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This is not an Gameport (DB-15) to USB adapter, is VGA (DE-15) to USB adapter, good chance in fry something if was possible test, but is not, DE-15 don't fit in DB-15. This is an Gameport to USB adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Rockfire-game-Adapter-RM-203-gameport/dp/B004HAX7OU But don't support TQS because was created in early 2000's for CH Flightstick and Thrustmaster FCS sticks standard, at best you have throttle axis and 4/6 buttons working, and has only 8 bits (256 points) axis resolution. The only TQS adapter viable is TUSBA and DIY ones with Arduino, eg. Arduino PRO Micro + MMjoy2, what is an ~$5 plus some solder work interesting option for TUSBA 74,99€. BTW - And Rel4y Cougar upgrades.

It looks like this throttle is defective., may some wires in short.

If the game command was programmed to be handled with mouse, try use the mouse emulation in VKB DevCfg:

Thrustmaster sell replacement for the "articulation sphere", but the magnet support you will need fix yourself.

Oozler If you know how make solder (and have tools), can upgrade this old controllers (or CH, Thrustmaster gameport) for the cost of ~$20, installing an $ 5 Arduino in each controller.

Will work, but this adapters are an old tech from early 2000's, with 8 bits of resolution (256 points).

No, this gimbal is not designed for use the original potentiometers. But replacing pots with, for example, GVL224 ~$10 MagRez sensor, easy to fit in gimbal you upgrade Cougar, having more extend life cycle. Sensors don't wear out like pots.

Is easy and cheap make an gameport to USB Adapter - that will be "PnP" using windows HID drivers; for this pedals: - $ 5 Arduino PRO MICRO flashed with MMJoy2 firmware. Or buy an ready to use Leo Bodnar Bu0836A, or Derek Speare DSD 12 USB controllers. - An micro USB to USB-A cable. For BU0836 and DSD 12 an printer USB cable. - An small plastic enclosure - An DB-15 female connector But first you need map what pins are used in the original gameport cable, probable just 5: Power, GnD, rudder, right brake, left brake (if pedal have brakes) potentiometer output. If was mine I will just trow away this (ugly white) gameport cable, and place the Arduino inside the pedal base, plugging the USB cable there. I don't see purpose in keep things "original".

I think you include T-Rudder in the sentence without intention. because T-Rudder is not designed to be used like CH or Logitech pedals with entire foot resting on the pedals (I have read about some players trying using in this way), but with heels resting on the fixed pads and moving the bar only with toes base pressure. IMO - T-Rudder is not an pedal for one that want "realism", but just easy to use and precise rudder control in games. Better if say "in a real modern aircraft our heels go on ground..." In real Bf 109, Fw190... the whole foot rests on the pedals... like in MFG Crosswind Rudder Pedals.

The more compact grip is VKB SCG, that came in VKB NXT and is one of options for Gunfighter base.

"PnP" = no. DIY yes, but VKB extension upper part don't match SCG grip lower part, so need an mechanical adapter for SCG grip, like exist in VKB removable grips (SCG, MCG, KG-12B). Can buy an standalone SCG grip that already have this adapter and use in the place of NXT MCG grip, or maybe can "canibalize" the mechanical adapter of VKB KG12-B grip - the more affordable VKB grip, or just draw and 3D print one. Beside this difficulties NXT plastic gimbal was not designed for support the additional forces imposed by extension, maybe is better idea sell this NXT and buy a Gunfithter, designed for use extenstions.

DCS allow use up to 128 buttons USB controller (don't know how many. IL-2:GB (Bo"X") up to 64 and up to 8 USB controllers. IL-2:46 up to 32 and up to 4 USB controllers. Leo Bodnar BBI-64 support up to 64 buttons, but no axes inputs. Derek Speare Designs DSD 64 up to 64 buttons, no axes inputs. DIY MMjoy2 (Arduino ATMEGA32u4), FreeJoy (STM32F103) allow use up to 128 buttons (plus POV HAT, 8 axes inputs in analog and digital mode).

Nice drawing, this remind me this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/828623520/gear-falcon-analog-selector-switch-4-or?ref=shop_home_active_16 The guy use just a potentiometer, what means in use Joystick Gremlin for divide this axis in 5 bands and send keypress for games in ech band. This rotary switch has models with 5 positions: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/4000311858089.html

You need a rotary switch, e.g. http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=98_100 You can wire one these in BU0836A/X using only two buttons inputs and have incremental button press for right and incremental button press for left, like a optical encoder, but with a better "click" between positions. Don't know how controls of (DCS) P-47 was programmed (I had this plane from Kickstarter, but no will for install "betas" anymore), if each magneto position require a different button press, use the same type of rotary switch, but get one in eBay with at least 5 positions, so each position of switch will be wired in one of Bu-0836A/X button input, a wastage, but early MiG-21 rotary weapon selector was programmed in this way. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1-Pole-12-Position-Panel-PCB-Wiring-Rotary-Switch-18-Teeth-Shaft-Adjustable-/293024869589

Sign in MyPilotStore.com to be informed when available, they practice normal prices. But VKB, VirPil/VPC, WingWing are better choices and have normal prices - when a new batch is made.

See this project for 3D printer (files available for free) and to be assembled like a Lego: https://authentikit.org And this, that allow build stick, throttle and even a 1:1 scale cockpit. https://heritageflightsim.com/2018/03/

Use Warthog grip CD4021 Shift Register PCB in other grip is an expensive alternative. CD4021 Shift register is cheap, Debolestis used to sell then for 8, 16, 24 buttons, check this topic.

Indeed, Spitfire has no "afterburner", but Mk.IX have a detent "boost" are of the throttle, requiring move the throttle lever a bit for left for by=pass the detent, why the throttle rail have an width area.

Up to now the only grip modification showed for Warthog throttle was an Cougar TQS grip adaptation, if I remember correct in the Russian side of this forum. For use B-8 (FCS, PFCS, X-Fighter) and Suncom "F-15'ish" grips - or an 3D printed grip in Warthog base, check Debolestis topics, an well detailed "how to" with the list of needed parts. Use TWCS circuit for Cougar TQS is an viable idea, this controller has the necessary 5 axis input - in fact have more 3 that can be used for connect rudder pedals (or a trim wheels); and more buttons than TQS had.

Press the connectors of wires in potentiometer may help. Of course, is not option if stick under warranty, as CH don't allow you peek inside.

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https://mfg.simundza.com/assets/downloads/Specifications.pdf

The major question is, X-56 base and gimbal worth spend with an new grip?

This pictures suggest that need press the side tabs, for release the bottom with the membrane switch. Tm button at left (OTTO P-1xxx at right).

Yes, actually is not more manufactured controllers with gameport (DB-15 connector), all have USB controller. Some, like T-Rudder and Thrustmaster TFRP have this USB controller in a box external to the pedal, what (theoretically) allow Thrustmaster TFRP be possible to (DIY) adapted for use in Cougar (don't know if the result is practical). T-Rudder no, because their contactless sensosr work in digital mode, not supported by Cougar controller. For (DCS) WWII Planes use T-link software, that translate a button (or key)* press in two analog axes to be assigned for Left and Right brakes in game controls, rudder movement (for left or right) determine what wheel will be braked. So you have the same control o "toe brakes" just with a different operation. * Users of VKB MCG grips can use instead their brake lever axis - which is divided into two; for the same function.