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Offline RedBull1

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What Joystick do you Use?
« on: April 15, 2012, 04:39:14 PM »
Sadly, I think my 2 year old $12 Logitech 3D Pro is on its last legs  :cry
So I am looking to get a new stick, wondering which stick is best, or at least pretty good?
looking for a twisty stick with a throttle, no pedals, I'm too used to twisty  :D
Thanks! :salute
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2012, 04:49:40 PM »
I have an Saitek AV8R-01.  I like it because there are not too many buttons.  I don't like twisty stick, and currently use my keyboard for rudder...   But plus sides on this stick are it's got a wide and heavy base, as well as heavy spring in the twist.  Also, it's got a Mode Select toggle on it that I have mapped to my GV engine, so I can turn the key on and off.   :x
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2012, 04:54:08 PM »
X-52 Pro.
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2012, 04:55:16 PM »
I used a MS Force Feedback Pro for around 10 years, then Microsoft stopped supporting gameport devices with Win7. I tried the Saitek X52, and it was nice, looked cool, very easy to program, and had a LOT of buttons, but it was not as precise as my old FFPro. I even tried the 'mod' where you move the Hall Effect magnets, and while it helped, it was still sloppy.
 
A month or two ago I finally broke down and bought a CH Fighterstick. I absolutely love it. I instantly could tell the difference. I did move the hat switch to the lower 'thumb' button.

I use the Fighterstick in conjunction with my Saitek X52 Throttle and my homebuilt rudder pedals.  Pedals take about a week to get used to (after using the twisty for 12 years)


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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2012, 04:55:25 PM »
X-52 Pro
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2012, 05:11:59 PM »
3D Pro for the win!
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2012, 05:16:40 PM »
HOTAS Cougar w/SimPED Vario Pro pedals.
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2012, 05:20:30 PM »
CH combat stick, w/ logitec peddles and throttle.
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2012, 05:21:37 PM »
Quote from: wil3ur on April 15, 2012, 04:49:40 PM
I have an Saitek AV8R-01.  I like it because there are not too many buttons.  I don't like twisty stick, and currently use my keyboard for rudder...   But plus sides on this stick are it's got a wide and heavy base, as well as heavy spring in the twist.  Also, it's got a Mode Select toggle on it that I have mapped to my GV engine, so I can turn the key on and off.   :x

Same here.  It has a twist stick, but I dont use it anymore since I bought pedals.  Great stick as far as I am concerned, and only about $30.  Its also one of the few decent sticks I can use... as I am left handed, and this one works for either.  Only down side I have seen, is that after 3 years, it starts to get a bit worn where the stick sits in the base... and can cause you to not move as smoothly.  A thin coat of candlewax about once a month where these 2 parts meet makes it feel like the day I bought it.

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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2012, 05:21:46 PM »
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2012, 05:26:08 PM »
T16000
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2012, 05:45:31 PM »
CH Fightestick, CH Pro Throttle and Saitek Pro pedals.
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2012, 06:06:30 PM »
Quote from: AKP on April 15, 2012, 05:21:37 PM
Same here.  It has a twist stick, but I dont use it anymore since I bought pedals.  Great stick as far as I am concerned, and only about $30.  Its also one of the few decent sticks I can use... as I am left handed, and this one works for either.  Only down side I have seen, is that after 3 years, it starts to get a bit worn where the stick sits in the base... and can cause you to not move as smoothly.  A thin coat of candlewax about once a month where these 2 parts meet makes it feel like the day I bought it.

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Damn, sweet looking setup!
and look at all of you with your fancy PEDALS, pssshhh  :D
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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2012, 06:06:36 PM »


From left to right;

CH Throttle Quadrant: controls elevator trim, blank, blank, blank, RPM#1, RPM#2

Thrustmaster Warthog throttle: 1 and 2 engine

TrackIR: self explanatory- just started getting used to it. The vertigo comes and goes, I got hit by a bout last night during the scenario.

Turtlebeach Headset: for sound/mic, also have additional plug available on desk to plug in my cellphone so I can listen to music or even do work handsfree.

G15 keyboard; had macros to turn off/on each engine, end flight, additional trim, view keys, exit flight, and type on vox channel buttons.

Saitek Cyborg Mouse: macros with additional weights for comfort

Thrustmaster Warthog joystick: self explanatory, note the c-clamp to prevent the stick from moving. While necessary on a CH stick, the Warthog doesn't really move but it is an old habit.

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Re: What Joystick do you Use?
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2012, 06:09:25 PM »
Quote from: RedBull1 on April 15, 2012, 04:39:14 PM
Sadly, I think my 2 year old $12 Logitech 3D Pro is on its last legs  :cry
So I am looking to get a new stick, wondering which stick is best, or at least pretty good?
looking for a twisty stick with a throttle, no pedals, I'm too used to twisty  :D
Thanks! :salute

I realize you like the twisty, but making the switch to pedals can be one of the best things you do for flight sims.  :)
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