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Offline Randy1

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VKB joystick nxt
« on: December 10, 2025, 04:15:07 PM »
Can you use this joystick without using the VKB config software?

Windows pops up a Defender alert when I try to run config software.
« Last Edit: December 10, 2025, 04:16:46 PM by Randy1 »

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2025, 04:20:44 PM »
If windows can see the stick in the device manager then no you dont need the software for AH.

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2025, 09:35:36 AM »
If windows can see the stick in the device manager then no you dont need the software for AH.

I have one bad USB port.  Guess which one I plug the new joystick into?

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2025, 10:07:50 AM »
I have one bad USB port.  Guess which one I plug the new joystick into?

Thank you Fugi.

Well its good see someone else has my kind of luck!

Glad ya got it working.

Let us know what you think of the stick, Im may be in the market soon.

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2025, 11:46:58 AM »
What are some good Rudder Pedals, with Hall Effect sensors, that are reasonably priced?
 
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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2025, 01:52:51 PM »
What are some good Rudder Pedals, with Hall Effect sensors, that are reasonably priced?

Thats a tough question. I havent found any that are cheap. $200 for the VKB ones. Im in the process of building my own but it is slow due to time issues. I keep looking tho   :D

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2025, 07:29:14 PM »
Jimmy my last set of pedals is working less one toe brake.  VKB look good but no toe brakes but look like they are very strong.

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2025, 07:49:18 PM »
Jimmy my last set of pedals is working less one toe brake.  VKB look good but no toe brakes but look like they are very strong.

They are bulletproof and no plastic crap. You can set an axis or button to implement brakes in AH via your stick. Better yet, you can implement software from VKB or others to have combined or individually manipulated toe brakes for AH. A matter of seconds and a few calories burned to set them up the way you want 'em.

I just bought another set after giving up on pedals and trying twist axis again.....what a mistake that was.

They sell them right out of a warehouse here in the states for cheap. No tariffs and crap to deal with. They showed in 3 business days. Do it. Buy once, cry once.

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2025, 10:04:26 PM »
Jimmy my last set of pedals is working less one toe brake.  VKB look good but no toe brakes but look like they are very strong.

I am loving my VKB Pedals,,,, Toe brake was now issues with me since I already had that programmed to my throttle.   and yes they are built out of metal no plastic parts i could on them.
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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2025, 09:56:37 AM »
Well Randy, and anyone else who has this stick, hows to working out for you? What did you use before and how does it compair to the new stick?

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2025, 11:59:19 AM »
Demo of what I mentioned using Joystick Gremlin and vJoy to provide semi separate toe brakes with the VKB single axis pedals.

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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2025, 12:28:54 PM »
Well Randy, and anyone else who has this stick, hows to working out for you? What did you use before and how does it compair to the new stick?

VKB has become the same fad CH once was and TM later on. Unless you can afford Virpil, its the best bang for the buck. Not only is it very smooth, eliminating nose bounce, its a good stout construction with excellent support. It can also be customized with stems and grips.
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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2025, 12:31:55 PM »
Running VKB pedals, throttle and the WWII EVO NXT stick...don't have anything to compare to other than old school logi twist stick that I first learned to play this game in...however, VKB has all excellent parts, none of it feels cheap and the price tag will also match that feel. Worth the investment, i like flying.
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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2025, 12:34:43 PM »
My VKB pedals are on the way!  :x
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Re: VKB joystick nxt
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2025, 02:09:53 PM »
Well Randy, and anyone else who has this stick, hows to working out for you? What did you use before and how does it compair to the new stick?

Very pleased with VKB.  Will be buying a throttle next.

Only compliant I have is this old brain is slow to learn which fingers press which button on the VKB having used the t1600 for so long.

Jimmy, I think you will be very pleased.
« Last Edit: December 18, 2025, 02:11:30 PM by Randy1 »