Warthog Setup?

[Butcher]

Anyone have a Thrustmaster Warthog setup?

[Delirium]

I just bought one, should be coming today according to the tracking on the package.

Other than advice to update the firmware before you start using it, I don't know much else.

[Reschke]

Yep what do you want to know Butcher?

[Butcher]

Yep what do you want to know Butcher?

I was wondering if I can get a copy of your setup?

[Delirium]

Me too, please, Reschke. The Targetware isn't the easiest thing to use to program the Warthog.

[Delirium]

What I'm looking to do is to use the 'Eng Oper' switches on the Warthog throttle as magnetos to start my P38's engines independently. I tried doing it with the AH programming, without success. I tend to kill the wrong or even both engines.

[Butcher]

What I'm looking to do is to use the 'Eng Oper' switches on the Warthog throttle as magnetos to start my P38's engines independently. I tried doing it with the AH programming, without success. I tend to kill the wrong or even both engines.

the Target software sucks, you gotta program and fiddle with the settings yourself, I flew a little bit today, its a bit more challenging to get used to for sure. Over all it blows a Logitech away.

[Reschke]

Everything I do for AH is done within the AH system. I think I can copy that and send it over to you. I kinda/sorta copied what I had in TARGET for my A-10C setup. I have left and right engines on twins/multi planes mapped to the different toggles and I have my APU set to start all engines. I will see if I can get it printed up and make a copy for you guys. Drop me an email address via PM and let me see if I can put it into a Word file so you will not be lost.

Also if you are interested the script side of TARGET is where its at; as the GUI is kinda fudged up with allowing you to create and be creative with the software.
 

[Pand]

What I'm looking to do is to use the 'Eng Oper' switches on the Warthog throttle as magnetos to start my P38's engines independently. I tried doing it with the AH programming, without success. I tend to kill the wrong or even both engines.

You have to set them up to toggle the engines independently and then return to "all engines" selected mode after executing the command.  I have used this with no issues with all my 2 engine aircraft for the last several months.  In addition, when using single engine aircraft, you can use either the left or right button to power on/off your motor.

Note: All entries are "press | pulse | default delay | and do not Check the sequence box." 
Add the actions below for each item in order:

EOLIGN:
Engine1_Select      (L_SHIFT 1)
Engine1_Start        (e) 
EngineAll_Select     (L_CTL e)

EORIGN:
Engine2_Select      (L_SHIFT 2)
Engine2_Start        (e) 
EngineAll_Select     (L_CTL e)

Add the Following so when you pull the switches back to lock it will shut that engine down:
EOLMOTOR:
Engine1_Select      (L_SHIFT 1)
Engine1_Stop        (e) 
EngineAll_Select     (L_CTL e)

EORMOTOR:
Engine2_Select      (L_SHIFT 2)
Engine2_Stop        (e) 
EngineAll_Select     (L_CTL e)

Mixed in at the "End" of Each engine start/stop, I also have the LED1 or LED2 on the throttle indicate it's active as well as shut off the LED upon powering the engine down. 

Hope this helps... Any questions, just let me know!

[FLS]

What I'm looking to do is to use the 'Eng Oper' switches on the Warthog throttle as magnetos to start my P38's engines independently. I tried doing it with the AH programming, without success. I tend to kill the wrong or even both engines.

You can do this in Aces High by setting "Eng Oper L Motor" on the throttle base to "select eng 1" in Aces High.  "Eng Oper R Motor" would be "select eng 2". "IGN" on the throttle would be "start engine" in Aces High for both switches. Set "APU start" on the throttle to turn "all engines" back on. This lets you select and start an engine with each toggle but you have to reset to all "engines"with the APU button after the second engine start.

[Butcher]

I do know one thing, don't use your secondary throttle for rudder (waiting to buy some pedals)..

Problem is there is no centering, which tends to auto kick you off Auto pilot, or if you are tail sliding can ruin your E in no time.

[Delirium]

You can do this in Aces High by setting "Eng Oper L Motor" on the throttle base to "select eng 1" in Aces High.  "Eng Oper R Motor" would be "select eng 2". "IGN" on the throttle would be "start engine" in Aces High for both switches. Set "APU start" on the throttle to turn "all engines" back on. This lets you select and start an engine with each toggle but you have to reset to all "engines"with the APU button after the second engine start.

I know that, but it sort of defeats the purpose of putting of the engine start on the switches if you need to reset them with the APU button afterwards. Instead, I'll leave it as a macro on my keyboard; one button selects the engine, turns it off/on, and reverts to controlling both engines again.

Too bad AH doesn't recognize all 3 switch positions on the Warthog, it would open up a lot more functionality.

[Butcher]

I know that, but it sort of defeats the purpose of putting of the engine start on the switches if you need to reset them with the APU button afterwards. Instead, I'll leave it as a macro on my keyboard; one button selects the engine, turns it off/on, and reverts to controlling both engines again.

Too bad AH doesn't recognize all 3 switch positions on the Warthog, it would open up a lot more functionality.

which one isn't picked up? I am getting all three of mine picked up just fine...
I set one for flaps, other two I haven't really figured out what to use it for..

[Delirium]

For example, on the Eng Oper switches, there is a forward selection that acts like magnetos; you press and hold it for a brief moment. There is also a middle position and the bottom position. The middle position isn't recognized and I'm guessing the button is a 2 stage, not a 3 stage button when used in AH.

Maybe I'm being too picky, I just had a woody to possibly use them as engine starts.

[FLS]

What's wrong with turning off the APU after the engines start?