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It worked... just a small typo on your syntax on "P-51": {"P51D_FUZ_FRONT_WHEEL_L", 0 ,"Thetiretexturename",false}; The result attached. It might happen you could be aware what would be the texture and sybtax to tail wheel? I cannot identify either the texture. Thank you a lot!

Thank you sir! Really appreciated. I'll give a try and show here the results.

I want to paint the tire side of P-51 to white color. First, I need to say that the rubber tires texture comes from a separate texture file called "p-51_wheel". The wheels within the FUSE_Front and FUSE_Rear are actually a layer below so that the colors comes from another file. My problem is that I don't know how to identify the correct name of this texture so that I can add it correctly into the description.lua file. Can anyone help me to understand better where I could find the correct texture name to be added into the description file ?

Can anyone help me find a FW 190 skin template? It is not on DCS website repository. UPDATE: I have created one, available here: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3303796

You can contact them as I did myself as well just before opening. There was not a problem doing this, more than that they guide me about how to properly get the access inside. You can tell them my story... they might remember something ;). The alternatives were to send back the device for warranty, to send me a new HAT button, or to try to check by myself. I solved it in like 15 minutes.

I used to have kind of similar issue with one HAT on my Mongoose T50. The problem is quite trivial and easy to fix. You need only a screwdriver and some sandpaper. The root cause is the fact that the shaft for that HAT is more thicker then it should be and is not moving properly. In the same time it is possible that one or other button from that HAT to be permanently pressed. Find a way to dismount the lever and have access to the HAT. Normally the HAT itself is held by a screw on the back side, which needs to be removed to completely release from there. Then use the sand paper and gently rotate the shaft to smooth and reduce its diameter. Work in small steps and try how it fits back regularly. Hoping that this could be the only problem, I wish you good luck and don't forget to update the post when this issue is solved.... no matter how ;)

Just wait a little for the dedicated server. It was mentioned about making maps kind of free for servers.

Thank you a lot !

Hi guys, Is any option to move somehow the position of default bort numbers that are actually pointed out in the default skin template? I am trying to design some Romanian BF-109 and they have the numbers moved closer to the tail. The original position is overlapping the Romanian cross decal. Any workaround allowing to use dynamic numbers will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot!

Thank you guys. I never considered adding a second spring (!!!) but i'll definitely give a try. I am currently using #40 because I thought it will help with helicopters. I am trying to find an all arrounder combination that will work to jets, WW2 warbirds and helis.

I know this is very subjective, but those of you flying MCG with the extension mounted, please let me know what spring type selection you made:10, 20, 30, 40, 50

Check here an comprehensive personal opinion exactly on topic: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=220169

That will be used to link multiple blackbox units together. The throttle unit will have multiple extensions so that these units will be linked and connected to one single USB port on the PC. These ports are definitely not to be used with other 3rd party boards.

I know what you say about both Virpil and VKB... they are rare birds :). But the waiting will worth 100%.

Indeed. It is needed only a sheet metal slightly bigger then the VPC base and you can use the original back plate as template to apply the holes to it. As @Whisper says... quite straight forward.

There is a YAK52-TW version. It is actually a tail dragger which hides comepletely its main wheels inside the wings. Is by any chance something that ED might consider to adapt?

@mithandra - can you try make some kind of comparison for VPC and Thrusmaster throttles? Something similar with my 1st post? And try remain as much objective as possible. :D

I did not test this yet, but I am 100% sure the sensors are not working at full range on VPC, as you mentioned also. Still, it have a great precision.

I think this is only half true because in case you are flying helicopters this kind of transition is fine. The problem however remains with the bounce over the neutral position.

@Sokol - I just double checked my VKB and you are right. It have 12 bit on main X-Y axis and strangely 11 bits on all other axis. I will double check the others when I will have some more time. Sorry for misleading this info, I will correct my initial post accordingly.

For now I am keeping my VKB on my right side without extender as it fits best to an Ikea Poang chair. In this setup VKB shines best - proper height. porper travel for best precision. @hughlb - i am fully agree with your point of view and I am sure it will help more for others to take their decisions.

Item availability is an elephant in house and I skipped it by purpose. :D Customer Service is something I was needed for VPC. Their response was quick and efficient. For VKB I managed to finally get it directly from China. They answered all my previous questions and helped me with all the requests during the shipment also quick and efficient. The parcel arrived in my country in only 3 days, but I had to wait another 5 days to receive the custom clearance. Not to say that I was hunting it for more than 1 year but I missed the pre-orders made by the Europe branch.

I would like to share with you my personal opinion as I am the happiest owner of all 3 models in the subject. There is for sure no clear winner, hence I will try to compare their features hopping it will help you when you want to buy one. Please note from the beginning all of them are absolutely great pieces of hardware, hence some differences of course exists. 1. Grip Comfort This means how comfortable your hand will sit on the grip during extensive game times. I do have a medium (normal) hand size, so that this is could be a bit subjective but will apply to most of you. We have a clear winner here and this is the good old TM. The buttons ergonomic is something I would easily call perfect. It is seconded by VPC, which due to its size can also accommodate quite comfortable your hand. The upper right button as well as pinky button requires some effort to reach - theses being the only drawback. On third place came VKB. This grip address mainly some bigger handed guys and it suffers the same as VPC adding some discomfort to the right side thumb button. 2. Grip functionality This refers mainly to the amount of functions that could be added to your device. Yes, here it is also a clear winner. This one belongs to VKB MCG Pro. It simply have the most number of inputs, two analog mini-joysticks (one of them can be switched to buttons input by simply keeping it pressed for few seconds during your game time). Second place at this category will go to VPC. No analog mini-joysitck. Not much to say more. Third place will go to TM, with the least number of functions and also no analog mini-joystick. 3. Electronics precission [i will reevaluate this part] - Tested with "dlview" VKB - 12 bit for X-Y axis and 11 bit for minijoysticks and brake lever axis 4. Gimbal (mechanical) precission First place is shared by VPC and VKB, both of them having stellar mechanisms made 100% metal. I would say they are both build for life, maintenance free. Last place will go to TM. While its mechanics is theoretically good, it suffers from the well known stickiness and requires periodical maintenance (greasing). More than that, my TM device shows some small cracks on some of the gimbal plastic parts. It was not forced, is just weathering. 3. Grip extension behaviour This is to understand wherever an grip extender is a must have or nice to have. First place will go to VKB which is working equally great with or without grip extender. This is mainly due to the plastic clutches on both axis with are greatly improve the feeling. Second place will go to VPC. Becasue it have the tallest grip it also works great with or without extender. However I felt it slightly better with an 8 or even 12 cm extender. the final configuration I've been using remains on 12 cm extender. I tried 20 cm as well... but no... 12 cm remains best, 8 cm is good also Last came for TM again. The strong neutral position makes this device to require an extender in order to minimize the the center transition bounce. 4. Other features First will go to VPC. Its 100% compatibility with TM Warthog grip (it works both ways with VPC grip on TM base) makes it very compelling especially for TM owners which wants some more precision. This combination is almost perfect. It also features other parts on their store as extenders and desk mounts. Even if VKB support TM grip, this requires some parts changing and cannot be change from one to other with same ease. Secondly will go to VKB becasue it features an extender as well as the TM adapter. No extra features for TM, hence it is covered by one of the above 5. Buttons feeling I would not set any order here because all of them are featuring exceptionally great quality button inputs. However is worth saying the most real feeling is on TM side. But if you are going to switch to other game like Elite Dangerous for example, TM real feeling is not necessary the best and can cause some finger tiring . Some conclusions: Not very easy to choose, that's why I have all three of them :). I ended up keeping as my main one the VKB MCG pro. The number of inputs and analog axis plays a very important role in my decision. Also, the gimbal general feeling aided by those clutches is a step further. The gimbal travel distance (angle) is somewhere between VPC (minimum travel) and TM (max travel ) putting it above VPC. On the other hand, the combination of VPC base with the absolutely greatest grip ergonomic and weight of the TM is something fantastic. The capability to interchange the grips worth to use them both as well. In my case this setup ended up on my son virtual "cockpit" and we are the most happiest family ever. :joystick::pilotfly::smartass: Hope these information will help you to take the right decision for yourself.

Is a shame that OvGME could be not supported or even vanished. It is better than JGSME ... Hence, I am wondering now if ED should actually start to have a look in a mod manager by themselves... so that will be officially supported and also to be able to use directly the ED user files repository. Something like Steam Workshop let's say. What do you think ED? Could this be taken in consideration?