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    Description

    What is it?

    Better Bravo Lights (BBL) aims to be a ‘better’ replacement for the Aerosoft Honeycomb Bravo Throttle lights tool (aka the “AFC bridge”).  It is completely standalone and does not require the original Honeycomb Bravo lights driver.

    BBL provides a number of significant improvements over the original Aerosoft/Honeycomb Bravo Lights driver:

    • It supports different configurations for different aircraft; this is critical because oil pressures, fuel pressures and battery voltages vary wildly from aircraft to aircraft. 
    • Lights respond immediately, not just after a second or two. This is vitally important for responsive autopilot buttons.
    • It comes with a complete set of configurations for all of the aircraft that come with MSFS.
    • It supports both A: variables and L: variables. Putting the technojargon to one side, if you want to make the MASTER WARNING and MASTER CAUTION lights work, you need a tool that can read L: variables from MSFS. AFC Bridge doesn’t support L: variables.

    NOTE: THIS TOOL IS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT AND IN BETA STATUS!

    If you're happy helping to test and report issues on incomplete and buggy software, give it a go. If you're not, and expect something perfect and polished, you'll want to wait a little while until it's completely stable and complete. Please don’t download it then discover it’s not complete enough for you and give it a bad rating!

    Installation

    Don't unpack it into your Community folder. This is a tool, not a piece of scenery.

    Full details on how to install and (optionally) configure it, as well as all the source code for the tool, are available at GitHub:

    https://github.com/RoystonS/BetterBravoLights/wiki

    How do I report problems/make suggestions? Can I see the source code?

    The full source code is available at GitHub: https://github.com/RoystonS/BetterBravoLights, where you can also raise issues, make suggestions and share useful configuration.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    5 months ago

    It is not clear if it works with FS-2024

    Installation not possible when the Community folder is located in another driver

    4 months ago

    It needs some specific files in the old 2020 path present or it won't start.
    You can look into my comment at https://github.com/RoystonS/BetterBravoLights/issues/79#issuecomment-3719443366 where I added a patched DLL and directions.

    9 months ago

    Works perfectly without any problems. First time in two years that the Bravo throttle lights works for me
    Easy installation, just go and fly.
    Many thanks to RoystonS.

    11 months ago

    Would the config file for the Fenix A320 also work with the A319/A321 package by only changing the type of aircraft ?
    ;;Fenix A320
    [Aircraft.FNX_320_IAE, Aircraft.FNX_320_CFM]
    Change to:
    ;;Fenix A321
    [Aircraft.FNX_321_IAE, Aircraft.FNX_321_CFM]

    Thanks for any advice!

    11 months ago

    How to install if FS2024 isn't in the C drive? Tks

    about 1 year ago

    Okay, so I've tried both this and the bridge and SPAD, and my lights light up, but the wrong lights light up. Like the physical LEDs are in the wrong place internally. Has anyone else experienced this? Thoughts? Ideas?

    about 1 year ago

    Here is Confug file for PMDG 737-600 ! Enjoy

    ;; PMDG 737-600
    [Aircraft.PMDG 737-600, Aircraft.PMDG 737-600, Aircraft.PMDG 737-600]
    HDG = L:ngx_MCP_HdgSel > 0
    NAV = L:ngx_MCP_LNav > 0
    APR = L:ngx_MCP_App > 0
    ; Thanks to @Flintstone2k12 for the REV/VNav mapping!
    REV = L:ngx_MCP_VNav > 0
    ALT = L:ngx_MCP_AltHold > 0
    VS = L:ngx_MCP_VS > 0
    IAS = L:ngx_MCP_LvlChg > 0
    AUTOPILOT = L:ngx_MCP_CMDA > 0 OR L:ngx_MCP_CMDB > 0

    about 1 year ago

    Hello, any chance to install this great Addon to MSFS 2024 only?

    See error log picture below

    Note: I changed the paths myself, but it would be nice for simple users.

    5 months ago

    how did you change the path? i havent found a fix yet

    about 1 year ago

    thanks - finally this got my lights working!

    over 1 year ago

    Works fine with MSFS2024 too, but please do us a favor:

    To get it to work in MSFS2024, you have to manually create a path to the MSFS2020 (that no longer exists for me)

    %User%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache

    and copy only the [usercfg.opt] from MSFS2024 file into it and it works.

    But: This should be not necessary, the program would work just as well without this path.

    Thank you

    4 months ago

    How do I get this working for MSFS 2024 from Steam, never had 2020. I tried the BBL download and it is giving me that file not found error where it can ot find the path into the APPDATA files

    over 1 year ago

    Hi, I'm getting a virus alert and just wanted to check whether this is a false positive and why it might be occurring?
    Please refer: Jiangmin - RiskTool.MSIL.csem
    MAny thanks, John.

    over 1 year ago

    Leider klappt bei mir die Instalation nicht. Es kommt immer ein Fehler das er den Pfad nicht findet

    over 1 year ago

    i cant install it . i have removed msfs 2020 and now it keeps on saying missing file and trying to look for it in the msfs 2020 directory which is not their - same thing happens with the original bravo drivers it is looking in the wrong path - how do i get these lights to work or install this software please

    over 1 year ago

    I moved the old mfs2020 xlm and edited it and put the folder in the limitless community which is the new location and it works for me in 2024 although it has errors for example the Low Volts light never turns off but the rest has worked well for me around 50 flights with different planes

    over 1 year ago

    Unfortunately it's not working in 2024 right now. Hope it will be soon!

    over 1 year ago

    Have you tried moving the old MSFS 2020 exe.xml file to the new Limitless local cache folder? I'm going to try that for this, TDS, Logitech Radio comm plugin, and other apps that aren't starting now...may not work, but I'll let you know.

    over 1 year ago

    Did nothing and ruined the lights that were working BEFORE i installed this malware.

    over 1 year ago

    Many MSFS users have been using this excellent tool for many years and can no longer imagine an HC Bravo without BBC. Just because you can't install it properly doesn't give you the right to write such corrosive review.

    If I were you, I would announce for which SIM - 2020 or 2024; unfortunately it is not adapted for the new one.

    The error is - as so often - in front of the computer.
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    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    Better Bravo Lights

    Enhance your Honeycomb Bravo Throttle lights with Better Bravo Lights, a standalone tool that provides immediate and customizable light configurations for various aircraft in MSFS. Support for both A: and L: variables ensures optimal functionality for features like MASTER WARNING and MASTER CAUTION lights. Please note that the tool is currently in beta, so be prepared for potential bugs and incomplete features. Check out the GitHub link for installation instructions and to contribute to its development.

    Downloads16K
    Version0.8.2
    File Size63.92 MB
    Published4 years ago
    Updated3 years ago

    User Reviews

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    More Information

    Simulator
    MSFS2020
    CategoryUtilities
    Sub-CategoryApplications

    Version History

    Bug fix: * Now supports LVars with spaces in the names, which is needed for the NextGen EMB110. Thanks for the bug report, @Dimitri-dW! Features: * PMDG 737 built-in configuration: added REV light, mapping it to the VNav status. Thanks for the details, @Flintstone2k12!