Hi everyone, first time here. I have the Airbus MCDU but recently, after about 40 minutes use (every flight), all the buttons become unresponsive. The screen still works and changes when I click things within the sim. But neither the sim or Sim App Pro pick up me clicking. When I disconnect and reconnect the unit, everything is good again but it isn’t something I can do midair.

I communicated with customer support, they said that it was a common issue and that they were working on a fix but haven’t seen anyone else have the same issue thus far. (Maybe I’m being a little impatient)

Just curious to know if anyone else actually observed the same issue, or found a workaround? I have tried to reinstall Sim App Pro and checked it’s the current version.

So i bought the PAP3 MAG and in the box was a switch, chatGPT told me that the mag switch was already installed.... but its not holding when flying the PMDG 738 do I need to install that alternate switch, is that the MAG switch.

If so is there an instructions somewhere or a YouTube video or similar

Hey everyone!

For EP2 of WINCTRL Setup Tips, we're taking a closer look at the WINCTRL Panel Desk Mount 2 (MP2) and just how many ways you can use it.

One MP2 set includes everything you need to start building:

• 1# Bracket
• 2# Bracket
• 3# Bracket
• 4# Bracket
• Accessory Kit
• Tool Kit
• Nano Adhesive

https://preview.redd.it/2up8zgwwybjh1.png?width=1617&format=png&auto=webp&s=36225ad2fbb3a751365ddac48a27e0dd3333ff95

With these different brackets, MP2 is designed to give you plenty of flexibility when arranging your panels. Depending on what you're mounting, different bracket combinations can be used.

Full MP2 Set

>Each setup below requires #1 + #2 + #3 + #4

1. MCDU / PFP 3N / PFP7 / PFP4

https://preview.redd.it/4y8r4pc01cjh1.jpg?width=2275&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2691535b2e4919da22446b21501a483afaee9e5

2. 32 PAC Speed Brake + Flaps Panels

https://preview.redd.it/xkt17wj31cjh1.png?width=723&format=png&auto=webp&s=e264193cd709a398d2a231c0a601e56a29f29996

3. 32 RMP + 32 ACP + 32 TCAS (Note: 32 ACP is not released yet.)

https://preview.redd.it/ndmpdt781cjh1.png?width=885&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ddab92691ed068cc0cc63d5864cd7cd71cf9ec8

These are separate mounting examples — each one uses a complete MP2 set.

2-Bracket Setup

>Requires #1 + #4 OR #2 + #3

1. 32 ECAM

2. 32 RMP

3. 32 ACP

4. 32 TCAS

https://preview.redd.it/3pszkcb42cjh1.jpg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=038ac476ab9780af57c71f939b2cabdda9d89dfa

Specific 2-Bracket Setup

>Requires #1 + #4

1. 32 RMP + 32 TCAS

https://preview.redd.it/0es8bhgc2cjh1.png?width=411&format=png&auto=webp&s=e5008429130eda7806f8c4304c1389f070a9df02

2. 32 ACP + 32 TCAS

https://preview.redd.it/zerkxhn92cjh1.png?width=444&format=png&auto=webp&s=776ab85d16292226dae4fbd73e0604dce43cf5e2

And these are just some of the possibilities.

The whole idea behind MP2 is flexibility: mount what you need, arrange it the way you want, and keep expanding as your setup grows.

We're only showing individual mounting examples here, not a complete desktop cockpit. You can find more ideas in the manuals.

Of course, you can always keep adding panels...

And keep extending...

And keep extending...

until it looks like a 10-meter-long control panel. 😂

Just kidding! Have fun and happy flying!

I played yesterday and everything was working fine but today reverse doesn't work anymore with all planes.

SimAppPro detects the reverse but in MSFS the reverse doesn't work...

How to fix ?

Posting this because the question comes up here regularly. I maintain a WINCTRL plugin, an open-source X-Plane plugin that connects to the hardware directly. It is specifically built for macOS and Linux, where SimAppPro isn't available, but it also runs very smoothly on Windows if you want to try it there.

It supports most common aircraft where it drives buttons, LEDs and FMC displays, including custom fonts that you can even build in a browser editor for airframes whose display style differs.

Devices and aircraft supported: https://forums.x-plane.org/files/file/95987-winctrl-plugin-for-x-plane-mac-linux-windows/

Hope this helps anyone, enjoy!

I’ve been wanting to try winctrl modules for a while, but i don’t know what to start with to get most of the simming experience. I have a max budget of 350-400€, including sidestick and throttle (170-270€ without). I’ve been mostly torn between getting the glareshield panel (and nothing else), or getting the mcdu and 32-pac or rmp modules. I’m also open to getting any modules that would enhance the simming experience by a significant amount, as long as it stays in my price range.
Thank you !!