Unveiling the VKB TECS Throttle Control System (In Development)

[blunt_waco]

I sold my Crosswind pedals because I don't need them anymore. . . . . . thanks to the Twist Adapter
So I'd be ready for the throttle now Also available as product tester

I’m thinking of buying a rudder for the DCS KA50

[SleeperService]

This looks incredible! I will patiently look forward to release, I plan to move from my CH Fighterstick + Pro Throttle + pedals ecosystem to a full VKB Gunfighter Mk III + SCG Premium R + TECS + Pedals when this is all available.

Although I understand that this is still in development and obviously this whole coronavirus nonsense isn't going to help the delay, are there any details on what we can expect the weight of the throttle unit + the length of it will be?

I was considering the Virpil CM2 throttle, but this one looks much better in terms of my preference for linear throw levers. Basically I have made myself some retractable throttle mounts (full gallery here, some pics below)




and am trying to assess if the TECS can sit comfortably where my current throttle is.

Thanks, and look forward to hearing more - in the meantime, please stay safe and healthy during this difficult time!

[tuffysdad]

Yes please!

[fallout9]

...are there any details on what we can expect the weight of the throttle unit + the length of it will be?

It is a bit too early to get this kind of info about the TECS, it's still under development and even assuming there's a prototype out there getting tested these days its size and weight could change a few times until it hits the final stage.

...and am trying to assess if the TECS can sit comfortably where my current throttle is.

I can't really see in your pictures how sturdy your mounts are, but you have to consider that the CH devices are using very soft springs and VKB's are a bit harder than that; also, the GFIII base + stick and most probably the TECS are/will be significantly heavier than CH joystick and throttle. So you would need something pretty strong(hold? https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=ucm-stronghold-mounts ) to hold a VKB setup.

[SleeperService]

Thanks, appreciate everything is WIP right now. The mounts should be able to hold at least 2-3 kg. They seem to hold at least that much on the occasional tests I have done, but I haven't mounted them with that weight for any long periods of time. So I guess we shall see!

[Lombra]

Hi,

I won't ask when, but just curious whether the design from the first post is still accurate, or has it significantly changed since?

[Maynard]

So you would need something pretty strong(hold? https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product_cat=ucm-stronghold-mounts ) to hold a VKB setup.

Question: Is the TECS being designed to be compatible with the UCM-S WT or another existing Stronghold design, or will we see a new one?

I want to buy a Stronghold system but I'm holding off on pulling the trigger until either the TECS releases, or we see confirmation that it will be compatible with a current model.

[fallout9]

Most definitely it'll be compatible with the UCM system. Probably it will come with a new mounting plate to fit the system.

[Outlaw24]

Same here I'm waiting to see if there will be a new UCM specifically for the TECS. Some pics to show the changes from the orginal post would help ease the wait.

[KWard]

Most definitely it'll be compatible with the UCM system. Probably it will come with a new mounting plate to fit the system.

If I buy the Warthog mount now, will I have to buy a whole new mount set for the TECS, or will it be possible to just buy the plate and swap them out?

I don't want to buy the Warthog mount just to throw it out once the TECS comes out.

[fallout9]

You could get the mount now with Warthog plate, use it with the Warthog. When TECS comes you'll be just swapping the mounting plates.

[Stonehenge]

Any Kind of news??? PLEEEAAASE

[Tektolnes]

On Reddit I saw VKB say that it'll happen this year.. or rather this Lunar Year to be more precise which ends Feb 12th, 2021. Hopefully we'll see some more concrete news/images over the next while but personally I'm not anticipating to get my hands on it until next year.

[Ykon O'Clast]

I missed that, would you perchance have a link to the relevant post?

[gordon220]

https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments ... _throttle/