SimShaker - Wings support thread for IL-2 users

[Andre]

6 minutes ago, Talisman said:

Is anyone else having trouble in IL-2 Korea getting 'Engine Shake' to work with HF8 (also known as 'Engine Beat' under HF8 extended effects settings)? 

I can't get 'Engine Shake' to work with my HF8 in IL-2 Korea and would like to know if anyone else is having the same problem or not.

I notice that the latest update 0.004b to IL-2 Korea made the change listed below and wondered if a telemetry change involving rpm might be causing the problem? 

• Engine RPM and boost pressure data have been restored to telemetry output.

Telemetry data since Korea update 0.004 is probably still not quite correct if you don't have the effect working.
I've adjusted my code in SimShaker Wings v. 2.27 too in order to bypass this issue, but it's not published yet. Work in progress.
BTW the beta version of Korea is not affected.

[Talisman]

2 minutes ago, Andre said:

Telemetry data since Korea update 0.004 is probably still not quite correct if you don't have the effect working.
I've adjusted my code in SimShaker Wings v. 2.27 too in order to bypass this issue, but it's not published yet. Work in progress.
BTW the beta version of Korea is not affected.

Big thank you for such a speedy reply Andre 👍 SimShaker is brilliant! 😊 I would not want to fly without it. I very much look forward to your next publication of SimShaker. Thank you again.

Happy landings,

Talisman

[Andre]

1 minute ago, Talisman said:

Big thank you for such a speedy reply Andre 👍 SimShaker is brilliant! 😊 I would not want to fly without it. I very much look forward to your next publication of SimShaker. Thank you again.

Happy landings,

Talisman

Thank you for your patience.
Happy flying!

[Andre]

Hi guys,
you can download the latest SimShaker Wings version 2.27 with this link.
It should fix the issue with the missing Engine Beat (Shake) effect. 
Happy flying!

BTW, automatic download and update is also available in the Wings Launcher Automatic update section if the checkbox Check for Updates is marked since version 2.26.

 

SimShaker Wings 2.27 Changelog

04 August 2026, Tuesday

Fixed: an issue with the missing Engine Beat (Shake) effect in the latest IL-2 Korea version (fix 0.004b);
Added: more options for the Engine Beat (Shake) effect for IL-2 both GB and Korea;
Added: the Preset Master Volume slider.
Reworked: the Main SimShaker Wings window. All the controls from the Game Specific tab moved into the General Settings tab (directly into the tab or in the More Options menus).
The Game Mode Selector moved from the Advanced Settings tab into the General Settings tab.
Improved: the More Options window.

 

Edited August 4 by Andre

[Talisman]

On 8/4/2026 at 10:54 AM, Andre said:

Hi guys,
you can download the latest SimShaker Wings version 2.27 with this link.
It should fix the issue with the missing Engine Beat (Shake) effect. 
Happy flying!

BTW, automatic download and update is also available in the Wings Launcher Automatic update section if the checkbox Check for Updates is marked since version 2.26.

 

SimShaker Wings 2.27 Changelog

04 August 2026, Tuesday

Fixed: an issue with the missing Engine Beat (Shake) effect in the latest IL-2 Korea version (fix 0.004b);
Added: more options for the Engine Beat (Shake) effect for IL-2 both GB and Korea;
Added: the Preset Master Volume slider.
Reworked: the Main SimShaker Wings window. All the controls from the Game Specific tab moved into the General Settings tab (directly into the tab or in the More Options menus).
The Game Mode Selector moved from the Advanced Settings tab into the General Settings tab.
Improved: the More Options window.

 

Great job on the update Andre 😃 Especially the new engine beat rpm and engine shake options 😍 Fantastic!

The aircraft in this simulation really come alive with SimShaker and add a huge amount of immersion that is on a level with VR and FFB in my view.

Big thank you!

Happy landings,

Talisman

[Andre]

2 hours ago, Talisman said:

Great job on the update Andre 😃 Especially the new engine beat rpm and engine shake options 😍 Fantastic!

The aircraft in this simulation really come alive with SimShaker and add a huge amount of immersion that is on a level with VR and FFB in my view.

Big thank you!

Happy landings,

Talisman

Talisman,

Thank you for such a pleasant feedback 🙂
Hopefully another version 2.28 will follow soon, fixing a few bugs found and bringing a new effect for IL-2 Korea.

 

[MNTimBuktu]

Does anyone have settings they like for IL2: Korea?  I'm having trouble finding a good balance of everything with a single buttkicker.  

[Talisman]

On 8/7/2026 at 1:02 AM, MNTimBuktu said:

Does anyone have settings they like for IL2: Korea?  I'm having trouble finding a good balance of everything with a single buttkicker.  

Hello MNTimBuktu, 

I don't use a butticker, but I do use SimShaker with a standard HF8 Haptic Feedback Pad.  My current settings are as follows:

Engine Beat = 65, new options rpm factor = 24.52, engine shake = 20.95, reduce when airborne = 25 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 135).

Landing Gear = 65 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

Flaps = 45 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 245).

Speed Air Brake = 85 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 100).

Ground Bumps = 85 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

Gun Fire = 25 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 210).

Payload Discharge = 90 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

G-Force = I Do not use this, so it is turned off.

Stall/Aerodynamic Shake = 35 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 150).

Damage = 60 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

Pitching Motion = 18 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

Rolling Motion = 14 (HF8 extended settings Base Amp = 225).

Hope this might help.

Happy landings,

Talisman

 

[Varibraun]

Hi @Andre. I am testing the new IL-2 Korea support and first just want to say THANK YOU for everything you have done and for the new features that I am trying out.

However, I have a question about UDP port forwarding in SimShaker Wings with Korea (which I have been using for years from SimShaker to Sim Racing Studio (SRS) running my DOF Reality P4 motion rig).

This is what I tested:

1. IL-2 Korea sends telemetry directly to SimShaker on 29373 → SimShaker works correctly with your Sound Module/Buttkickers and JetPad.

2. SimShaker is set to forward UDP telemetry to 127.0.0.1:4321, where Sim Racing Studio (SRS) is listening → SRS does not receive usable telemetry/move my DOF Reality P4.

3. This same SimShaker port-forwarding setup does work correctly with IL-2 Great Battles: SimShaker receives the GB telemetry and successfully forwards it to SRS on 127.0.0.1:4321, which operates my DOF Reality P4.

4. As a test, I changed the IL-2 Korea startup.cfg so Korea sends telemetry directly to both programs:

   • SRS: 4321

   • SimShaker: 29373

With this configuration, both work correctly at the same time: SRS moves the P4 and SimShaker operates the Buttkickers/JetPad. (This would be fine, but I need to add a 3rd device with my VPForce Rhino FFB, so I still need port forwarding).

Could you please confirm whether SimShaker's UDP port forwarding is currently expected to work with IL-2 Korea telemetry, or whether the forwarding function needs an update for Korea?

Thank you!

[Andre]

7 hours ago, Varibraun said:

Hi @Andre. I am testing the new IL-2 Korea support and first just want to say THANK YOU for everything you have done and for the new features that I am trying out.

However, I have a question about UDP port forwarding in SimShaker Wings with Korea (which I have been using for years from SimShaker to Sim Racing Studio (SRS) running my DOF Reality P4 motion rig).

This is what I tested:

1. IL-2 Korea sends telemetry directly to SimShaker on 29373 → SimShaker works correctly with your Sound Module/Buttkickers and JetPad.

2. SimShaker is set to forward UDP telemetry to 127.0.0.1:4321, where Sim Racing Studio (SRS) is listening → SRS does not receive usable telemetry/move my DOF Reality P4.

3. This same SimShaker port-forwarding setup does work correctly with IL-2 Great Battles: SimShaker receives the GB telemetry and successfully forwards it to SRS on 127.0.0.1:4321, which operates my DOF Reality P4.

4. As a test, I changed the IL-2 Korea startup.cfg so Korea sends telemetry directly to both programs:

   • SRS: 4321

   • SimShaker: 29373

With this configuration, both work correctly at the same time: SRS moves the P4 and SimShaker operates the Buttkickers/JetPad. (This would be fine, but I need to add a 3rd device with my VPForce Rhino FFB, so I still need port forwarding).

Could you please confirm whether SimShaker's UDP port forwarding is currently expected to work with IL-2 Korea telemetry, or whether the forwarding function needs an update for Korea?

Thank you!

Hi Varibraun,
Thank you for reaching out.
I think I haven't touched this part in the latest version and I expect it to work as it used to be with IL-2 GB. I will check it on my end following your feedback.

As a quick aid, based on the IL-2 telemetry confiig rules, I'd recommend you to try out in Korea startup.cfg a construction like this 
[KEY = telemetrydevice]
    addr0 = "127.0.0.1:29373"// for SimShaker Wings
    addr1 = "127.0.0.1:4321"// for SRS
    addr2 = "xxxxx:yyyy"// for VPForce Rhino FFB, where xxxxx - IP address required, yyyy - port requried.
    decimation = 2// or 1 if required a higher send frequency
    enable = true
[END]

 

[FlightBud]

On 8/6/2026 at 7:02 PM, MNTimBuktu said:

Does anyone have settings they like for IL2: Korea?  I'm having trouble finding a good balance of everything with a single buttkicker.  

I’m also looking for settings recommendations for a single buttkicker.

Bumping this post in case anyone has found a good mix and wants to share their settings.

[Varibraun]

2 hours ago, Andre said:

As a quick aid, based on the IL-2 telemetry confiig rules, I'd recommend you to try out in Korea startup.cfg a construction like this 
[KEY = telemetrydevice]
    addr0 = "127.0.0.1:29373"// for SimShaker Wings
    addr1 = "127.0.0.1:4321"// for SRS
    addr2 = "xxxxx:yyyy"// for VPForce Rhino FFB, where xxxxx - IP address required, yyyy - port requried.
    decimation = 2// or 1 if required a higher send frequency
    enable = true
[END]

Thank you Andre for the quick reply!  I will give this a try this weekend and report back (I seem to recall adding the 3rd address did not work with GB, but hopefully with the Korea upgrade it will).

[Varibraun]

7 hours ago, Andre said:

Hi Varibraun,
Thank you for reaching out.
I think I haven't touched this part in the latest version and I expect it to work as it used to be with IL-2 GB. I will check it on my end following your feedback.

As a quick aid, based on the IL-2 telemetry confiig rules, I'd recommend you to try out in Korea startup.cfg a construction like this 
[KEY = telemetrydevice]
    addr0 = "127.0.0.1:29373"// for SimShaker Wings
    addr1 = "127.0.0.1:4321"// for SRS
    addr2 = "xxxxx:yyyy"// for VPForce Rhino FFB, where xxxxx - IP address required, yyyy - port requried.
    decimation = 2// or 1 if required a higher send frequency
    enable = true
[END]

 

This worked perfectly! - Thank you Andre for this and for all of your many years of support to those of us who are fortunate to be using your wonderful software here and in other simulators. 

I will continue to tell any who asks, that your haptics are very close to VR for immersion and I couldn't fly without them (followed by FFB and Motion in that order).  🫡 

[Andre]

2 minutes ago, Varibraun said:

This worked perfectly! - Thank you Andre for this and for all of your many years of support to those of us who are fortunate to be using your wonderful software here and in other simulators. 

I will continue to tell any who asks, that your haptics are very close to VR for immersion and I couldn't fly without them (followed by FFB and Motion in that order).  🫡 

Great news! Thank you for the update!
Now you can feel more independent in this matter.
Careful reading of documentation sometimes brings us pleasant results.
Happy flying! 🫡

[Varibraun]

59 minutes ago, Andre said:

Careful reading of documentation sometimes brings us pleasant results.

Especially when that careful reading is done by someone who is an expert in the field...thank you Andre!

[ROSS_Papa_JA2]

Интересная новость, вы будете смеяться, Андрэ!

Но в "последней версии Блиц бетке" появилась закладка подозрительная в настройках... чето по буржуински написано "бла бла бла телеметрия"))Я на нее ткнул, с чем-то согласился🤓✌️... и упс... накидка с вашей прогой заработала изумительно!🙂

Edited August 26 by ROSS_Papa_JA2

[Andre]

25 minutes ago, ROSS_Papa_JA2 said:

Интересная новость, вы будете смеяться, Андрэ!

Но в "последней версии Блиц бетке" появилась закладка подозрительная в настройках... чето по буржуински написано "бла бла бла телеметрия"))Я на нее ткнул, с чем-то согласился🤓✌️... и упс... накидка с вашей прогой заработала изумительно!🙂

Да, отличная новость. Ждем телеметрию наверное года 4 уже...
Бетка у них я так понимаю закрытая?
В Стиме я у себя ее выбрать для установке не могу.

[ROSS_Papa_JA2]

10 минут назад, Andre сказал:

Бетка у них я так понимаю закрытая?

да, бета закрытая, мне случайно попал допуск на пробный тест вр. Долго мучали вр режим. Но в этой версии очень сильно продвинулись.

[Andre]

10 minutes ago, ROSS_Papa_JA2 said:

да, бета закрытая, мне случайно попал допуск на пробный тест вр. Долго мучали вр режим. Но в этой версии очень сильно продвинулись.

Понятно. Будем ждать когда это станет более доступным.

[Youtch]

Hello Andre,

I struggled to find how to access in the new version the new option in IL2-GB for Engine such as Engine Beat, rpm factor, engine shake, reduce when airborne.

I found it when clicking on the very discrete more Options.

Could you explain better what each of  these new effect do exactly?

Many thanks in advance,
y.

Edited August 27 by Youtch

[Andre]

26 minutes ago, Youtch said:

Hello Andre,

I struggled to find how to access in the new version the new option in IL2-GB for Engine such as Engine Beat, rpm factor, engine shake, reduce when airborne.

I found it when clicking on the very discrete more Options.

Could you explain better what each of  these new effect do exactly?

Many thanks in advance,
y.

Hello,

Not sure what you mean under "the very discrete". English is not my first language, sorry.

Regarding the options in that menu:
Engine RPM Factor - Represents the RPM factor (ENG_RPM/RPM_MAX ratio) for the Engine Beat effect. 0% - RPM is not taken into account, 200% - RPM is taken into account very much.

Engine Shake Factor - Represents the shake factor (ENG_SHAKE_AMP) for the Engine Beat effect. 0% - shaking is not taken into account, 200% - shaking is taken into account very much.

Reduce when airborne by XX% - Reduces the Engine Beat effect when airborne (10+ m AGL). 0% - no reduction, 100% - no effect when airborne.

ENG_RPM, RPM_MAX, ENG_SHAKE_AMP are variables exposed by the game in the telemetry output.

Hopefully this helps.

Edited August 27 by Andre