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Hello Miles, patiently awaiting my PC. I'm 184 or so on the list. However, I feel blessed because by the time you reach me, due to all the fantastic input my device will be awesome! Couple of follow up questions if I may. I saw your response re P3D and VR. i agree, it's not real good from an input in VR standpoint. Hopefully LM is working on this issue. Re my PC, will I still be able to overcome the limitations in P3D VR utilizing the calibration in PC Also, I noted some ingenious diffusion devices being made, to enhance the FCU connection. Any thoughts/plans on adding this to the later releases of the PC. If not, it's fine. There seems to be plenty of info to accomplish this on my own. Based on all the feedback, what a wonderful product....I know it will only get better. Best, David

Miles, I have a question. I recently started using VR in P3D 4.5x. It looks great on my Pimax 5K+ However, an issue I have is the mouse cursor in P3D is not very accurate. Will yourPointCTRL help with this issue? Essentialy, I'll try and select something on the pedestal, due to the fact several switches are close, the cursor will loose focus and float above the switches. I then am unable to select the switch. Will I be able to fine tune the accuracy of PointCTRL? I have a ways..number 183, so perhaps by then you'll have everything tweaked even better. Thanks for any info. Airplane I was using is the Flysimware MU-2 Marquise. Best, David

Hmm, OK I’ll take that as a no. Thanks. Best,David

Hi, ran across a thread in Avisim, were they mentioned the RSST scan line sync. I believe it has to do with adjusting video tearing, and to give smoother performance. Did a search here, no info. Heres a link to a HOWTO from the guy at blurbusters. https://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4916 aMight be helpful in DCS? Don’t know. Best, David

Thanks for the clarification. Best, David

Thank YOu Best, David

Ok folks, I've read the forums re the VR optimization stuff. I'm still confused. We have threads that say it was already implemented, we have a thread by Wags asking for additional info..for trouble shooting. I'm new to the VR stuff. Pimax 5K+. You can see my setup in sig. I read the change log for today, don't see any mention of VR optimization. Based on the thread from Wags, is this still work in progress. I just can't keep up with all the changing threads. I simple WIP will be fine. Otherwise. I'll work on tweaking my PiMax for best image/performance. Still have some jitters, even with my machine! ughhh. Yes, I have followed the numerous threads on tweaking. Particularly the DCS PiMax thread. However, I haven't made any changes to the json or lua as of yet. Not quite that savvy to do so. Thanks for any clarification. Any PiMax 5k+ users, any suggestions for optimal on DCS? Best, David

Hi Miles, PointCTRL seems to be focused on DCS. Will it also by chance work in other sims after calibration. Like say for example FSX or P3D etc. Thanks for this great tool. I'm thinking I'll see mine around Christmas time. Best, David

Yes! Being 184, Looks like I'll get a nice Christmas Present. Thank You Miles. Best, David

Thanks for the info guys. Good to know. Patiently awaiting my turn. Best, David

Big Thank Youto all. Look forward to when you get to 184 miles. One question: I use the TM Warthog HOTAS setup. With the FCU onleft dont see any possible conflict using throttle. However, with the right FCU, seems like you could inadvertently activate buttons on the FCU while using the joystick? Just curious howyou folks are setting the controlls up to prevent an inadvertent activation. Thank You Best, David PS How do you maintain paragraph formating. I have breaks, but when saving my thread runs together.

Wanted to delete this...can't find del. button. So, jsut deleted my text in EDIT. Best, David

Hello Miles, I second the kudos. I know this has been asked, I can't seem to locate if you had a chance to answer. I recently acquired the Pimax 5K+, will your CTRLPoint work OK with that headset, in that it has the angles. Thanks again. Look forward to when my number is called. Best, David

Thank You for for the valuable information. FYI: I forgot to mention, I do have 1 lighthouse. Should be good to go. Best, David

Hi Grinder, Thank You for the info. SAT. I fly down there quite frequently. Perhaps our paths will cross someday. If ever on a WN flight, pop your head up in the cockpit, might be flying ya. Best, David

Howdy folks, trying to get some final questions answered on my delve into VR. Talked to the USA PImax folks today, very helpful. There were some questions they were not sure of the answer, hope you can help. Ok, I know Pimax has a built in microphone. I plan on using my Pimax with my 5.1 surround external speakers. My concern will be while playing the game DCS etal, will the mic be picking up the extraneous sounds, possibly causing some un wanted actions? I want ot use voice attack for a lot of control, of sim. Will I be able to use the mic within game with my external speakers OK? If not, is there a way I could possibly reduce the mic sensitivity to make it work. I don't want to use headphones,earbuds etc if I can avoid it. Using Zoom VR, will I still need that parallel setting in Pimax, or is that fixed. Do I understand correctly, that the double vission occurs with only Zoom VR. If I don't zoom, then parallel not needed in PiTool? Finally, I noticed alot of vids were it looks like folks are sitting way back from the panel. Is that the vid, or a preference. I fly for a living, so I want to adjust my view to reflect actually sititng in the seat. DO I need to adjust something in DCS etc to accomplish...or simply move my chair closer? These were my unanswered questions for the moment. Thank for any assitance. PS I beleive my specs will be OK for the Pimax: RTX 2080ti,32GB G.Skill Ram 3200mhz, Aorus X299 Ultra Gaming MB, i9 9900x cPU. Non OC at this time, jsut install them. Best, David

Hi folks, I seem to recall a thread were some folks had updated the cockpit labels to be more readable. Especially, in VR. I also seem to recall there was some issue with using them with heatblurs F14? Something about a check that DCS did on install? I have d/l the available mods, however, I have no idea how to use/install them. I see a selection in the F14 re cockpit selection. Is this were I would use the new textures to select? Is this implemeted now, or still a bug fix. I read some threads, just not clear. Still trying to get a handle on everything. Manual quite outdated, so just trying to ask questions, and piece things together. Thank You David

Not sure if this is the right place. I was pulling my hair out tonight trying to get all my speakers to work. During the realtek testing or windows 10 speaker testing, only the front L/R speakers would test. So, many searches, reload drivers etc. Then I ran across a post that gave me the answer! ON the Z906 control panel, the EFFECT button gives you 3D,4.1 and 2.1 for settings. However, as many thought....I thought the 3D setting gave you the surround. Not the case. It just emulates 3D sound through the front speakers. You have to TURN OFF all effects in order to have all your speakers and subwoofer work and test properly. Now I have a full room of surround sound. Hope this may help those such as myself that was struggling with the Logitech z906 speakers. Best, David

Hello Firecat, Thanks for adding me to the list. Best, David

Hello Firecat, could you put me on the list too please. Thank You Best, David

Thank You everyone for your valuable input. Best, David

Hello folks, soon I'll receive my Pimax 5K+. This is my first foray into VR. I fly for a living. I have watched and read many bits of info on VR generally. I have watched Jabbers vid as well. What I haven't seen or don't quite understand, how does it all fit together. Please allow me to elaborate a little. First, in a perfect world you would be able to operate switches and button etc with the VR setup. I know about the CTRL thing, is that all that is avail. right now? That withstanding, how do you manage to operate stuff while wearing the HMD. Is it a simple look under the nose to see mouse etc. I have the A10 Warthog Thrustmaster set. Do I need to memorize the throttle panel switches from memory to click the right ones with in the VR world? I also have the beautifully designed HB F-14 Tomcat. look forward to learning that aircraft, especially with VR. Again, using the TM Warthog, will I need to relearn switch position again for the F14 and it's control? Or, simply look under my nose for the mouse and throttle panel? Ultimately, would love to activate switches and buttons with hands in the VR world. While also being able to fly with control stick and HOTAS. Any options available to accomplish this right now. I was elated to hears Wags re the 50% increase. Hope my system can handle everything OK. Right now, just interested in getting feet wet in the VR world. I see a lot of vids were you folks are flying with VR...looks like a blast! Apologies ahead of time if there is a thread or something that answers these questions. Please point me in that direction, and I'll pursue that info. Thanks in advance for your time and patience. Best, David

Hello Miles, what an awesome idea. I hope it is moving forward for you without too much difficulty. I'm just getting started in the VR world. Will have a Pimax 5K+ fairly soon. Based on what I have read thus far, doesn't look like the product will support the Pimax right now. Any future considerations appreciated. Thank You. Best, David

Hello folks, first off...kudos to Heatblur for a magnificent creation! Now most likely op error, having issues on C&D Pilot start. I get to the part re the Hydraulic switches Hi/LO, and transfer switch. I can move around and zoom in to see the switches and guards. If I open guard on transfer sw to ensure switch is off, and follow instructions for the Hyd pump LO/HI....if I accidentally close either transfer cover or pump cover, I can't get them to reopen to select the switches again. The pump stays in HI, so I can't move forward on start. I've had it happen all 3 times I have tried the steps. I'm then stuck, and have to restart training mission. I don't see any other reports, so most likely op error. I'll keep trying though. THanks David OK folowup...I just tried to do this training missiona few more times. What happens to me, I am zoomed in on the Hyd pump HI/LO sitch, I can see the cover and or the switch clearly. I click on the cover to open, I click the switch to LO, do my checks. Then following the mission, I then click to HI, do my checks. Now, when I verify the label says switch and not cover. I click to go to the Auto position, the cover closes, the pump remains in HI, no amount of clicking at this point will allow me to re-open the guard to click the switch again. Happens everytime. It's got to be OP error, as no one else has reported this issue. I just don't know what else I can do at this time.