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Offline Blade

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New Joystick
« on: April 09, 2016, 05:18:31 PM »
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2016, 05:35:37 PM »
I've got the VKB pedals, and I'm so impressed with them.  I've been looking into getting one of their sticks, preferably this one myself.  I've got way too many hotas and mech keyboards already, but for VKB I'll make an exception and buy one more, as I'd really like to see if their sticks are as good as their pedals.  From your previous posts on the Cobra stick Blade, they sure look accurate and precise.  This one too from the 2nd vid too.


IIRC they don't make this stick anymore, the Black Mamba III, where did you find it if you don't mind me asking?  I know the Cobra M5 costs about 1/3 of what the BM3 does.  I assume you pre ordered it as this was a limited run, but if you found a source somewhere I'd love to hear from where so I can pick one off, I've had no luck finding one myself yet, and heard about the limited run only after it was done.

I really hope VKB ups their production and keeps making new stuff, maybe a throttle and a complete HOTAS system too - Jason who runs the VKB USA outfit is fantastic to deal with (He also runs the show at the company that created IL2 BOS and I think Rise of Flight as well).   

Pic of the VKB pedals below, I have the MFG Crosswins and the Slaw 109 Cam model as well, all 3 are great and have their advantages, but I much prefer the VKB for precision due to just the ankle needing to move, like pressing the older CH non USB pedals back in the day, only even less motion is required.  It's a bit of a PITA getting a toe brake function however, but again, their are +/- to all custom pedals.   VKB's quality and impressive, and that's why I want to seek out one of their BM3 sticks, as it's their best product stick wise to date most likely.

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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2016, 07:02:48 PM »
I like VKB's joysticks too.
I recommended
1. King Cobra


2. Black Mamba
3. Cobra M5
King Cobra and Black Mamba are hi-cost than Cobra M5 because I think metal gimbal and precision sensor.
But it's worth it.
VKB joystick buy from
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at Europe and Asia.
at USA
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2016, 06:57:21 PM »
I have the pedals and would absolutely buy their Stick if the wife hadn't already got me a warthog for Christmas.


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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2016, 08:39:53 PM »
Only the Cobra is in stock, and only in the Euro store.

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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2016, 10:02:59 PM »
Because I fly so much DCS I have been thinking about Flight Link, or C-Tek controllers. I have not found anyone that has used them yet.
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2016, 09:16:27 PM »
Sigh, I asked them in feb last year to be put on the waiting list, and they confirmed I'd get an email when they had them for sale, to be honest, I'd given up, was this a new batch Blade? (I haven't heard anything from since March last year)
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2016, 10:35:51 PM »
Wow this joystick has a 12 bit controller in it! That's a huge resolution for a joystick.

Does anyone know what controller the CH line of products use?

The stick looks more ergonomic than the F-16 style.
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2016, 05:15:21 AM »
I'm very happy using VKB's joystick.
steely07, I pre-order Black Mamba at  Nov.2015.
Kazaa, Black Mamba stick is ergonomic, so that looks like Su-27's one.
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2016, 06:00:45 AM »
Thanks Blade, I guess i'll see if I can get in on the next pre-order if they do one "_
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2016, 11:30:18 AM »
I've got VKB Black Mamba Mk.III Limited Edition
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and other my Joysticks,
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,371364.0.html
How are you liking it so far ? How you keeping it on the table . Looks like it does not have much of a base .
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2016, 12:58:00 PM »
Wow this joystick has a 12 bit controller in it! That's a huge resolution for a joystick.

Does anyone know what controller the CH line of products use?

The stick looks more ergonomic than the F-16 style.

CH uses 8 bit for their consumer line.
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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2016, 02:48:08 PM »
CH uses 8 bit for their consumer line.

Was waiting for you to show up. :aok



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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2016, 03:09:01 PM »
Was doing some research on this company. Looks like they've stopped selling this model and coming out with something new.



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Re: New Joystick
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2016, 05:10:40 PM »
 :salute nice stick , how do you anchor it down? :cheers: