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MCPro Still Locks up Ocassionally
My MCPro Locks up periodically.
This unit has the latest firmware from GoFlight (sent it back to GoFlight a few years back) and I am currently running GIT (P3D) version 2.747.0.0.
The module from GoFlight is version 2.2.6, Build 0
It is my understanding that you can adjust the speed at which the knobs/displays get updated to either eliminate or reduce this the "lockup" occurrence?
Where is the procedure or information on how to do this?
Bill Clark
This unit has the latest firmware from GoFlight (sent it back to GoFlight a few years back) and I am currently running GIT (P3D) version 2.747.0.0.
The module from GoFlight is version 2.2.6, Build 0
It is my understanding that you can adjust the speed at which the knobs/displays get updated to either eliminate or reduce this the "lockup" occurrence?
Where is the procedure or information on how to do this?
Bill Clark
Comments
These device types with firmware below A25 tend to lock up if a rotary is being turned whilst the corresponding display is being updated. To counteract this problem these devices have two sliders called Cmd Delay and Write Delay on their tabs.
The Cmd Delay slider adds a small delay in milliseconds between each turn of the rotary.
The Write Delay slider adds a small delay after a display has been written if the rotary is being turned.
Increasing the values will eliminate lock ups but the higher the values the more sluggish the devices will feel.
MCP PRO devices with firmware A25 or above can set these sliders to zero or to very small values.
If you have the A25 firmware, it should not be locking up. In fact you can set both the sliders in GIT to zero on A25 firmware. I'm thinking you may have it attached to a USB3 port somewhere.
Best wishes
Steve
Yes I do have Firmware version A25 and the MCP-Pro is plugged into a USB 2.0 port.
The default setting is as follows:
Write Delay = 40
Cmd Delay = 65
Even though you say I can set the above parameters to "zero," these setting I would not think cause it to lockup?
BTW - what is the latest FW version for the MCP-Pro?
Bill Clark
A25 is the latest as far as I know. Those settings won't lock it up but they will be slowing the device down when its not actually necessary. I think it must be a low power issue on your USB 2 port. Can you try another port or a powered USB 2 hub?
Best wishes
Steve
Been out of town for a while!
I have a powered hub that I believe is USB 2.0, so I will give that a try.
So what is the issue with USB 3.0, as far as MCP Pro?
Bill Clark
Their gear is not compatible with it for some reason.
Best wishes
Steve
I've had about 5 flights without a lockup. So unless you hear from me again about this, I assume the issue is now fixed by the powered USB 2.0 Hub.
Thanks, again for your advice!
Bill Clark