Ala12Rv-Tundra

Top stuff as usual

Hello! I have a system with a jetseat and 2 shakers. When Im flying the A-10CII Warthog, I don´t get any vibrations from the landing gear. Flaps vibrations same, no effect at all. However no issues with engine, flares or g-load effect.

if your whole chair vibrates, how could you figure out from what wing that GBU just dropped? or the different landing gear doors? or the center mounted a10 gun VS side mounted F14 or f16 gun? or what side your huey door gunners are shooting? some "stereo" effects suit very well the seat pad idea. Others, like touchdown or ground rolling, are better fit for a whole shaking system like a buttkicker or single mounted bass shaker.

That´s correct sir

Im almost certain it will work properly and will help you fly better.

what´s your vibration system? just the Jetseat? you don´t need the sound module for that

Anyway it´s great this niche market is blooming with options, it´s all good for customers.

you bought the thing from Amazon UK? I thought HF8 only was sold on the USA

Both systems for pros and cons. Just sitting over transducers might be less confortable than smaller spinning motors

from what I read, you can use SSA for the NLR choosing Forcefeel compabilty on SSA software but I could be mistaken

if you dont use the software, the buttkicker will rumble based on audio input only, which is about 25% of what you would enjoy if based on telemetry instead.

Im guessing if you are based on the USA or outside Europe, HF8 seat should be easier to buy with the ongoin Rus-Ukr situation. From what I read, both can work with SSA software, so no issues there. No idea about the delay, HF8 is a recent device meanwhile Jetseat has been out for several years already. You could also check your seat measurements in order to check which one of the could fit it better. My advice would be don´t waste much time choosing, both seem great products. I own a Jetseat and don´t fly without it. So whatever you choose, go ahead and keep enjoying the sim

If by "simshaker" you mean a jetseat with 8 vibrators, yes, that´s better than a single unit buttkicker. The ability to notice side effects like huey door gunners, cannon position, from what wing drops a bomb and such is a great tool to have on DCS. Also bear in mind both systems can be add up, taking full advantage of their strengths. Buttkicker is great for effects like touchdown, burner, engine...

I strongly think that device uses its own software

I think by default you have several alias available such as "traffic" or "tower"

no you don´t, what you have is enough

yes you need the software and a second audio device to power the buttkicker

thanks for your work

if budget is not an issue, you can have both installed and working together. in case of just one option, definitely go for Ushake6 or Andre Jetseat like you said, being a single transducer, the buttkicker provides less info to your body.

I am still wondering what you favourite module is lol top stuff sir!!

it´s great reading you are having a fantastic time!! One suggestion, depending on the usage of your chair, I would consider adding a USB powered HUB hidden at the bottom of the chair, so you plug many things there and just one single usb wire to the computer case. For throttle, you may add an aluminium sheet to the top of the speake mount, and bolt the throttle with the 4 external holes the base has. However this could be unconvenient if you happen to have several throttle units like myself. And finally, keep having fun

The weakest link of your current Warthog combo, is the stick base. You could buy one of the several compatible bases around, like virpil, and keep the warthog stick and throttle. much easier on your wallet.

VKB could be tricky for warbirds, because of the lack of physical brake; I don´t fly warbirds so can´t make a statement here. Other than that, they are pure gold. For helis they are the closer thing to the real deal. For jets, I use them mostly with no issues, because I don´t mind assign the axis brake at any other input from my HOTAS and panels. Small footprint. Moving your ankles instead of your hip. Manufacturing quality is top notch. Sensors are better than overpriced TPR and on par with the others from your list. Many many users drop VKb from their shopping list right after reading they got no physical brakes. In all honesty, it´s theirs to lost.

unless Im mistaken, you need to buy SimShaker Wings for IL-2 or BMS and other software

Pointctrl today's estimated date of delivery is one year since the ordering day. Some have created similar devices on their own. VR controllers are good to interact, but like you said, the issue is leeching them and grasping the hotas.