For decades, the flight simulation market has been dominated by a “closed-loop” mentality. You buy a specific brand’s motion platform, and you are confined to a small, curated list of pre-approved arcade or light-aviation titles. Want to experience the heart-pounding turbulence of a storm over the Atlantic in Microsoft Flight Simulator? Or practice aerial refueling in DCS World? More often than not, the manufacturer says “not supported.”
RokPex breaks these chains.
Our self-developed integrated control system operates on a principle of absolute openness. While we are fully compatible with industry-standard motion software like SimTools, SimHub, and FlyPT Mover, our hardware is not locked to any single ecosystem. We give you the freedom to fly any Steam flight title that outputs telemetry data, transforming your rig from a static seat into a high-fidelity dynamic trainer.
Built for Developers: Open API for Custom Control
RokPex is more than just a consumer product—it is a development platform. We offer a fully open API that enables you to bypass commercial software entirely. This is ideal for:
- University research labs studying pilot spatial disorientation.
- Commercial training centers needing to integrate proprietary simulation software.
- Hardcore modders wanting to write custom motion algorithms for niche aircraft.
You are never locked into our software, or any software. You own the hardware; you control the code.
Why Traditional Flight Sim Rigs Fail
High-end flight simulation demands more than just vibration. It requires instantaneous dynamic feedback. When you pull back on the yoke to rotate during takeoff, you need to feel the pitch up. When you encounter wind shear on final approach, you need to feel the sudden yaw and heave.
Most traditional simulators rely on outdated PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) architectures designed for factory automation. Their response latency (typically 80-120ms) is a fatal flaw in aviation. A delay of even one-tenth of a second between your visual cue and the physical motion breaks the illusion of flight, reducing the experience to a simple “shaking chair.”
The RokPex Difference: Our system achieves a 2-15ms response latency. Every roll, pitch, and yaw is synchronized to the game engine in real-time, allowing you to “feel” the aircraft’s center of gravity shift through the controls.
How the Airborne Ecosystem Works
RokPex acts as the physical output engine for your flight software. Here is the signal chain:
- Flight Game (MSFS, X-Plane, DCS) outputs UDP/Shared Memory telemetry data.
- Motion Software (SimTools, SimHub, or FlyPT) processes this data using specific flight algorithms.
- RokPex Hardware receives the motion commands via standard USB/Ethernet.
- Real-time Execution: The platform executes 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) movement to simulate G-forces, stalls, and turbulence.
Verified Flight Game Compatibility List
All titles listed below have confirmed telemetry output. RokPex supports these via SimTools, SimHub, or FlyPT Mover.
| Game Title | Type | Software Support |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024 | Next-gen民用模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅/ Simhub ✅ |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) | 经典民航模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅/ Simhub ✅ |
| X-Plane 11 | 专业气动建模模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅/ Simhub ✅ |
| X-Plane 12 | 次世代气象与物理模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅/ Simhub ✅ |
| Prepar3D (v4/v5) | 职业训练级模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅ |
| DCS World | 高保真军用航空模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅/ Simhub ✅ |
| IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles | 二战空战模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅ |
| IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover | 历史空战模拟 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅ |
| IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 | 经典空战合集 | SimTools ✅ / FlyPT ✅ |
| Condor Soaring Simulator | 滑翔机物理模拟 | SimTools ✅ |
| Aerofly FS 2 | 流畅VR飞行体验 | FlyPT ✅ |
| Aerofly FS 4 | 次世代移动端/PC飞行 | FlyPT ✅ |
| Combat Air Patrol 2 | 现代空战街机模拟 | FlyPT ✅ |
| FlightGear | 开源免费飞行模拟 | FlyPT ✅ |
| VTOL VR | VR专属近未来空战 | FlyPT ✅ |
Choose Your Motion Engine
Why are SimTools, SimHub, and FlyPT so crucial to the RokPex experience? They are the “translators” that turn game data into motion. We support all three so you are never trapped by one software’s limitations:
- SimTools: The veteran standard. Known for its stability and extensive plugin system. Offers excellent support for both classic and modern flight sims.
- SimHub: The community favorite. While famous for racing dashboards, it supports motion output for MSFS and X-Plane, allowing you to combine motion with bass shakers and wind simulators.
- FlyPT Mover: The free and flexible powerhouse. This software is arguably the most versatile for flight, offering direct support for niche sims like DCS and Condor without the bloat.
Conclusion: Your Cockpit, Your Rules
Flight simulation is about the pursuit of realism—the feeling of breaking through the clouds or greasing a landing on a short runway. Your motion platform should enhance that realism, not restrict it.
With RokPex, you are not buying a locked-down appliance. You are building a flexible training tool. Choose your favorite flight sims on Steam. Tweak the motion profiles to match specific aircraft characteristics. Upgrade your hardware modules as your skills grow.
No manufacturer should dictate your flight path. With RokPex, the sky is truly open.
Disclaimer: This compatibility list is based on public software telemetry data and is continuously verified. If your favorite flight sim supports data output, it is highly likely to work with RokPex through SimTools, SimHub, or FlyPT. Forza Horizon and ground racing titles are not featured in this flight-specific guide.
