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PoleCat, I cannot get my WH handle to seat properly in my NXT base. Let me know if yours can please.
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Even exporting just the Right MFD causes a huge framerate hit with A10 beta3. Not really worth it to me although it's cool to play with. I'm sure DCS will be optimizing things so I'll keep my .lua's tweeked.
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Cougar Owner asks: Do I REALLY need Warthog?
Slammin replied to twobells's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Teej, thanks for the info. I think the Nxt is a little different than the stock shaft. For the OP, Kuky pretty much sums it up, and I agree 100%. -
Cougar Owner asks: Do I REALLY need Warthog?
Slammin replied to twobells's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
It seemed like it was working but it kept doing weird things, like the trigger being held constantly, or no buttons working all of a sudden. After I took a closer look, it seems like the Hog handle does not go in far enough into the Cougar base. I am afraid of forcing it. I'll take a closer look because really, I like the Hog stick better but I also like the Cougar base better right now. edit: I just tried again. When I connect the Hog stick to the Cougar base, none of the buttons work. It's as if it's just not seating all the way. I wonder if it could be that the Nxt shaft is slightly different from a stock Cougar shaft in the connector area? Also, upon further inspection, both the plug and socket on either appear identical. I cannot tell why the Hog stick will not seat fully into the Cougar base. -
Cougar Owner asks: Do I REALLY need Warthog?
Slammin replied to twobells's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
The Warthog base accepts the Cougar handle but the Cougar base does not accept the Warthog handle. If you look at the connector on the stick handles, the Warthogs is perfectly round, and so is the Warthog bases' socket. The plug on the Cougar stick is not perfectly round, and neither is the socket on the Cougar base. This allows the Cougar handle to fit into the Hog base, but the Hog handle cannot go into the Cougar base. I don't know why TM did this but it's not a huge deal since the handles are so similar anyway. -
Cougar Owner asks: Do I REALLY need Warthog?
Slammin replied to twobells's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
The Nxt mod has no center point that you can actually feel. Ian made two sets of springs availble, weaker, and stronger. I have never tried it with the stronger springs. With the weaker springs, it takes about the same effort to to move the Nxt as it does to move the Hog, once you get a ways beyond center. Beyond center, the resistance increases the futher from center, just as the original Cougar works. At the extremes, it feels about the same as the Hog does but note that the Hog resistance does not vary. Also, sorry for the confusion. The Hog stick handle will not fit into the Cougar base. The plug is different on the Hog stick itself. The Cougar handle will work with the Hog base, but I'm not sure who would want to do that. Maybe if you just like the way the Cougar buttons feel compared to the Hog? I keep going back and forth between the Hog stick and the Cougar stick. I want to get used to the Hog stick because in the long run, it is just going to be easier to manage I think when it comes to creating profiles. I can still use Foxy and the Cougar base/stick, along with the Hog throttle and as long as I load a Foxy profile into the Cougar, things work very well with A-10 beta3. Again, the Hog feel is lightyears ahead of a stock Cougar. I guess I'm spoiled, like those CH guys are too, that don't have that annoying center bump to deal with. -
Cougar Owner asks: Do I REALLY need Warthog?
Slammin replied to twobells's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
I'm currently using my Cougar U2/NXT stick base with the Warthog handle. Don't get me wrong, the Warthog base feels much better than a stock Cougar, but not near as good as the U2/NXT. The Warthog spring does indeed have the 'bump' at the center position and since I usually do all my precision flying and gunning right around center, the bump is a little distracting. You do not get any bumps when traversing X/Y at any point away from center. The stock Cougar had the bump whenever you crossed any axis, regardless of the position of the stick. The Warthog only has it at the center but nowhere else. It is definitely a lot better than the stock Cougar in this regard and does feel great. Again, I just prefer the zero-bump-anywhere that the U2/NXT provides. If you have a stock Cougar, the Warthog is definitely an upgrade. If you have a Cougar with U2/NXT mod, the Warthog is still an upgrade, mostly due to the sexy throttle, and button feel on both the throttle and stick. You do lose the ANT/ELEV and RNG trim wheels with the Hog but it took me no time in getting used to using the Hog's throttle friction adjuster for zoom as opposed to the ANT/Elev wheel on the Cougar throttle. Also, realize that I HAVE to keep my Cougar base connected anyway since that is what my RCS is attached to, but if I had separate rudders, I'd still use the Cougar base because of the U2/NXT mod just feels better to me. -
I don't think I'd trust a $500 stick on a $20 USB hub. I'm pretty confident in the voltage regulation to the PC USB ports but there's no telling how nasty the power on a cheap USB hub may be.
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I have the Cougar, 2 MFD's, a touchscreen that uses a USB port, Nostromo, keyboard, mouse, TIR, Hog stick and Hog throttle, but only 8 ports available. I was just playing with TARGET. That is so cool how it virtualizes everything so I think you are right. It shouldn't be that much of a hassle to use my Cougar base. I've already screwed the Hog throttle to my desk :P
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SN #1815 has arrived! And I know this is a subjective area, but I really like the feel of U2-NXT better so I will probably be putting this handle on my Cougar. This will also solve two problems - base is huge! I can still screw it down, but also I need one more USB port. Between my PC and monitor I have 8 USB ports. I need nine. Then again, this would also mean I need to use Foxy and TARGET. That may be too daunting. I'll give it a few days and in the meantime, just stop fondling my Cougar. I have to keep it near since it is what's handling my rudders right now. Maybe I could put a box over it or something. I really cannot add much over what's already been said. TM outdid themselves this time. This is some serious HOTAS!
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Serial #: 01815 Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Mine are V2. I have them plugged into the USB ports on my monitor. They disconnect at ramdom, but reconnect right away. I'm sure thay are OK though and I probably should invest in a good, powered USB hub. What's really strange is that for the past two days, only MFD2 would do the randon disconnect. After I added my 580GTX today, they both randomly disconnect/reconnect. Was that a symptom of the troubled V1 units?
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ShopBLT - More TM Warthogs on the way!
Slammin replied to JG27_Arklight's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Salute, BLT! Again, my Cougar MFD order to you was very smooth, and they arrived very promptly. You guys are on my 'good list' and I will definitely be doing more business with you in the future. Obviously, I don't spend too much effort, time, or money on endeavors where the outcome has too many things to worry about. I'd just as soon spend a little more money than subject myself to frustration. I do wish I could have gottent that introductory pricing though! I am happy to hear you have addressed this because the perception from 'Joe Customer' is what counts, regardless of your best intentions. I really does not bode well for me to think that my hard earned cash is not as green as anyone else's :-) I think you can understand, and I also do commend you for taking the time to visit us with some insight and some good news. Hog Hog Hog!!!!!! -
ShopBLT - More TM Warthogs on the way!
Slammin replied to JG27_Arklight's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Do yourself a favor and just order from SCS. Flim visits here and he and their staff are very responsive and mine will be here Friday. I have no patience with e-tailers that play games like BLT does. I'm sure BLT have their share of happy customers but still, they should either charge for shipping, or just move your order to the warehouse that has stock, as they claim, but obviously don't. Don't get me wrong. I got my Cougar MFD's from BLT and that was a smooth and tidy transaction. I was not impressed though, when several folks that ordered Hogs got their goods even though I had placed my order before them. That's Hogwash! -
ShopBLT - More TM Warthogs on the way!
Slammin replied to JG27_Arklight's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Looks like my Hog is in transit! -
Just imagine a 7" touchscreen with TouchBuddy with all the comms at a fingertip. The screen is between my Cougar MFD's, right in front of my keyboard. I love voice control, but I really don't like gaming with a headset.
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ShopBLT - More TM Warthogs on the way!
Slammin replied to JG27_Arklight's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Flim, awesome news! Thank you very much! -
ShopBLT - More TM Warthogs on the way!
Slammin replied to JG27_Arklight's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
I really do think BLT is supplying other USA distributors. Too much coincidence going on. I made a mistake in cancelling my BLT order, cost-wise, but I also didn't want to be in a warehouse game either. My Hog ships from SCS tomorrow (interestingly after BLT cleared their PA warehouse today) and I figured I'd take my chances and pay a little more, rather than hope for a shipment from BLT's California warehouse before Xmas. -
What keys are you using for TIR on/off and recenter?
Slammin replied to Bahger's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
cntl-F12=center, cntl-F9=on/off is safe to use. -
Cougar wont install in windows 7 64-bit
Slammin replied to Cali's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
I;m running Win7 64bit Ult and never had any issue with my Cougar. It's been awhile but I don't remember having to do anything special to get it working. -
I ordered one from SCS too, earlier this week. It is backordered but I asked about an ETA today and got a very prompt response that they expect a shipment today and should post my Hog on Monday. Just visiting SCS's website inspired me to order some MFD's, which I have now, and I am just too excited while waiting on the Hog. My fricken office is starting to look like a pit!
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Really, BLT is pretty awesome. Ordered my MFD's Monday and they arrived today. I still don't mind spending a few extra bucks buying from SCS though. They are 'in it' heavy and I don't mind supporting a company that makes my hobby grow. Flim is very cool too.