PerspectiveKeyboard

A Windows desktop application for sending input events to Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) using SimConnect. The app features a simple WPF UI with a toggle switch to enable/disable hotkey input events, and integrates with the SimConnect SDK for communication with MSFS.

This is designed to be used with the Cirrus SR22T's GCU 479.

Features

• WPF UI with modern toggle switch for enabling/disabling hotkey input events
• Global keyboard hook for hotkey detection
• Sends input events to MSFS via SimConnect
• Caps Lock integration for toggle state
• Exception handling for robust operation

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (x64)
• .NET 8.0 (WPF)
• Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS)
• SimConnect SDK (DLLs included in libs/)

Build Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bstudtma/PerspectiveKeyboard.git
   cd PerspectiveKeyboard

2. Build and publish (Release, single file):

   dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 /p:PublishSingleFile=true

3. Output will be in bin/Release/net8.0-windows/win-x64/

Usage

• Run PerspectiveKeyboard.exe.
• Use the toggle switch to enable/disable hotkey input events.
• The app will connect to MSFS via SimConnect and send input events as configured.

Dependencies

• Microsoft.FlightSimulator.SimConnect.dll (included in libs/)
• SimConnect.dll (included in libs/)

Project Structure

• App.xaml, App.xaml.cs: Application entry and global exception handling
• MainWindow.xaml, MainWindow.xaml.cs: Main UI and logic
• libs/: SimConnect DLLs
• PerspectiveKeyboard.csproj: Project file

License

MIT