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Offline mbailey

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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2012, 08:14:39 AM »
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2012, 11:44:59 AM »
Deadstik here's a pic of my setup. Next project will be to change the shelf the monitor stand is on into a box that holds the backlit MFDs. The stick is on an extension which allowed me to set the correct offset angle for the center mount as well as give me more travel. It's hard to see in the pic with the leather dust cover on the stick shaft, leftover leather is trim on the throttle, stick handle, and keyboard. The buttons etc are excessive for Aces High but it's nice for DCS A-10C. The analog trim levers have scales to match the AH trim indicators. I've taken a lot of time and small changes to get the ergonomics correct for me. I recommend you do the same before you have to adjust to a setup instead of adjusting the setup to yourself. Also note that you can sit on the floor in front of a notebook with a cheap stick in your lap and fly just as well as I do.  :lol

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Offline deadstikmac

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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2012, 12:51:33 PM »
If I was to make a "So you want to build a SimPit" post, which forum would it belong in?
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2012, 01:15:53 PM »
This is the correct forum.
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2012, 02:19:08 PM »
Ty Sir
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2012, 09:15:40 PM »
Any keyboard command can be made into control on a sim dashboard.
Here's a work in progress for my F4u-1a. Working on the layout I want.
You can control your Gear, Weapon Select, or most anything else that doesn't require a double key such as Alt+X.



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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2012, 04:37:56 AM »
FLS nice setup :rock
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2012, 04:13:28 PM »
Thx Ink. Figured black leather trim would appeal to somebody.  :D
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2012, 10:42:46 PM »
One of you guys has to put screens on top of your simpit for looking up and back...that would be crazy...lol.
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2012, 04:34:10 AM »
Hadn't thought of that.
I think I'll put that one on my to do list.

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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #25 on: July 13, 2012, 02:43:14 PM »
Quote from: CZCH64 on July 12, 2012, 10:42:46 PM
One of you guys has to put screens on top of your simpit for looking up and back...that would be crazy...lol.

It's faster to use your rear view instead of looking at a top mounted monitor.  Also AH doesn't allow 2 different views at the same time.
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #26 on: July 13, 2012, 03:13:02 PM »
Question about tearing down a keyboard.

If I pull one apart and want to "rewire" a key too a switch how does that work?
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #27 on: July 13, 2012, 03:20:52 PM »
I've never done it myself, but I know it can be done. I'd google "simpit" and look for message boards that are doing them. I know there are a bunch.
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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #28 on: July 13, 2012, 09:05:02 PM »
Quote from: deadstikmac on July 13, 2012, 03:13:02 PM
Question about tearing down a keyboard.

If I pull one apart and want to "rewire" a key too a switch how does that work?

Instead of modifying a keyboard you might consider getting a USB board that allows you to make your own analog and button controls.

http://desktopaviator2.tripod.com/Instructions/Model_2090/index.htm

Link is from this forum.

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forums/81/1/Pit_Builders.html
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Offline Bellator

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Re: Flight Sim "Set-Up" Questions
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2012, 06:46:21 AM »
Ok guys, jog my memory.
Where did I see this little gem and what is it called.
I think it is made by Saitek but I could be wrong.
Might be just what deadstikmac is looking for.





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