Dusty Rhodes Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have the FLY-1. Very solid piece of sim equipment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Dusty Rhodes Play HARD, Play FAIR, Play TO WIN Win 7 Professional 64 Bit / Intel i7 4790 Devils Canyon, 4.0 GIG /ASUS Maximus VII Formula Motherboard/ ASUS GTX 1080 8 GB/ 32 Gigs of RAM / Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog / TrackIR 5 / 2 Cougar MFD's / Saitek Combat Pedals/ DSD Button Box FLT-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picksplitter Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) right then no intervention and look what's happening! http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/2014-track-boss.html It's on it's way... so are the ram mounts ( another $100 )... Certainly looks sweet and looking forward to it. May Buddah, Mohammed, Christ and John Lennon forgive me, 'cause the wife won't :cry: :megalol: Edited January 13, 2015 by Picksplitter Acer AMD Phenom II x 4 840T, 16 gb. memory, Zotac GTX580 Amp2 3GB, 40" Philips tv, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, Saitek Combat Rudders , Cougar MFCD's w/ 21.5" LG monitor, DSD Track Master button box, 3rd. century Roman field comanders helmet w/ Track IR 5, Windows 7 Home P. “God is a comedian, playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh.”... Voltaire "Diplomacy is the practiced art of being able to confidently say 'nice doggie' until you find a rock" ... Tom Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any word on the FLT series units? 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...
Picksplitter Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any word on the FLT series units? Not that I could find, so I went for 'shinny'! And I will likely swap the toggles for rotaries eventually... just couldn't wait... Acer AMD Phenom II x 4 840T, 16 gb. memory, Zotac GTX580 Amp2 3GB, 40" Philips tv, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, Saitek Combat Rudders , Cougar MFCD's w/ 21.5" LG monitor, DSD Track Master button box, 3rd. century Roman field comanders helmet w/ Track IR 5, Windows 7 Home P. “God is a comedian, playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh.”... Voltaire "Diplomacy is the practiced art of being able to confidently say 'nice doggie' until you find a rock" ... Tom Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekSpeare Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi all - we've officially released the FLT1 button controller for the flight sim fans of the world. Here are some photos: Here's the link: http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/2015-flight---flt1.html Derek "BoxxMann" Speare derekspearedesigns.com 25,000+ Gaming Enthusiasts Trust DSD Components to Perform! i7-11700k 4.9g | RTX3080ti (finally!)| 64gb Ram | 2TB NVME PCIE4| Reverb G1 | CH Pro Throt/Fighterstick Pro | 4 DSD Boxes Falcon XT/AT/3.0/4.0 | LB2 | DCS | LOMAC Been Flight Simming Since 1988! Useful VR settings and tips for DCS HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Rhodes Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have a button box for racing and an early edition of the FLT-1. I highly recommend bof em. The FLT-1 answers that nagging problem of not enuff buttons and switches to up the realism. Get one and you won't look back! 1 Dusty Rhodes Play HARD, Play FAIR, Play TO WIN Win 7 Professional 64 Bit / Intel i7 4790 Devils Canyon, 4.0 GIG /ASUS Maximus VII Formula Motherboard/ ASUS GTX 1080 8 GB/ 32 Gigs of RAM / Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog / TrackIR 5 / 2 Cougar MFD's / Saitek Combat Pedals/ DSD Button Box FLT-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ordered and Thanks. 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...
cichlidfan Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Nice response time. Already shipped. 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...
DerekSpeare Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Nice response time. Already shipped. Happy flying! Thank you! :pilotfly: Derek "BoxxMann" Speare derekspearedesigns.com 25,000+ Gaming Enthusiasts Trust DSD Components to Perform! i7-11700k 4.9g | RTX3080ti (finally!)| 64gb Ram | 2TB NVME PCIE4| Reverb G1 | CH Pro Throt/Fighterstick Pro | 4 DSD Boxes Falcon XT/AT/3.0/4.0 | LB2 | DCS | LOMAC Been Flight Simming Since 1988! Useful VR settings and tips for DCS HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1942 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Derek, Been waiting for this. Order placed. Thanks for thinking of us "fly boys".:joystick: 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...
agrasyuk Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This looks good aesthetics wise. I wonder what thought went into break down of the conponents (ie why 8 rockers and not 10, why 2 rotaries and not 1) What functionality do you recomend to be mapped to the inputs? Or well, I guess this is more question to end users. Guys, how do you intend to map your unit? So, how do you guys intend to map it? Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I don't know for sure yet. I am probably going to see how/where best to mount it, and then figure out the best way to use it. I really need a box for Kerbal Space Program, but this isn't it. ;) 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...
Chief1942 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Likewise, I don't know how I will map it until I've had the opportunity to test it all out. I currently have the TM Warthog stick and throttle plus use many sim inputs through my keyboard as well. It is replacing much of the keyboard use that makes the button box attractive to me. Plus I can transfer some of the buttons and switches in use for various functions on the warthog to the button box and free up those switches/buttons for other purposes that will further assist the HOTAS experience. I also think it will lessen some of the mouse pointer work in the cockpit, which always gives me fits as I have trouble moving that pointer around accurately to hardly visible buttons and switches while simultaneously flying and fighting the aircraft. Simple real life button/switchology will enhance my sim pleasure I'm certain. Really looking forward to putting the FLT-1 into service. 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...
Cali Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hopefully I'll be able to order one in the next few months. have to wait til I get home and see what and how the pit is going to look like. i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1942 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got your box yet? I don't know for sure yet. I am probably going to see how/where best to mount it, and then figure out the best way to use it. I really need a box for Kerbal Space Program, but this isn't it. ;) Got mine today:thumbup: and am trying to determine just which functions I can assign to the "box" based on the various a/c modules:joystick:. Have you had an opportunity to get yours up and running, and if so, what type of use did you make of the rotaries? :dunno: 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...
Picksplitter Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Mine arrived yesterday and after some 'self inflicted' grief I am mapping and it works just fine! Initially I've mapped for hud armament controls. Translates to cockpit and helios admirably. What I'd love to sort out is mapping f1, f2,etc commands for coms as in take off, land, taxi and airport requests... no joy yet. I've searched for a thread to explain this but coming up empty. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks Picksplitter Acer AMD Phenom II x 4 840T, 16 gb. memory, Zotac GTX580 Amp2 3GB, 40" Philips tv, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, Saitek Combat Rudders , Cougar MFCD's w/ 21.5" LG monitor, DSD Track Master button box, 3rd. century Roman field comanders helmet w/ Track IR 5, Windows 7 Home P. “God is a comedian, playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh.”... Voltaire "Diplomacy is the practiced art of being able to confidently say 'nice doggie' until you find a rock" ... Tom Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfan Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What I'd love to sort out is mapping f1, f2,etc commands for coms as in take off, land, taxi and airport requests... no joy yet. I've searched for a thread to explain this but coming up empty. Can anyone point me in the right direction? You can't do that with this box. You have to specifically send the appropriate F key since the commands don't exist except when the menu is on screen. 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...
Abburo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What I'd love to sort out is mapping f1, f2,etc commands for coms as in take off, land, taxi and airport requests... no joy yet. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Picksplitter Because these are a series of commands, can be mapped by using macros only. There are mainly two way to achieve this: - a macro keyboard like Logitech G13, or any other similar device (forgot names for other models but they will appear on google search) - a voice command software of any kind and assign a vocal command to a macro sequence (example: / -> F11 -> F8 -> F3) A macro keyboard can be achieved with an Arduino too, but this means some more time to research, experiment and so on. Romanian Community for DCS World HW Specs: AMD 7900X, 64GB RAM, RTX 4090, HOTAS Virpil, MFG, CLS-E, custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picksplitter Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 thanks cichlidfan / abburo.... the learning continues... :music_whistling: Acer AMD Phenom II x 4 840T, 16 gb. memory, Zotac GTX580 Amp2 3GB, 40" Philips tv, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, Saitek Combat Rudders , Cougar MFCD's w/ 21.5" LG monitor, DSD Track Master button box, 3rd. century Roman field comanders helmet w/ Track IR 5, Windows 7 Home P. “God is a comedian, playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh.”... Voltaire "Diplomacy is the practiced art of being able to confidently say 'nice doggie' until you find a rock" ... Tom Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekSpeare Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 DSD recommends either Xpadder, JoyToKey or SV mapper to map button presses to specific keypad functions. XPadder and J2K handle devices with up to 32 buttons, and SVMapper is 64+ J2K and SVMapper are free and we have a download here: http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/technical-guide.html Xpadder is a few bucks and well worth it: http://www.xpadder.com With these remapping utilities it will be possible to map a specific button to "Non-Mappable" functions by making that button into a keypress (or macro). Happy flying and thank you to all who have ordered a DSD Component! Derek "BoxxMann" Speare derekspearedesigns.com 25,000+ Gaming Enthusiasts Trust DSD Components to Perform! i7-11700k 4.9g | RTX3080ti (finally!)| 64gb Ram | 2TB NVME PCIE4| Reverb G1 | CH Pro Throt/Fighterstick Pro | 4 DSD Boxes Falcon XT/AT/3.0/4.0 | LB2 | DCS | LOMAC Been Flight Simming Since 1988! Useful VR settings and tips for DCS HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivoune Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) These are quality button box indeed, I bought one early this Year (didn't know these FTL-1 were coming!) I'm happy with it. If I could suggest something, it'd be great to have dual concentric rotary encoder with integrated momentary push button. The shear number of rotary dials one needs to setup even one radio correctly is scary, most aircraft, civilian and military have to manage 3+ radios at the same time each with a dedicated rotary for MHz & KHz and sometimes even 100 of MHz. It would also be great for the handling of the most used GPS & for exemple AP (low rotary for ALT setting and upper rotary for Vertical Speed). For those into Civ simming you also need to a few more of these for every nav radios you manage that's usually 3 or 4+. There's no shortage of use for such rotary encoders. I think a button box with 3 in 1 double rotary buttons much like the rotary buttons found on civilian flight GPS would be a best seller without a doubt if it can be made at the same reasonable price tags. In fact if I can't find any in the coming months I'll probably build my own as com management is one of the biggest hassle in most sims. Edited February 10, 2015 by Vivoune [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekSpeare Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Dual concentric rotary encoders made by Elma are 38 USD each for the assembly, and there are scant alternatives. It's unlikely we'd offer them. A component like that is well suited to the DIY man who is looking to make his build "just right". Thank you for using DSD Components. Derek "BoxxMann" Speare derekspearedesigns.com 25,000+ Gaming Enthusiasts Trust DSD Components to Perform! i7-11700k 4.9g | RTX3080ti (finally!)| 64gb Ram | 2TB NVME PCIE4| Reverb G1 | CH Pro Throt/Fighterstick Pro | 4 DSD Boxes Falcon XT/AT/3.0/4.0 | LB2 | DCS | LOMAC Been Flight Simming Since 1988! Useful VR settings and tips for DCS HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picksplitter Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 DSD recommends either Xpadder, JoyToKey or SV mapper to map button presses to specific keypad functions. Thanks to Derek! I have gone with the xpadder... a little side trip to the slopes of hell all by itself... navigating that site is not for the faint of heart, nor is it easy for the 'old guy'. It's doing what it's supposed to but not translating to the game... I suspect I now need to learn about 'associated files' (?).... anyway... hope springs eternal :cry: Picksplitter Acer AMD Phenom II x 4 840T, 16 gb. memory, Zotac GTX580 Amp2 3GB, 40" Philips tv, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, Saitek Combat Rudders , Cougar MFCD's w/ 21.5" LG monitor, DSD Track Master button box, 3rd. century Roman field comanders helmet w/ Track IR 5, Windows 7 Home P. “God is a comedian, playing to an audience that's afraid to laugh.”... Voltaire "Diplomacy is the practiced art of being able to confidently say 'nice doggie' until you find a rock" ... Tom Clancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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