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Would love to replay the Ka-50’s Deployment Campaign in this bird.

Nice video, and good explanation. I haven’t had a chance to try the Hind, but I imagine based on this that the trim release is optional. I fly a helo now that has trim micro switches on the pedals, but I prefer to use the trim release for 99% of any maneuvers, unless I’m in the clouds on instruments. Just technique, though, and to each their own.

Or, just hold the trim release while you do any of those maneuvers.

The 'force applied' status is when the trim force gradient is holding the stick in place, ie the new center. The stick 'without force' is while the trim release is depressed, and the stick is easy to move. The force gradient is the spring loaded feedback holding the stick in place when the trim button is released. I would try inverting the x-axis force. It sounds like by DCS default, it's backwards.

They have a left version too. Not sure how the forward tilt will feel as a collective grip though.

I guess what I'm talking about isn't really helo specific. Basically, with all the systems turned on, hydraulics, trim, etc, the base or max force applied to hold the stick's position. I use an extension, so the base force applied is a little light. In CLS2Sim, using hardware trim, you can adjust the forces under the Axis Force Settings tab, or under the the Hydraulics tab if you have those boxes checked. Something like that would be nice. It would be realistic for helos, and fixed wing with hydraulic assisted controls. Edit: After messing around with the force slider in BrunnerDx, I think that works pretty well after all. I think I just had it set too low before.

Chuls, got it. I used SimFFB in the past with a G940. IIRC it replaces DirectX ffb effects, so I’m not sure it would work with your setup.

Chuls, Thanks! It's only the big button at the top. Feel kind of dumb for missing it. Is there any way to adjust the forces? For example, I'd like to increase the forces holding the stick in place while using trim in the helicopters.

Chuls, I'm trying to get this running again, and keep getting this message: 2021/04/28 07:56:20.145 Arduino sketch version is too old. Please Upload the Arduino Firmware I can't find the updated Brunnerdx.ino anywhere.

Would love an MH-60L, but I'm not sure how feasible that is. That helicopter does everything a helicopter can do. Put stores on it, it does attack. Remove them, and put on flexible guns, it does infil/exfil, SAR, CASEVAC, HAAR (yes, the attack version can too), etc. The HH is a pretty niche version, although you'd be able to pretend everything, except the attack part.

IIRC, there should be a FFB tune option for each axis under the Huey control options. You should be able to invert the force there.

I remember with the MSFFB2, you have to use the ‘Tune FFB’ option under the controls for each axis, and check the ‘invert’ box. Not sure if that helps.

Just tried the F-14A Battle Group Delta campaign. After I flew the first mission, I never got the debrief .txt. Also, when flying home after our brief battle with the MiG-29s, I received a bunch of script errors that repeatedly said something about a unit not existing. I should have screenshotted them, but didn't, hoping that the mission would just save. I have DCE installed in my \Saved Games\DCS\Mods\tech folder, and the campaign installed in the \Saved Games\DCS\Mods\tech\DCE\Missions\Campaigns as instructed. I am running the most current Open Beta, if that matters.

Hey Miles, You'll definitely have to let me know how it works. Still, this isn't ideal to me, as I would think the sim should be able to differentiate between which seat you are in. It would almost make more sense for them to have bindings for both seats, although I'm sure some here would want me to walk off a cliff for mentioning it.

Any ideas for those of us without a mode switch? Am I missing something? Basically, it seems to me that I'd want the same switch on my controls mapped to both the Co-pilot and Pilot's trigger, and radio buttons. But DCS doesn't let me do that.

Just starting to mess around with Multi-Crew, and I’m curious how people are setting up their controls to make sitting in either seat functional without having to re-map every time. Specifically when talking about the Weapons release triggers, and ICS/Radio switches that are unique to each seat.

Got word from Virpil, it’s an M4 set screw. I found an M4 / 0.7 one at Lowe’s. Worked fine, in case anyone else needs one.

I've had a Virpil V.F.X grip sitting on the shelf for awhile now (pre-ordered, but never used). I decided I wanted to try it out for a bit, flying the Tomcat, but can't stand the rudder twist. I tried to engage the setscrew, only to realize mine shipped without one installed. Does anyone know what type of setscrew it is (size, threads)? I sent an email to Virpil, but figured I'd try here in case someone else had the same issue. I have a feeling it would be faster to pick one up from the hardware store than wait for one to ship here from Virpil.

I've had a Brunner base for a long time (had to do the post-production mod to get it to work with newer TM compatible grips, I think 1.5-2 years now). Anyway, I'd love to help, as I've tried using their FFB plugin with DCS many times, and I've never truly been happy with it. I've always ended up reverting to hardware trim (which is still miles better than a standard centering joystick). Problem is, I don't have an Arduino micro.

Low-light tracer would be great, just not sure how feasible with classification. I figure ball only is a good compromise.

Ok, nevermind, figured it out. Looks like it multiplies it. I set everything to around my native res for the Index, and I saw my frames in engine jump up to between 75-80fps when I wasn't looking at anything, and between 45-50 when I was looking at heavy activity (fire, tracers, explosions, etc). Looks like I might have some overhead, but not much.

Taz, thanks for the reply. I noticed that video earlier, and that is exactly what I remember with the Oculus Rift with ASW. I guess I just assumed that 100% was the native resolution, but I see that's different now, after some Googling. Does the Per Application setting add to the global setting? Or is it a replacement for the global setting?

Can we get this as an option? Mainly thinking about miniguns, but it would be nice to not get blinded by tracer when shooting at night with NVGs.

Quick question on Motion Smoothing. I have mostly played with this turned off, as I remember back when I had an Oculus Rift, ASW caused a lot of artifacts I preferred to not have to deal with, mostly with gunsights on WW2 A/C, and HUDs with modern A/C. I'm running a Valve Index now, and have Motion Smoothing set to off in Steam VR. I don't get any artifacts, and I see 80-90fps when operating in the GUI/Main menu, but I never see anything above 45fps when I'm actually flying in the 3d engine. Am I doing something wrong as far as settings? I know, with anyone, YMMV based on the rig you have with any settings, but my guess right now is that Motion Smoothing is off, based on the FPS I get on the menu screen, but I'm not sure, since I don't seem to ever see anything above 45fps in game. Just want to make sure it's a performance thing, and not me missing something easy.

Agreed, that’s a technique. However, if you have a grease pencil in the cockpit, you take note of where the guns are hitting, and give yourself a reference, if you’re smart. Really, beside the point considering it was a common tactic. Rockets are an area weapon, and honestly, I would be using the mark to increase probability of first rounds on target. Acknowledge you can correct quickly with tracer.