Questions about joysticks

[dazz1971]

about joysticks i have an av8r i know its only a cheep stick but do any off you guys use it ?? i just got my copy today and the stick isnt working at all the throttle dont work and the twist for rudder isnt working and the hat switch dont seem to be working too ??

do i have to download a driver ?? im using vista and when i plugg it in if finds and sets the av8r up auto

or once the patches for 1946 have finished down loading will that solve the prob ???

many thanks dazz

[Coog]

Originally Posted by dazz1971

about joysticks i have an av8r i know its only a cheep stick but do any off you guys use it ?? i just got my copy today and the stick isnt working at all the throttle dont work and the twist for rudder isnt working and the hat switch dont seem to be working too ??

do i have to download a driver ?? im using vista and when i plugg it in if finds and sets the av8r up auto

or once the patches for 1946 have finished down loading will that solve the prob ???

many thanks dazz

I'm no expert, that's for sure, but I don't think the 1946 patch is going to solve your issue(s). Probably best to go into IL-2 set-up, ensure you've got the joystick actually selected and then after that, go into "controls" to map your stick to all that you want it to do (perhaps including flight controls), switches for weapons, hat for views, etc., etc.

Hope this helps,

Coog

[Forgottenfighter]

about joysticks i have an av8r i know its only a cheep stick but do any off you guys use it ?? i just got my copy today and the stick isnt working at all the throttle dont work and the twist for rudder isnt working and the hat switch dont seem to be working too ??

do i have to download a driver ?? im using vista and when i plugg it in if finds and sets the av8r up auto

or once the patches for 1946 have finished down loading will that solve the prob ???

many thanks dazz

Did you assign the functions in the controls menu? You can get to the controls menu from the main menu, or by pressing escape while flying and selecting "Controls". Once you are in the controls menu, scroll all the way down to where it says "HOTAS". Assign the functions there.

[dazz1971]

ok i didnt go into the controll page so i guess thats where im going wrong so i will have a go at it later im downloading the patchs i need and trying to get my laptop to display prop on the lcd tv as well at the min so i think ill do all that first then ill set up the joystick and then im ready to go

thanks for all the help guys
much apprecated
dazz

[lep1981]

I'd recommend the SAITEK X52 PRO... the saitek x52 without the PRO it's a bit toy-ish for my like... the PRO it's much better quality and feels much better. I'd also recommend to have TRACKIR, the level of immersion it offers it's amazing.

[gbrecht]

The SAITEK X52 PRO seems to be more money than I am willing to shell out for a joystick, cheapest i can find it for in Canada is $165.


What do you guys think of the Saitek Aviator? http://ncix.com/products/index.php?s...facture=Saitek

[Fergal69]

I use a Saitek Cyborg 3D Gold that I got in the sales a number of years ago & it works for me, but would like some pedals eventually.

[jermin]

Get yourselft a Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 at eBay. It is the best joystick for its price.