Hotas setup for the upcoming Cliffs of Dover

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Originally Posted by Revvin

Each device doesn't have more than 32 buttons so you can use it without any mapping software and Direct X will see all of them up to its limit of 32 buttons and 8 axis. The Fighterstick has three axis 19 buttons and an 8 way POV hat. In my opinion better to leave them as separate devices so you can map commands to every button and more on top when you use 3 modes as standard or have 4 modes using CMS script plus you can have shifted functions on each of those buttons too if you really want to go to town on it. I don't think I've ever maxed out the number of combinations I could program on a CH HOTAS without using every single command in a game just for the hell of it.



I started the CH Hangar site because I came from using Thrustmaster gear and so the CH Control Manager software was still new to me. I made some maps, learnt how to program so the site was set up to share my profiles and help others with theirs and its grown into what it is now. A lot of what I picked up either came straight out of the manual or from the help of others at the CH Hangar including help from Bob Church who actually writes the Control Manager software. Things like the script I mentioned about switching the X and Y axis from one device to another on the fly with the press of one button came straight out of the Control Manager manual. It was a script in its entirety in the manual and the example given for it was for two yokes in a flight sim trainer so the trainer could off hand control to his yoke to the pupil. I saw this and thought "why couldn't I switch these axis not just between two identical devices but two different devices like a joystick and yoke?" so I copied it in and tried it out. 531_Ghost has also created a handy beginners guide to the Control Manager software here which covers the basics of mapping.




LOL I never put revision numbers to my IL-2 profile as I'd have run out of numbers years ago

HI Rev,interesting that you were at the forefront of CH hangar, ok being a complete newbie with CH gear re the software,whats the best way of learning it step by step.it just seems a bit overwelming.
i have the Fighter stick pro throttle and pedals.
thanks for your time,its appreciated.
ssssssssnake

[Revvin]

Originally Posted by SsSsSsSsSnake

HI Rev,interesting that you were at the forefront of CH hangar, ok being a complete newbie with CH gear re the software,whats the best way of learning it step by step.it just seems a bit overwelming.
i have the Fighter stick pro throttle and pedals.
thanks for your time,its appreciated.
ssssssssnake

Its really just a case of reading the manual and trying things, don't be afraid to get in there and try somethign out its not like you can break anything. Before my current CH setup I had a HOTAS Cougar and the programming for that was not very user friendly at all compared to the GUI Control Manager had and what most other joystick manufacturers have created since for their sticks.

There were no guide's really which was why I set up the CH Hangar site. Since then a lot of users have contributed so now its easier than ever with guide's like the one I linked to above which will get you started. For scripting I'd suggest just trying out some of the sample scripts in the Control Manager manual which is included with the software. The scripts may not do exactly what you want but by typing them in and then testing them you'll get a grasp of how it works and just little nuggets of information you learn from that will help you branch out further. I'm not an expert with CMS script but if you post at the CH Hangar site I'm sure Bob Church among others can help you.

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

thanks Rev,will do

[Sauf]

Ordered my saitek combat pedals on the 4/03 from an online store that said it had them in stock and my order status has been "packing for shipment" for the last 5 days.

Sometimes I hate the internet! Cant even throw a brick through the bastards window.

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

lol hope they come soon, meanwhile the ch hangar is fun lol

[blampars]

Originally Posted by Sauf

Ordered my saitek combat pedals on the 4/03 from an online store that said it had them in stock and my order status has been "packing for shipment" for the last 5 days.

Sometimes I hate the internet! Cant even throw a brick through the bastards window.

Man I feel your pain. I called and emailed tigerdirect every day about my order after about 3 days of waiting. I think from here on out I will order my high end equipment directly from the manufacturer if possible. Although Amazon came through really quick with my pedals and throttle, I was pretty impressed.

Where did you order your stuff from?

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by Sauf

Ordered my saitek combat pedals on the 4/03 from an online store that said it had them in stock and my order status has been "packing for shipment" for the last 5 days.

Sometimes I hate the internet! Cant even throw a brick through the bastards window.

Trust me, I know exactly how you feel.Blamps,they actually charged me for the stick,after more than one month after the purchase

[ghodan]

WHOOO after 3.5 weeks of waiting my CH full setup is going to be send today.
So tomorow or the day after i will be unpacking 4 CH products boxes.

[Royraiden]

Originally Posted by ghodan

WHOOO after 3.5 weeks of waiting my CH full setup is going to be send today.
So tomorow or the day after i will be unpacking 4 CH products boxes.

At last!!You wont be dissapointed.The fourth item is the quadrant?

[blampars]

Originally Posted by ghodan

WHOOO after 3.5 weeks of waiting my CH full setup is going to be send today.
So tomorow or the day after i will be unpacking 4 CH products boxes.

Awesome! You'll love the equipment, I'm sure.