VirtualFly Switcho Trims User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- VirtualFly
Table of Contents
VirtualFly Switcho Trims
IN THE BOX
- A) SWITCH TRIMS
- B) Anti-slip legs
- C) “H” connecting piece between modules
- D) Magnet label “Turboprop”
- E) USB-A to USB-C Cable
- F) Allen keys (n.2, n.3)
HARDWARE SETUP
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 resistance.
To secure your SWITCH TRIMS into your desktop, simply place the device on the surface it will rest, and the antislip legs will ensure it won’t move.
OPTION B: Using SWITCH CLAMP (not included)
Set up your SWITCH TRIMS in your home cockpit using the SWITCH 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-trims#accessories. Slide
in the SWITCH Clamp into the lower slots of the SWITCH TRIMS as displayed in
the diagram below, and attach the clamp onto the support base.
MODULE ASSEMBLY
If you own another SWITCH module, you can combine the modules with the
provided connecting pieces (C). The modules can be combined forming rows and
columns. Expand your SWITCH 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.
CONNECTING TO PC
Connect the USB cable to the back of the SWITCH TRIMS and the computer where
the flight simulator software is running.
SOFTWARE SETUP
The SWITCH TRIMS 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 SWITCH TRIMS is
connected to your computer. Run VFHub, locate the SWITCH TRIMS section in the
Dashboard and select the device’s options button ( ) to access the SWITCH
TRIMS settings screen.
NOTE
Inside the SWITCH TRIMS settings screen, you must select the COM port to
activate your SWITCHO TRIMS. For detailed instructions on getting your device
running, check the USER’s MANUAL button in the VFHub software.
VFHub takes care of making your SWITCH TRIMS work with MSFS and X-Plane 11/12, so it must always be running when you use the SWITCH TRIMS.
NOTE
To customize how your SWITCH TRIMS 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 SWITCH TRIMS in VFHub, verify that
the SWITCH TRIMS status displayed in the Dashboard is “Connected
”:
References
- Virtual Fly | Professional Flight Simulators and Controls
- Virtual Fly | Professional Flight Simulators and Controls
- Flight Simulation Setup & Support | Virtual Fly