Fusedspine33

Thank you all for the replies and your generosity in sharing your experience. It has helped greatly. There are definitely many ways to approach a build.

Thanks for the replies, When I said software I meant the assign controls interface within DCS. Using the controls interface I can assign functions to any of the buttons on the warthog and they can be different from module to module as long as they are assigned within the module level interface. Ie: hat button could be set as trim on the f-18 and look around on the f-5. If I used the BBI-64 would the buttons, switches and rotaries be recognized by DCS and assignable within the DCS interface so they could be assigned differently between modules? Need to find out more about the different input protocols available. Some have stated there is a 16 device limit for windows joysticks but just scratching the suface there seems to be a newer direct input api that may not have the same limitations.

BBI-64 I see this is a little old but it references the BBI-64 I just ran across today for the first time. I am still in the beginning stages of learning before jumping in. I can’t pick one aircraft to model a cockpit after and want take a “universal” approach. With the BBI-64 the website states FSUPIC having a limitation to 32 buttons per controller does any limitation exist with DCS? Will the BBI-64 allow direct programming of switches, buttons and rotaries thru the DCS controls GUI in the program? If I understand correctly the way DCS uses layers in the control assignments, the .lua file modifications made when you assign buttons on the module specific tab would allow you to have more than one aircraft using the same custom panels. Is this a correct assessment of the basics? Should I continue to add to my joystick .lua as I add modules to the sim or should I be creating a profile for each module separately? Thanks in advance to all the generosity of the experienced builders who share their experiences with us neophytes.

I guess I am surprised by the lack of interest in your profile. I am also interested. I am trying to plan a “universal” pit and Helios seems to be a great starting point to create a platform similar to the F-35 allowing for multiple front panels. I really hope you will be willing to share when you are done.

+1. The cobra and apache would get my purchase first.

There are less buttons on the F-18 flight stick than the A-10. Adding the F-18 replacement head will add to the realism. So budget for both. LOL. It will sit next to the Cougar when not being used. I wish Thrustmaster would add force feedback into the products. I had a chance to fly both the F-18 and F-14 simulators at Norfolk. You could feel the air pressure on the control surfaces telling you to trim the aircraft. They actually induced fatigue if you didn't trim. It really added to the immersion.

Funny to read old posts from 2015. Gives a new perspective on the amount of work. This was "almost" done 2 years ago.

Why is there no chance for these two planes?

Thanks for the replies, as you can see I am new per the post count. I had no idea you could move the seat back. thanks. Is there a good sticky that currently works to learn how to modify the warthog profile in game. I tried one but the changes disappeared when I started the simulation. Thanks again.

Have read this a post a couple of times and still don't see the answer. I got my rift yesterday. Took about 30 seconds to realize the dream of three monitors would never scratch the itch that vr vigorously scratches. I am not sure if I am confusing platforms Vive vs Rift but my dash in CDs 2.1 alpha is almost on my chin where some videos you can see the rudder pedals. Have I set something up wrong is there a zoom in out key command. Is there a different set of commands between 1.5 and 2.1. What I found in the controls menu do nothing on screen, but I also haven't been able to find one marked "Vr Zoom in/out". If there is a patient soul that would be willing to help me get the vr setup and how to bind keys in the game. I would be forever grateful. On key binding for the TM warthog I have followed videos but the assignments seem to disappear on startup. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

CrashO, thank you I appreciate the idea.

Hello, I am sure this has been asked before but after numerous search efforts, I need to ask is there a complete list of keyboard commands available? I have downloaded 2 but I can't find any with key commands listed for building an Up Front Controller or the Flight Computer. Has anyone created a cockpit overhead graphic of the modeled switches and corresponding keystrokes? Thank you for your help.