Virtual Fly Rev. 2.0 Switcho Lights User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Virtual Fly
Table of Contents
Virtual Fly Rev. 2.0 Switcho Lights User Manual
1. IN THE BOX
- A) SWITCHO LIGHTS
- B) Anti-slip legs
- C) “H” connecting piece between modules
- D) USB-A to USB-C Cable
- E) Allen keys (n.2, n.3)
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2. HARDWARE SETUP
2.1 ATTACHING TO DESKTOP/HOME COCKPIT SETUP
OPTION A: Using Anti-slip Legs
Introduce both anti-slip legs (B) in the lower slots from the backside, as
indicated below. Using the n.2 Allen key (H), tighten the screw on each anti-
slip leg until you feel res1 instance.
To secure your SWITCHO LIGHTS into your dDesktop, simply place them the device on the surface it will rest, and the antislip legs will ensure it won’t move.
OPTION B: Using SWITCHO CLAMP (not included)
Set up your SWITCHO LIGHTS in your home cockpit using the SWITCHO Clamp to fix
it into your support base. This item is sold separately in our website at:
https://www.virtual-fly.com/shop/avionics/switcho-lights#accessories.
Slide in the3 SWITCHO4 Clamp int5o the lowe6 r slots of t7he SWITCHO LIGHTS as displayed in the diagram below, and attach the clamp onto the support base.
2.2 MODULE ASSEMBLY
If you own another SWITCHO module, you can combine the modules with the provided connecting pieces (C). The modules can be combined forming rows and columns. Expand your SWITCHO Family and configure it to your preferences.
Join the modules you want to combine and introduce the connecting pieces (C) as displayed below. Tighten the screw with n.3 Allen key (H) until you feel resistance.
2.3 CONNECTING TO PC
Connect the USB cable to the back of the SWITCHO LIGHTS and the computer where the flight simulator software is running.
3. SOFTWARE SETUP
The SWITCHO LIGHTS interacts with any computer using our own custom protocol
through VFHub, which makes it compatible with MSFS, Prepar3DV4-V5 and X-Plane
11/12. VFHub is the software developed by Virtual Fly to simplify setting up
our products. With VFHub, you can fly your Favorite flight simulation software
without worrying about configuring your Virtual Fly flight controls.
You can download the latest VFHub version from this link: https://www
.virtual-fly.com/setup-support.
The VFHub installer takes care of installing VFHub and all the required
modules. VFHub is compatible with MSFS, Prepar3DV4-V5 and X-Plane 11/12.
After installing VFHub, make sure your SWITCHO LIGHTS is connected to your
computer. Run VFHub, locate the SWITCHO LIGHTS section in the Dashboard and
select the device’s options button ( ) to access the SWITCHO LIGHTS settings
screen.
Inside the SWITCHO LIGHTS settings screen, you must select the COM port to activate your SWITCHO LIGHTS For detailed instructions on getting your device running, check the USER’s MANUAL button in the VFHub software.
VFHub takes care of making your SWITCHO LIGHTS work with MSFS and X-Plane
11/12, so it must always be running when you use the SWITCHO LIGHTS.
To customize how your SWITCHO LIGHTS works, select the device’s options button
( ) in VFHub’s Dashboard. For detailed instructions on all the tuning and
customization possibilities, check the USER’s MANUAL button in the VFHub
software.
After installing VFHub and configuring the SWITCHO LIGHTS, verify that the SWITCHO LIGHTS status displayed in the Dashboard is “Connected”:
References
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