pickafivestring

Same issue....that brought me to this thread. I'd been away since 2.5.6, and decided to update to 2.9.xxx. Intel i7, 32GB ram, and 3080Ti. Can run MSFS2020 fine.

I flashed the firmware last night. Everything is back to factory shipped status. Pretty simple procedure...not sure why so many people warn against doing it.

I know, I know.....LOL. I'll give it a go tonight, and see what happens.

I'm starting to think the best option is the nuclear option, and just do the firmware update.

I thought about that, but I keep seeing these YT videos warning against flashing the firmware unless you absolutely have to. I guess that would be a last resort of sorts. The weird thing about this is the button numbers of my throttle in the mode section of the configuration software. All the pictures in the software document on Virpils' website, and all the YouTube videos, show mode one thru five to be buttons 67 thru 71. On my throttle, with the current firmware, and less than two months old, mode one thru five, are buttons 68 thru 72. If I change the buttons back to 67 thru 71, I lose mode one. What happens in the latter is when the mode one switch is on one, mode two is selected in the configuration software. When the mode switch is on mode two, then mode three is selected in the configuration software, and so on, until you select mode five on the hardware, then just button 72 gets selected. I guess I have a talent for mucking things up.....LOL. Regards, Tim

Yes. I wish I had calibrated, and then saved the profile, but I didn't. Live and learn I guess.

I bought a new CM3 throttle this past winter, and I'm just now getting around to setting things up. As the old saying goes, you don't know, what you don't know. As I was creating my first couple of profiles, I realized I didn't save the bone stock baseline profile that shipped with the throttle. I've somehow lost "mode 1", and I know that if I don't stop now, and reset things to get all five modes back, I'll wish I had, at some point down the road. If anyone saved the baseline profile that ships with the CM3, and can post it here, I'd be most appreciative. Thanks, Tim

And just for posterity, and future searchers, I have a VKB Gunfighter, MFG Crosswind, and Virpil CM3, all plugged into a powered USB hub with 7 ports, one fast charge port, it supports USB 3.0, and they work fine. No issues.

I believe that is exactly how it would play out. The "intruders" would be dealt with, and both sides wouldn't acknowledge it.

or just press [A] on the keyboard to disengage/engage basic A/P Tim

Well, it was a simple fix for me. My crappy HOTAS couldn't have a big enough deadzone, but the solution was to just jiggle the joystick. So, to set BARO hold, I press the button next to BARO, wait for the colon dots to appear, then lightly jiggle the joystick in the climb and descent axis. During the jiggling, you will by necessity, hit a zero input spot, and the BARO hold will kick in. Same technique goes for ATT and HDG. Try it a couple times, and when the A/P catches, you will see that it's pretty easy to replicate. I wish ED would build in a deadzone in the A/P to allow activation without doing this. Most HOTAS's make some noise, and ED could help the situation a bit as a concession to differing levels of HOTAS quality. Tim

I'm not a fan of "mode" buttons like the orange buttons, but that's just a personal preference. I do agree that the spring center with the X56 is less than optimal, even with three different stiffnesses. The T16000 does the centering better. If they'd make the Warthog with a twist, I'd be in full bore, no questions asked. Tim

The "problem" with the T16000 is the lack of stick buttons and hats, which then relegate you to the keyboard. The X56 has virtually the same number of buttons as the Warthog, but unlike the WH, it has a twist for rudder. This is the one I'm looking at right now, as I don't want' rudder pedals either. Tim

I just noticed your user name. I love it. :) Tim

Sounds to me like your flight model has somehow reverted to "game mode." Changing it back to sim mode should fix it. Tim

Hey! My grandpa is on the forum! LOL BTW, I'll get off your lawn too. Tim

Weapon cycles. Sensor cycles. Other common cycles and toggles. Seriously, not everyone has a Warthog, or a X-56 HOTAS. Not having one of these high end HOTAS setups is a real disadvantage in multiplayer. 1] Warthog = Best and fastest way to change sensors and weapons. 2] Cycle option = slower than Warthog, but a quality of life option for lower end sticks and HOTAS. 3] Current state = worst option, and very slow compared to 1 and 2. Having a cycle/toggle option may not be strictly "realistic", but it would be very desirable. Being able to cycle/toggle does not give an advantage to a player, all it does is lessen the disadvantage of income disparity between the rich, and not so rich, with regard to ability to buy high end equipment. Not everything translates perfectly from real life, to a 2D simulation. It's the small concessions to user friendly options that can take a good aircraft, and make it a great aircraft. I know this has been asked for in the past, and I know the devs have poo pooed it in the past as well, but that doesn't mean people have stopped desiring it. Tim

@SparxOne One thing about you're current joystick. If you do go with the F-18, there are no toggle options to help us out. Because it's "not realistic", you cannot conserve stick buttons by having a sensor cycle option, or a weapon cycle option. Everything, and I mean everything needs its own button. If you don't have a Warthog, or at the minimum a X-56, you are screwed. Plan on a lot of keyboard work then. Tim

Yes it can. I just converted all my Steam keyed modules to the standalone. Tim

@harker Thanks for that! Made the decision to grab the Hornet this week during the summer sale. I've been watching some videos, and streams, and keep hearing these tones. Thanks again. Pick

Is there a video or guide that shows what all of the cockpit sounds mean? I don't mean the obvious ones like "pull up", but the different audio tones. Thanks, Pick

LOL....too funny. Tim

So the activation key you get from Steam for a paid module will work on the same module downloaded from the ED website? That's cool. Like most people nowadays, I've got a 1Tb HDD, so doubling up with a Steam version, and a stand alone version isn't a problem. Thanks for the help guys. I've got tomorrow off, so guess what I'll be doing for the better part of a day? Tim

So, is this how most people buy the DCS modules, through Steam? If I ever decide to try out multiplayer, is it better to have a Steam download, or the stand alone version? Last question. Right now, all I have is a bone stock, unmodified, recently downloaded DCS: World on my computer that I got from the DCS download page(The 6 file download deal that takes forever...LOL). If I go the Steam route, should I uninstall my current DCS: World, and start fresh with all files coming from Steam? Sorry for the newbish type questions. I really have played filight sims before on PC....LOL. (MSFS going back to FS3.0, Il-2 series, and the original LO:MAC) Tim

As embarrassing as this sounds, I don't even know what "Steam" is.....:doh: I don't game as much as I used to, so I'm kinds out of the loop. Tim