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Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: Hap on December 20, 2005, 08:41:40 AM

i'd like to program the large thumb roller on the throttle to handle zoom.  if someone has programed it also to do so, please tell me how.

hap

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: Sketch on December 21, 2005, 02:24:00 PM

I have yet to figure out all the programing on the X52.  The thumb slider, the 2 dials and the front dial on the throttle and the main ones.  I don't use the Saitek program itself, I just set it up in the game and only use one mode....  if you find out, let me know.... as I am too stupid to figure it out! :O

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: kevykev56 on December 21, 2005, 10:01:36 PM

I dont have the X52 but have programmed my x45 to do a simular function.

If possible for the x52 try setting up bands, setup a null from 45-55% then everything above 55% is zoom in then below 45% would be zoom out.

You will just have to return to the null point when your zoom is at the point you want it to stop. It will not be linear.

This is only relevant if the slider has a center notch like the rotary knobs on the x45. If not then the best of luck to you.

Title: Large Thumbwheel
Post by: Softail on December 26, 2005, 09:39:45 AM

Hap,

     Use the profiler software.  Break the THUMB Wheel into 3 zones.
     Zone one is assigned the "[" key
     Zone two is assigned to nothing
     Zone three is the "]" key.

     Twist right zoom in....twist to dent to stop zoom.
     Twist left to zoom out....twist to dent to stop.

     Same for thumb slider...that I use for map zoom.

     Be sure that all wheels and sliders are set to dentent before you launch the profiler, otherwise when you try to launch AH from a shortcut...it will prompt you to DELETE the shortcut!

Softail

Crappy pilot with nice stick ;-)

Title: Re: Large Thumbwheel
Post by: Hap on December 28, 2005, 08:16:08 AM

Softail, thanks for the directions.  How exactly do i "break the thumb wheel into 3 zones?"

also, i don't know what "twist to dent" means.  neither do i know what "dentent" means.

sorry for being so dense.

thank-you in advance for another explanation.

hap

Quote

Originally posted by Softail
Hap,

     Use the profiler software.  Break the THUMB Wheel into 3 zones.
     Zone one is assigned the "[" key
     Zone two is assigned to nothing
     Zone three is the "]" key.

     Twist right zoom in....twist to dent to stop zoom.
     Twist left to zoom out....twist to dent to stop.

     Same for thumb slider...that I use for map zoom.

     Be sure that all wheels and sliders are set to dentent before you launch the profiler, otherwise when you try to launch AH from a shortcut...it will prompt you to DELETE the shortcut!

Softail

Crappy pilot with nice stick ;-)

Title: Re: Re: Large Thumbwheel
Post by: Eagler on December 28, 2005, 09:54:53 AM

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Originally posted by Hap
Softail, thanks for the directions.  How exactly do i "break the thumb wheel into 3 zones?"

I have an example in my profile in the link in my sig

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: zmeg on December 28, 2005, 11:12:31 PM

You don't have to use the profiler at all, just go to select joystick, click on throttle1 in AH function, click Y rotation in joystick input, click set input,  click apply, and thats it.

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: kevykev56 on December 29, 2005, 11:31:23 PM

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Originally posted by zmeg
You don't have to use the profiler at all, just go to select joystick, click on throttle1 in AH function, click Y rotation in joystick input, click set input,  click apply, and thats it.

Without the profiler you are only using a fraction of the Saitek potential. You will have the ability to use multiple functions with each button using the profiler. I wouldnt recomend using the stick without it.

I only use the keyboard for typing in game, everything else is on the stick and throttle. :aok

Title: Re: Re: Re: Large Thumbwheel
Post by: Hap on December 30, 2005, 07:13:02 AM

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Originally posted by Eagler
I have an example in my profile in the link in my sig

thank-you eagler.  when i open it, i'm prompted to use a program.  which one?

ty, hap

Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Large Thumbwheel
Post by: Eagler on December 30, 2005, 07:22:59 AM

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Originally posted by Hap
thank-you eagler.  when i open it, i'm prompted to use a program.  which one?

ty, hap

saiteks profile editor
place it in C:\Program Files\Saitek\Software (default location) and then you should be able to open it with the profile editor

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: Max on January 04, 2006, 12:45:34 PM

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Originally posted by kevykev56
Without the profiler you are only using a fraction of the Saitek potential. You will have the ability to use multiple functions with each button using the profiler. I wouldnt recomend using the stick without it.

Kev would you mind sending me your AH profile?

topchef52@adelphia.net

Appreciated:aok

Max

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: kevykev56 on January 04, 2006, 01:04:56 PM

email sent

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: Max on January 04, 2006, 02:14:48 PM

Muy excellante'


Max

Title: X-52 Throttle
Post by: Softail on January 07, 2006, 09:05:08 PM

Sorry Hap...just got back.

I ment "de-tent" its the slight click you feel in the middle of the thumbwheel range.

I use the Saitek Profiler software.  You can download it from the Saitek Website.

Softail