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For Tomcat they are a must. For VTOL Harrier too. Some like rudder input for refuelling rather than dropping the wings. For warbirds, I suppose so as well. More modern jets, they are less used, but always good to have them. For other sims, I liek flying Cessna 152 on MSFS, they are a must as well. I don´t think it´s a good idea dogfighting twisting your stick and applying roll and pitch input at the same time though.

as far as I know, no. I use simhub to drive 6 bass shakers for my simracing rig. For flight sims, I own a Jetseat, no issues here with SimShaker for Aviators, free. For bass shakers, buttkickers, body shakers... yes you can feed them by only audio, but that´s like limiting them for 25% of what they are really able to provide. Not to mention you need to mess your audio settings otherwise they will rumble with your Teamspeak, Discord, SRS, Vaicom... audio input. So yes a cheap USB second sound card and amp is mandatory, as well as paying $25 for Andre Simshaker Sound module so you can fine tuning multiple effects, and particular for every module you own. This software also has a free limited trial version, so you can test you shaking system before paying any amount. Available on Andre website Go for it, it´s an amazing inmersion booster for the money. The aprox $350 buttkicker pricetag is not expensive as it provides a very convenient plug and play solution. Whatever fits your budget, your DIY solution could be around $100. Behringer amps, Buttkicker 2ohm concerts, pro isolators, Clark synthesis shakers... and we could be perfectly talking on $1000 range.

All fine but the UFC specifically looks mega . congrats!!

The flight computer definitely needs to have zero stick pitch input to engage a/p balt

$350 is not cheap but obviously a very direct and simple solution. I dint notice any lag due to simshaker software. For me it's Mandarory to fly

real F-16 is Realsimulator FSSB, which has been around for quite time. But it´s so specific I´m afraid flying others like warbirds or helos, is going to feel awkward the twist stick is doable for helos, but I don´t recommend it for others. I would stick to pedals. It´s not coincidence most top tier sticks don´t have twist.

Only thing that comes to my mind is voiceattack with bailey's or similar profiles

I have one which feeds my stick, 3mfds, ufc and Jetseat. During some flights my stick disconnected/reconnected, or sometimes the Jetseat stopped working. Then I bought another one for rudder pedals and external soundcard, and got one mfd down there. No issues from there. Both USB hubs are powered. Don't buy one which is not, it's mandatory for our high demanding devices.

the vr body looks and feels fantastic, thank you!!

You may need to delete the f16 mfd. Diff file from your dcs installation, so next time you fire up dcs, the default configuration is empty

Top stuff as usual. Thanks for bringing so much joy to this hobby

Pretty sure you have one NW of Dubai international. There is a mission called Dubai dispatch where you fly the role of a huey ambulance pilot, and that rooftop pad is set at the hospital you work from.

For big units no, you need the ndiy approach, buying the shakers and Amps separately and wires and fixing structures. The budget range is very wide. Clark synthesis and behringer amp and we are talking about $1000 investment. Dayton audio exciters and nobsound amp, hardly $100. Then you have pads to cover your seat with smaller rumble motors, such as Andre Jetseat and simracing studio pad

Could you share some pics of the inside regarding the head and buttons and wires?

no idea but I will follow this as Im planning upgrading my DIY collective with that board for extra buttons. I also built one for simracing, using Steam and Assetto Corsa Competizione, and never found an issue. However I use OculusVR instead of SteamVR, Rift S user here.

Would you sell the UFC alone?

Another tactics are magnetic usb ports, or installing a short extensor so once you are done flying, remove the extensor instead of from the pcb fragile conector. Also installing the adhesive pad with a cable tie as a stress relief. Check discord where others share their methods. And yes miles provide plenty of spare parts, sadly it's a common issue

Thanks for review. Pity the vest is missing the telemetry reading part.

did you solve this issue??

I already found one but let me dig deeper because I'm almost certain I have another unit. I will plug them to the computer to make sure they work

Amazing soundtrack. How easy you attach anything to the thin MDF of the chair still amazes me Please, please tell me you are using Simshaker Sound module to control your shaker, and not audio input only. As a suggestion, I found adding shaker(s) to the base where I have my rudder pedals, improved a lot the inmersion. Food for thought I guess it´s crystal clear you know your craft sir. Outstanding work

mmmm let me check because I think I have 2 of these somewhere in my mancave. what´s your country?

I fly VR and it´s a bit tricky with airframes which don´t match the keypad pattern. Doable unless you swap airframes every other day like I do!!! I have to admit I ended up buying a separate Hornet UFC and Viper ICP devices.

I strongly think so but you can read the latest news on PointCTRL official Discord, besides joining the community and learn more about the device.

any $6 usb external soundcard is enough https://www.amazon.com/-/es/VENTION-adaptador-auriculares-0-138-escritorios/dp/B08LGPRX59/ref=sr_1_13?__mk_es_US=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=5GYR9RE6L7TG&keywords=usb%2Bsoundcard&qid=1661983882&sprefix=usb%2Bsoundcar%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-13&th=1