Throttle Quadrants

[kestrel79]

Since CloD is so much more detailed I was thinking about getting a throttle quadrant. Who makes then these days? I know CH has one, does Saitek too I forget? Anyone else? What does everyone think of them pretty good?

[NedLynch]

I do have a Saitek quadrant, not "top of the line" as some might say, but to me best bang for the buck ratio.
Three levers, each with a button function when moved all the way to the top (to be used as an afterburner for example in a 109) and three rocker switches, i.e. six additional buttons (pitot heater on/off for example).
Works absolutely perfectly for me, installation was just plug and play.

Of course in game you will have to map all the functions/axes you want manually.

[Sokol1]

Go to CH throttle quadrant, around 100 U$, 6 axis, 6 two way switchs.

Saitek throttle quadrant (around 60 U$) 3 axis, 3 two way switchs, use weak pots:
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showpost.php?p=308516&postcount=3

Goflight, PFC have ones, but more expensives.
http://flypfc.com/?/products/multi-engine/
http://secure.simmarket.com/goflight-gf-tq6-throttle-quadrant.phtml

Sokol1

[ElAurens]

I use the CH Quadrant.

Sure is easier than clicking the cockpit "levers".

[kestrel79]

Thanks guys. I use CH rudder pedals that have lasted going on 6 years now so this throttle quadrant looks cool. More switches is a plus.

Right now I use a few rotories on my x52 throttle but I'd like to use those for trim.

[ATAG_MajorBorris]

I have the CH and realy like it, you will be glad to have the extra levers for bombers too:)

[kestrel79]

I know! I love to fly bombers and twin engine planes!

Curious to what you guys have your throttle quadrants set for? Throttle (obviously), oil rads, prop pitch, even flaps? I'm sure you guys come up with some awesome stuff can't wait. I'll probably pick one up come tax return time.

[ATAG_Snapper]

I have the CH Quadrant which works really well. I use it for mixture, radiator, elevator and rudder trim (with 2 unused axis for now). I use the Warthog split throttle for throttle and prop pitch (I fly Spits and Hurries).

When I do start to fly bombers I'll be rethinking the levers for multi engine control.

[kestrel79]

What would be cool is if IL2 had a feature to map controls for individual planes. So if flying a 4 engine bomber I could load my profile for it, and then load my single engine profile, then my twin engine fighter profile, all on the fly in the sim. That would be awesome.

I'm really excited now to get this thing. How do you guys mount them to your desks? I have an Obutto gaming cockpit so I don't have any desk space really. I was looking into a RAM mount possibly.

[Sokol1]

What would be cool is if IL2 had a feature to map controls for individual planes.

In IL-2 CloD you are able do to this. Use "SAVE AS" in stick/buttons config screen.

Sokol1

[335th_GRSwaty]

You can go to a DIY solution!

I have built a demo (just to get the know how).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ut6WMnSe24

Another built from 335th_GRWotan, costs less than 40€

http://www.hotas.gr/content/view/63/1/lang,el/

[JG52Uther]

Be great if you could translate that in to English Swaty!
I use a saitek throttle quad, and it works well, but certainly feels a bit flimsy, and I doubt it will last like my CH stick and pedals.

[335th_GRSwaty]

Hi Uther,

I will do it ASAP.

Also I have already built another demo but I got no pics or video at the moment. I will post my idea too.

[JG52Uther]

Great Swaty, thanks a lot!

[335th_GRSwaty]

Done on the fly!
Sorry for any typo etc.

http://www.hotas.gr/content/view/63/1/lang,en/

[badfinger]

I use the Saitek quad and trim wheel, and very happy with them. I use one of the 2-way switches for gear, another for flaps, and the third for aeiliron(sp) trim.

binky9

[kestrel79]

Picked up a CH Quadrant used off ebay for 60 bucks. Can't wait to have all the levers, so much more immersive than joystick buttons and keyboard commands!

[kestrel79]

Anyone know if there's a way to remove the reverse thrust detent in the CH Quadrant? I don't fly any sims that use this so I'd much rather remove this and have more throw on all the levers. Is this possible without getting my hands too dirty?

[ElAurens]

Been wondering that myself.

[Wintergoose]

i USE THE Saitek quadrant, AND ARE VAITING FOR THE TRIM WHEEL.
Works exelent for me. I also think I will by me a second Saitek quadrant to use on two motors plane

[kestrel79]

Finally got mine mounted to my Obutto. I moved the Obutto arm up a little more on the chair mount so I could mount the Quadrant below my x52 pro throttle. I now have many levers at my disposal.

[Maico]

Pictures???

[kestrel79]

I'll post some pictures once my button box arrives in a week or two. Then the setup will be complete! :)

[kestrel79]

Loving the Throttle Quadrant. Question. Is there a way to map the Carb Heat to the same lever as the Supercharger? The Blenheim has the Carb Heat level and a few of the German planes do not, but they have a Supercharger lever. I'd like to assign the same lever to both functions. Is this possible? Right now looks like I can only map it to one at a time.

[bravoalpha]

You can save as your config on the right bottom corner at the confing page. Save one for ger, one for others.

[Sokol1]

Or use a funcion "modifier axis with key" (don remember exact name), so if you
move lever without press a key control heat carb in Blenheim.

Same lever plus a key press, control supercharger in German planes.

Sokol1

[Sokol1]

Multi axis throttle, DIY:

http://forum.fliegende-schweine.de/gallery/17_21_09_11_8_53_39.jpeg
http://forum.fliegende-schweine.de/showthread.php?tid=273

Sokol1

[sfmadmax]

Multi axis throttle, DIY:

http://forum.fliegende-schweine.de/gallery/17_21_09_11_8_53_39.jpeg
http://forum.fliegende-schweine.de/showthread.php?tid=273

Sokol1

Theres no real instructions regarding how to 'DIY' or am I not seeing them?

[kestrel79]

Wow that looks amazing. I like how it has a WW2 feel to it. Whomever made that should make a few and sell them. They could make some nice cash.

[ATAG_Doc]

That's impressive!

[ATAG_Doc]

Since CloD is so much more detailed I was thinking about getting a throttle quadrant. Who makes then these days? I know CH has one, does Saitek too I forget? Anyone else? What does everyone think of them pretty good?


I have CH products now. It has 6 levers and considering getting another.

I just converted over to all CH recently.

[ATAG_MajorBorris]

Can you make a dual throttle? Thats what Im hoping CH makes next : )

[ATAG_Doc]

It has to be in the R&D lab I mean it goes without saying. They have everything else.

[kestrel79]

Hey Doc I have one too now :) Love it!

Here's how I have mine setup from left to right:

Flaps, Carb Heat, Pitch, Mixture, Radiators, Oil Radiators.

I use the x52 pro as my throttle.

[phoenix1963]

The CH 6-way quadrant doesn't look as though it has much travel for the levers.

Any comments from users?

56RAF_phoenix

[Stirwenn]

Ch products is expensive but quality is here, rather than Saitek as for me. I switched to Ch a year ago for the stick, etc... and i never have a piece of doubt i did the right choice : in hard manner and intensive way of playing, all Ch products are efficient as the first day.

[T}{OR]

I have Saitek's TQ. Been using it for ~7 months now and already I see spiking on it. The pots quality is pi$$ poor for this price range. I wish I had gone with CH like I planned in the first place.

[kestrel79]

Finally took a picture of my Obutto cockpit in flight mode with all my stuff hooked up.

x52 pro stick mounted on the center stick Obutto attachment. x52 pro throttle mounted on the Obutto shifter attachment, along with the CH Throttle Quad clamped down on the rod that leads to the shifter attachment. Very snug!

I then have a Derek Spears Designs button box mounted via a RAM mount to the Obutto chassis for random buttons and switches.

Very immersive right now, I don't use the keyboard for anything! I just need to remember what button does what :)

[Wintergoose]

Got me the trim wheel. Priceless controll. Worth every penny it cost Now the planes are steady as rock. Nine rotations to justefy on.