New Flight control system suggestions

[Gianlupo]

Originally posted by ink
AH wont let me use the SST programing.

 plus the two analog wheels on the throttle are worthless.  

 and its real loose  i put a big washer on top of spring and that helped ALOT.

Well, I think you're doing something wrong, ink. In fact, AH have nothing to do with the SST: you just have to configure a profile with the SST and load it in the Flight Controller (the profile loader that sits in your sys tray, lower right corner of the desktop), then you run AH.... if you give me your email address I'll send you my profile.

As for the rotary wheels, you can configure them via SST to act like buttons: I use them for zooming of views and zooming of map. And, yes, the spring might feel a bit loose, but after a while you'll appreciate it, I'd take that washer away.

[ink]

Originally posted by Gianlupo
Well, I think you're doing something wrong, ink. In fact, AH have nothing to do with the SST: you just have to configure a profile with the SST and load it in the Flight Controller (the profile loader that sits in your sys tray, lower right corner of the desktop), then you run AH.... if you give me your email address I'll send you my profile.

As for the rotary wheels, you can configure them via SST to act like buttons: I use them for zooming of views and zooming of map. And, yes, the spring might feel a bit loose, but after a while you'll appreciate it, I'd take that washer away.

i have been using saitek since the begining.  i know how to set up profiles and such but   it seems like when i leave the sst programming running the stick dont work properly in AH. i have many other flight sims and all allow the running of the SST in back ground just not AH
 But you know what i dont care really cuz AH is the best and i have learned to work around it:aok
  that washer really helped alot as far as allowing to fire a little easier. and i need all the help in that department i can get.
    but thank ya non the less Gianlupo

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[Gianlupo]

Originally posted by ink
i have been using saitek since the begining.  i know how to set up profiles

Sorry, I didn't mean to patronize you!

It's just so odd that you can't make the SST work with AH... I never had any problem. I'm sure there's a way to solve yours.

[Eagler]

Commands programmed inside AH over ride any SST input command programmed in your running profile. Im 100% programmed inside AH and do not use SST, one less process running.

[Hoffman]

Once you figure out how the SST programming works, its amazing.  I love it.
I use an X-52 Pro, I like the look of it and I've never had a problem with calibration, or rudders at all.
I've had it for... nearly 4 months now and have been a little rough on it at times but it still works beautifully. (BF series ***** sucks)

I mapped mine a little oddly, the primary trigger only fires MGs.  (Primarily 109 pilot here)  Safety/Fire button fires the cannon.  (Biggest problem I would have on my old Cyborg was accidentally wasting cannon ammo.)
Pinkie trigger prings up the clipboard.


Top left stick hat is Auto-Climb, Tail hook, Landing Gear, view-default.
Two little green buttons on the right side are Ch/Range vox. (If I could ever get my mic to work)
Black button is Ch. 6 call.

The 6 toggle switches on the base are set for my trim. The way they're setup on the stick is a pure God-send for a diving 109. (Dances and chants: No more lawn-darting for me, hey! No more lawn-darting for me hey!)


Throttle is of course, the throttle, center green button WEP.  Top green Auto-pilot.
Throttle hat is fuel selector, view-pan, flaps up/down.
(What do the pretty metal circle thingies do?)


Mode 1 is my 109 mode, this seperates MG/Cannons to their respective buttons, Mode 2 enables the pinkie trigger to bring up the clipboard, and Mode 3 is for flying things like Typhs, or FM2's, and such where I need all guns to fire from the same button.



Is it possible to marry one's flight controls?

[FLOTSOM]

Originally posted by Hoffman



Is it possible to marry one's flight controls?

Are you trying to say that you have some twisted (assuming you were not including rudder pedals) attraction to your joy stick? maybe you might consider seeking out some type of therapeutic aid in this matter (one consisting of large doses of strong prescription drugs as the core therapy tool would be preferable)

well just a thought

good luck with your delussions

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FLOTSOM

[Spikes]

Originally posted by hubsonfire
The only thing keeping Saitek from dominating the market is their insistence on using **** parts. My beloved X52, trouble free for over a year, has just lost the pot, just like every 30 dollar Saitek stick I've had.
 

My $20 ST290 lasted for 4 yrs...

I have a X52 and I love it...also have an AV8R...

[Hoffman]

Originally posted by FLOTSOM
Are you trying to say that you have some twisted (assuming you were not including rudder pedals) attraction to your joy stick? maybe you might consider seeking out some type of therapeutic aid in this matter (one consisting of large doses of strong prescription drugs as the core therapy tool would be preferable)

well just a thought

good luck with your delussions

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FLOTSOM

I just REALLY REALLY love my X52-Pro...but its not like I try to make love to it or anything... eww... What do you think I am? Welsh?  



















(No insult to the proud Welsh people intended.)




















(By saying no insult to the proud Welsh people, I also mean no insult to the Irish, Scottish, English, or UK people.)

[FLOTSOM]

Originally posted by Hoffman
I just REALLY REALLY love my X52-Pro...but its not like I try to make love to it or anything... eww...

So now your trying to lead us un-knowledgeable slobs in AH-land into believing that sex isnt a part of marriage????!!!!!!!  

WAIT a second...........

now that i consider how much most of the married guys i know complain about a lack of any kind of sex life........ i guess i can see your point...... ok im sure that you could go to Massachusetts or Vermont, hell tyhey let men marry each other why not you and your joy stick??????
I'm sure youll make a beautiful bride!
well good luck and dont forget to post plenty of honeymoon pictures......



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FLOTSOM

[A8TOOL]

From another post in Hardware.

<<2) On my system, the toe breaks have a smidge of acctuation on them. I can't get them to read 0 (zero).>>

So do mine but it has no affect on the game.  I did set the problem toe brake to always on unless I step on it to release for take offs. I have no problems landing except w the spit 16 for some reason. Gets wobbly

I do have a problem with my throt hat switch tho. One of the views is not activating. Ch told me to send it in and they'll fix it for nothing even without the warranty card but it will take 2 2.5 weeks to get back.

Think I can fix it by myself?

I've got the peds inverted btw. Kinda like driving a tank. I couldn't get used to it the other way.

Tell me if this is true as well. You can use old game port peds with new usb stuff rt.? I already know my old stick and throt won't work on XP which brings up another question. Are Ch Products compatible with vista? I remember hearing they were working on it. Guess i'll check the sight myself.

[shamroc]

I use:

CH Combatstick
CH Pro Pedals
CH Pro Throttle
CH Quadrant

All combined into one virtual device, all attached via one USB hub.

Note: In 14 years, I have used the same gear (back when CH used serial ports and keyboard connectors) and have only had to refresh my setup one time - so, based on my experience, expect your CH stuff to last 7 years with heavy usage.

I have owned just about every stick out there (including a Cougar, which is collecting dust in my closet), and nothing can beat a full CH package.

Note: Quadrant has limited use in Aces High - I use it mainly for MS Flight Sim X and IL2-1946.

Shamroc

[redman555]

Originally posted by RATTFINK
You forgot Logitech!  Lasts 6 months... if that

lol rattfink, i had a logitech for 5 years, nvr had a problem wit it, but i desided to get an X-52, wasnt so good, to loose