Visceral Raptor Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Looking for a durable and accurate rudder pedals. Longer physical foot travel distance is a plus, because it allows for more control and theoretically a wider range of input values from each pedal. Maybe even Hall sensors for the pedals. I've read bad things about potentiometer sensors. 1st edit: I would like toe brakes for the rudder pedals. :helpsmilie::pilotfly::joystick::book: Edited September 16, 2014 by Visceral Raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Never tried the MFG's but I am sure they are OK. Common ones are either a saitek model, e.g. combat pro, cessna, etc. All basically the same thing but look a bit different. The other one is the CH pro rudders. I have owned the saitek combat pedals and the ch pedals. I replaced my CH pedals with the saiteks because I wanted wider pedals. Also I rest my feet on the pedals and there is more or less no resistence in the ch pedals so its easy to be applying rudder when you dont think you are. Both are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyHill Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I've been quite happy with the MFG pedals and if you're looking for something to complement a Warthog set, they kind of fit the description. My blog full of incoherent ramblings on random subjects: https://anttiilomaki.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.ZG15_FALKE Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 MFG Crosswinds are probably the finest rudder pedals you can get. Owning them for some time now I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Had crosswinds 2 days... Loving them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1942 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 If you let go of the $$$$ to get a WartHog setup, then by all means give the Crosswinds a strong consideration. I've had mine for months now and think they compliment the higher end controls systems very well. I know it is hard for a lot of folks to invest in the higher end stuff as after all these are only "sims" that we fly in, but if this is really your niche', then high end equipment makes a world of difference. I've been at this since the mid-90's and tried about every level of controllers and the old adage of "you get what you pay for" rings very true. But do remember, there is ALWAYS the chance you get one of the sets that fell through the cracks when it came to the quality control checks. I've not heard of any reports of a negative vein regarding the Crosswinds, and if there were any, I'm certain Milan (MFG) would be all over it to get you satisfied. Intel i5-4690K Devil's Canyon, GForce TitanX, ASUS Z-97A MB, 16GB GDDR3 GSkill mem, Samsung SSD X3,Track IR, TM Warthog, MFG Crosswind pedals, Acer XB280HK monitor,GAMETRIX KW-908 JETSEAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Depends on your budget really, I use the saitek combat pro myself, didn't want to spend too much. They can be a little clunky sometimes but they are built well and do the job. The metal pedals are a nice touch also. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Also consider VKB's "T Pedals" As they are significantly cheaper than MFG or Slaw pedals. But lack toe brakes. Saitek combat pros impressed me when I tried them at duxford (still prefer the MFG Crosswinds though!) A lot of people use Saitek Pro Flight pedals without issue but I'd spend a bit more on something a little less mass produced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I would agree with the above. I have the Saitek combat rudders and they are nice, but key flaws are that even on the lowest stiffness setting, they are a little too rigid for my liking, which exacerbates their other flaw - they are hard to get them to stay still on a wooden floor! I need to buy a large rubber mat or something. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I LIKE TO PLAY PRODIGAL WOMBAT STIMULATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Python Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I would agree with the above. I have the Saitek combat rudders and they are nice, but key flaws are that even on the lowest stiffness setting, they are a little too rigid for my liking, which exacerbates their other flaw - they are hard to get them to stay still on a wooden floor! I need to buy a large rubber mat or something. I struggled with this problem for ages! Not sure if it is feasible for you, but I solved it by changing my desk so that the pedals can now push flush against the wall, this stops them moving at all. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlawal2 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I mounted mine to a board that is long enough that it pushes directly against the wall. Solved that issue nicely and cheaply.. (Controls HAVE to be solid) "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visceral Raptor Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Made toe brakes a new requirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Made toe brakes a new requirement Everything suggested has toe brakes, I hope you are doing some of your own research as well, I would hate to think my half dozen replies are just so you can put your feet up :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 ... their other flaw - they are hard to get them to stay still on a wooden floor! I need to buy a large rubber mat or something. :P ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansangb Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I mounted mine to a board that is long enough that it pushes directly against the wall. Solved that issue nicely and cheaply.. (Controls HAVE to be solid) An anti-skid pad from home depot will only cost a few bucks and keep it rock steady. If you go to the carpet section, you'll find the anti-skid mats. Works great. hsb hsb HW Spec in Spoiler --- i7-10700K Direct-To-Die/OC'ed to 5.1GHz, MSI Z490 MB, 32GB DDR4 3200MHz, EVGA 2080 Ti FTW3, NVMe+SSD, Win 10 x64 Pro, MFG, Warthog, TM MFDs, Komodo Huey set, Rverbe G1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nervousenergy Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I enjoy the heck out of my slaw device pedals. Top notch construction and action if you like a well defined center. PC - 3900X - Asus Crosshair Hero VIII - NZXT Kraken 63 - 32 GB RAM - 2080ti - SB X-Fi Titanium PCIe - Alienware UW - Windows 10 Sim hardware - Warthog throttle - VKB Gunfighter III - CH Quadrant - Slaw Device Pedals - Obutto R3volution pit - HP Reverb G2 - 2X AuraSound shakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I currently have the Saitek combat pro pedals and enjoy them. One thing I would suggest if you don't like nodding or adding wood, would be to take the toe plates and put them on the back. I don't know if they come with screws from the factory, but simple 1 inch wood screws (home depot or lowes in the US) work perfect for keeping the plates attached to the rudders. This would be similar to the wood blocks seen in the previous pictures. If you don't secure the plates to the pedals, the plates will pop off during a flight and drive you nuts. If you can fork the money, go with the crosswinds. Saitek combat pros would be second choice and the CH pro pedals as a nice set of budget pedals. There are others comparable to the crosswinds, but I would say do a lot of research before setting your heart on anything other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Lol thanks for the securing tips chaps :D I actually compound the problem by having a wheelie chair on the same wooden floor. I had been using a doormat to keep the chair still. Sort of works but then suddenly you will jet across the room when making a maneuver. Also compounded by having a step ladder with my rift camera on between the desk and wall lol. 2 nights ago I brought out the big guns - a deep scraggly BATH MAT. Yeah. Dem mats. So the front of the rudders are gripping onto the door mat, and the wheelie chair perches atop an old bath mat. BECAUSE I AM A PROFESSIONAL :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I LIKE TO PLAY PRODIGAL WOMBAT STIMULATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I currently have the Saitek combat pro pedals and enjoy them. One thing I would suggest if you don't like nodding or adding wood, would be to take the toe plates and put them on the back. I don't know if they come with screws from the factory, but simple 1 inch wood screws (home depot or lowes in the US) work perfect for keeping the plates attached to the rudders. This would be similar to the wood blocks seen in the previous pictures. If you don't secure the plates to the pedals, the plates will pop off during a flight and drive you nuts. If you can fork the money, go with the crosswinds. Saitek combat pros would be second choice and the CH pro pedals as a nice set of budget pedals. There are others comparable to the crosswinds, but I would say do a lot of research before setting your heart on anything other. Are those front plates meant to come with screws? Mine just sort of sit on the pedal unit. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I LIKE TO PLAY PRODIGAL WOMBAT STIMULATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalnwood Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Lol thanks for the securing tips chaps :D I actually compound the problem by having a wheelie chair on the same wooden floor. I had been using a doormat to keep the chair still. Sort of works but then suddenly you will jet across the room when making a maneuver. Also compounded by having a step ladder with my rift camera on between the desk and wall lol. try doing something like this , skip to about 1:40 There are variations on this you can come up with for your wheelie swivel chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hadji Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Can't wait for my Crosswinds to be shipped... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] My computer specs below: CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K@4.2GHz | CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro H100 | GPU: MSI Nvidia GTX 680 2GB Lightning 2GB VRAM @1.3GHz | RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 | SSD 1: Corsair Force 3 120GB (SATA 6) | SSD 2: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB (SATA 6) | Hybrid disc: Seagate Momentus Hybrid 500/4GB (SATA 3) | Keyboard: QPAD MK-85 | Mouse: QPAD 5K LE | TrackIR 5 + Track Clip Pro | Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog | MFG Crosswind | OS: Win7/64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Can't wait for my Crosswinds to be shipped... haha hello there. I believe we met on the Steam forums :D Yeah those crosswinds look really nice, almost too good to use! Whats the estimated shipping on them? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I LIKE TO PLAY PRODIGAL WOMBAT STIMULATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) try doing something like this , skip to about 1:40 There are variations on this you can come up with for your wheelie swivel chair. Thanks man I will take a look :) EDIT: Haha cool. I probably have the tools to do that. Just need to find a local B&Q or something (UK based here :D ) Edited September 17, 2014 by CookPassBabtridge [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I LIKE TO PLAY PRODIGAL WOMBAT STIMULATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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