opinions on Saitek X-36 combo please...

[RangerBob]

Kirin,

I strongly recommend you avoid the analog stick and get the USB version as the others have mentioned.

The USB version is excellent, and like JimBear indicated a set of rudder pedals will round this system out just about perfect. I came from an old set of Thrustmaster Pro 22 and TQS throttle combination set up and love this Saitek.

I'm the one that wrote the Saitek Profile that everyone is now passing around. When you get it just send me your E-mail and I'll send you my profile to get you started.

After this you can fly a 109 at high speed when you've lost stick control by simply using the trim tab settings on the throttle hat. It's a great way to escape in the 109 and you'll get calls from other pilots asking how you can fly that 109 so fast when they just loose control.

Ranger Bob
JG2

[Nike]

Plain and simple...

The analog version is sheit....get the USB version it rocks...

 

// Nike

[Kirin]

Thank you all very much guys... just decided to get me one of those combos - looks like this thread inspired some other guys too...

Hey, maybe Saitek ship me one free for this one!  

[arhurb]

I asked for help in another thread, because Coolie Hats didn't work, and I appreciated the advices 1776 gave me. But I've just returned the thing to the puter store. Maybe I could put it to work but It seems to be (actually It has been   ) an incredibly time consuming task, at least as far as my hardware tuning abilities is concerned, time that I have not, and, still, there is an issue outstanding, the fact that you can't push more than one button simultaneously.

From my point of view, gameport version is NOT advisable.

Cheers,


Pepino

[Pollock]

Dont give up with this system you will not be disapointed. Run the supplied program nuke usb, load Direct X 7.0A completly (not the patch)I had similar problems until I did a full install of the above mentioned. If you need a profile I have a copy of Ranger Bobs and my profile that is slightly changed from his.  I use many combination commands including the rotary dials. If you need a profile post me an email and i will send it to you. It is also possible you have a bad one out of the box, exchange it for another one. The fun factor far outweighs the headaches...

[Bluefish]

I've been following this thread with great interest since I've been using an analog X36 combo both in AH and WB for nearly two years, and I'm thinking of switching to the USB version.  I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the following points:

1.  I infer from previous posts that(at least in AH) you can use separate analog rudder pedals through a gameport with the USB setup.  I've got a set of TM Elites and was wondering if anyone had any experience using them w/ the USB X36.  Also, how exactly do you set up the AH controls to use a separate rudder?

2.  Can control configs. that were written for the analog X36 be used with the USB version, and is there any difference in the performance of the various buttons, dials, etc.?  


3.  Does the USB version eliminate the view problems that a number of folks have noted in AH?  In the analog version, I have found that rapid snap-view switching can frequently cause the view to start uncontrolled panning, and have frequently found myself staring at the chair in the bottom of the cockpit during a dogfight (I'm not claiming that this is the sole reason for my dismal K/D ratio in AH, but it sure doesn't help!)

Thanks in advance for any info!

[RangerBob]

I am currently using the x36 combo USB version with a set of Thrustmaster analog pedals. I've had them for years so I'm not sure of the model type, but they are a rugged set.

You simply plug them into your analog joystick port and set up another stick in the Windows joystick area being sure to chose with rudder pedals. I chose some sort of a stick and just clicked passed the calibration part about the stick and then calibrated the rudders.

The go to AH joysitck setup and choose to have your rudder axis be connected to this new analog rudder you set up. AH made it very easy.


As far as views go I don't have any problem with the views using this USB version.


I'm not sure about using the old analog config files. I changed from an old set of Thrustmaster stuff to this new USB combo so I had to set up a new profile. I'll send it to you if you want it.

Ranger Bob

[Bluefish]

Thanks for the info and the tips, RangerBob.  I'd very much appreciate the config files- my email is KJKosco@GTE.net.  This may finally push me over the line into going USB (having gone through about 4 sets of pots on the analog stick).  

[Stiglr]

Even though it's USB, the Saitek still has pots, no????
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I'm following this thread with interest, because I too had a complete HORROR story with the gameport Saitek combo. I take every opportunity to slam it everywhre I go.

But, since the reports on the USB version seem overwhelmingly positive, I think I'll start tracking this on my radar screen again.
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One question for you USB Saitek people: what about the hat? Can you get 8-way *sticky* views or is it really only 4-way if you want persistent views (as was the case for the original set)?

[RangerBob]

I have the 8 way sticky views working on mine now. I also have it programmed so the pinky switch changes that hat to an 8 way view looking up and around.

Ranger Bob