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Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: shoppe123 on August 17, 2001, 09:48:00 AM

I posted this in my first post but I think it will get lost there.

Dusting off my old stuff right now. Got CH Pedals, CH Pro Throttle, and an old CH F16 combat stick. People still use this stuff? LOL! Hope I still have the stuff to install all this crap  Fricking cat chew on my joystick cable. If I can't fix it what's a good stick these days. As I remember the trigger had worn out anyway (I was dubbed LeadPump for a reason, LOL) and I had to map it to another button.

Appreciate any suggestions. Second post and I'm talking about the best equipment, LOL! I'm *NOT* a troll, honest!  ;) LeadPump

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: -ammo- on August 17, 2001, 09:52:00 AM

You just described my setup to the tee :) Still works for me!

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: Eagler on August 17, 2001, 09:56:00 AM

USB X36 Satiek combo paired with USB CH Pro Peds

less than $150 for all if you get the refurb X36 at:
 http://store.yahoo.com/saitekusa/recprod.html (http://store.yahoo.com/saitekusa/recprod.html)

check ped prices here: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php?masterid=227959&mode=look2_1&ut=185c048a3f3fb761 (http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php?masterid=227959&mode=look2_1&ut=185c048a3f3fb761)

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: popeye on August 17, 2001, 10:02:00 AM

I have exactly the same setup.  Works fine for AH.  Between the programmable CH stuff, and the key/stick mapping in AH, you can make it do anything you want.

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: voulez on August 17, 2001, 10:18:00 AM

well, i`m upgrading all my kit next friday (as a birthday prezzie to myself  :D)...getting Mesh 1400 (AMD setup) with Geforce 3-512meg mem-7200 + 2 meg buffer H/D & all sorts of trimmings. Anyone else with a similar setup know of any probs with Aces High I should be aware of?

(oh- yes, I *am* feeling a bit smug too!   :cool:

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: SOB on August 17, 2001, 10:52:00 AM

If ya can't get your stick working, give CH a call and see what they'll do for ya.  You might be suprised...make sure you tell 'em about the cat, they'll love it!   :)


SOB

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: october on August 17, 2001, 10:59:00 AM

I was thinking of getting a reconditioned Saitek before shelling out 250 pounds for a full CH set-up (I've got the CH USB pedals).  Does it work yet with Win2000 (I heard there were problems)?.  It's such good value if it does......
In the UK the new Thrustmaster Cougar (which looks fantastic and all metal) will be nearly 300 pounds and out in October!

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: rosco- on August 17, 2001, 12:00:00 PM

I see on saiteks web site someting about Win 2000 beta drivers. Dont know if they work or not.

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: Beav on August 18, 2001, 09:27:00 PM

What about Microsucks sticks? Any strong feelings either way on those?


Beav

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: SirLoin on August 18, 2001, 09:38:00 PM

MS FFB Pro1..Built like a Sturmovic.If you can still find one snap it up(Even if u have to buy a demo)It's unbreakable and better that FFB2 and FFB is great in AH.

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: Kweassa on August 19, 2001, 05:31:00 AM

MS Sidewinder Precision Pro.1

 I've soaked it, dropped it, grinded it, stepped on it, had to disassemble and reassemble it.. but it still works like magic..  :)

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: Chaos68 on August 19, 2001, 07:25:00 AM

I use a Logitech Force FeedBack stick with 6 buttons. I programed the buttons for Gear up, Gear down, Flaps up, Flaps Down, Call 6.

The only problem i have is sometimes when i get my butt waxed and have to bail my stick jerks all over the place. Enough to where i have to unplug the force feedback cord.

Title: Newbie Equipment Question(s)
Post by: Guinness on August 19, 2001, 12:36:00 PM

I use a Gravis Exterminator joypad heh heh

Its got a joystick type thing on it, does the job, got rudder and throttle and loads of buttons, and a hat switch, very compact.

Can be twitchy though, i hope to upgrade all my stuff soon.