FAQ » Configuring an RX2Sim with a Futaba R6008HS receiver

I couldn't find any specific detailed information regarding this configuration/setup so this post is designed to jump-start others attempting this configuration:

Specifically, my setup is W-10 Pro, an RX2Sim module, and a Futaba 14SG Tx R6008HS Rx combination. With this particular Rx, I used the 3 wire connector and the 7 pin signal only connector from the RX2Sim to the R6008HS.

I will try to be as complete and in chronological order as I can be .. I had to jump around a bit (2 steps forward, one back) but no guarantees. Forgive me if include some "obvious" things ... I am assuming that the user isn't sure what to do and is looking for a guideline. I will reference onscreen or in-dialog instructions and NOT repeat them here and one is encouraged to look-up other well-documented items (e.g. receiver binding etc.). With that, let's start.

1) Set up a new fixed-wing model in the T14SG (as per the Rx2Sim instructions)
2) If not already bound, bind the R6008HS to the TX using the FASST-MULT System Parameter in the Linkage menu. I always test with a servo to ensure the binding has taken.
3) Connect the Rx to the Rx2Sim module. Through trial and error, I discovered the following worked best for my setup:
a) Connect the 3 wire "power connector" at the "- + 1" pins on the RX2Sim module and to Ch4 on the R6008HS.
b) Connect the pins from the 7 pin connector in order starting at CH2 (skip over the "B" and already populated Ch4). Orange wires go to the top. The last connection from the 7 pin connector connects into the Ch8 slot on the bottom of the Rx with the Orange wire closest to the center of the Rx.
Feel free to start with the 3 wire in Ch1 if you'd like. When I got everything connected, I discovered that this controlled the rudder hence I moved it to Ch4. Likewise, I discovered that the first wire from the 7 pin controlled the Ail so it went to Ch1 and so forth. The pin order as described above is how I ended up.
4) Plug the Rx2Sim module into your computer (and turn on the transmitter!). I pushed the RX2Sim black button until the mode LED was Purple and the Single Channels Blue LED were lit. W-10 should see it as a new device and let you know it is installing the drivers. I went through several iterations of things here before W-10 finally recognized this device. This step is critical to get completed so that you can undertake the next steps. You can find Windows drivers at https://rcware.com/RX2SIM_Driver.zip but there aren't any installation instructions. I would guess you would put them somewhere in your $PATH (e.g. \Windows\System32) but I didn't have to go down this road so I don't know for sure.
5) Assuming you completed step #4 you should now be able to connect to neXt and see movement. Start neXt and then press your "ESC" key to get the neXt menu. Click on the Settings Tab (top right) then click on 'Input Device" in the top left pull-down menu. If you don't see the "Input Monitor" on the right side of your screen (about 22 rows with X, Y, or a number, a "slider", a 4 decimal place number, and a checkbox), then click on the "Input Monitor" button at the bottom of the screen. Once you see the monitor, move your sticks and switches. You should see the sliders moving around. What you should see is X correspond to AIL movement, Y to ELE, 4 to RUD, and 3 to PIT (Throttle) ... at least for Mode 2. If not swap pins around on the RX2Sim until they do (this is where I made these changes).
6) Go into your transmitter and assign switches. I use switch SE for flight modes, SG for Autorotation, and I set up switch SH for my neXt reset. In the Linkage Menu/Function area, I set Ch5 (Gear) to SG, Ch6 (VPP) to SE, and Ch8 (Aux4) to SH. These need to be assigned before you assign them in neXt.
7) Now it is time to calibrate your transmitter and RX2Sim for Windows. (Do this first before you calibrate neXt). Type joy.cpl in the search box next to the lower-left Start-Menu Windows icon. Press <Enter> and then click on the item that comes up as Control Panel Item. The resulting Dialog box should say RX2Sim Game Controller. Click properties. In the Test tab you can see how moving your sticks is "seen" by windows. To Calibrate, click the Settings tab and then Calibrate. Follow the instructions. I made multiple passes because it wasn't always obvious which item on the Tx I was supposed to move. On the first pass, just keep track of what moves what and then on the second pass you'll know what do to. Save the calibration and then go back to neXt.
8) Calibrate neXt. In the menus, go to Settings/Input Device/Model. Select your stick mode and invert your pitch if it is backwards, then click 'Start Calibration" and follow the instructions.
9) Assign the switches for neXt: In the "Model" pull-down, select "Functions". I found that you want the switch in a position NEXT-TO where you want it assigned and that you when prompted, switch the switch into the position you want. For example, IdleUp1 (Flight Condition 2) is in the middle position on Switch SE for me. To assign it that way, Click the switch to either of the other positions, click Flight Condition 2 'Assign", then Switch, and then move the switch to the center position.
a) Assign Restart: On the Restart row - First clear any assignment (O with the slash through it), click Assign, then Switch, and move Switch SH off/and on (mine is a temporary on switch). If you are configured like I am, you should now see rc 7 (-41). 7 would be the channel and (-41) is the reading to activate the function.
b) Assign Autorotation: Have switch SG "off", On the autorotation row, clear any assignment, click Assign, then Switch, and move SG as of you were going into an Auto. At the end of the row I see rc 5 (41) (ch 5, value of 41 to activate)
c) Flight condition 2: Have switch on Normal, on Flight Condition 2 row, clear any assignments, click Assign, then Switch, and move SE to the middle (IdleUp1) position. At the end of the row, is now rc 6 (0) (ch6, middle position 0 to activate)
d) Flight condition 3: Switch in middle, on Flight Condition 3 row, clear any assignments, click Assign, then Switch, and move SE to the fully up (IdleUp2) position. At the end of the row, is now rc 6 (41) (ch6, 41 to activate)
e) I've tried on Flight condition 1 (Normal) using the techniques above but it doesn't set for me (at least I do not get the expected rc 6 (-41) value at the end of the row but for simming I don't really need it so I'm letting it go for now.

This completed my set up process. There is way more one can do but this got me flying and hopefully will save someone some time. Dan

FWIW: Regarding #5. I could not get things aligned and calibrated without swapping the cables. I tried multiple times. I didn't see any information on resolving this issue and swapping cables made the most sense to me (and it worked!)