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Offline caldera

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2014, 07:31:45 AM »
Atari 2600 HOTAS:



I may end up modding it like the Super Fat King Cobra.  :joystick:
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2014, 08:29:17 AM »
Atari 2600 HOTAS:



I may end up modding it like the Super Fat King Cobra.  :joystick:


I'd like to see you use that stick with one hand! AFAIR it's a two hands on stiffy.
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2014, 09:03:49 AM »
Your pulling my leg ?

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Yeah... That's not a real stick but photoshopprd of a real one that DOES have all the dials and buttons on the base.... russian company called VKB.



I do, however, use something close... VKB Fat Black Mamba with the Thrustmaster Warthog handle (via an adapter).


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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2014, 10:31:58 AM »


I do, however, use something close... VKB Fat Black Mamba with the Thrustmaster Warthog handle (via an adapter).

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That look's like a cool stick . I got to get a new one but just can't decide on what I want .
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2014, 07:00:02 PM »
CH Combat Stick, CH Pro Throttle and CH Pro Pedals.

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2014, 09:54:05 PM »
Started out with a Logitech 3D Pro.
When it got sloppy and lost two buttons I bought a second one and used the first as a throttle; and other things.
Next I bought a CH Pro Throttle to replace #1, my poorman's throttle.  :banana:
Saitek Combat Pro Foot Pedals came next. :banana: I liked the wider stance they have over the CH pedals. I'm 6'4" with a size 13 foot.
Then a CH Fightertick to replace #2 3D Pro stick. :banana:
One piece at a time; somewhere along the line I also added a TrackIR5 with Pro Clip.    :old:

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2014, 03:20:36 PM »
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2014, 04:23:36 PM »
I've always been on the cheaper side... After a couple of Logitechs I got the Thrustmaster TopGun Afterburner, the predecessor of the TM HotasX. Was happy with it until I was let to try the T16000M. Now I'm using the Afterburner as throttle only and the 16000 for stick. I have a Saitek R440 wheel whose pedals I used to use until I finally invested to the Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals. The only thing I can think about to alter would be modifying the stick part of the Afterburner into a box of buttons, but since it's still fully intact I've been hesitating to rebuild it.
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2014, 09:33:24 PM »
Right now I am using the X 55 Rhino but for a long time I was using a Thrustmaster cougar with the magnet mod and a X65 throttle. Had no problems with the earlier just wanted a good full setup with the Saitek Pro pedals I have.

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2014, 09:37:13 PM »
CH Combat Stick, CH Pro Throttle and CH Pro Pedals.

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #25 on: August 31, 2014, 04:54:40 AM »
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #26 on: August 31, 2014, 07:15:26 AM »
Up until last week I was using a CH gear, must have been the new generation stuff because I had nothing but problems with the stick and then the throttle started to act up so they are now shelved, still using the pedals for now.

I sold a lung and went with the Warthog, so far I have been very impressed with them and the software, the stick is a little stiff but I am getting use to it.

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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #27 on: August 31, 2014, 08:18:03 AM »
CH Fighterstick, CH Pro Throttle, and CH Pro Pedals.  Great equipment that gives me little trouble.  The only issue I have had is with the throttle becoming "uncalibrated" too often. 
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #28 on: August 31, 2014, 10:36:56 AM »
Good stuff men . Very cool to see what people are using .
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Re: Joystick's - What are you using ?
« Reply #29 on: August 31, 2014, 01:24:29 PM »
CH Fighterstick, CH Pro Throttle, and CH Pro Pedals.  Great equipment that gives me little trouble.  The only issue I have had is with the throttle becoming "uncalibrated" too often. 
My issue is the stick becoming un calibrated.....I think I need a powered USB hub
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