SimShaker brand has a new home website at simshaker.com

Hi guys,
I'm happy to introduce to you a new SimShaker Home website!
I hope you will like it! Please visit simshaker.com for the latest news.

SimShaker Wheels beta version 3.11 is published

Hi guys,
new in this version:

• Added support for GRID 2019 and Automobilista 2;
• added a placeholder for coming soon F1 2020;
• added a new installer, although this version still will be available by the old ClickOnce deployment technic as well;
• added a new updates check subsystem, suitable for the new installer.

Download link

Let's give it a shot!

SimShaker Wings version 2.3 is published as stable

Download link

beta SimShaker Sound Module version 2.16 with MSI installer is available for download

This version also features a new updates check subsystem, suitable for the new installer.

Download link 

Let's give it a try!

Edit: beta version 2.18 with some more internal code changes is available by the same link.

SimShaker Sound Module version 2.14 published as stable

Hi guys,
this version added a “piston_beat” sample which is used in the latest version of SimShaker for Aviators by f4l0.

In order to get the update please restart SimShaker Sound Module twice or download and run this metafile.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.2.3 available for download

Hi guys,
new in this version:

• the audio subsystem will use the dedicated sound card in Shared mode instead of Exclusive, to improve compatibility with a variety of sound cards;
• the Landing Gear effect (unlock-movement-lock) was a bit refactored ;
• the Demo time period increased from 20 to 40 minutes for better potential users convenience;
• 1 - 2 audio channel output to bass-shakers included in base SimShaker - Wings license.

You can download the new version following the same link.

Happy flying!

Russian Post officials answered regarding mail exchange during COVID-19 global pandemic (translated into English)

Due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, most countries have significantly reduced international air traffic or stopped it completely. More than 30 countries have announced that they have stopped processing international mail or restricted the working hours of postal facilities (see the list of countries below).

In this regard, there may be delays in the delivery of international mail.

At the moment, the Russian Post has organized regular mail service with the countries of Europe, the Baltic States and the customs Union. Mail is sent by road via Germany, the Netherlands, Latvia and Ukraine.

Also due to international restrictions, delivery with delays is carried out to the United States, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, great Britain, Hungary, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Finland, France, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Armenia, Canada, Georgia.

In the near future, shipments are planned to Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Azerbaijan.

List of countries that have stopped processing mail:

Bolivia, Botswana, Honduras, India, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Zimbabwe. Maldives, Mauritania, Myanmar, new Caledonia, Easter Island (Chile), Peru, Samoa, Tunisia, Fiji, Philippines, French Polynesia, Chad, Ecuador, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Rwanda, Malawi, Togo, Cuba, Iraq.

We apologize for any possible delays.

You can read original post in Russian here.

Automobilista 2 early access effects

Hi guys,
until SimShaker - Wheels update is released, you can enable effects for Automobilista 2 by adjusting Automobilista 2 (marked green) and SimShaker - Wheels (marked red) settings as shown below.

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Happy early access driving!

SimShaker - Wings v.2.2 available for download as stable version

Hi guys,
this version features a more convenient conventional installer instead of Microsoft ClickOnce deployment technology. You can download the new version following by this link.
You may want to uninstall ClickOnce-deployed version 1.38 to avoid a confusion between two instances of SimShaker - Wings application, since the previous version will not be replaced automatically this time. You can uninstall it manually before (or after) installation of the new version.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.2.2 available for download

Hi guys,
some more minor bugs are fixed in the installer package. You can download the new version following the same link.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.2.1 available for download

Hi guys,
in this version some missed files added to the installer package. You can download the new version following by this link.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.2.0 available for download

Hi guys,
this version features a more convenient installer instead of Microsoft ClickOnce deployment technology, which finally I've decided to stop using. You can download the new version following by this link.
You may want to uninstall beta version 1.38 to avoid a confusion between two instances of beta SimShaker - Wings, since the previous version will not be replaced automatically this time. You can uninstall it manually before (or after) installation of the new version.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings version 1.38 published as stable version

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.38 published

Hi guys,
new in this version:
Added "Update" section to SimShaker - Wings Launcher GUI;
Added Belly Landing portion to Ground Bumps effect for IL-2 GB;
Fixed Engine Shake effect bug for IL-2 GB.

Let's give it a shot!

SimShaker - Wings v.1.37 published as stable featuring IL-2 Great Battles full-fledged support and Condor 2 support

Available effects for IL-2 Great Battles planes:

• Engine Shake,
• Flaps (Movement),
• Landing Gear (Movement & Lock),
• Speed AirBrake,
• Gun Fire,
• Stall/Aerodynamic Shake,
• G-Force,
• Payload Discharge,
• Ground Bumps, 
• Damage,
• Rolling and Pitching Motion.

SimShaker - Wings users support thread at IL-2 forums.


Available effects for Condor 2 gliders:

• Flaps Movement,
• G-Force, 
• Ground Bumps, 
• Pitching & Rolling Motion.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.37 published

Hi guys,
in this version fixed Falcon BMS cold start landing gear constant rumbling bug.
It's a release candidate version again. Let's give it a try!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.36 published

Hi guys,
some more adjustments for IL-2 Great Battles support in this version.
It's a release candidate version. Let's give it a try!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.35 published

Hi guys,
in this version Engine Shake, Gun Fire and Stall/Aerodynamic Shake effects were strengthened in order to make them more noticeable for Gametrix JetSeat users.
Some of us will want to turn those updated effects down to not be overwhelmed. Please attend! Mind what you're about!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.34 published

Hi guys,
in this version Engine Shake and Gun Fire effects for IL-2 Great Battles were refactored taking into account users feedback.
Let's give it a shot!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.33 published featuring more effects for amazing "IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles" planes

Hi guys,
I've been dreaming about this night for years. Finally it's happened!
I'm happy to provide you with a great set of tactile feedback effects for "IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles".
Currently available effects: Engine Shake, Flaps (Movement), Landing Gear (Movement & Lock),  Gun Fire, Stall/Aerodynamic Shake, Speed AirBrake, G-Force, Payload Discharge (Bombs & Rockets), Ground Bumps, Damage, Rolling and Pitching Motion.

I'm very grateful to "IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles" team for support and great telemetry set they provided.

Well, let's get down to business. In order to make IL-2 game to send the telemetry via UDP, please, insert two sections in game “data/startup.cfg” file as below:

[KEY = motiondevice]
    addr = "127.0.0.1"
    decimation = 2
    enable = true
    port = 29373
[END]

[KEY = telemetrydevice]
    addr = "127.0.0.1"
    decimation = 2
    enable = true
    port = 29373
[END]

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As always, you can find the link pointing to beta version at the bottom of SimShaker - Wings User Guide.

Happy flying!

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.32 published featuring beautiful soaring simulator Condor 2 support

Hi guys,
in order to let SimShaker - Wings getting telemetry from the game file Condor2\Settings\UDP.ini should be configured as follows:

[General]
Enabled=1

[Connection]
Host=127.0.0.1
Port=29373

[Misc]
SendIntervalMs=50
ExtendedData=1
ExtendedData1=1
LogToFile=0

Essential for SimShaker - Wings params are bolded.

Currently available Flaps, G-Force, Ground Bumps, Pitching & Rolling Motion effects.

Happy soaring!

My RaceDepartment membership suspention

Guys, I have to inform you that from now I suspend my RaceDepartment membership and stop watching any threads at RaceDepartment due to some differing points of view with RaceDepartment founder. If you want to talk to me, please, use any other appropriate means of communications. Thanks everybody for participation and thanks RaceDepartment for hosting that discussion so far.

SimShaker - Wings beta v.1.29 published

Hi guys,
this version features updated SimShaker plugin for Aerofly FS 2 to maintain compatibility with the latest game update.
Please check that you've got Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017 package installed. If not, you can download it from Microsoft web-site.

As always, you can find the link pointing to beta version at the bottom of SimShaker - Wings User Guide.

Happy flying!