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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

What are FIP Gauges ?
FIP stands for the Flight Instrument Panel manufactured by Logitech (or by Saitek before the company was sold to Logitech). It is the hardware on which the gauges in this store are displayed. So they are called the FIP Gauges.

More information about the device could be found from here: https://www.logitechg.com/en-hk/products/flight/flight-simulator-instrument-panel.html
Which Logitech Driver is compatible with your Gauges ?
For FSX and P3D, the recommended Logitech Drivers for my gauges is version 8.0.132.0.

The newer version 8.0.150.0 is also supported, however.

If you are using the driver version 8.0.132.0 without any issue, there is no need to update to newer version 8.0.150.0 as the new version is using a different file structure which will cause incompatibilty to the gauges you have already installed. Under such circumstances, you will have to reinstall ALL your gauges again. See my Post 521 here.

For X-Plane, the Logitech X-Plane plugin 8.0.132.0 is recommended as the automatic installer of my gauges is based on it.

If you have any question, feel free to contact me.
Which Operating System (OS) is compatible with your Gauges ?
All my gauges are developed to be run on Logitech's Flight Instrument Panel (FIP) under Windows Environment Only.

They ARE NOT COMPATIBLE with MacOS.
What Hardware is required to use your Gauges ?
You will need at least one piece of Saitek/Logitech Flight Instrument Panel (FIP), as all my gauges are developed to be used on the panel.

My FIP gauges WILL NOT REPLACE or DISPLAY the instrument in the virtual cockpit on the monitor screen. All my gauges are developed to be used and displayed on the FIP.
What Software is required to use your Gauges ?
Firstly you will need either the Microsoft's Flight Simulator X or Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D. Or X-Plane 11 if you are intended to use the Gauges developed for X-Plane.

In addition, you will need the corresponding device drivers for the Saitek/Logitech)Flight Instrument Panel (FIP). It could be the default drivers coming with the device, or SPAD.neXt, an enhanced software driver from a third-party developer.
What is SPAD.neXt ?
Like all computer hardware, the Logitech's Flight Instrument Panel (FIP) requires a dedicated driver (a piece of software) to work with the computer and the flight simulator. The driver is included in the FIP package.

SPAD.neXt is a third-party FIP driver that offers advanced features that are not supported by the Logitech FIP driver. However, SPAD.neXt is a payware and needed to be purchased separately. Details from here: https://www.spadnext.com/home.html

SPAD.neXt is NOT mandatory. But some of my gauges, such as those under the A2A_SPNeXt category, MUST RUN with SPAD.neXt, because these gauges need to work with the extra features provided by SPAD.neXt. Otherwise, these gauges will not function properly.

You could find the driver requirement information in the details of each gauge.
What is the check box of SPAD.neXt ONLY on the menu bar ?
The SPAD.neXt ONLY check box is used to filter Gauges that are developed for SPAD.neXt only.

If you are using the Logitech FIP drivers, DO NOT choose these Gauges. They will not run properly with the Logitech FIP drivers.

ORDER FULFILLMENT

I just placed my order, where is the Download Link ?
At the moment, all orders are processed by hand and my location is in UTC +8.

Therefore, it may take up to 24 hours (mostly shorter) for me to send you the Gauges upon receiving your order(s).

Also, there's a chance that the Download Link email is filtered in your spam folder. Please check if it is there or not.

Feel free to contact me should you have any question.

Thanks for your patience.
I am existing user of your Gauges. Will I get Discounts for your other similar Gauges ?
Very likely. Feel free to contact me for discount.

INSTALLATION

Is installation of your Gauges complicated ?
No. Installation is pretty simple.

Each of the gauge package (either BUNDLE or SINGLE) comes with an installer. Just unzip the package and run the installer, then follow the instructions shown on-screen, if any. The whole process involves just a few mouse clicks in general.

See the FIP Gauges Installation Guide here.
I am using SPAD.neXt. How can I install your Gauges ?
Unzip the package and run the installer. Follow instructions on screen to select the directory where you want to store the Gauges. Then,
1. Start up SPAD.neXt with the FIPs
2. Go to the FIPs section in SPAD.neXt
3. Select any FIP in your set up
4. Choose the Add Gauge option on the right
5. Click Add Location button on the left to select the directory you just created from the installer.
After specifying the directory where the Gauges to be stored, you can then install the Gauges onto SPAD.neXt.

See the FIP Gauges Installation Guide here for more information.
I am using SPAD.neXt. Is there a way to deal with the updates without reinstalling the Gauges again ?
When my Gauges got major updates, they will be installed onto a new folder. Reinstalling the gauges to the SPAD.neXt system again could be quite troublesome, especially when one has configured the buttons and knobs on the FIP extensively.

My Post 487 describes a relatively simple way to deal with the update, which might eliminate the reinstallation of Gauges into SPAD.neXt system again completely.

COMPATIBILITY

Are your Gauges compatible with FSX and P3D ?
Yes. Except those gauges developed for X-Plane, all my other Gauges are compatible with FSX, FSX-Steam and P3D either via Saitek/Logitech FIP drivers or SPAD.neXt.
Are your Gauges compatible with FSX-SE ?
Yes. Except those gauges developed for X-Plane, all my other Gauges are compatible with FSX-SE either via the Saitek/Logitech FIP drivers or SPAD.neXt. See my Post 370 and 371 about activating FIPs in FSX-SE below.

370: Activate Saitek Driver in FSX-SE

371: exe.XML Edit for FSX-SE
Are your Gauges compatible with FS 2004 ?
No idea, as I never used FS 2004 before.

However, if you can run the original Saitek Gauges coming with the FIPs, it’s very likely that my Gauges can be run under FS 2004 as well.
Are your Gauges compatible with X-Plane ?
ONLY those Gauges listed under the X-Plane (Logitech) and X-Plane (SPAD.neXt) categories are compatible with X-Plane, and for X-Plane 11 only.

All the other Gauges are developed specifically for FSX and P3D platforms. They will not function in X-Plane.

Should you have any question, feel free to contact me before you purchase. Please understand that once download links are sent, refund will not be possible.
Are your Gauges compatible with SPAD.neXt ?
All my Gauges developed for FSX/P3D platforms are fully compatible with SPAD.neXt.

For X-Plane 11, only those specifically marked with "SPNext" are compatible with SPAD.neXt. Other X-Plane 11 gauges are developed to be run under the Logitech Plugin for X-Plane.
Are there guidelines on selecting the right Gauges ?
Yes. Here's the FIP Gauges Selection Guide.
What are the differences among Gauges that look similar to each other ?
Most of my Gauges are developed specifically for specific aircraft in order to achieve the best matches in terms of designs, features, specifications and operation responsiveness.

Surely there are certain kinds of Gauges, such as Attitude Indicators, Directional Gyros, VORs, ADFs, etc, which are less unique to general aircraft, and they may still be operational on a number of different aircraft.

But as said, there will be differences (either subtle or significant) in terms of designs, features, specifications and operation responses while using the Gauges on aircraft they are not developed for.

For those Gauges that are identical and fully operable on more than one aircraft, such as the Wet Compass under FSX/P3D Cessna Shared, I will have the appropriate aircraft models listed with it.

If you have any of my gauges on hand, try it on the aircraft you like to play with to see if it works or not first.

Also, you may feel free to contact me if you have questions.

DOCUMENTATIONS

FIP Gauges Installation Guide
FIP Gauges Installation Guide - A Guide for Gauge Installation
FIP Gauges Selection Guide for FSX/P3D Platforms
FIP Gauges Selection Guide - A Guide for selecting the correct Gauges

GAUGES - A2A_SPNext

What is SPNeXt and why is it added to the A2A Group of Gauges ?
SPNeXt is the short form of SPAD.neXt, a third-party driver for the FIP. When it is associated with a gauge or a gauge group, it means that the gauge or the gauge group requires SPAD.neXt to run properly.

Since most gauges for A2A aircraft require SPAD.neXt, the short-form of the driver SPNext is therefore added to emphasize the requirement of it.
Can I run the A2A Gauges with the Logitech FIP Drivers ?
NO. Most A2A Gauges use local variables (Lvars) that Saitek/Logitech FIP Drivers don’t support.

They can only be run properly with SPAD.neXt.

Although there are a few A2A Gauges don't use Lvars, their designs, features and operation responsiveness are customized for the A2A aircraft specifically in order to get the best match.
Will the non-A2A Gauges run on A2A aircraft ?
It is possible that some Gauges originally developed for the default or other third-party aircraft can be run on the A2A aircraft, AS LONG AS the A2A aircraft does not use local variables (Lvars) and accepts standard FS Commands while running these Gauges.

However, it is very likely that there are differences in terms of appearances, features, specifications and operation responsiveness when using these Gauges on the A2A aircraft.
Are the A2A Gauges compatible with X-Plane ?
No, the A2A Gauges are designed specifically for FSX or P3D. They will not function in X-Plane.

ONLY the Gauges listed under the X-Plane categories are compatible with X-Plane 11.

GAUGES - Mooney Bravo

Why the ＂L Fuel and R Fuel＂ on the ENG1_R1E is always in OFF state ?
Like many small aircraft, the Mooney Bravo doesn't have cross-feed fuel function both in real-life and in simulation.

But in FSX/P3D, when the plane is started with NO tank selected in the first place, it will use both fuel tanks by default. It's a known bug.

On the ENG1 and ENG2,
I put a red LED next to the "L FUEL QTY" and "R FUEL QTY" to indicate the active tank being used, as well as to serve the feature of fuel selectors.

When both LEDs are dimmed while the engine is running, it means NO tank is selected.   In other words, BOTH tanks are used in a "buggy" condition.

To better simulate the situation, either "buggy" or normal:

On ENG1_R1C,
Backgrounds of both L and R Fuel QTY gauges remain ON, and both LEDs in OFF state by default in design.

So simmers can keep flying under the "buggy" situation unnoticeably, if they wish.

After the left or right tank is selected via the knobs on the FIP, the associated LED will turn ON accordingly.   And the plane will return to normal -- meaning no more "buggy" flying with both tanks.

The ENG1_R1E
is the enhanced version of the R1C, on which

Backgrounds and LEDs of both L and R Fuel QTY gauges are by default in OFF state, in order to draw simmers' attention to the "buggy" situation.   And alert them to select a tank via the knobs on the FIP.

Different from the R1C that has both the L and R Fuel QTY turning ON simultaneously,

ONLY the background of the selected tank will be turned ON in this enhanced version. This serves to enforce the recognition of the active tank being used.

GAUGES - Generic G5

GENERIC G5 PFD Feature Descriptions
GENERIC G5 HSI Feature Descriptions
Are the Generic G5 Gauges equivalent to the Garmin G5 ?
No, The Generic G5 Gauges (either the FSX/P3D or the X-Plane version) are NOT EQUIVALENT to the real. Garmin G5.

The Gauges were developed based on the Garmin G5 and offer many of the functions available on the Garmin G5, but they are not fully functional as the Garmin G5.
Can the Generic G5 Gauges be operated the same as the Garmin G5 ?
In some ways, yea.

But due to hardware and software differences, the Generic G5 Gauges are in no way to be operated completely the same as the real Garmin G5.
Why some of the features mentioned in the G5 Feature Descriptions not available ?
All features on the G5 Gauges are functional only when corresponding "signals" are sent from the flight simulator. If the simulator doesn't provide the signal required for a specific feature, the feature, of course, will not be available.

For example, the C172SPs in either FSX/P3D or X-Plane are not equipped with any Flight Director function. Therefore, when the Generic G5 PFD is used with the C172SP, the Flight Director feature on the G5 PFD, of course, will not function.because there are no "Flight Director Signals" sent from the aircraft.
Why the Bearing Pointer and Indicator are not shown in the Generic G5 HSI ?
The Bearing Pointer and Bearing Indicator features are ONLY AVAILABLE in X-Plane version of the Generic G5 HSI at present.

Also, they will only appear when corresponding signals are received from X-Plane.

GAUGES - Baron 58

What are the differences between the FSX/P3D Default B58 Gauges and Carenado B58 Gauges ?
Although the FSX/P3D Default B58 and the Carenado B58 are named the same and look identical, the gauges they use are different. The following table highlights the differences between them in terms of appearance and operation compatibility.

GAUGES - X-Plane

What is XPL ?
XPL stands for X-Plane Logitech. It is used to classify the group of Gauges running with Logitech X-Plane plugin under Windows environment.
What is XP_SPNeXt ?
SPNeXt is the short form of SPAD.neXt, a third-party driver for the FIP. When it is associated with a gauge or a gauge group, it means that the gauge or the gauge group requires SPAD.neXt to run properly.

Since Logitech drivers and SPAD.neXt can be used to operate FIPs under X-Plane environment, and since the codes required by these two drivers are different, therefore, two different groups of gauges are developed accordingly.

Note that they are not interchangeable, and they can ONLY be used under the drivers they are based on.

All Gauges under the XP_SPNext Group CAN ONLY BE RUN with the third-party driver - SPAD.neXt. Remainings are run with the Logitech Drivers.
Can your Gauges be used on X-Plane running with MacOS ?
No, all my Gauges ARE NOT COMPATIBLE with MacOS.

They are developed to be used on Logitech's Flight Instrument Panel (FIP) under Windows Environment Only.
Can I swap XPL Gauges with XP_SPNext Gauges, or vice versa ?
NO

They are not compatible to each other and cannot be interchanged.

If you are using the Logitech X-Plane plugin for your FIPs, ONLY select gauges from the XPL category.

If you are using SPAD.neXt, you'll need to choose the gauges from the XPL_SPNext group.
What are the differences between the XPL Gauges and the XP_SPNext Gauges ?
All Gauges under the XPL_Default and XPL_GENERIC Groups are to be run with the Logitech X-Plane plugin.

All Gauges under the XP_SPNext Group are to be run with the third-party driver -- SPAD.neXt.

They XPL Group and XP_SPNext Groups are not compatible to each other nor interchangeable. So, if you are using the Logitech X-Plane plugin for your FIPs, select gauges from the XP_Default and XP_GENERIC categories; otherwise, choose gauges from the XP_SPNext Group.
Are there any instruction about adding Logitech X-Plane Plugin for FIPs ?
The Logitech X-Plane plugin is recommended as the installer of my gauges is based on it.

See my Post 471: Adding FIP Plugin to X-Plane here.
Can I use the X-Plane Plugin from Saitek for XPL Gauges ?
Although the older X-Plane plugin from Saitek is more or less the same as the new X-Plane plugin from Logitech, it is still recommended to use the newer Logitech X-Plane plugin as the installer of my gauges is based on it.

The automatic installer WILL NOT WORK with the older Saitek plugin.

Also, using the newer Logitech X-Plane plugin is good for future update as well.

See my Post 471: Adding FIP Plugin to X-Plane here.
In addition to the XPL and XPL_SPNext Groups of Gauges, are your other Gagues compatible with X-Plane ?
NO.

ONLY the Gauges listed under XPL and XP_SPNext categories are compatible with X-Plane, and mainly X-Plane 11.

All other Gauges are designed specifically for FSX or P3D environment. They will not function in X-Plane environment.
Are your XPL Gauges compatible with X-Plane 10 ?
Yes, in most cases.

All my XPL Gauges are developed for X-Plane 11. However, since many codes in X-Plane 11 are derived from X-Plane 10, the gauges therefore work in X-Plane 10 in most cases, as long as the codes being used are the same.

However, full compatibility CANNOT be guaranteed.
Why the XPL Gauges do not show up or only display the first Gauge on the FIPs after installation ?
This happens when the Gauges are used the first time.

Just load up a flight session in X-Plane. Then press the Up/Down buttons on the FIPs to select the desired gauges you want them to display.

The system will be remembered.
Where are the XPL Gauges after installation ?
The XPL Gauges are stored under X-Plane 11's "Resources\plugins\XSaitekProFlight\Data" directory after installation.
I am using SPAD.neXt. Can I use the XPL Gauges ?
NO. They are not compatible to each other.
Will you complete the XP_SPNext C172SP Set ?
Very likely..

The running of the XP_SPNext Gauges relies on SPAD.neXt.

Since SPAD.neXt has been updated to support more features on the X-Plane side, I will further develop the missing gauges to complete the C172SP set.

UPDATE

Will there be updates to the Gauges ?
Yes. Updates are available on a necessarily basis, such as after bugs fixed or new features introduced.
What are the costs of updates ?
None. All Updates are FREE.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Why the Gauges aren’t shown up after Installation via the Installer ?
After installation, you may have to press the Up/Down Buttons on the FIPs to select and display the newly installed Gauges.
Why some of the Gauges look dimmer on the FIPs than the others ?
The variation in brightness and color intensity is due to the different production period of the FIPs for one reason. Aging also deteriorates the image quality of the FIPs. It's hardware issue that my Gauges couldn't do anything to help.

Try swapping the Gauges on the FIPs for the dispaly compo that you think best.
Why some of the knobs on the FIPs are not working ?
It is a bug in the Saitek driver. When the SaiFlightSimX.xml builds up to a certain number (most likely over 15 from my experience), the knob commands assigned to the last gauge (or the last two gauges) sometimes does not function.

Suggested fixes are follows:
1. Move a gauge (or two gauges, or even more) that doesn’t have knob assignments to the end of the list.
2. If solution 1 doesn’t work, further reorder the gauges in the SaiFlightSimX.xml. It might help.
3. If both 1 and 2 don’t help, you’ll probably need to cut down the number of gauges in the SaiFlightSimX.xml.
Solution 1 works most of the time. If not, solution 3 might end up to be the last resort.
I got a ＂SaiFlightSimX.xml Not Found＂ error while running the Installer. What has gone wrong ?
1)
If you DON'T have the Saitek FIP Drivers installed, the error will occur.

2)
If you DO have the Saitek FIP Drivers installed, the "SaiFlightSimX.xml" is probably renamed to "SaiFlightSimX_Backup01.xml" due to interruption during installation.

To correct this error, just rename the "SaiFlightSimX_Backup01.xml" back to "SaiFlightSimX.xml" in the "ProFlight FSX Plugin" or "DirectOutput" directory. That should solve the issue.
Why the Gauges look dark after they are loaded ?
Switch on the battery (power) of the aircraft. The gauges will turn on.
Why NO Flight Directors are shown on the G5 PFD ?
All featuers and functions on the FIP Gauges are based on the signals sent from the aircraft being used.

If the aircraft (say the C172SP) doesn't come with the Flight Director feature, there will be no signals of the Flight Director to be sent from the aircraft to the G5 PFD.

Under such circumstances, the Flight Director (neither single- nor double-cue) of course will not be shown on the G5 PFD.