Originally posted by RedRadr
I have come to posession of a Thrust master HOTAS, I do not have the CD,
is there an adapter to convert to usb available? and DL site for software?
thanks,
The adapters to convert to USB will only give you maybe 3 axises and a few buttons. You will not be able to use any of the program features of the HOTAS.
It would be good to know what chipset the stick has. If you have the digital StickWorks chip set, you will have nearly the program features of the Cougar. If you have the stock chips, it will be much more dificult to setup. The digital chips only require the joystick port plug. The stock chips will need you to connect the mouse and keyboard through the stick to use any program functions. If you open the box, the IC should have a sticker on it. It's been some time since I had mine open so I don't remember what it looks like. BTW, it is in use on one of my PCs now. I just added a joystick port that was an optional addon to my motherboard, or you can use an older soundcard that has a joystick port.
If your looking for posts similar you yours, you will find some information here:
Frugal's World For software, I see some downloads at StickWorks:
The StickWorks Programing software looks like it is still available at FlyFoxy:
FlyFoxy I see lots of good information here on Jame's Thrustmaster FAQ:
http://www.flyfoxy.com/ThrustmasterFAQ.htmlGood Luck,
Gunner