				<max>16383</max>
				<inverted>True</inverted>
			</axis1>

With my prop axis I can then control fuel low/high idle, and with the throttle axis I can move the throttle to the left and forward.

For me this works quite ok. Fuel cut off I do by using the mouse.

[TFEV1909]

I know created a mod for this, to make things easier:
https://flightsim.to/file/57918/tbm930-lvars-for-bleed-inert-and-cabin-lights

[LucaWeltert]

Hi there, the ignition switch too is not animating properly, any clue on what variable does control this?

[Sling380]

The problem in general is well discussed here. Vote this up if you want improved external control and point others who want the same there too.

Enhanced API to access all aircraft state and trigger all cockpit functions

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[TFEV1909]

@DandySwing65261

Hi there, the ignition switch too is not animating properly, any clue on what variable does control this?

Not yet, I can’t get it to animate as I need it to… Very frustrating. I don’t mind adding some code / Bvar-Lvar logic myself, but this one seems quite tricky.

[TFEV1909]

Fixed it, it is included in the new version of my mod, which I just uploaded: https://flightsim.to/file/57918/tbm930-lvars-for-bleed-inert-and-cabin-lights

The variable is B:ENGINE_Ignition_1_Set, and to translate it into LVars, I added the following code to the xml, as indicated in the first post of this thread:

(L:TBM930_IGNITION_SET, Number) s0 0 > if{ l0 1 - (>B:ENGINE_Ignition_1_Set) 0 (>L:TBM930_IGNITION_SET) }

[LucaWeltert]

Thanks man, you’re legend.
The structure to address the problem seems to me consistent with the other settings you already explòoited in the previous iteration.
When you have time could you explain the syntax involved here? Thanks

[LucaWeltert]

It is one year later and most of the varaible are still good to go, but the operation of the FUEL-SEL switches are no more. Tried aslo to inspect with beahviour tab input in dev mode with no luck…

[TFEV1909]

Just checked, but LVAR

is still working as expected. Set value to 2 or 1.

[jmAK477605]

Hi man, do you have BVar to Lvar conversion for TBM’s throttle position? Thank you for sharing.

[TFEV1909]

No. You can control the throttle using standard simvars.

[jmAK477605]

I tried it using Simconnect with THROTTLE1_SET OR AXIS_THROTTLE_SET and I could only see the RPM’s rising but not the animation of the Throttle Lever. Would you mind showing how you did it on Simconnect? Thank you sir!

[TFEV1909]

I use both THROTTLE_SET and AXIS_PROPELLER_SET

From the top of my head: THROTTLE_SET to move the throttle forward/backward, AXIS_PROPELLER_SET to move it from right to left

[jmAK477605]

Sorry I am just new to MSFS development and was doing well with XPlane but then suddenly things are upside down in MSFS lol Anyways.. So when you used THROTTLE_SET - did the throttle lever also move? I am currently using Simconnect_TransmitClientEvent with it.