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  • @TDiver-hy3st
    @TDiver-hy3st 2 роки тому +14

    Thanks for sharing! I figured out another option to share. To me it appears the problem you found is that MSFS SU9 is not executing all or part of the exe.xml file. Prior to the update, I would always see the Honeycomb driver (AFC_Bridge.exe) running in Task Manager>Processes>Background processes after starting MSFS; not now.... This can potentially impact other add-ons that may be added to your exe.xml file (e.g. FS2Crew, VDGS, etc.).
    My "work around" is to link the Honeycomb driver (found at Community\AFC_Bridge\Bin\AFC_Bridge.exe) to my Task Bar. After starting up MSFS and not seeing it running in Task Manager, I just click the Task Bar link while in the Main Menu before loading my flight. This is frustrating just as you've said! Fortunately this process has worked for me so far too. That being said, I understand nothing in MSFS is foolproof!
    Thank you again for your great informational and educational productions!! Much appreciated!!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому +1

      Hey TDiver1715, thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing! Great tip! I will check that out and is great for others watching to know as well.
      Cheers and Blue Skies!!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic tip TDiver1715, thank you! That worked. I am going to pin your message to this video since this is even a better workaround. Thanks again for sharing friend! Many SimFans here will be able to benefit from your wonderful tip. Thanks again and Blue Skies!!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      I credited you and the fix in the video description as well. Thanks again for posting TDiver1715; this is what this channel is all about. Cheers!!!

    • @qaecobitv2295
      @qaecobitv2295 2 роки тому

      does it work everytime? mine only works for boeing 747. Can it work on A320 Neo? And cessna 172,152 ?

    • @qaecobitv2295
      @qaecobitv2295 2 роки тому

      mine not working only on 747.

  • @GabyFREE
    @GabyFREE Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for sharing the solution to the LED problem. It works!!!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому +1

      That's great GabyFree, thank you for letting me know this worked for you. We're going to livestream in just under an hour; feel free to join us! Cheers friend!

  • @BlandoCal
    @BlandoCal 2 роки тому +2

    Great information! Thanks Sim!

  • @ChasCo24
    @ChasCo24 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this information. It is the only thing that has worked for me. It is a pain to have to take this extra step to get the led lights working. But at least this works.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hi Avantuur Light Railway! Yeah, it's a pain but at least works like you said! Check out the sticky comment above. That might save you a few steps as well.
      Cheers & Blue Skies!!

  • @donc9751
    @donc9751 2 роки тому +2

    Great info thank you SimFanatic!

  • @mikep6415
    @mikep6415 2 роки тому +4

    For me, the problem was that the previous addon above the AFCBridge in the EXE.XML didn't have a closing tag () so the AFCBridge was ignored at startup and was not being loaded. Once I added the closing tag to the prior addon (for me it was the FenixA320 Bootstrapper), AFCBridge loaded up with the sim as expected and the LEDs worked.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hi Mike P, thank you for watching and for commenting. I have noticed since SU11, AFCBridge has almost automatically opened with the Sim without the workaround. It's not 100% of the time, but close. Again, thank you for watching and for commenting with the tip!
      Blue Skies!!

    • @mali6491
      @mali6491 Рік тому +1

      If you would be so kind as to explain how to add the closing tag that would be much appreciated and helpful. Thank you anyways for that nugget.

  • @Potatosaurusrex1
    @Potatosaurusrex1 2 роки тому +1

    Hey. got yourself a subscriber. Just doing what your set out in the video so far is working for me. great video and well explained man and thank you for taking the effort look forward to seeing your future stuff and digging into some of the other stuff you got. I fly USAF on C130J real life and yet here I am still siming haha. I guess I live for the tweaking like everyone else and just love the opportunity to learn new aircraft/vehicles. Anyway appreciate your content and effot.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hey there PotatoSaurusRex (love the name btw), thank you for subscribing and for the comments of appreciation! I'm glad the video helped. Also, VERY COOL about flying on the C130J in real life; that is super cool! Thank you for checking out the other videos; hope you can come join me and the other SimFans during one of the upcoming livestreams. When you have time, please check them out and join us. This channel is for all of us, like yourself, that share a passion for aviation and simming.
      Cheers and Blue Skies my friend!

  • @AcesDwn1
    @AcesDwn1 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for that info man! 😎

  • @CFI_Randy
    @CFI_Randy Рік тому +1

    Hi SimFanatic and greetings from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am a CFI-I and have just ordered the Honeycomb products to run on my X-Plane 12. Can I expect to experience all these "lights out" issues on X-Plane?...and if so, are you able to direct me to a location to effect the same work-around?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Hello CFI_Randy (I worked on my CFI btw, passed the written but got caught up with family and didn't get the aeronautical part done). Anyway, that's super cool! To be honest, I have flown XP12 but haven't ran it since it came out. As far as I recall, as long as you have the latest drivers from Honeycombs site (flyhoneycomb.com/pages/drivers) you should be good to go. If not, let me know and I will launch XP12 and check mine. You may notice the url I provided says XP11 so you may want to try XP12 and your Bravo before installing the drivers.
      Thank you for watching and for commenting. Cheers and Blue Skies my friend from Michigan! :)

    • @CFI_Randy
      @CFI_Randy Рік тому +1

      @@SimFanatic Thank you so much for your reply “SF” ;) Back in the day, acquiring my CFI was quite a challenge. Now at age 73, I keep asking myself how much longer am I going to keep it active, and just can’t let it go. Now, my 17 year old grandson has started to study for his Private written, so that will also keep me going. Anyway, just got my Honeycomb stuff a few days ago - have it all set up w/XP12 - and starting my learning curve with it. Let’s just say “To be continued…” Best regards!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      @@CFI_Randy That's awesome Randy! Come fly with us during a livestream sometime! Would love to have you.
      Cheers & Blue Skies!!

    • @CFI_Randy
      @CFI_Randy Рік тому +1

      @@SimFanatic Thank you sir!!!

  • @davidrosenblum2178
    @davidrosenblum2178 2 роки тому +2

    What about changing the file attributes of the exe.xml file while it is working properly to make it read-only? That way in theory it cannot be copied over and should continue to work....maybe?

    • @Mr.Martini549
      @Mr.Martini549 2 роки тому

      Exactly what I was thinking. Unless the file needs to be continually modified as the user makes various changes to aircraft configs? I’m going to try read-only and see what happens.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      I haven't tried that. Good thought.... did you try it and verify that works?

    • @Mr.Martini549
      @Mr.Martini549 2 роки тому

      @@SimFanatic Tried it and it yes it seems to hold the settings! Also reloaded fresh drivers from Honeycomb per your video. Will be trying the PMDG again later & hopefully LEDs will still work.

    • @Mr.Martini549
      @Mr.Martini549 2 роки тому

      @SimFanatic Update: My LEDs (and LEDs only, no AP, HDG,NAV, etc., lights are inop.) have stayed on. I've updated the PMDG 737 and have since noticed some instability w/ MSFS crashes. 3 this weekend alone. I thought perhaps this was coinciding w/ the change to the exe.xml file. So I unchecked Read Only attribute. Well, it didn't help w/ the instability, AND my lights were still coming on. I really think the new 737 update has cause at least me, some performance issues.

  • @ShannonNewbold
    @ShannonNewbold 2 роки тому +2

    did you ever do a DIFF against both files to see what was changed in the "corrupted" exe.xml file.?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hi Shannon, I have not. Although, I completely removed the AFC_Bridge directory and did a fresh install of the Honeycomb software. Now I'm not sure, but either it or the update to SimUpdate 11 fixed the problem because I no longer need to do the work around and my Bravo LED lights have been working almost 100% of the time. Hope you have found this to be the case, if not, I recommend ditching the directory and doing a fresh install.
      Cheers and Blue Skies my friend!

  • @ryu1940
    @ryu1940 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this! It was driving me crazy. I hope Asobo/Honeycomb figure this out because it is quite annoying.

  • @pilot_franklin265
    @pilot_franklin265 2 роки тому +1

    thanks a lot man I will give it a try when I get home but i have the same issue with xp11 too the LED light some time works and sometimes not.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому +1

      You are most welcome Pilot_Franklin. Hope the video helps. Cheers!

  • @crosshyparu
    @crosshyparu 2 роки тому +2

    For SU10 this failed in both methods. I have the Steam edition so maybe that's it, but knowing the Asobo, this is just something they don't care for.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Cross Hyparu; yeah, I have found with the XBGP version, it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Tip though, once you load into MSFS and are at the menu, launch AFC_Bridge.exe (the exe for the Bravo). I created a shortcut on my task bar for this. Works every time; you just have to remember to launch it when you are at the menu. You can't launch it before you load MSFS and if you launch it once you loaded your flight, the LED lights won't work until you go back to the main menu and reload your flight.
      Hope this helps. Cheers!

  • @MrZX1409
    @MrZX1409 10 місяців тому +1

    Does this workaround fix the A/P lights, because mine don't illuminate, but I have the landing gear and the other light.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  10 місяців тому

      Hey there! Yes, it should. Please let me know.

  • @56Rockabilly
    @56Rockabilly 2 роки тому +1

    This time it did work 🙂

  • @fredduff3899
    @fredduff3899 9 місяців тому

    Thank you!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  9 місяців тому

      You are most welcome fredduff3899, hope this helped you. Cheers and Blue Skies!!

  • @raptor8me2
    @raptor8me2 Рік тому +1

    I'm following but I have a unique issue. When I go to appdata\local\packages, Microsoft flight simulator is just not there. I really need help figuring this out. No one has been able to help me yet

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Apologies for the late reply Bella Wolff. Did you find it? The location will depend on what version of MSFS you have installed (MSFS Store, XBox Game Pass, other). If you are still have not been able to locate it, let me know what version you have and I will be happy to help! Cheers and Blue Skies!!

  • @alecmac5236
    @alecmac5236 2 роки тому +1

    Will this solution work to use Bravo on XBox w Alpha XPC?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hi Alec Mac, unfortunately I am not sure given I do not own the Alpha XPC. I am guessing not since you can't access direct the AFCBridge.exe file like you can in Windows. You may want to post to Honeycomb support if you already have the Alpha XPC.
      Thank you for the question and for watching. Blue Skies!!

  • @hittman2005
    @hittman2005 Рік тому +1

    I’m using steam I don’t see the wecky file

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Oh, it should be in your community folder in steam. It should be at | C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community

  • @RealWorldAviationandGaming9392
    @RealWorldAviationandGaming9392 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Sir, great detective work...definitely fixed my Led lights and I don't ever turn my PC off, so will not be an issue. Question, Have you experienced losing your sound while in flight sim? This happens with any aircraft, it happens. When in safe mode it never happens with any aircraft that I use...scratching my head! Anyway, again...GREAT WORK and I'm sure you helped hundreds. BTW, I use a program to uninstall any programs completely, its called Iobit uninstaller...

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Well hello there RCAviation! Thank you for watching and for commenting. I'm happy to hear the video helped, thank you for letting me know! That's what I'm here for; to inform, entertain, and also learn from all of you as well!
      As for losing sound while in flight, I can't say that has happened to me so far. I'm guessing you already have done this, but have you checked to ensure you have the latest drivers for your chipset and sound? The reason I ask, is you mentioned if in safe mode it's fine. Are you using any sound capture/OSD software? If so, there may be a conflict. Sorry I can't help beyond that but just something to check.
      Take care and Blue Skies!!!

  • @michelbolli5587
    @michelbolli5587 Рік тому

    ok fine, this IS NOT FOR STEAM VERSION as path is different, there is no Local Cache file and exe.xml, HOW TO PROCEED?

  • @gsxr1000jt
    @gsxr1000jt Рік тому

    How do you get autopilot, nav, ias, etc lights to work? My bravo lights work ie: switch lights and gear. But no autopilots button lights.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Hi John, I assume you are using MSFS? Does this happen with the defsult aircraft like the c182?

    • @gsxr1000jt
      @gsxr1000jt Рік тому

      @@SimFanatic yes msfs Microsoft store version. And all default aircraft work as they should with bravo quad. Just pmdg issue

    • @gsxr1000jt
      @gsxr1000jt 3 місяці тому

      ​@@SimFanaticevery plane msfs works except pmdg.

  • @philipg6463
    @philipg6463 2 роки тому

    Hi Sir, thanks for a great channel, I totally subscribed. This tutorial helped me in some way but I am still having other issues with my Bravo. My lights are working fine Landing gear light mostly. Since yesterday I noticed Engine 1 reversers are not working. I have swapped and used all four slots and levers to check maybe one of my hardware lever button is faulty..but nothing is making the engine 1 reverser move. Engine 2 reverser still works but I noticed the lever in sim only coming up half way. Do you think this is a new bug since SU9 or is it me? Cheers man and thanks for your great videos.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Hi Phillip G, thank you for the kind comments and thank you for subscribing! Glad the video helped with the LED lights. As for your reverses, are you using the lever reversers on your Bravo or the detent on the axis after the stop at the bottom? I think I can help you out pending which you are using. I use the detent.
      Cheers & Blue Skies!!

  • @simcaptainrik
    @simcaptainrik 8 місяців тому

    My old rig died on me so I reinstalled on a state-of-the-art computer. No lights even after the fix.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi there @simcaptainrik, sounds like it may be a potential hardware issue. Do you have X-Plane by chance? Would be another sim you can try it with. Be sure that AFC_bridge.exe is in your task list when you are at the world map view in the simulator. If this task isn't running, your lights won't work. Good luck!

    • @simcaptainrik
      @simcaptainrik 8 місяців тому

      @@SimFanatic It shows it as Not installed in the Content Manager and when I click on it to install it doesn't do anything.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  8 місяців тому

      @@simcaptainrik Do you have the software from Honeycomb to reinstall?

    • @simcaptainrik
      @simcaptainrik 8 місяців тому

      @@SimFanatic Yes I've redownloaded and installed the software per your suggestion. I made a backup in the directory as well. The lights on the Alpha Yoke are on but the Bravo Quadrant lights haven't worked since I reinstalled everything on my new computer.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  8 місяців тому

      @@simcaptainrik And if you have loaded into MSFS and are at the map screen, if you do ctrl+alr+del on your keyboard, click on "Task Manager", click on "Details" tab, do you see AFC_Bridge.exe in the list?

  • @56Rockabilly
    @56Rockabilly 2 роки тому +1

    Only Gear and parking brake light works .. the Auto pilot light and associated lights do not work

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Weird! My autopilot led lights work fine.

  • @danielquintero371
    @danielquintero371 Рік тому

    I have the same problem but on my xbox, what can I do?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому +1

      Hey Daniel, I don't use the Bravo on the XBOX so I'm not sure what the fix is for that platform. You may want to reach out to Honeycomb Support. Sorry.

    • @danielquintero371
      @danielquintero371 Рік тому

      @@SimFanatic anyways thanks bro!

  • @theperry1537
    @theperry1537 10 місяців тому

    i dont have that file the exe.xml

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  10 місяців тому

      Hi there. Do you have steam version or Microsoft store version of MSFS?

    • @theperry1537
      @theperry1537 10 місяців тому

      @@SimFanatic microsoft store

  • @MrZX1409
    @MrZX1409 10 місяців тому

    My exe.xml file doesn't have the .XML at the end it is now just exe and that happened as I was trying different solutions to get my A/P light to work, and it got changed. Is there away to get back the original file or do I have to reinstall MSFS2020?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  10 місяців тому

      You should be able to get it. If not, let me know and I will get it to you.

    • @MrZX1409
      @MrZX1409 10 місяців тому

      @@SimFanaticplease let me know how I can get that file. I’m just not understanding how it’s just my A/P lights that aren’t illuminating but they function properly

  • @world-voyager
    @world-voyager 2 роки тому

    My bravo lights don’t work even if the AFC Bridge is installed

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому +1

      Check your applications in task manager. Do you see the AFC_bridge running?

  • @exploringwithcam74
    @exploringwithcam74 Рік тому

    How can I do it on xbox?

  • @77558
    @77558 Рік тому

    This "workaround" is - depending on, in which state of exe.xml was backupped - just removing the automated start of AFC_Bridge.exe.
    Why don't You show the content of exe.xml to let the viewers understand, what is going on?
    A simple solution is: Just make a shortcut in the startmenu to C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\community\AFC_Bridge\bin\AFC_Bridge.exe
    So You can start this honeycomb background application manually BEFORE launching MSFS if it is not included in exe.xml.
    And why is this video in the important parts square? And why is it blown up to 1080p while it has a lower resolution, so that You can't read the filenames properly...?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Thank you for the constructive criticism. I made this video earlier in my YT "career" so take it for what it is. I checked out your channel. :)
      Cheers!

  • @cmtebespalez
    @cmtebespalez Рік тому

    Is this just for the 737? my lights never come up, i'm used to fly the Longitude but my lights were never ON since day 1 on MSFS. What a mess software for those guys at Honeycomb!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому +1

      Greetings! It should work for any plane in MSFS. Make sure you have the task AFC_Bridge.exe when on MSFS (if you are on Windows). Cheers!!

    • @cmtebespalez
      @cmtebespalez Рік тому

      Hi. Do I have to open MSFS and then open the AFC_Bridge.exe? Also. I couldnt understand why you backed up the exe.xml and then never replaced him for anything. This Tutorial skip some steps… thanks

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому +1

      @@cmtebespalez Just make sure the exe is running at least when you are in the world/map view before you launch into your flight. Cheers!

    • @cmtebespalez
      @cmtebespalez Рік тому

      ⁠@@SimFanaticok so check on TASK MANAGER (meaning CTRL ALT DEL and double check AFC_Bridge.exe is running) right?

  • @datboiisim4628
    @datboiisim4628 2 роки тому

    Didnt help. Dont know anything about my files, im lost. PLEASE

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      I assume you are using MSFS? Did you uninstall and reinstall the drivers. You can get the latest from their site? flyhoneycomb.com/pages/drivers

  • @jeffersonmiranda7452
    @jeffersonmiranda7452 Місяць тому

    It gives me error

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  24 дні тому

      Please feel free to join our SimFanatic Discord server. We have a troubleshooting section and me, and many of my followers, are ALWAYS willing to help those that need assistance. Here's a link to it. Cheers! discord.com/channels/825218671743729685/870142679017738240

  • @56Rockabilly
    @56Rockabilly 2 роки тому

    thanks still does not work for me

  • @mali6491
    @mali6491 Рік тому

    Sorry, Honeycomb bravo would be great if it worked as advertised, lights dont (never have) worked for me, unable to assign flaps lever. No help after watching this and so many other videos. Their tech support is unresponsive. Will be returning back my unit for refund soon, if no help received from tech support. Full price for half performance is unacceptable.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  Рік тому

      Sorry the video didn't help. It could be a hardware wiring issue. Did Honeycomb offer a replacement or repair? Did you purchase the unit directly from them or a reseller?
      My experience with their support has been excellent. I had to return their Honeycomb Alpha since it had a bad potentiometer and they were quick to help me.

    • @mali6491
      @mali6491 Рік тому

      @@SimFanatic I already returned for full refund from Amazon as I was not getting anywhere with their tech support.

  • @Voltomess
    @Voltomess 2 роки тому +3

    Idk you guys pay $280 for this thing and it's not working? what a piece of shit it is?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      Lol, well Smolex, I'm sure Honeycomb and Asobo will get the LED issue resolved, hopefully, with SU10. There is an even easier fix submitted by a viewer that I pinned up above; essentially all one has to remember to do is start the software program for the Bravo after MSFS has loaded.
      Cheers & Blue Skies!

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess 2 роки тому

      @@SimFanatic and what about snapping wires after using reverse thrust?

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  2 роки тому

      They have a new model of the Bravo so hopefully any issue with that is resolved, not sure. I have never had that issue and I have the original/pre-order model. I still think it's the best deal out there for the price point.

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess 2 роки тому

      @@SimFanatic I ordered Alpha 2 days ago and I'm still not sure about bravo I mean how do I know if this model what I buy is new or old lol

    • @tibortefsen77
      @tibortefsen77 Рік тому

      ​@@Voltomess Older models do not have the markings down at the levers and the white plastic is really white with the newer model.

  • @EZ8E
    @EZ8E 22 дні тому

    Quick fix.... 10 minute video.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  22 дні тому

      @@EZ8E Yeah, the fix is shorter than the video. Cheers!

    • @EZ8E
      @EZ8E 22 дні тому +1

      @SimFanatic Just messing. I need to see if it applies to 2024. I noticed today my gear lights weren't working.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  22 дні тому +1

      @@EZ8E All good buddy! Appreciate you watching. Happy holidays.

    • @EZ8E
      @EZ8E 22 дні тому +1

      @SimFanatic Appreciate anyone making the platforms and Intergrations better. I'm on my way to a RL license.

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  22 дні тому

      @@EZ8E Congratulations! That is awesome. Good luck with everything.

  • @andy6833-p4y
    @andy6833-p4y 8 місяців тому

    May 2024, just bought this quadrant and downloaded the driver ANNNNNND no lights - so much money and so shabby!!

    • @SimFanatic
      @SimFanatic  8 місяців тому

      Hi there! Assume this is with MSFS? Please be sure when you are in the map view of MSFS, the file AFC_Bridge.exe is Emily in your list of processes. Cheers!