- @nigeuk Yes, the truck is default ETS2. The only mod I have for it is a realistic dash info panel. I am following the starting routine exactly as you described. The truck drives and brakes normally once running.
- I will try removing the dash info mod tomorrow and start again.
- Also, much respect for your diligence so far. I won't bother you again tonight. Many thanks.
@robinhood7471 No problem. No need to remove the truck mod. I suspect I have the same one!
I will definitely run some tests over the next few days.
@robinhood7471 Hi there!
I just managed to do a quick test on a clean profile and in the New Actros.
There did seem to be some glitches initially, but I couldn't determine what the issue was. After a couple of cycles though, the button worked as expected and the engine started.
One thing to check from your end - the "brake" in question is the footbrake, not the engine brake. It doesn't matter which key this is bound to, but it must activate the footbrake (labelled brake/reverse in ETS2 keyboard assignments). Maybe check your key assignments and also your pedal assignments too.
I will be doing more extensive testing next week and will let you know if I get more information.
@nigeuk Hi, I have just found the culprits. I disconnected my flight yoke and quadrants, restarted Simhub and ETS2, and now the dash panel works perfectly 😎
Thanks for your assistance, there's a £10 donation on its way tonight. Keep up the great work.
@robinhood7471 Excellent! Well done for getting to the bottom of the issue.
Your donation is very much appreciated. Thank You.
Just for info, I still intend to review the dash over the next few weeks. I need to check that other features have not been broken and I'm going to create a 16:9 version too.
Love your set-up btw!
- @nigeuk Thanks, it's still very much a WIP. Bought it for my retirement present to myself. I'd be interested in the 16.9 version when it's ready. Donation sent.
@robinhood7471 Great! I had a new set-up for my retirement too! Donation received with many thanks.
I’ll post the updated version here.
Minor UPDATE
14th February 2023 - v2.3 - Changed fuel capacity calculations for ATS and ETS2 - SCS must have changed something with regard to fuel units which caused fuel capacity values to be incorrect. Corrected now.
FYI: I am still planning a 16:9 version, but it's a lot of work, so not soon!
Hello, I greatly appreciate your work as I was looking for something like this. The thing is that I am looking for a visual indicator (just like your retarder panel) but for the engine brake wich also has an increase / decrease option and i cannot seem to find the game asset files for it. Can you lend a hand ? Many thanks in advance
@maggiolino78 Hi there! Thanks for your kind words.
I don’t recall seeing any engine brake (motorbrake) telemetry in Simhub or Truck SimulatorPlugin other than the on/off status that I use in my dash. I know that there are keybinding options for increasing/decreasing the engine brake, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that the telemetry is available. Trailer Brake is another example where it exists in the sim, but not in telemetry.
However, I will have a look late today and see if I can find anything.
@maggiolino78 Hi again.
I’ve looked again at the telemetry document from scs and there is no mention of engine/motor brake increments. The only data we have therefore for the engine brake is whether it’s on or off.
Thanks a lot for the confirmation, I looked also and I thought that I was missing something... Keep up the good work , I know what a headacke can be and I really appreciate your enthusiastm 👍 👍 👍 👍
@maggiolino78 Thank you! I really appreciate your comments.
i do keep my eye on any developments on the telemetry front, so if anything changes in future I will consider including more feautures.
SE Designs Dashboard for SimHub and ATS/ETS2
v2.3Hi All,
Update (14th February 2024) v2.3 - Corrected issue with fuel capacity values
I have built a new dashboard for use with ETS2 and also ATS.
It's a custom dashboard that I built from scratch using licenced assets, an ancient copy of Photoshop Elements and SimHub v8.
I wrote all the code myself using javascript and NCalc and some help here and there from Wotever and SJDawson of TruckSimulator Plugin.I've included quite a few features, including but not limited to:
- Metric/Imperial Switch (km/miles €/£/$ kmh/mph litres/liters/gallons)
- Main Dashboard Screen with monitors and switch panels.
- Zoomed in version of the Primary Monitor.
- Zoomed in version of the Secondary Monitor/Information System.
- Custom Engine Start/Stop button which replicates (ish) such buttons irl.
- Intelligent features which change certain gauges/colours and features dependent on truck brand and configuration.
- Intelligent features which indicate late running (i.e. if your eta is later than your job remaining time).
- A working rest gauge.
- Gears show N, R1,R2 etc...
- Detailed damage information - Graphical gauges and detailed information about component wear and damage.
- A custom configuration page to make set-up easier.
- A detailed set-up guide.
Requirements
- You will (of course) need to have SimHub installed. NB: SimHub needs to be v8 or later
- TruckSimulator Plugin (link in the Read Me).
Usage and Feedback
Free for your own use, but please do not re-upload anywhere.
If you like it, tell your friends!
If you don't like it, tell me!Donate
If you'd like to support me in future updates or other projects, then please feel free to buy me a beer!
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=S7X25GY9MRLGW&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=GBP
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Hey NigeUK,
I've got some questions on usage and/or resources of this dashboard, you got some way to connect?
@planet_xyz Yes. Through here. Ask away on this forum and then there’ll be a record which may help others in future.