Aviator flight stick mod

[Zensuji]

Originally Posted by Not Home

The zip tie mod has helped but I think I'm still gonna have to use a controller online. The dead zone of the AV8R makes it hard to maneuver precisely and the twisting needed for the rudder just feels plain wrong. Controller/ace edge guys would be flying rings around me else.

I would not recommend the AV8R for BOP IMHO. If you're on the fence do yourself a favor and save the money until something decent comes out that doesn't cost the earth. There is no advantage with this stick.

First post, shame it has to be negative. I think the game itself is amazing for the record.

I havent had that problem at all. The freelock is the major thing for me. Havent noticed a problem with the deadzone.

[Not Home]

Originally Posted by Zensuji

I havent had that problem at all. The freelock is the major thing for me. Havent noticed a problem with the deadzone.

Really? I would say for mine there is about a 5 degree dead zone around the center position. Anyone else noticed this?

I'm not sure if the developers have programmed in the dead zone, similar to how the Ace Edge was for Ace Combat, or if it is a problem with the AV8R itself. From what I hear the Ace edge has zero dead zone for BOP. Shame it cost £200 to get one.

[cocteau4ad]

I have added two new buttons, the one on the front of the joystick is so you don't have to take your hand off the throttle to do things. in my case i set the B button to shoot rockets. and the side button well i put the gear there but you can put the map or what ever. here are some pictures. if you have question just ask.

[trk29]

Originally Posted by maxqubit

X = TRIM (btw, in realistic this is now 'view target' also handy)
B = ZOOM
Y - no change
1. Zip tie mod
2. Tennis grip mod
3. Button (wires) swap mod (now X=Trim, B=Zoom)

Is the wire switch in the handle or the base?

[Devan]

Originally Posted by reverend66

ok here are some pictures of the wiring.

controller with base plate off.


orange wire location on board
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wL3f1bGat8Q/Sn...1249137454.jpg

purple wire location on board
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wL3f1bGat8Q/Sn...1249137547.jpg

wires connected to buttons (red wire is from buttons)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_wL3f1bGat8Q/Sn...1249139012.jpg

finished product
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_wL3f1bGat8Q/Sn...1249140170.jpg

I'm going to add another small button to relocate the map function later this weekend. I'll add info on wiring that later.

Hope this helps,
Rev

Awesome mod to the Av8R.
Could you repost the pics with the wiring specifics?
I can only open the purple wire image and am dying to do this to my Saitek.

[reverend66]

Here ya go Devan
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=9578

[Devan]

Thank you, thank YOU!

[mdbuehler]

Just completed this with a twist, and I love it! I went with 'head locked to target' and 'zoom' buttons added to the front left, but used toggle on, toggle off buttons so I can click it on and free up my hand. Works great! I can now do what I'd do in real life, where you keep eyes on the target and bring the plane to your eyes. I could never use that before as the button was horribly placed and unreachable. Makes such a big difference, I really REALLY am enjoying the game now The fact he zooms in a little when you use it was icing on the cake!

[Benrizz]

I've done it !!!! Thanks a lot Reverend. I put the 4 buttons just next to the throlle ))

I will post photos as soon as possible.

Just a quick remark though the color of the wires were different from yours

[Benrizz]

Here are the pictures.

The aviator comes to be more handy with that config