SAITEK USB - Flight Controller

[Creamo]

Well, I finally put away the old trusty Wingman Extreme Digital 3D and loaded up the new SATAN-Tek USB. Sheesh, Damn thing WORKS! No more bad pods!

 Now I have a question er two.

1. Anyone use a profile for AH, or do you just program from within the game? I did it in the game and it works quite well, but would like to know advantage of a profile for the game specific. Adding Mode 2 for Bomber commands and changing gun positions etc... That 2nd hat is great for changing gunner positions.

2. The stick seems a bit sloppy, is there anyway to beef the springs up? (does it have springs?)
Overall it's a awesome stick, but would like a stiffer responce on it.

Ok, was hoping to get a profile for AH sent if anyone has one or tips on programming it.

Going Vmo!

Creamo

[RangerBob]

I have one I'll send, but it's designed to be used with rudder pedals so the rudder floppy is used for flaps. You have to make sure you set up AH to look for the rudders you connected instead of using this stick.

Now if you are planning on using the stick rudders then just reprogram the Saitek.

Since AH has the bomber gunner positions improperly set up between different bombers(I've been posting this)I set up mode 1 for fighters and B17, Mode 2 for B26,  and Mode 3 for vehicles. That way my second hat is used to jump around positions.

Ranger Bob

[Badger]

I'm curious.....

Is anyone actually using the built-in RUDDER of the Saitek X35T in AH?

I've been eyeing this combo, but have always used a joystick with a built-in "twisty" kind of movement for rudder use.  I've got quite adept with it, so I'm a little worried about changing to this Saitek X36 / X35T combo and having to re-learn the coordination all over again.  By the way, I have a very old set of Thrustmaster pedal rudders (the analog ones).  I wonder if they'd work with this setup?

Regards,
Badger

[RangerBob]

I sent a more complete answer to your post on another thread, but just in case someone drops by here the answer is yes you can use analog rudders with Saitek USB Throttles and Sticks.

Just set up the throttle as a second stick in windows and calibrate. The go to AH Setup Joystick and map the rudder and rudder axis to the second stick you set up as a rudder. More details can be found in the other post.

Ranger Bob

[Minotaur]

For RangerBob's other post LOOK HERE.

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Mino
The Wrecking Crew

[Creamo]

Thanks for everything Ranger-

This thing is bad-ass. That file you sent really helped.

How I flew without trim on the controller before I do not know. Now a500mph dive in a G10 is easy.

Muuuuhahahahahahaha!

Going Vmo!

Creamo

[Creamo]

Ooops, almost forgot.

Well, I read all the stuff Ranger Bob said about using TM Analog Rudder pedals. I have a extra CH Products game card I can install, and found the Elites for $68.

Here's my question.

Am I better off spending $100 for USB Ch Pro Pedals....or order the Elites? The Ch Pro's may be a whole lot easier being USB, or not?

I want rudder pedals NOW, so whadda all think?

[SmokerFT]

Hey Ranger Bob could you e-mail me that config file too. I just got one myself programming documentation sucks. My e-mail addy is ScoJon@msn.com. Thanks in advance

[Creamo]

And Format C:\ = NEED file resent!

Thanks in advance Ranger.



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Creamo
FAT DRUNK BASTARDS

[JimBear]

RangerBob, would you consider donating your profile to the Joystick Download site?  And/or put me on your list of guys to email it to?    jimbear@devildogs.com

[Stalker]

Well add me to the list of Saitek owners.
Just got it setup tonite but have not figured
out the TM RCS/ACM card setup as 2nd stick.

RangerBob,followed your other post.
2nd port/checked rudders/chose analog stick/
& called it Rudders.
But shows as not being connected so cannot
calibrate??

btw,could use that config file also
lrdenney@earthlink.net
Thanks

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Damned Stalker

[RangerBob]

I would love to donate my profile to the joystick download site. Just let me know how to do it?

Ranger Bob

[RangerBob]

Sorry for not answering in a timely manner, but I have been away.

I sent the profiles to each of you.

As far as the stick goes It's been a while since I set it up, but now that I think of it I'm not sure I chose analog from the list. I think what I did is to hit the custom button, then choose a 2 axis no button stick, then make sure I had rudder pedals checked and it allowed me to at least calibrate the rudders.

You have to make sure that you don't have any other joystick set up in you selection list with rudders or it may not allow you to calibrate rudders with this new set up.

You may have to play with it a bit, but that is generally what I chose. I have one choice in the list as the Saitek and then I set up the second one as this custom stick. Don't worry if the stick itself does not calibrate, just click or enter past that routine to get to calibrate the rudder portion of the stick. You should see the rudder move in the box.

Good luck

Ranger Bob

[SmokerFT]

Thanks Bob got it! I'm gonna go try it out right now. Smoker out!!

[milnko]

RangerBob,

After reading how U guys loved the Saitek, I got one.

Can I too please get a copy of your profile for AH too?

Send it to davek@clatskanie.com please.

Thanks.

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