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[SimpleSkin]

Hello. I have waited a few days to post this as I have continued to try to resolve this myself by trying various things and reading and re-reading these forums. I have followed the various video tutorials and wiki tutorials but I still can't manage to get DOFLinx to work. I have the latest DOF R3++ and latest DOFLinx. I also have a dof config file from the config tool where I configured my sainsmart device for my 4 solenoids with diodes. I also have a KL25Z board for my buttons and plunger. When I start DOFLinx it detects KL25Z presenting as joysticks. Then it says "!!! No valid output devices for DOFLinx were found .... sorry about that! Then comes the error. "Error in configuration for left flipper trying to set the device 1 Needs to be in the range of 1-0. 

 

Any tips at this point would be appreciated. I'm about to delete everything and start over but I'm not sure what I would do differently. 

 

Thank you!

Edited by SimpleSkin, 06 May 2021 - 03:04 PM.

[Outhere]

In your DOFLinx.ini file have this set to 1
DEBUG=1
Sounds like you have your settings set to the wrong device and port number

When you start DOFLinx a windows will open
You may have to click on turn Fake Emulation on
Right click the new window and pick test Device
Now you can check to see what device and port number you should be using
 

[SimpleSkin]

In your DOFLinx.ini file have this set to 1
DEBUG=1
Sounds like you have your settings set to the wrong device and port number

When you start DOFLinx a windows will open
You may have to click on turn Fake Emulation on
Right click the new window and pick test Device
Now you can check to see what device and port number you should be using
 

 

Thanks for the quick response. I am starting with DEBUG=1. I see the window open and I see what I reported above. None of the buttons on the window clickable as there is a modal error message. If I click on Fake Emulation it just dings. The only thing that's clickable is the error modal. When I close that the debug window also closes and DOFLinx quits.

[Outhere]

Delete the log
Restart DOFLinx
Try to do the same thing and then post log

[SimpleSkin]

Delete the log
Restart DOFLinx
Try to do the same thing and then post log

 

Here is log. It says "No DOF Global Config file supplied" I'm guessing that's the problem. I'm also including my DOFLinx.ini.

 

Thanks for looking!

 

 

###############

 

06-May-21 14:27:12.845 - DOF Linx for Pinball Emulators - DOFLinx by DDH69

06-May-21 14:27:12.855 - Starting up - version 7.32

06-May-21 14:27:12.856 - For support come and visit the community here http://www.vpforums....p?showforum=104

06-May-21 14:27:12.859 - Pre-Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details

06-May-21 14:27:12.951 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True

06-May-21 14:27:12.963 - No DOF Global Config file supplied

06-May-21 14:27:13.047 - Joystick # 1 detected : 16 buttons   Z-Axis

06-May-21 14:27:13.084 - !!! No valid output devices for DOFLinx were found ...... sorry about that !!!

06-May-21 14:27:13.086 - Reading DOFLinx.INI startup config file details

06-May-21 14:27:13.090 - Reading DirectOutputConfig file named c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig40.ini

06-May-21 14:27:13.095 - Turning DEBUG off

06-May-21 14:27:13.113 - DEBUG enabled with showing of window True

06-May-21 14:27:13.124 - Error in configuration for  left flipper trying to set device to 1 Needs to be in the range 1-0

06-May-21 14:27:14.954 - Stopping ROM

06-May-21 14:27:14.958 - !!! No valid output devices for DOFLinx were found ...... sorry about that !!!

06-May-21 14:27:15.608 - Shutting down

06-May-21 14:27:15.613 - Program close

 

#######

 

 

DOFLinx.ini

 

################

 

####

# The config file for DOFLinx to achieve B2S backglasses only with Pinball FX3

# 

# IMPORTANT - when used just for backglasses with FX3 and no output devices with toys, you must add this command line options for DOFLinx, DISABLEDOF=YES

#

# Edit this file as you see fit, lines that start with a hash (#) or are blank are not processed.  This blurb and comments can be cut out if you want.

####

 

# Point to your directoutputconfig.ini file.  Your file may have a number, ie directoutputconfig20.ini

# You can point to any of your directoutputconfig.ini files, but only one

# Keep this as the first pararameter to process in your INI file.  The order past ths point is not relevant

 

DIRECTOUTPUTCONFIG=c:\DirectOutput\config\directoutputconfig40.ini

DEBUG=1

 

DIRECTOUTPUTGLOBAL=C:\DirectOutput\config\GlobalConfig_b2SServer.xml

 

 

 

# The location of the .FX3 game specific files included with the DOFLinx release package

# Ensure your path has a \ on the end of it

 

PATH_FX3=C:\DirectOutput\FX3\

 

# The path to where you keep all of the .directb2s files that you've downloaded for use with FX3

# Ensure your path has a \ on the end of it

 

#PATH_FX3_B2S=C:\DirectOutput\DOFLinx_FX3_B2S\

 

# This is the folder where B2SServer.exe can be found on your system

 

PATH_B2S_SERVER=C:\Visual Pinball\Tables

 

# The list of processes that can activate DOFLinx, in this case, Pinball FX2, Pinball FX3 and Future Pinball

 

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3

 

# An over-ride to the default setting given this is just being used with Pinball FX3, not FX2, FP or other systems that may require the default delay

 

PROCESS_TO_ACTIVE_TIME=1

 

# Set the key code for the keys being used as Left and Right flippers

# Used for the default fll back if a full link cannot be established

# Left Shift = A0, Right Shift = A1

 

L_FLIPPER_KEY=A0

R_FLIPPER_KEY=A1

 

# Just in case things go wrong (ie no keyup signal is detected, flipper held down for a long time), what is the maximum time a flipper solenoid / contactor can be in in milliseconds

MAX_FLIPPER_ON=5000

 

# Turn on the attempt to make a full connection to Future Pinball when it is detected as running

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

 

# The device / port for the left and right flippers, set to output device 1, left flipper solenoid on port 1 and right flipper solenoid on port 2

L_FLIPPER_OUTPUT=101

R_FLIPPER_OUTPUT=102

LINK_LF=101,50,10000,255

LINK_RF=102,50,10000,255

 

# The other 8 solenoid of a 10 solenoid setup using ports 4 to 11 inclusive

LINK_LS=103,50,500,255

LINK_RS=104,50,500,255

LINK_ML=103,50,500,255

LINK_MC=104,50,500,255

LINK_MR=103,50,500,255

LINK_BL=104,50,500,255

LINK_BC=103,50,500,255

LINK_BR=104,50,500,255

 

####

# Pinscape analogue to key stroke plunger settings

####

#PLUNGER_AXIS=Z

#PLUNGER_JOYSTICK_NUMBER=1

#PLUNGER_KEY=0D

#PLUNGER_PULL_POINT=32767

#PLUNGER_RELEASE_POINT=45000

 

# Pinscape analogue nudge settings that get made into key strokes

####

#JOY_PORT=1

#JOY_X_OFFSET=32767

#JOY_Y_OFFSET=32767

#NUDGE_LEFT_POINT=-5500

#NUDGE_RIGHT_POINT=5500

#NUDGE_FORWARD_POINT=4000

#NUDGE_LEFT_KEY=4C

#NUDGE_RIGHT_KEY=52

#NUDGE_FORWARD_KEY=20

#NUDGE_LEFT_INPUT=A2

#NUDGE_RIGHT_INPUT=A3

#NUDGE_CHECK_BASIC_KEYBOARD=1

 

 

#################

[Outhere]

Try this
Copy the GlobalConfig_B2SServer.xml File from the Examples Folder to the config folder

[SimpleSkin]

That file was already there. Here is what's in it.

 

Thanks

 

###################

 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<!--Global configuration for the DirectOutput framework.-->

<!--Saved by DirectOutput Version 3.1.7776.42172: 2021-05-03 14-30-10-->

<GlobalConfig>

  <LedWizDefaultMinCommandIntervalMs>10</LedWizDefaultMinCommandIntervalMs>

  <LedControlMinimumEffectDurationMs>60</LedControlMinimumEffectDurationMs>

  <LedControlMinimumRGBEffectDurationMs>120</LedControlMinimumRGBEffectDurationMs>

  <PacLedDefaultMinCommandIntervalMs>10</PacLedDefaultMinCommandIntervalMs>

  <IniFilesPath>C:\DirectOutput\Config</IniFilesPath>

  <CabinetConfigFilePattern></CabinetConfigFilePattern>

  <TableConfigFilePatterns />

  <EnableLogging>true</EnableLogging>

  <ClearLogOnSessionStart>true</ClearLogOnSessionStart>

  <LogFilePattern>.\DirectOutput.log</LogFilePattern>

</GlobalConfig>

[Outhere]

You have DOF working in VP?

[Impzu]

Can I see a a picture of your DirectOutput folder and the DirectOutput/config folder?

[SimpleSkin]

Thanks for looking. Trying to figure out image uploads on this forum.

Edited by SimpleSkin, 06 May 2021 - 09:51 PM.

[Impzu]

Ok, try making a copy of the DOFLinx.ini for backup, the try replacing your DOFLinx.ini with this one: https://mega.nz/fold...8it6LvHV5sdBxYw

[SimpleSkin]

Ok, try making a copy of the DOFLinx.ini for backup, the try replacing your DOFLinx.ini with this one: https://mega.nz/fold...8it6LvHV5sdBxYw

 

I get the same error as above. I would love to be able post images but this forum software doesn't allow me to or I'm blind. 

[SimpleSkin]

Ignore. I would delete but can't.

Edited by SimpleSkin, 06 May 2021 - 11:40 PM.

[wiesshund]

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LoL what?

 

 

 

[SimpleSkin]

[DDH69]

There is no config to do in DOFLinx to recognise a Sainsmart board.  DOFLinx simply queries DOF for Sainsmart, Pinscape, LEDwiz, etc output devices.  If DOF can see it then DOFLinx will see it.  Perhaps turn on and check your DOF log.

[SimpleSkin]

You have DOF working in VP?

 

Ok. I'm clearly missing a piece of the puzzle. I have enabled DOF logging as above and when I run the VP Nudge Test and Calibration table VP recognizes my KL25Z, plunger, accelerometer and buttons. However I don't see a DOF log file being generated. Do you have to start DOF? DOFLinx just crashes when I start it manually. Is there a sequence of events that I'm missing?

[Impzu]

Ok, first off, when you download directoutputonfig40.ini do you delete the original file and paste the new one or do you say 'Replace file in destination'? You need to delete the file first then replace it with the new one.

Next, with directoutputconfig.ini make sure it is a renamed copy of directoutputonfig40.ini

Third, ALWAYS run apps as an administrator. If you made a shortcut of DOFLinx.exe make sure the shortcut is running as an administrator

Fourth, make sure that ALL items in the DirectOutput folder are unblocked (Right-click>Properties>Unblock)

Fifth, try coping all files from the config folder to the main DirectOutput folder

Sixth, try renamed the 'Config' folder to 'config' (lowercase c)

Seventh, Are you trying to do fx3 or future pinball? If you are trying to do FP, then:

Change this line to DOFLinx.ini:

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3

To this line:

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3, Future Pinball

 

and set this line:

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

to this:

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=9000

 

Hope this helps!

~Impzu~

Edited by Impzu, 07 May 2021 - 06:10 PM.

[SimpleSkin]

Ok, first off, when you download directoutputonfig40.ini do you delete the original file and paste the new one or do you say 'Replace file in destination'? You need to delete the file first then replace it with the new one.

Next, with directoutputconfig.ini make sure it is a renamed copy of directoutputonfig40.ini

Third, ALWAYS run apps as an administrator. If you made a shortcut of DOFLinx.exe make sure the shortcut is running as an administrator

Fourth, make sure that ALL items in the DirectOutput folder are unblocked (Right-click>Properties>Unblock)

Fifth, try coping all files from the config folder to the main DirectOutput folder

Sixth, try renamed the 'Config' folder to 'config' (lowercase c)

Seventh, Are you trying to do fx3 or future pinball? If you are trying to do FP, then:

Change this line to DOFLinx.ini:

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3

To this line:

PROCESSES=Pinball FX3, Future Pinball

 

and set this line:

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=1

to this:

FP_ATTEMPT_LINK=9000

 

Hope this helps!

~Impzu~

 

Ok. So I'm only trying to get FX3 to work with solenoids. KL25Z handles the inputs. I did everything you suggested minus the FP changes and I still get the original error. Do you have to start DOF or just DOFLinx? I feel like I'm missing a major piece and this is more than just a config issue.

 

Thanks you for everyones continued suggestions I really appreciate it. I really enjoy my play so far but I really want the solenoids and other toys down the road. I have the bug in a big way.

[Impzu]

Ok, are you using a 10 solenoid setup? If you are, then tell me which ports are hooked up to what feedback device(like port 7 is hooked up to a solenoid emulating a flipper, port 13 is hooked up to bumper back left, etc.)