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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Pollock on May 16, 2016, 07:56:03 PM
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http://www.gostratojet.com/Gladiator/index.html (http://www.gostratojet.com/Gladiator/index.html)
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I like this!
Thanks for the link!
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THRUSTMASTER BEST & RELI.
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Just thought I'd throw out there that Jason at VKB in the USA (he handles Canada as well) is fantastic to deal with, I picked up my VKB pedals through him a while ago and he handled even the brokerage stuff at the border with the shipping charge back then. Their products are very, very solid, best pedals I have. I have the Crosswinds too, I just prefer how these move, they are simpler and more fine motor skill (ankle) than gross (knee/leg) in terms of accuracy is all for me.
Blade here has a couple of the VKB high end sticks, and has posted some pretty impressive vids about their precision and workmanship. While I eventually want to get their higher end stick that's coming (The Gunfighter) , I'll try this one out for sure as well. Looks like the K12 grip from the Gladiator Pro will fit in the Gunfighter base as well.
http://www.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?t=1947
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Hey Gman...read your post and was wanting to view the videos you mentioned that blade has made. Could you let me know where to find them?
I pre-ordered the VKB Mk. IV pedals today. They will ship in June. I was never really comfortable with my Saitek pedals. The comments in this forum have convinced me to try the VKB pedals...Thanks Gman.
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http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,371364.msg4974124.html#msg4974124
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,378709.msg5044917.html#msg5044917
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,378709.msg5042595.html#msg5042595
If you check through these you'll find the test videos Blade did comparing VKB sticks (he has 2 IIRC) to various other sticks he has.
You won't be sorry with the VKB pedals, there are a few of us here now that use them - very fine motor skill input, with no other pedals can I be as precise, plus there are very customizable in terms of how you set up the foot rests and pegs for your feet/width/etc. The software is proprietary, but I didn't change or mess with a thing and it works 100% with every game out there in terms of flight sims, including ARMA3 and other stuff like that with flight/helo components.
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Wow -- how can they sell that thing at $100? It looks like it should cost way more than that.
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vKB taking preorders for the Gladiator sticks
Estimated to ship in June. I ordered one
For since I have their pedals. My warrhog fimbal is terrible so I may slao order the
Adapter and mount it on the Gladiator
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The Gladiator Pro stick is calling me........................... ....
Getting harder to resist.......................
:aok
:salute
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Is that the same Jason Williams of 777 fame?
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Yes it is, he runs VKB distribution for North America as a side project - that's right from his email when I asked the same question.
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Then it's a product you can believe in, for sure.
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I am very tempted by the Gladiator Pro Plus with the throttle.
(http://www.gostratojet.com/Marketing/Gladiator_Pro_Angle_Drawing.jpg)
I like the VKB pedals but they lack toe brakes.
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I am very tempted by the Gladiator Pro Plus with the throttle.
(http://www.gostratojet.com/Marketing/Gladiator_Pro_Angle_Drawing.jpg)
I like the VKB pedals but they lack toe brakes.
Beware! This stick has a dangerous advanced-technology look to it. I'm not sure that it won't animate while you are sleeping, transforming into a deadly robot that will go out at night to conquer the neighborhood. . . . :noid
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gladiator eh...
I think I know why Ack-Ack likes it:
(http://byt.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/title1753735428-344x300.jpg)
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gladiator eh...
I think I know why Ack-Ack likes it:
(http://byt.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/title1753735428-344x300.jpg)
Hey, you found a current picture of Ack-Ack! He doesn't like it posted, as he's a little sensitive if people make fun of his hair.
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I am very tempted by the Gladiator Pro Plus with the throttle.
(http://www.gostratojet.com/Marketing/Gladiator_Pro_Angle_Drawing.jpg)
Are the detachable? The throttle and the stick, I mean.
Glad I ate 'er... English is a weird language.
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I am very tempted by the Gladiator Pro Plus with the throttle.
(http://www.gostratojet.com/Marketing/Gladiator_Pro_Angle_Drawing.jpg)
I like the VKB pedals but they lack toe brakes.
I would also like to know if the throttle will operate detached from the stick..................
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I already pre-order from Stratojet and find this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6GT49O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DAN05EBB4XGH&coliid=I26NG6042OEAMG
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I already pre-order from Stratojet and find this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G6GT49O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DAN05EBB4XGH&coliid=I26NG6042OEAMG
Thanks, Pollock!
I've got an Amazon account so this is getting more interesting by the moment.
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Here is the pre-order link for the Gladiator Pro.
http://www.amazon.com/Gladiator-Joystick-Flight-Simulator-Controller-Stick/dp/B01G6GT3BI/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464374420&sr=1-1&keywords=gladiator+pro
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Here is the pre-order link for the Gladiator Pro.
You may have forgotten something. :)
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I am very tempted by the Gladiator Pro Plus with the throttle.
I havent seen this at the U.S distributor site. Prediction overwhelming demand and VKB might actually split this in two.
That trottle is the best off the shelf warbird throttle I have ever seen.
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Here is a forum link to a thread regarding the Gladiator Series of Sticks, over at the il2sturmovik forum:
http://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/14343-vkb-gladiator-joystick-project/
has some interesting information in this thread regarding the "Gladiator Series" of Sticks
edit: Also a link of "Gladiator JoyStick" pictures
https://www.google.com/search?q=Gladiator+Plus+Pro+with+the+throttle&biw=1920&bih=927&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjIhOCP3qjNAhUCKyYKHQJGAIIQ_AUICCgD
hope this is helpful,
TC
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Will most likely be my next stick purchase upon my return. :aok
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Is the Gladiator Pro Joystick the flagship stick from this company or is there anything on the horizon?
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Is the Gladiator Pro Joystick the flagship stick from this company or is there anything on the horizon?
It seems the Gladiator is the flagship joystick for VKB. I was going to order one today but I'm still on the fence because the lack of buttons on the Gladiator Pro compared to the CH Combat stick I'm using now. Supposedly there are two more Gladiator sticks coming later this year, Gladiator Plus and Gladiator Pro Plus.
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They are not going to make that Black Mamba deal anymore?
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The Black Mamba and Vintage Black Mamba are no longer available.
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That's been my point, the flat base (like the Warthog type) sticks were all very short runs and you had to be watching their forums when they came out to get in on them. The only sticks in production or the very large/wide base Gladiator and Gladiator Pro right now. What I'm going to wait for is the ones like Blade has, flat base, with various sticks, I don't care which, I'll buy any/all of them. I may even try the Gladiator Pro just to see how that stick gimbal mech is. I doubt it'll replace my WH or CH right now tho - the others might...
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I'm interested in the Gunfighter. http://www.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?t=1947 It looks like it will be a very nice stick, and it will have the ability to use the Warthog grip.
I haven't seen a whole lot of info on it, other than it is suppose to be released some time in 2016.
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Sik
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:salute
Sik
Thanks for sharing SIK1, much appreciated Sir!
TC
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Did the stick arrive yet Pollock?
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yes but i have to get another one some of the buttons not working.
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Got an email that the Gladiator Pro will ship by August 15th. They say u can use the adapter 'which is unavailable' to connect my Warhog handle to it. Would really like to try that out.
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https://flightsimcontrols.com/2016/08/gladiator-pro-and-t-rudder-mk-iv-pedals/ (https://flightsimcontrols.com/2016/08/gladiator-pro-and-t-rudder-mk-iv-pedals/)
The first production batch of Gladiator Pro is quite limited, so, if you intend to buy one, please, do not wait too long.
http://www.gostratojet.com/Gladiator_Pro/index.html (http://www.gostratojet.com/Gladiator_Pro/index.html)
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I've got the T-Rudders Mk IV and the pedals are awesome. The only bad thing about VKB gear is the programming software, which sucks.
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Got my Gladiator Pro Friday but was a lemon 'Died 1st Day'. Oh well my luck it happens, gonna have some problems with new products. In contact with Stratojet maybe they can send me the board controller for it and I can put it in myself.
The hour I did get to use it I found a few things I would change. I had to glue a rubber grommet from the hardware store onto the left hat switch to make it usable, you cant push it to the right its to low and obstructed. The Trigger button has a really loud click and the button in the front lower that I usually use for clipboard is a Shift button. My goal is to put my Warthog stick on it when the adapters become available.
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got an email today to ship it back. I had to pay shipping 25.00 to them. See what happens anyone else having problems with Gladiator Pro?
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Just noticed this from the front page advert, how come we cant get Aces High in there
"This stick appeals to beginners as well as experienced simmers
thanks to its real-world design. It's perfect for today's WWII simulators
like War Thunder, Rise of Flight, IL-2 Sturmovik and World of
Warplanes. VKB has crafted a unique and cost effective option for
simmers who want increased quality and immersion at an affordable
price."
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got an email today to ship it back. I had to pay shipping 25.00 to them. See what happens anyone else having problems with Gladiator Pro?
Only problems that I've heard of with either the Gladiator or Gladiator Pro have been some that have received broken or non-working sticks. Luckily for me, my T-Rudders worked out of the box, have heard some with the T-Rudders Mk IV have had the same issues with receiving broken or non-working pedals.
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Stick with Ch. They happen to be reliable.
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Just noticed this from the front page advert, how come we cant get Aces High in there
"This stick appeals to beginners as well as experienced simmers
thanks to its real-world design. It's perfect for today's WWII simulators
like War Thunder, Rise of Flight, IL-2 Sturmovik and World of
Warplanes. VKB has crafted a unique and cost effective option for
simmers who want increased quality and immersion at an affordable
price."
It's a shame they couldn't name anything close to a sim.
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Stick with Ch. They happen to be reliable.
CH has changed since the family sold it to some French industrial manufacturer.