# New User Series Install SPAD.neXt and Take a Tour of the User Interface to get Familiarized. {% embed url="" %} New to SPAD.neXt then Start here. Install Applications and UI Walkthrough {% endembed %} Binding Buttons and Axis in SPAD.neXt does not replace the sim bindings. Make sure that you create blank MSFS Profiles or you will end up with "doubling of events". {% embed url="" %} Delete in MSFS FIRST!!! {% endembed %} Before we start configuring our Hardware in SPAD.neXt we need to remove the Bindings from MSFS 2024 on the devices we plan to use. If we leave behind assignments in MSFS 2024 then those events will still fire! So let's Clean it up quickly!
{% embed url="" %} New User 1.2 - Remove Bindings in MSFS 2024 First! {% endembed %} MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 Require the L:VAR Bridge to function properly. This is also the H:Event Gateway as those have to be done via the WASM Module as well. In FSX/P3D it is not "required" unless you are using advanced planes.. which well makes it required. Also same Wizard area for installing the XPlane Plugin.\ Bonus: How to Relocate your community folder! {% embed url="" %} Install the L:VAR Bridge and Move 2024 Community Folder {% endembed %} The 2nd installment in the New User series. Profiles.... Let's make sure our Profile settings are correct and then get into what Profiles are and what the Profile Tab interface does for us! {% embed url="" %} What is a Profile? {% endembed %} 3rd Installment is all about understanding Buttons, Encoders, Rotary Position Switches, Toggle Switches and even Rotary Dial modes for Joysticks.... "Generic" Joysticks can apply different Modes and Event Types to the "HID Button". SPAD.neXt supercharges the capabilities of what you can do with the assignments vs using default sim binding system. We will use the Fenix and show how to find the Variables and map examples of each! {% embed url="" %} 4th Installment - Axis Assignments. What is the difference between Standard and Custom Axis along with how to use the features in the Custom Axis.. For Version 0.9.12 and previous .. See Next Video for Axis Capability in version 0.9.13 {% embed url="" %} Standard and Custom Axis... When to use which? {% endembed %} Axis in Version 0.9.13.39 and Newer!! Big Changes to the Axis UI and Capabilities. The assignments are more aligned with Buttons and Switches! Big Feature enhancement with the Addition of the ability to Map Conditions to Axis!! Easy to create a FWD and REV thrust now on the same Axis! {% embed url="" %} Axis UI has Improved!! v0.9.13.39+ must see! {% endembed %} Connecting the Logitech/Saitek Panels in SPAD.neXt usually means that there is some software to remove and some power management to deal with. Follow these steps before we move on to pulling in configurations for devices. {% embed url="" %} Step 5: Connecting Logitech/Saitek Panels {% endembed %} Take a Multi panel from Zero to Hero in the first 5 Minutes! How to easily download the configurations from the "ONLINE SNIPPET" Database. This one we use the Example of the WT CJ4 and after the first 5 minutes we break down the configuration and assignments! {% embed url="" %} Step 6: Download a Device Snippet for the Multi Panel + Learn about the WT CJ4 example! {% endembed %} Logitech Radio Panel - selecting a configuration from the online snippet database! {% embed url="" %} Get a Radio Panel up and Running in less than 2 Minutes! {% endembed %} Logitech Switch Panel - Download a SNIPPET for the C172 and then we walk through the "HOW" we figure out the events. This is done by leveraging the Event Monitor which allows us to interact in the cockpit and see what events that is setting off in the sim!! {% embed url="" %} Setup the Logitech Switch Panel and Learn about the Event Monitor! {% endembed %} Updated for Version 0.9.24.23+. How to use the Data Monitor Tool in SPAD.neXt to find and view Variables including L:VARs. Video also leverages the MSFS Dev Mode Behavior tool to quickly identify Syntax and Variables to then Add to the Data Monitor. Learn how to Update LVARs and Undock the monitor to make short work of your bindings. Fenix A320 FCU/EFIS examples in the video. {% embed url="" %} Event Monitor and walk through some examples in the TBM. How to figure out which events are sent when buttons and switches are moved. {% embed url="" %} How to use the Event Monitor {% endembed %} Stream Deck Basics for version 0.9.12 and Before. Version 0.9.13 Introduced New "Mini Gauge" capabilities. See the Stream Deck Section for newer examples. {% embed url="" %} Getting the Stream Deck up and running!! Plus grab a fantastic Snippet for the WT CJ4! {% endembed %} Custom Axis are powerful and understanding the control parameters and how to use them is important! With MSFS now using the \_EX1 extended axis there are planes that won't support or work when it is a "Standard" simconnect axis. This video will explain the Advanced capabilities that you can achieve with ease in SPAD.neXt !! {% embed url="" %} Custom Axis Control Parameters Explained {% endembed %} Programming LEDs! Extensive power and capability for lighting and Flashing LEDs was always available. With this though meant "simple" LED assignment required a little more complexity like having to assign at least TWO change types for even a basic ON / OFF pairing. With v0.9.15 the NEW LED system (also now common accross most devices!) offers a few options on how to Link the LEDs! The New system is really cool and offers quicker mapping and direct copy paste between devices!! {% embed url="" %} New User #13 - Program LEDs on Any Device! {% endembed %}