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I have now made files available. These files are only for Saitek x52 Pro currently. I also have the .afk file included that can be modified if you want to use this with another controller. Ask if you need help. There are some limitations on what kind of profile you can make on your Saitek profiler: If you want to map alphabet keys on Saitek controller to any button, it has to be made in AutoHotkey file, and not in Saitek profile maker. Edit 2014: You can also map joystick controls in game normally and use No_saitek script. No need for changing your input files if you map controls in game. I also have a question about slew smoothnes: Is it possible to make the slew any smoother than this? I am currently using the POV 1 on stick. I wish the mouse stick could work as a POV. That would make everything so much easier.

If it works dont fix it. I just had to reinstall drivers for another reason and was surprised that the screen started working.

The MFD started working again on my computer when I downloaded newest drivers and re-installed them. First I uninstalled all Saitek Software from my computer.

That touch screen kit might be a viable solution for me as well. And another edit: I have seen that panel thread earlier. Looks good.

I am currently making the almost same setup. I have the X52 pro and trackir but considering whether to get a touch screen for Helios or TM MFD and install them on top of my old 226bw. The main screen is something I also need to think about. I could use my projector, or buy a bigger monitor screen and use it as the main screen for gaming. We'll see what I end up with. Could you share some user experience about your setup.

Edit: Updated videos to the first post.

; Alphabet to work as CDU buttons when Capslock and Scrolllock is ON #UseHook keys := "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz" Loop parse, keys Hotkey %A_LoopField%, PressKey return PressKey: state := GetKeyState("CapsLock", "T") and GetKeyState("Scrolllock", "T") if not state { Send, % "{" A_ThisHotkey " down}" KeyWait, %A_ThisHotkey% Send, % "{" A_ThisHotkey " up}" } else { Send, {LControl Down} Sleep, 1 Send, {LWin Down} Sleep, 1 Send, % "{" A_ThisHotkey " down}" Sleep, 1 KeyWait, %A_ThisHotkey% Send, % "{" A_ThisHotkey " up}" Sleep, 1 Send, {LWin Up} Sleep, 1 Send, {LControl Up} } return This should work, and is working with atleast one computer, but on my computer this script doesnt do anything. Be careful if testing this in Windows. LCtr + LWin + anykey does all kind of things like select all... What it is supposed to do: When both ScrLk and CapsLock are on all alphabet keypresses are supposed to work as LCtr + LWin + "the key itself". That would allow writing to CDU easily while flying A-10

My vision seems to be getting worse. This way I can see the meters.* I would have never thought that windowed mode works so well with this game, I should be hanging more in the interwebs I guess. Well I am still loosing most of the SLI power (GPU usage on both cards goes from 100% to 50 something) but getting more fps than with Soft Th. It was near 10 fps on similar settings with Soft Th, but in windowed mode I was able to get 50 somethings. Thanks for the tip. It seems that I could actually build setup with my projector by just buying the touch screen for the helios. Or maybe just buy TM Cougar MFD and use them top of normal monitor. *Sidenote: I was actually just testing Helios software.

I have tested Soft TH and boy it slows the game down like nothing else. I dont know if Kuky is using this software but thats the picture I got from this thread. Firstly using Soft TH disaples SLI that slows the game from 80 -> 40 fps. Adding just mfd picture to another screen slows it even further 40 -> 10 fps. Using software is only way to use just two screens with Nvidia cards in any game. Only three monitor surround is officially supported by Nvidia. I am in belief that with Ati card you dont have to use this Soft TH software to get just two screens. Am I correct? With Ati 7970 I should be able to run six screens if necessary. Now here is the interesting part. Even if I dont use two monitors but have Soft TH files in my DCS folder my game slows down. I even check`d that Sli was on during playing while those Soft TH files were on the game folder from MSI afterburner. There was a little difference in memory usage but otherwise everything looked the same. I dont know why does this software slow the game for sure but I think it has something to do with it changing Nvidia profile usage somehow. Now bear in mind that I am using sli setup. With single card it might be different.

I will have to contact when I have possibility for such setup. A picture would have been better in this thread as I put the video here just to illustrate the screen idea.

I have the same "problem" that my mfd doesnt show those information. Mfd was working 2011 and early 2012. Altough the whole mfd is pretty useless so I dont really care that it is not showing anything but clock.

That cost includes six projectors, screen, computer capaple of running the system, 5.1 sound system and their software. One would be able to build the screen part with six projectors and a screen for about 5000 euros, but the software that blends the pictures together would be a little problematic to make yourself. I dont know if that company sell just the software.

I also have trackir but noticed I still sometimes need the view keys. The real reason for this though is to get all the keys to work "second" time to write coordinates with one hand. For example with normal keymaps to write on CDU you have to press and hold LCtrl + Lwin and then type and that takes two hands. With AutoHotkey you can also get the alphabet keys second time into what ever use you need them to.

Cockpit made out of multiple levels of cardboard. :) 3D plastic printer might be nice for some panels, not that they are expensive at all. Edit: Now that I thought about it for a second, it might actually be good idea to check how much do some firms take cost from 3d printed stuff. Edit2: You could also use plastic kitchen cutting boards to make some panels, those are dirt cheap and you can cut it with home tools.

At first I thought I want to use second keyboard specified to CDU usage with Hid Macros, but found that software unnecessary and impossible to use. My keyboard names seem to change on every startup and that makes using Hid Macros impossible. There might be solution to that problem but I found that using AutoHotkey seems to be everything I need. What I want: Write CDU with one hand using any keyboard available. Solution: AutoHotkey and some keymapping in game options. Result: When NumLock is ON: numpad keys control camera like default controls are. When Numlock is OFF: I can write CDU numbers with numpad keys. I have also mapped numpad delete as clear key so it is easier to clear what you write in CDU. When Capslock and ScrolLock are both on: Alphabet keys write directly to CDU. Playing with keyboard only. (Note that I have not mapped the plane steering keys into keyboard on the files included) And the Latest code* in use on this video, now fully functional with my Saitek x52 Pro: There are some limitations on what kind of profile you can make on your Saitek profiler: If you want to map alphabet keys on Saitek controller to any button, it has to be made in AutoHotkey file, and not in Saitek profile maker.** Edit123: If you are planning to map lets say fire button D to press key R on keyboard. *After making that video I have added: Update 1: Added Wheelbrake to Pinky button. Added Airbrake to Precision Slider (note that it presses + and -) Added Flaps Up and Down to left toggle on joystick base. Update 1.1: Added Gear Up and Down to middle toggle on joystick base. Update 1.2: Added A&G button to stick right toggle down. Added wheel turn toggle to throttle (i) button. Changed TS Com into more usable config. (Ctrl + PgUp) **Edit 2014: -If you want to map controller keys completely inside DCS world or if you are not using Saitek x52 pro: Use DCS_A-10_No_Saitek that is included and map controller keys inside DCS world like you would normally do. Note: Keep in mind that every update seems to set controls to default. -Remember to shutdown the autohokey script when playing anything else. There is currently a problem that you have to release keys before pressing another or the last one stays "down". Try some fps game to understand what i mean... TODO: needs to be fixed when time! New Files are attached: A-10_2014.zip

Your sharkpit is coming extremely good. Now you also have to make the two MS mod stick or something similar like other have suggested earlier. Edit: And something that every homepit should have::joystick:

How can I change group ID and Own ID in mission editor? I have changed callsigns for every player, but havent tried any mission online. Atleast I didnt see AI on map when I changed callsigns, so I guess that doesnt do the trick. I know that ID can be changed while in game but would be nice to have it done in mission editor.

I am currently using numpad as CDU numeric keys, but during Jtac you have to write coordinates for example GG301317 and during that I have to press LCtrl + LWin + GG. I would prefer to have a second keyboard for CDU writing to be able to write with one hand. I`ll make a thread for this matter. It might be possible to work with latencies in Hid Macros to make it work. It is the same thing with Saitek software: with some macros it is necessary to use latency settings to get them work. But I have noticed keyboard names changing after restart and it might be pain in the ass to get HID Macros to work properly. Edit: I have now made the thread about this topic and also found solution that suits me. http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98036

I watched few minutes of this yesterday. It was so painful experience. Someone should post a video response about the plane being in the air within 2 minutes with inflight navigation aligment. Though I dont count on this arrogant kid accepting it as an video responce.

How did you get HID macros working with macros like shift+a. I am trying to get my second keyboard working as a CDU keyboard, but I am having problems. When I make macro ^<#<a for the second keyboard, on game it only presses A which engages autopilot.

Btw I have solved my problem. I was playing CA-Push 1-1 mission which means Combined Arms and that means you have to control ground forces yourself and you also have to own CA. I have now switched to non CA missions.

Solved btw. The solution was too obvious for me to spot at first but then I realised that CA in front of the mission name means Combined Arms aka you have to control ground forces yourself.

Could we have a nvg color change into options. I want pink NVG... :joystick:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=96886 Same problem no answer so far.

I am converting campaign missions into MP missions. We encountered one problem while playing online that no friendly Client is shown on TAD. It is quite hard to get back into formations because of no one is shown on map. Does anyone know how to fix this? One mission as attachment. Edit: Mission updated. MP Push - 1-3.miz