Hello,

[prisma vector]

I was told that I could use MF with XP12 to add special commands to buttons in my Bravo Honeycomb controller. Is that correct?
What I have is a ProDeskSim addon to that controller and there's a command I would like to run from button 11 and 12.
I'm new to this type of programming as well. I'm also reviewing the MF how to get started video from MF

[prisma vector]

Summarizing above, after installing MobiFlight, during a trip in the sim (XP12) and after watching the intro video posted by Sebastian, (yes, was a long trip!) I was able to create the command execution I needed to properly assign both "on press" and "on release" action commands to my throttles' detent function. With the assistance of the built-in logging function, I could monitor the inputs for these actions. Sorry for reporting the obvious value MobiFlight provides even to a rookie want-to-be developer I'm not! Such power this free product provides the advid simmer as myself. Thanks for developing this product and offering free of charge!

[dry bough]

Hey @prisma vector
Happy to read that you got everything working.

MF does not rest on its laurels and will implement more features. 🙂

[prisma vector]

Looking forward to learning more with MF. I ordered a ELEGOO UNO R3 Board ATmega328P with USB Cable(Arduino-Compatible) for Arduino, to mess around with. Maybe not the right unit. Is there a preferred equipment list like? I think all switch types, standard and rocker, dual encoders, etc. are easy configuration pieces -- just so much to take in. I want to start building right away! Are there reasonable sources (USA) out there? I see Amazon carries a lot of "it".

[dry bough]

Check https://docs.mobiflight.com
We have a comprehensive wiki 🙂

As for where to buy, a lot of us is buying on Aliexpress but I'm in EU so don't know how hard the tarriffs are on Aliexpress orders for you

[inner thicket]

As Marek mentioned, a lot of us buy from AliExpress. I recently bought 10 Arduino Nano’s for about 25 USD including shipping, so not too bad. Just make sure it says “Incl. import charges”. Usually, the AliExpress “Choice” products include tariffs already.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPzT2Er

My current favorite microprocessor of choice is the Raspberry Pi Pico (because I also do some lcd gauges with them). The only disadvantage is they only have 3 analog inputs. They are about the same price as the Arduino Nano. Just take note that they work with 3.3V instead of 5V. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOIN7L5

[inner thicket]

But the way, the Elegoo Arduino Uno works absolutely fine. I have a couple of them. But the Uno has less GPIO pins than the Arduino Nano, so I go for a an Arduino Nano or Raspberry Pi Pico.