VKB-SIM

DawnWing wrote:is there any new year news?

Thanks Sir!
Yeah sure. The sales that were suspended for a week are about to resume; F14 Tomcat grip we are going to make in cooperation with Heatblur is now coming out of the shadow; we are shifting our focus on TECS and twist.... errrr... something else?
Keep checking the forum, and stay updated!

New base designed for desktop/non extended usage? Basically Gladiator PRO V2, named Gladiator X - If I followed correctly ? Gunfighter ECP? Eh.. Maybe F14 Throttle to go with the stick Grip

Please keep checking the forum periodically. News will be posted here in due time.

Will it be available with English Markings?

I think it is safe to say yes...

AeroGator wrote:

Drone45 wrote:There will be an english version of the labels like you have for the MCG grip?

Absolutely definitely yes.

Will there be an option for no labels? I''d like to label them myself and would feel dirty putting labels on top of the already engraved labels

Donut wrote:Will there be an option for no labels?

Not sure. Hardly, in fact.

What about the Scroll Wheel on the Handle, will it be One way 0 - 100%, Two way 100% - 0 - 100% with a dent, or unlimited Scroll like a Mouse Wheel?
Just very curious.

I always thought it would be cool to have a limited scroll wheel that auto-centers under tension. It'd be good for like, front/back straffing in games. But I am not sure that's best on the throttle or a stick.

Donut wrote:Will there be an option for no labels? I''d like to label them myself and would feel dirty putting labels on top of the already engraved labels

I think the controls will be with neutral markings, like 'a4', 'e2', etc.

I like the labels [A1] [B3] because its easier to reference

I am excited, but I have certain concern. I am currently using the thrustmaster warthog. It is a great joystick, but not without design flaws. All of their switches and some of their buttons are not detectable by the games. You have to map them to simulate keyboard keys. For example, the flap up button is mapped as "Lctrl + F", when I pressing the button, it registers to my computer as ctrl + F on the keyboard. But this creates a problem, since the ctrl key is mapped, the ctrl is used in the simulation ask one of the "pinky" key, so when this key is pressed, it re-maps all other keys including buttons on my joystick. On top of that, there is a bug in the software, if you program it in "press" or "holding" mode (mode that simulate constantly press or hold a key, which is essential for functions like frequence tunning, because under the normal "pulse" mode, it only press the key for the fracture of a second. So for a simple tunning you have to press it multiple times instead of press and hold) you will trash up your entire windows. Sometimes your computer won't be able to detect your joystick after you enter the joystick profile.

So if you can promise me this throttle control doesn't need key mapping and profiling software, and the DCS can detect all of your buttons and switches, I will buy your throttle control the moment it releases.

Setting the TECS buttons will be the same as on our joysticks. . Look viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2987

flanker1985 wrote:So if you can promise me this throttle control doesn't need key mapping and profiling software, and the DCS can detect all of your buttons and switches, I will buy your throttle control the moment it releases.

All VKB devices work "as is" from the box. But existing profiling&mapping software extends their abilities. Regarding DCS, BoX, CloD and others - only their developers may (if they want) promise correct control detection. I know some patches that Alex_Oz added to VKB software to workaround BoX issues.
I have Warthog HOTAS and can use TARGET software. I know how to make distinct pulse and hold. But VKB devices are MUCH better so I want to sell TM. No need.

The reason I would us the profile system is because some buttons can't be detected by the game. So please make sure all buttons and switches and axis are detectable by the DCS. Thanks in advance. I am saving money right now for it.