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Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 15, 2002, 02:50:55 PM

Been using the joystick to control the throttle for GVs since I couldn't figure out how to map the throttle to my tqs. Planes work fine. Just got a TM Cougar and the springs are so stiff that there is no way I'll use the joystick to control the throttle.

Anyone tell me how to map the GV throttle to my tqs?

Thanks

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: Ghosth on May 16, 2002, 09:46:01 AM

I don't think that one is possible.
HT would have to rewrite the code for the GV's before it will work. At least thats my impression.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 16, 2002, 09:52:32 AM

Thanks for the rsponse,  guess I'll start looking for weaker springs, no more GVs 'till then.

I don't know what Thrustmaster was thinking, these springs are too stiff. One positive however, every kill gives a greater sense of accomplishment, no more furballs for a while though.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: straffo on May 16, 2002, 10:07:15 AM

I read somewhere that you can change on the fly the axis of a Cougar

have a look to http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: Horn on May 16, 2002, 11:16:57 AM

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Originally posted by AKIron

I don't know what Thrustmaster was thinking, these springs are too stiff. One positive however, every kill gives a greater sense of accomplishment, no more furballs for a while though.

For some lighter springs:

New Springs (http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/psearch.asp?FAM=torsion&desc=Torsion+Springs)

'luck!

dh

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 16, 2002, 11:39:37 AM

Thanks again guys.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: Flossy on May 16, 2002, 12:21:16 PM

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Originally posted by AKIron
Thanks for the rsponse,  guess I'll start looking for weaker springs, no more GVs 'till then.

Really?  I am using GVs all the time with my Cougar, and don't find the stiffness to be a problem;  in fact I have got quite used to it now.  :D

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 16, 2002, 12:46:27 PM

Oh great, now I've been out joysticked by a girl.  :D

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: snafu on May 16, 2002, 01:21:06 PM

Remind me never to get into an arm wrestling competition with Flossy :eek:

TTFN
snafu

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 17, 2002, 12:12:07 AM

After a few weeks of using this Cougar I might be able to beat my wife at arm wrestling. :D

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 17, 2002, 01:39:32 PM

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Originally posted by straffo
I read somewhere that you can change on the fly the axis of a Cougar

have a look to http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/

I finally got to that part of the manual and found it very easy to swap the axis': BTN # SWAP(joyy, thr). But in the process I discovered that the Cougar behaves differently than my TM FLCS. With the FLCS I had to constantly hold full forward pressure on the stick while in the driver's seat or I would gradually slow down. With the Cougar I just push forward and then center the stick. As long as I don't pull back from center it maintains full throttle. Don't even need the swap with this behaviour.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: Flossy on May 17, 2002, 03:43:27 PM

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Originally posted by AKIron
With the Cougar I just push forward and then center the stick. As long as I don't pull back from center it maintains full throttle. Don't even need the swap with this behaviour.

Dam, you've discovered the secret!  ;)

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: SlapShot on May 17, 2002, 04:03:57 PM

OR ....

Once up to speed, switch to a gun view and speed is maintained.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: AKIron on May 17, 2002, 06:12:33 PM

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Originally posted by SlapShot
OR ....

Once up to speed, switch to a gun view and speed is maintained.

I did do that with the FLCS, if it weren't for the killer trees I coulda stayed in the gun view.

Title: Configuring throttle for Vehicles
Post by: Flossy on May 17, 2002, 07:50:58 PM

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Originally posted by AKIron
I did do that with the FLCS, if it weren't for the killer trees I coulda stayed in the gun view.

Stay in gun view and use rudder to steer past trees.... preferably with rudder pedals...  :D