Elite Dangerous
Connection Method
Section titled “Connection Method”Memory Reading — Elite Dangerous does not have native telemetry support. DR Sim Manager uses memory pointers to read telemetry data directly from the game’s process memory.
Supported Version: Elite Dangerous: Odyssey
Setup Steps
Section titled “Setup Steps”-
Download the Latest XML File
After each update to Elite Dangerous, a community member named Wagnard posts an updated XML file that contains the new memory addresses required to retrieve telemetry data. You can find the latest XML file on GitHub:
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Copy the XML File to the Plugin Folder
Navigate to:
C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\Plugins\EliteDangerousPaste the downloaded XML file into this directory.
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In DR Sim Manager, select Elite Dangerous: Odyssey from the Source list and click Start Motion.
Available Telemetry
Section titled “Available Telemetry”- Orientation: Pitch, Roll, Yaw
- Acceleration: G-forces
- Speed: Ship velocity
Telemetry Quality: ★★★☆☆
Section titled “Telemetry Quality: ★★★☆☆”Because telemetry is read from memory pointers rather than an official API, data quality depends on the accuracy of the XML pointer file.
Known Quirks
Section titled “Known Quirks”- Memory addresses change with updates: Every time Elite Dangerous is updated, the memory addresses for telemetry data may change. You must download an updated XML file after each game update.
- Community-maintained pointers: The XML pointer file is maintained by the community, not by Frontier Developments. There may be a delay between game updates and pointer updates.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”No telemetry data
Section titled “No telemetry data”- Ensure you have the latest XML file from the GitHub repository.
- Verify the XML file is in the correct plugin folder.
- Make sure you are flying a ship (not in the menu or on foot).
- If a recent game update occurred, check if an updated XML file is available.