THrustmaster Warthog

[McShark]

I received my Warthog today.

What a load of buttons, axis and stuff to play with.

Has anyone basic settings / scripts available to find a starting point?

Is it recommended to map in TARGET or just use AH setup?

Thanks in advance for any advice / help.

[Hoplite]

Is it recommended to map in TARGET or just use AH setup?

I use AH for my Warthog setup and it works just fine.  I only use TARGET for games where I need to combine these into a single virtual joystick for older games that only recognize one controller.

[McShark]

I use AH for my Warthog setup and it works just fine.  I only use TARGET for games where I need to combine these into a single virtual joystick for older games that only recognize one controller.

Thx on that one. Going down that road as well right now.... calibrate windows and setup in AH.

No other games here so I really look for AH tips & tricks!

[Flossy]

Has anyone basic settings / scripts available to find a starting point?

Is it recommended to map in TARGET or just use AH setup?

Hi McShark, hope you are enjoying playing with your new Warthog! 

I do all my key-mapping using the in-game setup.  Here's what I have set on mine:



May give you a starting point anyway.   

[McShark]

Hi McShark, hope you are enjoying playing with your new Warthog! 

I do all my key-mapping using the in-game setup.  Here's what I have set on mine:



May give you a starting point anyway.   

Hey Flossy,

Thank you very much. That looks good! I have most of the buttons set nowadays but not really perfect yet.....

A question regarding deadband and damping. The stick is insanely precise but I think I might have a bit of a bounce when opening fire. Morfiend gave me some advice which I am experimenting with but do you have had any similar issues with the Warthog and how did you solve them? I come from a CH Fighterstick for example, as far as I love the dual stage trigger, the forces are very high to my opinion and make it hard to hold your bullets on target. Any advice on that?

Thx again for the map, will see what I can make of it .... 

[Hoplite]

Flossy...where did you get the template for that button mapping image?

[edge12674]

While on the subject of the Warthog...what kind of rudder pedals are you all using?  I have an old Cougar set-up/RCS all with Hall sensor upgrades.  I am thinking of going to the Warthog since the gimbals on the Cougar wear out/get sloppy, but hate to give up my RCS hall sensor pedals.

[Flossy]

Hey Flossy,

Thank you very much. That looks good! I have most of the buttons set nowadays but not really perfect yet.....

A question regarding deadband and damping.

YW, McShark. Deadband/dampening is not something I have touched so far sorry so presumably they are at default values.  Not noticed any problems, possibly because I mainly fly bombers.   

Flossy...where did you get the template for that button mapping image?

Googled it, Hoplite. 

While on the subject of the Warthog...what kind of rudder pedals are you all using?  I have an old Cougar set-up/RCS all with Hall sensor upgrades.  I am thinking of going to the Warthog since the gimbals on the Cougar wear out/get sloppy, but hate to give up my RCS hall sensor pedals.

I'm using Saitek Pro rudder pedals.  I had a Cougar myself and seem to remember there is a special connector on it that accepts analogue pedals (D type connector), however when Thrustmaster introduced the Warthog they dispensed with the analogue pedals idea and used separate USB connectors for throttle, joystick and any pedals you wish to use.  If your RCS hall sensor pedals are USB, there shouldn't be a problem, otherwise if they are the old analogue type you will need some sort of analogue to USB convertor.  Hope it all makes sense!   

[McShark]

Thx Flossy, bit wizer now. Printed that map. Funny that you too have no real function for those fuel flow buttons 

HAs anyone here a Warthog scaling screeny and is willing to share?

Just wondering if it should be scaled at all or try to get used to it without?

Thx again for any replies, appreciate it!

[Randy1]

I use them for opening the bomb bay door,and dive flaps.  I use the slider to the right of the throttle for manual trim and it is an analog like elevator or rudder.

I use the target software.  Very powerful.  What I suggest is set up in AH first then as time permits work on the Target version.  If you don't start Target it uses the AH settings.

I use a modified scaling but the setting are so personalized,  you are best served by experimenting.

Some of the other switches, tail hook, programmed setting for 200mph climb, auto climb, level.   

Remember to set your GV-Boat.  I also use a mode for bombers so my hat switch moves the gun positions and I have buttons to do a bomber auto calibrate for 3 seconds and 10 seconds duration. 

[edge12674]

Thanks Flossy, I will factor in the price of a USB converter or new pedals.  Does the Warthog seem to hold up better than the Cougar to justify the cost?

[McShark]

While on the subject of the Warthog...what kind of rudder pedals are you all using?  I have an old Cougar set-up/RCS all with Hall sensor upgrades.  I am thinking of going to the Warthog since the gimbals on the Cougar wear out/get sloppy, but hate to give up my RCS hall sensor pedals.

Gameport or usb? I have found an offer for the RCS gameport version for € 30 ( $ 40 about) Think of buying them.

Any issues to be aware of?

[Hoplite]

Googled it, Hoplite. 

Found it that way as well.  Thanks!   

[edge12674]

Gameport or usb? I have found an offer for the RCS gameport version for € 30 ( $ 40 about) Think of buying them.

Any issues to be aware of?

The RCS uses a gameport.  I really like the pedal spacing and feel of the RCS compared to CH pedals, but you do not have toe brakes.  The RCS does have issues with springs breaking (had to find an outside spring vendor to find replacement springs) and the stock pot does begin to spike.  A Hall sensor upgrade (google Cubpilot) makes the pedals rock solid and I have not needed to calibrate them in years.  I have seen some gameport to USB converters, but have also read that they have issues regarding accuracy.  I still need to do more research.  I am also modifying my Cougar gimbals using bearings that are designed for R/C micro-helicopters.  I am hopeful this will eliminate any joystick slop and prevent further wear...time will tell.

My apologies for the thread hi-jack....Now back to the Warthog programing. 

[McShark]

My apologies for the thread hi-jack....Now back to the Warthog programing. 

Thx on that, np my thread anyway