Fergo Virtual CDU is a virtual Control Display Unit for MSFS' PMDG 737 aircraft series (737-900, 737-800, 737-700 and 737-600). It allows you to remote control the plane's Flight Management Computer (FMC) externally with soft-buttons and a 1:1 representation of the display in real time. Accessible through your regular web-browser, you can use it in a second monitor or any other device connected to your home network, such as a phone or tablet.
As of version 1.0.8442, it also supports both the Captain's and First Officer's sides. You can alternate between them (even during flight) by clicking the "Fergo Virtual CDU" text at the top of the CDU panel. It's also possible to use both sides at the same time if you have two devices or two browser connected to the same server
Main Features:
Web based client
The CDU interface is a web app that uses your regular browser, such as Firefox or Chrome. That means you can use it in your computer, phone, tablet or any other device connected to your home network and capable of web browsing.
Easy to use
Simply launch the server, navigate to the CDU interface with your browser and you are good to go. The software automatically connects to the game and sets up the client-server communication.
Non-intrusive
Fergo Virtual CDU is a standalone and portable software that requires no installation. Simply extract the contents of the compressed archive into a folder of choice.
Automatic configuration
FCDU will automatically configure the PMDG settings for data broadcast and add the required firewall rules for the client.
Off-line activation
User experience shouldn't be affected by clumsy on-line DRM. Fergo Virtual CDU uses a simple and off-line activation system.
Customizable
As the client is web based, you can customize images, fonts and colors by simply editing the HTML and CSS files (some web development knowledge recommended).
Fergo Virtual CDU will automatically add the rules to Windows Firewall for the server to work properly. However, if you use third-party firewall software, you'll need to manually allow FergoCDU.exe and ports 8080 and 8081 (or custom ports, if you changed from the default values).
If you previously purchased FERGONEZ - FERGO VIRTUAL CDU PMDG 777 MSFS at simMarket, you are entitled to the special upgrade price of EUR 7.00 only. NOTE: The special upgrade price will be awarded automatically, therefore you must be logged into your same account used to purchase the previous version! If in doubt contact simMarket support first! NO REFUNDS GIVEN!
- Modern web browser (tested on Firefox 102, Chrome 103 and Edge 103)
-- Minimum iOS version: iOS 12
-- Minimum Android version: Android 9 (worked on Android 4.4.2 though)
- .NET Framework 4.6.1 (included by default from Windows 10 version 1511)
Can be downloaded here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net461
Works great but the 737 CDU is too dark grey in colour. Would be 100 % better if it matched the typical lightish grey of the PMDG 737 and the overhead too.
....Hopefully he'll do a 777 when it's released... but it needs to get the brown shade correct.
I was blown away on how easy it was to setup! Make sure to run the application as admin! I did a flight with it already and I am enjoying the software. It makes a flight flawless because I do not have to click the yoke anymore to make room for the CDU. I recommend this product!
Honestly, I have been disappointed with most of the add-ons that I've purchased for MSFS. This addon, however, is absolutely amazing. It does the install and editing of files for you. Then getting it to work is a breeze. I'm glad I bought this and encourage anyone that would rather type on a phone or tablet than using the mouse on a tiny FMC. My regret is that I didn't buy this sooner.