https://github.com/simplezes/stripcol
Flight strip manager for Vatsim Colombia
https://github.com/simplezes/stripcol
electron flight-management flight-strips javascript nodejs vatsim vatsim-colombia webapp
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Flight strip manager for Vatsim Colombia
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/simplezes/stripcol
- Owner: Simplezes
- Created: 2026-02-13T07:37:10.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-03T03:19:10.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-03T07:20:17.074Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: electron, flight-management, flight-strips, javascript, nodejs, vatsim, vatsim-colombia, webapp
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://vatcol.org/
- Size: 1.14 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🛫 StripCol — VATSIM Colombia Strip Hub
**StripCol** is a high-performance, electronic flight strip management ecosystem custom-built for **VATSIM Colombia (VATCOL)**. It bridges the gap between traditional EuroScope operations and modern web-based interfaces, providing Air Traffic Controllers with a sleek, responsive, and highly functional workspace.
## 🏛️ Architecture
StripCol is designed as a modular **three-tier ecosystem** (located in the `src/` directory):
1. **.🔌 EuroScope Plugin (C++)**:
* Direct integration with the EuroScope SDK.
* Exposes real-time flight data via a localized TCP server.
* Handles low-level ATC commands and telemetry.
2. **🌌 Gateway Hub (Node.js)**:
* A central orchestration server (Express & WebSocket).
* Supports session-based pairing via unique **Link Codes**.
* Features a live web console for real-time server monitoring and logs.
3. **🖥️ Desktop Client (Electron)**:
* A professional, high-fidelity UI built for multi-monitor ATC setups.
* Features dynamic panels, custom tooltips, and terminal-style configuration.
---
## ✨ Key Features
* **⚡ Real-Time Synchronization**: Instantaneous updates of aircraft state, altitude, and coordination status.
* **📂 Precision Management**:
* Interactive flight plan modifications (Altitude, Heading, Speed).
* Direct-to point routing and STAR/SID assignments.
* Seamless automated handoffs and frequency transfers.
* **🎨 Pro-Grade UI**:
* Custom-floating tooltips for rapid data inspection.
* Dark-mode optimized for reduced eye strain during long sessions.
* Modular panel layout to fit any sector configuration.
* **📋 Advanced Diagnostics**: Built-in live log viewer at `/api/logs.html` for real-time debugging.
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
### 1. Requirements
* **Node.js** (Latest LTS)
* **EuroScope** v3.2 or later
* **Visual Studio** (if building the plugin from source)
### 2. Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Simplezes/StripCol.git
# Install dependencies
npm install
```
### 3. Execution
1. **Launch EuroScope** and load the `StripCol.dll`.
2. **Start the Gateway & Client**:
```bash
npm start
```
3. Enter your **Link Code** in the client settings to pair and start controlling.
---
## 🛠️ Technology Stack
* **Back-End**: Node.js, Express, `ws` (WebSockets)
* **Front-End**: Vanilla JavaScript, CSS3 (Glassmorphism), Bootstrap 5
* **Platform**: Electron
* **Plugin**: C++ (EuroScope SDK)
---
# How do I get a buddy to connect to my session?
StripCol works in a simple **host + client** model.
One computer runs the StripCol server.
The other connects to it.
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## Step 1 - Choose the Host (Computer A)
Computer A will act as the server.
1. Open the application.
2. Ensure it is running and listening *(seeing if the box in the top left shows "System: Online").*
3. Connect to a position in EuroScope.
*If Computer A wishes to change the gateway IP used by EuroScope...*
```
.stripset 29.94.160.171
```
4. Join your session normally.
Computer A’s local IP (example: `29.94.160.171`) is the address other computers must use.
You can find this by running:
```
ipconfig
```
Look for the IPv4 address.
---
## Step 2 - Configure Computer B
Computer B will connect to Computer A.
1. Open the application.
2. Open Settings → Network and set the gateway IP to Computer A’s IP address.
3. Verify the connection is correct seeing if the box in the top left shows "System: Online".
4. Insert the StripCol session code generated by Computer A.
Now both computers are connected to the same StripCol instance.
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## Network Requirements
For this to work:
* Both computers must be on the same network
**or**
* The host computer must have its port forwarded if over the internet (Port 3000)
* Windows Firewall must allow StripCol traffic
If connection fails, check:
* Firewall rules
* Correct IP address
* That StripCol is running on Computer A
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## 📄 License
Distributed under the MIT License.
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### 🌟 Acknowledgements
* **Author**: Simplezes
* **Organization**: [VATSIM Colombia](https://vatcol.org)
* **Copyright**: © 2026 StripCol Project
---