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Offline Kazaa

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« on: June 23, 2006, 08:14:14 AM »
Anyone know who sell the top gear in rudder pedals,?

Because I don't think A,S,D keys can cut it anymore, especially if I used the num pad to do the views as well.

You should see how I switch between the two, it’s like I’m playing the piano hard core.

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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2006, 09:11:29 AM »
I use the CH Pro USB Peddals.  Other then the internal broken wire problem I've been happy with them.  IIRC, if the CH product was assembled without the wire bundle properly secured to the bellcrank, it can catch one of the wires and break it.  I've seen them for $100US at Frys.

Thrustmaster came out with a competing product but I haven't seen any comparisons or reviews.
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2006, 09:29:59 AM »
ch    much love.kazaa dont do it .i cant imagine you getting better.just keep pounding the ivories.

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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2006, 10:29:28 AM »
If you really want something better than CH rudder pedals, you will maybe take a look at http://www.dhs-electronic.de/home.htm
It´s a small dedicated company with a fine reputation building rudder pedals for years. Prices range from 128-270 €. I use the Simped Vario pro USB and they are superior to any CH pedals I have seen.

http://www.combatsim.com/htm/dec98/pedal-hoff.htm has a review of the old, non-usb version.

If I remember right, Karnak is/was using Simped pedals too.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2006, 10:50:52 AM »
lusche, i read the references and am very interested.will there be a problem with ch fighterstick?

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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2006, 11:55:13 AM »
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lusche, i read the references and am very interested.will there be a problem with ch fighterstick?


COBA,
I don´t have CH fighterstick so I can´t know fore sure. But never read about any problems, and as they are USB controllers, they should work fine with any combination here in AH. I personally have them combined with X45 and Cyborg gold joysticks (all plugged in at the same time). Pacific fighters was a problem, for that game could not figure what was controller #1, #2. I had to manually edit the config files, then it worked too
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2006, 01:00:09 PM »
Very interesting... a bit more expensive than CH, but they look fairly good. Dang... One more thing on the "List O' Things to Dream About"

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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2006, 01:35:43 PM »
Thanks a lot for the input guys, I will keep you all posted on what I decide to get.

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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2006, 01:36:34 PM »
Oh yeah, if anyone else wants to share on this topic, feel free.



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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2006, 08:15:15 PM »
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Originally posted by Easyscor
I use the CH Pro USB Peddals.  Other then the internal broken wire problem I've been happy with them.  IIRC, if the CH product was assembled without the wire bundle properly secured to the bellcrank, it can catch one of the wires and break it.  


Fixed twice, broke three times. Kills the toe brakes. I must stomp on 'em too hard. Other than the toebrakes they have held up well. Still no spikes or anything.


i dont got enough perkies as it is and i like upen my lancs to kill 1 dang t 34 or wirble its fun droping 42 bombs

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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2006, 08:34:45 PM »
I like CH Products pedals.  I've had them for years and never had a problem.  I like the feel and that they seem sturdy.

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« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2006, 08:25:52 AM »
ty lusche.i tinks ill order.

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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2006, 08:55:50 AM »
Before you order, you might ask them how long delivery takes. I ordered my pedals last november and they took about 1 month(!) to deliver. I think christmas was the reason for that, but as its a very small company, i´m not sure if it´s better now.
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