VKB-SIM

Dragonbait wrote:Thanks for that, I had read enough to not use the Windows calibration, I have stuck to VKB software only
Which of the cams do you think would be better for Starcitizen?
What "weight" are the springs that are installed by default? I have seen them only called "normal", but was thinking of moving up one level, but the included springs use the number system.

Really liking the quality of the stick, and the peddles are perfect!

-#10 cams are installed by default
-#30 springs are installed by default

#30 cams have better centering with less force/springs.
I preffer #30cams with #30 (maybe even 40) springs.
Play a little a see what suits you the best!
You don't need to remove #30 springs, you can just add another pair of #10/20 springs.
But #30 cams are way to go in my opinion.
So my final setup is; #30 cams, #30 spring on roll and #30+10 springs on pitch.

Thanks Redribbon, I will give that a go.
Is there a proper instruction manual anywhere showing how to switch the cams?

There is only one nut and bolt that holds cam, before you remove it look careful how was installed.
There is a vid in manuals section here on forum but it is done on mamba which is almost the same.
It is easy, hardest part is remove and install >30 springs.
Tools needed are those who came with GF.

Here is a vid how to install them;
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2335

So now I'm stuck/worried, followed the video as best I could (it's for the gladiator, not the gunfighter).
Took out the first bolt underneath the dust cap, turns out it was just screwed into a nut the other side, not into the gimbal unit, so I now have no way to screw it back in.

I really wish these guys would produce a manual, if I break this because it has no manual I will not be happy!

There is always way to fix things, just take a picture of nut and bolt you have problem with and mayve i can help you. I'm aircraft maintenance engineer and for us there is always solution
Also i can make a video showing how to change cams and springs. I'll post it here tomorrow!
Don't give up, it is beautiful peice of hardware once you set it to your needs!

I hope this will help you;
Step 1: remove grip
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Step 2: remove tabletop plate
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Step 3: remove rubber dust cover (unscrew 5-6 bolts)
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Continue on the next post bellow

Step 4: dissconnect connector with wires from housing (just unplug white connector)
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Step 5: unscrew 4 outer bolts from housing (top plate) and remove gimball
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Step 6: remove springs from cams
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Step 7: unscrew cams and replace them with #30 cams
Use tools that came with joystick
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Also after you set it up by your needs you'll need to calibrate joystick.
Follow every step from here
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2646

Thanks RedRibbon, that is awesome!