The Input/output module (I/O) is an additional module that allows the user to control inputs and outputs. The card can accept 48 digital inputs (for e.g. control switches), 32+2 outputs to control LED’s and 8 analogue inputs to connect  potentiometers.
No need to buy three different cards to have switches, led’s or  throttle control. You will find all you need on this one card.

The I/O module is connected directly to the computer with USB and is recognized by the software as a separate module. Hence the speed is very fast. To set it up, you can first connect the switches/leds/ potmeters, run the software and assign a function to each of them.

For switches, you can connect normal on/off switches, momentary switches or rotary switches. In case of rotary each position can be assigned separately which e.g. makes it simple to create a more position flaps control lever.

LED’s can be standard LED’s with maximum 15 mA current. Most LEDs (if working at 2Volt or lower) can be connected in series giving you more light and compatibility with many standard indicator housings. LEDs are grouped in two  groups of  16 LEDs. Two extra LEDs can be used as “master” LEDs that will light up when one of the 32 LEDs is switched on. Per LED can be selected whether or which of the two Masters must  be lit.

Potentiometers are in the range of 5-15 Kilo-ohm and can be used to drive throttle, speedbrake, flap position, etc. In general linear potentiometers are used and each analogue input hat a resolution of 1024 positions. A definable zero cross point enables the use of potentiometers for positive and negative values, like throttle forward/reverse.

NEW - rotary encoders can also be used in the USB version. They connect to the normal digital input connectors. The software recognized the direction of the mrotation and acts like a switch. assign left and right direction to the switch or a switch to the pushbutton if present on the encoder.

The card is very easy to use and to setup. A very user friendly test and card-layout function is integrated in the Control Program. No programming knowledge is required.
The I/O module gets its function from a list that can be modified. Every offset from FS or FSUIPC can be added, but keystrokes can be configured as well.
All values that are used for gauges (or offsets that can be used to create gauges) can drive the LED’s as the ON/OFF cross point (and either ON or OFF below that cross point) are configurable.

Download the I/O manual
(USB version)