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just to be clear... i am not talking about DCS here. I am talking about the VKB dev config software EXTERNAL DEVICES. There is a TAB where it looks like other controllers can be added?? Is this correct? How?

hahaha.. that wasnt very helpful on my behalf!! I meant INDEX finger.... anyhow its the DC/GUN ministick

Can I add my homemade Controllers (leo bodnar board) via the vkbconfig software EXTERNAL DEVICES ? I would love to have the functionality of the button software

Will Flashing my MGC PRO kill all my keybinds in DCS?

That was Incredibly useful for me too. Thankyou!. NOW... next question please: Can I change the function of a ministick 'center press' to act as a SHIFT? Looking at the VKBconfig manual I see how to change a regular 'B' button but not a ministick....?? In particular I want to use the pinky ministick on the MGC PRO

Thank you. Very helpful video. I must re flash my controller as it has obviously been updated...

Thanks ! That did it. I swear i never downloaded that module but it was certainly in there! no more annoying stoppages during bootup. appreciated

I would love to see your clean template but it says the file no longer exists. Would you mind sending it via a PM please?

Im getting two popup screens which halt the DCS boot sequence. They refer to a Mirage 2000 which as far as I know I have never purchased... how can I stop them? Updates haven't fixed it. been going on for over a year now so thought i would do something about it!

F16 NWS switch... I am used to the F18 NWS button which is HELD for operation. I want to map the F16 the same as it seems to be a latch On then latch again OFF type. The F16 default lua looks like it should work just like the F18...?? Why the difference and what to do? F18: { down = hotas_commands.STICK_UNDESIGNATE, up = hotas_commands.STICK_UNDESIGNATE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 1.0, value_up = 0.0, name = _('Undesignate/Nose Wheel Steer Switch'), category = {_('Stick'), _('HOTAS')}}, F16: { down = hotas_commands.STICK_NWS_AR_DISC_MSL_STEP, up = hotas_commands.STICK_NWS_AR_DISC_MSL_STEP, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 1.0, value_up = 0.0, name = _('NWS A/R DISC MSL STEP Button'), category = {_('Stick'), _('HOTAS')}},

Given that the button only activates when its up, Can you guys explain how to get the flip trigger to be MASTER SAFE when up and MASTER ARM when down. its obviously a ON-ELSE OFF command but how ? lua or vkbcfg? examples please

Please show how you did this. Many thanks please show how

Thank you FREDERF!. That one worked (once I put the comma in at the end of your code ;-). Although for the life of me i can not see why mine didnt...?! it is an exact cut and paste of the default format using all the EXACT grammer as yours. The only difference being the name=. If you happen to have the F86 and F5, could you possibly try one for those?

I can not get my usual default.lua mod to work on the F16 Speed Brake. I want to make it EXTEND while pressed and RETARCT while released. The additional line 'name' I create (SPD BRK Switch - TOGGLE) will not even show in the control assignment. I have also tried renaming one of the existing assignments but that wont show either..? Here is my code added below the default in BOLD: { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 0.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - Aft/EXTEND (Momentary)'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}}, { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 0.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - OFF'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}}, { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 1.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - Fwd/RETRACT'), { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 1.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - TOGGLE'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}},

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PLEASE ED- assign a Momentary action switch in the "Special for Joystick" for "Speed brake EXTEND/RETRACT" for EVERY aircraft! Most aircraft modules seem to only have separate EXTEND or RETRACT binding options. On my HOTAS I have a spring loaded switch which is designed for speed brakes (it is an actual Grumman A6 Intruder Throttle Quadrant I have wired into my setup). When the switch is pulled, SPD BRAKES EXTEND, When released, they Close. It can also be latched in the EXT position. I have to go into the default.lua files and try to recode this for each aircraft module I have. Most game updates requires recoding for every aircraft! Some aircraft switch configuration coding I can not work out and have to ask here for help. Its a PITA There are many Momentary action switches/bindings in every aircraft which operate in the same manner ie. Switch pressed=ON, Switch Released=OFF . Another idea is if the Dev team could somehow make a switch binding option in the control assignments menu, where someone could select the type of switch they have. eg a column with "Toggle, Momentary, ON-OFF-ON, OFF-ON-ON, ROTARY" etc This would could make the integration of players various hardware available for every switching option. An example of my frustrations in binding the speedbrake... I can not get the Speed Brake to operate on the F16C (using the same code as on the F18 which works perfectly..?!) The key binding does not even appear in the control assignments?? My modified code in bold below { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 0.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - Aft/EXTEND (Momentary)'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}}, { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 0.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - OFF'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}}, { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = 1.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - Fwd/RETRACT'), { down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 1.0, name = _('SPD BRK Switch - TOGGLE'), category = {_('Throttle Grip'), _('HOTAS')}},

I have a RIFT and a 1080ti and have just followed some Optimising advice (tweaked NVIDIA, DCS settings, but didnt go near shaders). Im now getting much better Performance in VR. Before I was max 45fps and below with a noticible stutter at times. Now it seems to be locked solid on 45fps and pretty smooth and occasionally flips to @90fps. Can someone please explain what this flip/flop 45/90 is about and is it a sign I can do better...? Im not too familiar with GFX stuff so please use kiddie gloves I see you have mentioned the 45/90 fps thing here... Im getting my fps pegged solid on 45 and the ocasional flip to 90 or so. Its quite smooth, in fact best I have had but can I tweak to get more... Whats this about?

Fantastic ! Thanks for the steps... really appreciated!

My internet connection is terrible. Can I DL to a flash drive using a mates high speed internet?

Hi all I know each and every one of you guys are affected in some way by this damn Virus. It is really hurting a lot of us. I am appealing to this group for some support to help a mate of mine- not in money, but in donation of surplus/unused/replaced SIM hardware. Until last week he was a commercial pilot but has now been made redundant. Like me, and many of you all, flying is everything to him. He had overcome significant adversity to attain his dream job -only to lose it as a result of Covid-19 layoffs here. He will survive but he is pretty devastated. I was lucky and have kept my job.... for now. And I am fortunate to have an escape here in DCS and other E-flight software- but my buddy doesn't have any SIM gear or way to fly. He LOVES coming over and using my Rig and cant believe the realism. My mission is to build him a VR simpit so he can keep flying and keep his dream alive. I thought I would canvas the group to see if any of you fellow aviators has recently upgraged their PC, GFX, HOTAS & Stick, Pedals, Rift etc and happen to have the old stuff on a shelf.... please consider getting in touch. Drop me a PM- It may take a bit of logistics for me to pull this off but Im eager to give it a go. Thanks and Take care.

Sorry- MGC PRO

Hi all. I have a Mk2 Gunfighter pro and a multitude of Aircraft modules and VR headset. (Therefore I don’t use or want to use any keyboard commands) I have been trying for months to configure my stick for use with alll my aircraft using generic bindings so I don’t have to Re-learn every time I change aircraft types. Mainly I fly the A10, AV8, FA18, F5. Basically I want a good configuration for the TDC, Sensor Modes, Weapon Select, DMS, TMS, etc for HOTAS weapon management and delivery. I would be very interested in seeing what others have done to assist in my setup. Note: I have all of chucks tutorials but they are specific to the warthog...My throttle doesn’t hav a boat switch or slew hat so I will he mapping them on the stick.

ahhh the Air Truck.. superb

If by middle earth you mean “the real Middle earth” aka NEw Zealand... then Yes Please. Knarley craggy mountains with epic scenery would be fantastic

802 or 502 Airtractor! Even a clone of the yak flight dynamics in a skin with a spray function would be neat. I’m sure there are some other ag jocks out there...?!