Even though the control of MaSzyna are well organized for train driving, since I play only from laptop, I wondered how I could simplify the numpad controls (the Fn key combinations are not so wow).
My other reason was watching all those handle controls in the cabins and having a sort of handle controller (joystick) next to me just wasted - it simply called for a solution.
To use a joystick with MaSzyna you need
AutoHotkey. Just download the installer from
here. The installation process is plain simple.
Once installed, create anywhere on your PC (ideally in the MaSzyna folder) a file with extension AHK - say "MaSzyna Joystick.ahk".
Now copy this code into the file:
; AutoHotkey Version: 1.x
; Language: English
; Platform: Win9x/NT
; Author: Greno Zee
;
; Script Function:
; Provides joystick control for MaSzyna train simulator
;
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
#Persistent ; Keep this script running until the user explicitly exits it.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
CheckInterval = 10 ; Number of miliseconds between joystick status checks. It's prefered not to change this value
ChecksForShift = 50 ; Number of check the joystick must be in certain position to trigger the SHIFT + Key input.
ShiftCounter := 0
SetTimer, WatchAxis, %CheckInterval%
return
WatchAxis:
GetKeyState, JoyX, JoyX ; Get position of X axis.
GetKeyState, JoyY, JoyY ; Get position of Y axis.
GetKeyState, Joy1, Joy1 ; Get button 1 state.
GetKeyState, Joy2, Joy2 ; Get button 2 state.
KeyToHoldDownPrev = %KeyToHoldDown% ; Prev now holds the key that was down before (if any).
if JoyX > 70
{
if Joy1 = D
KeyToHoldDown = Numpad7
else if Joy2 = D
KeyToHoldDown = NumpadDot
else
KeyToHoldDown = Numpad9
}
else if JoyX < 30
{
if Joy1 = D
KeyToHoldDown = Numpad1
else if Joy2 = D
KeyToHoldDown = Numpad0
else
KeyToHoldDown = Numpad3
}
else if JoyY > 70
{
if Joy1 = D
KeyToHoldDown = NumpadMult
else if Joy2 = D
KeyToHoldDown = r
else
KeyToHoldDown = NumpadSub
}
else if JoyY < 30
{
if Joy1 = D
KeyToHoldDown = NumpadDiv
else if Joy2 = D
KeyToHoldDown = d
else
KeyToHoldDown = NumpadAdd
}
else
KeyToHoldDown =
SetKeyDelay -1 ; Avoid delays between keystrokes.
if KeyToHoldDown ; There is a key to press down.
{
if KeyToHoldDown = %KeyToHoldDownPrev%
{
ShiftCounter += 1
if ShiftCounter = %ChecksForShift%
{
SendInput {Shift Down}
Sleep 70
SendInput {%KeyToHoldDown%}
Sleep 70
SendInput {Shift Up}
}
}
else
SendInput {%KeyToHoldDown%}
}
else
ShiftCounter := 0
return
Then double-click the file, start MaSzyna and enjoy!
The joystick controls are like this:
Forward: master controller +
Forward + button 1: field shunt +
Forward + button 2: reverser forward
Backward: master controller -
Backward + button 1: field shunt -
Backward + button 2: reverser backward
Left: extend main brake
Left + button 1: extend aid brake
Left + button 2: emergency brake
Right: release main brake
Right + button 1: release aid brake
Right + button 2: main brake quick release.
Holding the joystick in certain position does not cause any controls to be repeated. Instead, after half a second (this is an easily adjustable value) in certain position the script send a SHIFT + Key command.
So for instance if you hold the button 1 and push forward, the field shunt will jump one position forwards and after half a second it jumps to max.
These scripts are easy to adjust. If you figure out a better mapping, post here please so we can extend our driving experience!
