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Hi Andre, Just wondering, any chance you could implement a feature where we could have just a regular constant rumble in IL-2 in addition to the pitch/roll data? I know it wouldn't be the most realistic thing since it's not tied to any telemetry data, but at least for me it would be preferable to not having any feedback at all when my stick is centered.
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Why does **** look better than DCS on my Machine?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to TynMahn's topic in Virtual Reality
Not sure if you have it on, but IL-2 has a post-processing sharpen filter that really does a lot to increase sharpness in VR without much performance impact. -
I'm surprised you say that because it's one of the most obvious ways to increase visual quality in VR (at the cost of huge performance). If you try to read the text in your cockpit with PD 1.0 and then 1.5 you should see a pretty significant difference in sharpness of text.
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Another downside is comfort. Never tried one but I've heard very often the Quest is extremely front heavy and uncomfortable to wear for long periods. Quest is also 72 Hz, and the video will be compressed, so the image quality won't be quite as good and have more latency. Rift S is still the better pure PCVR headset, especially for simming imo. No regrets about buying it, and no interest in the quest here. I think they will continue to support the S, but it's clear Quest is where their priorities lie now, and I bet that's because it has way more sales. Encouraging thing since we need as many people getting into VR right now as we can. I was skeptical about the staying power of an Android based headset, but it seems to be doing well.
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my FFB2 seems lame, what am I missing?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to derammo's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Yeah, exactly. I was a bit worried at first, but people have been running the mod for years now with no ill effect. MS really built these things well. The power circuit area does get a bit warm to the touch, but not too bad. I always unplug it after use anyways. -
Thrustmaster Technical Support response re: Cougar Microstick
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to DataHawk's topic in Thrustmaster
They must just be out of that part. I ordered some Cougar hats a few months ago. -
my FFB2 seems lame, what am I missing?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to derammo's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
12cm extension using this part: https://www.shapeways.com/product/QDSU4NS69/force-feedback-2-to-thrustmaster-adapter-120mm?optionId=63770860. I did a mod that boosts the current going to the motors by 2x. You just have to solder 8 resistors on top of some existing ones. Feels about the same as stock with the extension, if not a bit stronger. Details in this post: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=152723 -
my FFB2 seems lame, what am I missing?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to derammo's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
I couldn't go back to non FFB. Completely killed my desire for Virpil/VKB. It just feels more alive. I love it for helo trim especially. The F14 FFB implementation is also really good, in particular the stick shakes proportionally to AoA, so you can gauge it by feel. I added an extension and changed the grip on mine and it solved a lot of the issues I had with precision and lack of inputs. -
What type of connector is this? (TM Cougar throttle)
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to sirrah's topic in Thrustmaster
Pretty sure that's called an ICD connector: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulation-displacement_connector -
Debolestis Shapeways shop
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to debolestis's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Finished mating an F-22 Pro grip to my MS FFB2 with debolestis' excellent parts. I mainly used this post as a guide for the wiring and code: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=152723. To remove the software deadzone, I also tapped the X/Y pots and ran them through the Teensy 2.0. I had a ton of jitter on the output at first, but I found some smoothing code on the arduino site that averages the analogReads which got rid of it. I also lost a bit of range at the extreme ends of travel. But the lack of sw deadzone is so great! Much more precision near the center. Here's the modified code I used: And the final results: Extra pics: I didn't bother with screwing in the connectors for either end, and just did a friction fit with heatshrink. Can't say I enjoyed soldering all those wires and connectors but it was well worth it. So nice to have that many buttons now. I also really didn't think an extension would make that much of a difference, but it's so much better for precision and immersion in centre stick planes. The length is perfect with the resistor motor boost mod. I have to turn down the shake in the Tomcat because it's far too violent at 100! Thanks debolestis for your work! :thumbup: -
For what it's worth, I've always seen Andre's 8-motor seat out of stock when I checked the page over the past year. Finally decided to buy one recently and it took just over 2 weeks to go out, (although the page says up to 6 weeks so YMMV).
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Force Feedback Joystick Coming soon
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to FoxHoundcn's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
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Yeah this. You paid for a warranty as part of your purchase price. Use it.
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Debolestis Shapeways shop
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to debolestis's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Maybe an old F-22 pro or F-16 FLCS stick would work for this? I know they're the same basic shape, but not sure if the size is the same so that all the warthog internals would fit. edit: Just realized, the paddle would probably be an issue. Ah well. -
Going from CV1 Should I go Index or Rift S?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Scendore's topic in Virtual Reality
I personally like the halo more. It has to be worn very differently, more like a crown, but I find I have to do a lot less fiddling to get it in the right place once I got it adjusted than the CV1. Took some time to get used to it, though. -
Happens with my TWCS throttle too. It's particular to the Huey. Found this possible explanation: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2105411&postcount=5
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Best version of the JetSeat?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to _outcast_'s topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
Not sure if this is the one he means, but it's not listed on the site and the one with 8 motors: https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4000824&postcount=2433 -
How to get MS FF2 to work?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Rossterman's topic in PC Hardware and Related Software
What kind of FFB effects are you expecting? I find the quality of the FFB implementation really varies with modules. If you have the F14 or Viggen try those. They both shake the stick pretty violently at high AoA, so that's a sure way to test. The effects in other modules can be a lot more subtle. -
Anyone actually (or claim) to have acceptable VR performance?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Stal2k's topic in Virtual Reality
edit: Never mind. Already answered -
Anyone actually (or claim) to have acceptable VR performance?
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Stal2k's topic in Virtual Reality
I haven't delved into multiplayer yet, but my experience is acceptable. Wish it was better, but still very playable and looks pretty good. I do use Kegetys' VR mod. Settings: Specs are in my sig. I set PD depending on how resource heavy the module or map runs. Huey I can get away with 1.3-1.4, whereas on the Tomcat I have to drop it to 1.1-1.2. Same idea for Caucasus vs. Persian Gulf. Get 40fps most of the time. I mainly would like more headroom so I can get some less ugly shadows, a bit of AA and at least 1.5 PD. Might get a 2080 super if there are good deals around the holidays. -
Can you be more specific exactly which lines you are editing. Not immediately obvious to me.
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VR Shaders mod for better VR experience
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Kegetys's topic in Utility/Program Mods for DCS World
Oops, I see that now :) I think I might be able to answer your actual question though. I notice that OvGME works just fine if you have the folder structure directly and no zip file. So if someone uses the "Extract to \DCS VR Shaders performance mod 2.5.5.33174" option in their archive program to unzip into their mods folder, OvGME will pick it up the same as if it was in a zip. -
VR Shaders mod for better VR experience
JoeyJoJoJunior replied to Kegetys's topic in Utility/Program Mods for DCS World
There has to be a top level directory, usually with the name of the mod, and the actual mod inside that directory. There should be nothing else in the zip other than that top level directory (no readme, for example). So for this VR mod, all you have to do is create a folder called "Kegetys VR Mod" or something like that, extract the mod in there, and zip up that folder. The structure should be "Kegetys VR Mod\Bazar\..."