A question for the CH users

[-ammo-]

You don't need to use the Control Manager, you can get by just using the default button mapping in AH but I still recommend installing for calibrating in Windows.  Though, personally I think it's a waste not to use CM as you can do some really nifty things that you can't do with the default mapping in AH.

ack-ack

What can you do with CM?  I just uninstalled the software since I don't use it and never figured out it's capabilities.  TIA

[The Fugitive]

Macros are the biggest thing.  Hit one button and it will start your plane, drop a couple notches of flaps, go max throttle and raise gear after a certain time and then flaps.

[Ack-Ack]

What can you do with CM?  I just uninstalled the software since I don't use it and never figured out it's capabilities.  TIA

As Fugitive mentioned, macros are some of the things you can program in to simplify tasks in game. You can also program the mini-stick on the throttle to do various functions like become an additional hat switch for even more buttons to program or turn the mini-stick into a throttle. 

ack-ack

[Pudgie]

You don't need to use the Control Manager, you can get by just using the default button mapping in AH but I still recommend installing for calibrating in Windows.  Though, personally I think it's a waste not to use CM as you can do some really nifty things that you can't do with the default mapping in AH.

ack-ack

Big +1!

 

[LCADolby]

Plug it in, and go

[FLS]

Be sure to assign the axis and calibrate each one in game.

[Bino]

Macros are the biggest thing.  Hit one button and it will start your plane, drop a couple notches of flaps, go max throttle and raise gear after a certain time and then flaps.

I got used to the CH Control Manager before I ever flew Aces High, so I just kept using it.  Baby Duck Syndrome, I guess.   

But macros are cool.  For example, I have one of my "coolie hat" switches set for manual trim.  For each left or right button press, my stick sends one notch of rudder trim PLUS one notch of aileron trim.

[zack1234]

If you calibrate with CH software you can make the joystick really sensitive, stick does  not bounce so its awesome

If they put some stickers on the sticks to make them look interesting they would be the best selling stick

I have spoken to CH and they said "Bonjour" and "Shut it"

[Bruv119]

Thanks guys for all the advice!  When I'm back home I'll have a CH stick, throttle, and rudders waiting for me.  I'm looking forward to having a little more precise control over my cartoon plane.  My sidewinder is so worn out.  Now I'll probably waste even more of my days off in the cartoon skies.  Not good.

probably the best purchase / investment you can make for playing cartoon airplanes.   I've had my set for 6 years now and only the right HAT on the stick is showing signs of wear.   Probably down to the hand position being a bit of a stretch and no fault of the hardware.