GPS
For FSX/P3D or X-Plane 11
Overview
The Mindstar GPS software provides a "bezel free" GPS viewing experience for FSX/P3D
For X-Plane you can get "bezel free" in the base product. Just follow the steps in https://developer.x-plane.com/2017/09/three-lesser-known-aircraft-features-for-11-10. It describes an easy way to change the built-in GNS430/530, FMS or G1000 instrument to put on external monitor without a bezel.
For convenience, the Garmin_530_2d.png "1x1 pixel" file can be downloaded below; place this in your X-Plane 11 folder, resources/bitmaps/cockpit/radios/GPS_FMS/. Right click and "Save link as" to download the file, if you just click on it, a single 'red dot' will appear on the screen. Note, when upgrading X-Plane it will ask if want to overwrite these files each time - I tell it to ignore this folder, but you can let it overwrite then put the files back afterward, your choice.
For FSX/P3D or X-Plane 11
Overview
- Real size GPS and modeled after the Garmin 530
- Nice LCD Display for graphics (from simulator, VGA connector)
- Rock solid Elma encoders and buttons
- Interacts nicely with FSX/P3D and X-Plane 11
- Single USB connection to simulator, no "motherboard" or other controllers required
- Price: $400 USD + S&H (generally $11 in continental US)
The Mindstar GPS software provides a "bezel free" GPS viewing experience for FSX/P3D
For X-Plane you can get "bezel free" in the base product. Just follow the steps in https://developer.x-plane.com/2017/09/three-lesser-known-aircraft-features-for-11-10. It describes an easy way to change the built-in GNS430/530, FMS or G1000 instrument to put on external monitor without a bezel.
For convenience, the Garmin_530_2d.png "1x1 pixel" file can be downloaded below; place this in your X-Plane 11 folder, resources/bitmaps/cockpit/radios/GPS_FMS/. Right click and "Save link as" to download the file, if you just click on it, a single 'red dot' will appear on the screen. Note, when upgrading X-Plane it will ask if want to overwrite these files each time - I tell it to ignore this folder, but you can let it overwrite then put the files back afterward, your choice.
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