Hotas setup for the upcoming Cliffs of Dover

[ghodan]

So does the forcefeedback of the MSFFB2 work good without a windows 7 driver in windows 7?

[T}{OR]

As advertised - you just don't have any means of lowering its strength. You have to do it in game and IL2 has no such option. Hopefully CoD will or else I will have to bolt it down to my desk.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by speculum jockey

Every joystick out there has some sort of issue that should not exist given the technology we have today.

You could build one, it's not even such a big deal.
The problem is relatively low sales numbers and a price of around $500.
I'm also pretty sure there are patent on every possible mechanical solution, so you'll either have to pay royalties or spend a crapload to find a way around them.

Plus you'll kick yourself out of business because your products never fail.

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by ghodan

So does the forcefeedback of the MSFFB2 work good without a windows 7 driver in windows 7?

It works fine and you can lower the centre tension FFB if you need to by editing the IL2 1946 Spring force feed back file with Fedit.

http://forums.ubi.com/eve/forums/a/t...5/m/8531046888





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[Royraiden]

Have any of you seen a video review of CH products? Its amazing that theres not a single video in youtube showing the sticks or throttles only one or two of the pedals.I've only seen the the Combat and Fighterstick in a few videos of people vaguely showing off their simpit gear and in a few scenes of one of the first videos of this game when Ilya got interviewed.Ill have to make them when I get my gear.

[Royraiden]

Just ordered the CH PRO Pedals and CH Throttle Quadrant.The waiting game begins again.

[Sokol1]

Don't know more details about this DIY "WWII Hotas" (for lefties), but show nice ideas, modified car seat, extend stick (probable with DIY gimbal) with angled grip, throttle/button box with rotaries for trim (notice decals):



Probable made with USB card like L.Bodnar BU0836 and grips from old stiks.

Looks better for IL-2 that these F/A something HOTAS.

This VRInsight panel is useful (and bit expensive): push and toggle buttons, 6 rotary encoders (white knobs), 6 axis (2 knos, 4 sliders), 4 way siwitch (HAT).


http://www.simw.com/hardware/control...tch-panel.html

Sokol1

[No601_Merlin]

I have had quality issues with Saitek kit, however I have used the same HOTAS from CH for seven years and still going strong. If I was to change anything it would be the pedals but only because I don't like the foot rest design.

S!

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by No601_Merlin

I have had quality issues with Saitek kit, however I have used the same HOTAS from CH for seven years and still going strong. If I was to change anything it would be the pedals but only because I don't like the foot rest design.

S!

Thanks for the info,I know I wont be dissapointed.

[blampars]

I just broke down a few days ago and ordered a full ch setup.
Fighterstick
Throttle
Pedals

I read reviews and user comments on all the popular hotas setups, and going ch was a no brainer after a comparison. The following is just my observations after reading many forums and user comments on items.

X52/Pro - Low quality, modding almost required to get a decent functional set.

G940 - really promising, but reversal bugs in the pedals and throttle leave much to be desired. Radio silence on the logitech forum makes you wonder if those issues will ever be fixed at this point. This is what I was looking to get. (full setup on amazon for $239.00)

CH Products - Pricey, but durable. Lasts a long time and no major issues with the hardware. Big modding community to make your gear even better than it (hopefully!) already is. No need to mod the items out of the box.

Now if Amazon and TigerDirect will just get on the ball and SHIP my stuff to me I should be all set to do some real flying by next weekend. I've had IL2 since release in 2001 and have always been a Joystick/Keyboard/Mouse player. This is going to be great