DCS 1.2.8 Thrustmaster WARTHOG HOTAS

[SolUniverse]

can someone help me set this up.. I get how to assign buttons but i m wondering why only one part of the button registers in the app.

For instance I want to map the F15c's airbrakes to the rocker button on the side of the Throttle.. I can map the forward and back but the middle doenst do anything

can somone walk me through how to set this up then i will understand the other buttons that seem to only work on the ON position only not the off

[cichlidfan]

The middle position cannot be assigned in game since the switch does not generate a signal when moved to that position (only an off signal from the previous position). You must use Thrustmaster's Target software to assign a function to that position or use custom lua files to simulate it.

[SolUniverse]

Oh how do I do that? or Im sure there is an already created lua for this joystick combo already just cant find out how to set it up

[KaspeR32]

I've been dealing with this situation myself today. I ended up downloading someone's "mod" for the P-51D that gave you "alternate" button configs that acted like toggle switches instead of just standard pressed buttons.

 

This is basically the difference between a stock "Toggle Switch" and a "Button."

 

Oil Dilute

{down = device_commands.Button_7, up = device_commands.Button_7, cockpit_device_id = devices.ENGINE_CONTROL_PANEL, value_down = 1.0, value_up = 0.0, name = 'Oil Dilute', category = 'Engine Control Panel'},

Fuel Booster

{down = device_commands.Button_6, cockpit_device_id = devices.ENGINE_CONTROL_PANEL, value_down = 1.0, name = 'Fuel Booster', category = 'Engine Control Panel'},

 

As you can see, the difference between these two configs is that the Oil Dilute has a built in "up" state, which for joysticks like the Warthog HOTAS, works as a switch perfectly when you assign it. The Fuel Booster acts as a button though, so you have to switch it up twice for it to go on and off by default.

 

You may be able to edit the default keyboard LUA directly to change this, or just use something like this: http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2102387&postcount=3

 

Either way, hopefully you understand a bit more about why it's doing that.

[SolUniverse]

is this anything we need?

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/topic/344082/gonew/1.html

[KaspeR32]

I personally don't use the TARGET software for my warthog. I like being able to set my keys in game. I just have to deal with "toggle" switches manually (editing LUA files) unfortunately. Basically what cichlidfan said.

[SolUniverse]

Im determined to get this to work but it seems there is some serious lacking from DCS to even configure a joystick.. Im sure we all want new users to buy DCS so they make more money and in turn stay in business, make more modules and make it even better than it already is (ie EDGE). Ive had nothing but complex issues to get this sim to work. the average guy is just gonna turn away from this sim even how amazing it is or could be from future funding.

There should be at least two complete profiles one for EVERY plane..

one is the Logitech 3d pro and the other is the Thrustmaster Warthog

both the cheapest and most expensive joysticks avail to the consumer.

We need to have the basics nailed down before we move on further.. just saying..

[KaspeR32]

I wouldn't even mind a simple "toggle" option for the button configurations. Just like we can go into AXIS and mess with the curves, all buttons should have an option to make them a switch or not.

[SolUniverse]

Is there any video explaining how to get the TARGET software to work in conjunction with DCS? I m starting to understand the setup now just need this last puzzle piece

[SolUniverse]

Nm im a dummy.. i found out you just have to hit the run button and it takes over the controls completely from the setting in DCS.