Logitech G940

[FLS]

Just a quick FYI. It works in AH, the FF is awesome. I hope Hitech gets one. 

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[Dragon]

Please let us know if it lasts longer than a week or 2 b4 breaking.  Many people have shown interest in trying them.

[RipChord929]

Still waiting on mine, UPS delivery on the 14th... Thanks for the headsup!  Really looking forward to the FFB..  How does the dual throttle feel, and have ya tried it with P38, A20, 110, 88?  I've heard that the trim wheels have no detents?

If ya feel like, give us a little review, as it pertains to AHII... I'd like to hear it..

RC

[FLS]

Throttle feels very smooth and it's easy to split and rejoin the 2 throttles. Detents on the 5 rotaries would be nice. I find it easier to use  elevator and rudder trim on the throttle rotaries instead of the JS trims. Sorry I haven't had time for more of a review. It feels very good for plastic and at cruising speeds it reminds me of my old CH gear. The stall warning and buffet is good and the variation in control forces at different speeds feels more like real flying. I think it adds at least as much to sim flying as Track IR.

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[Getback]

Good to hear! Nice to have some competition out there for CH. Like others, I hope it's durable.

[RipChord929]

Yeah, WWII planes still had mechanical control linkages, (mostly)... So they had a very direct feel for the air on the ailerons and elevators... Having that tactile sensation, of the pushback by aerodynamic force, will feel great... Allow better E retention, or hang a little tighter in turns..  And just more fun, all around!!

RC

[kilz]

wow never seen those before please do let us know how they are doing 2-4 weeks later as i have had no luck with Logitech joysticks. i bought one opened the box hooked it up and it never worked right.

is the stick still twisty or no?

[Reschke]

wow never seen those before please do let us know how they are doing 2-4 weeks later as i have had no luck with Logitech joysticks. i bought one opened the box hooked it up and it never worked right.

is the stick still twisty or no?

Comes with rudder pedals as part of the $300 price tag for the unit.

[RipChord929]

Finally!!! This one arrived by slow boat....!   
First impressions, seems well made, everything visible is assembled with screws, good feel and proportions, fits well in hands, semi grippy texture on stick and throttle(s), buttons have good positive feel, trim wheels have no detents/white center marks only, pedals seem solid, no rocking, feel ok on socks/slippered feet... Overall, its a little lighter than I thought it would be... But I'm going to anchor it down as centerline stick configuration, so that won't really matter...


Stylewise, it is made to generally appear as a piece of formed alloy aero hardware, when bolted into simpit side/center consoles.. IMO they pulled it off well... Medium metallic gray, etc...

Its very cool!!!  Can already tell that I'm gonna love this thing!!!
The box just felt a little "light" for $300bucks worth... (oldschool, psychological thing!!!)

The (modders) are going to go crazy with this one, LOL!!!  Obviously lots of room for additions/mods...

Have read, that there are driver conflicts with older Logitec drivers.. So will wait till I have time to dump any old logi drivers before loading the new ones..

Will post more as soon as I have time to sort it out!!

RC

 

[kilz]

Comes with rudder pedals as part of the $300 price tag for the unit.

i understand that i just wish it does i wish CH put out a twisty stick. i can not adapt to rudder pedals

[jocko-]

I've been watching this one with interest. I've used a Cougar for years but this is the first new HOTAS to come along that makes me think 'new toy!'. SimHQ has reviewed it here:  http://www.simhq.com/_technology2/technology_155a.html

I posted some thoughts in the article reply section, IMO they should have put the trim rotaries behind the buttons on the throttle base to be more similar to RL cockpit ergonomics. As for center detents, real trim wheels in aircraft don't have 'em... although it was pointed out to me that if you intend to use the 'trim' rotaries for other purposes a center detent might be a good thing.

I've never used a FFB stick in my life, how does it work when the stick is near the center, is there a noticeable 'bump' or anything once you move it away from center enough to trigger the FFB? Does it screw up your ability to aim?

[FLS]

Jocko the FF centers the stick so there's no transition, it feels very natural. I haven't tried it with "spring centering" turned on since that would defeat it's purpose for me.
I've been using a modded Cougar and I'm happy with G940. Aiming seems easier without spring centering but I can't prove it with my shooting.  If you lose half a wing or crash then the stick really shakes until you let go or end flight but all forces are adjustable so you can set it up as you like.

[Delirium]

I'm still concerned about the long term life of the stick, even listening to the stick being used on youtube you can hear the *click* when he pulls the trigger. I won't even bring up the pots considering Logitech's history...

Could one of you guys that have purchased the G940 come back every 3 months and give us an update?

[OOZ662]

Is there an update on the longevity of these sticks? Former Logitecs would give out even this fast. Also, does it still use standard pots on all movements of have they switched to other sensors yet? The Halls on the X52 have done me well.

[jocko-]

AFAIK the G940 uses Hall sensors, not pots.