Two CH Pro Throttles Setup for twin engines aircraft

[Lion13]

Does anyone use two(2) CH Pro Throttles for their A-10C controller setup?

 

I do not want to invest in yet another HOTAS system.

[TomOnSteam]

DCS seems to recognise joysticks and similar by their unique hardware ID numbers, so in theory while I haven't tried it, you should be able to plug in two of the same and use them.

 

I'm not really sure you'll get much benefit of using two throttles like that though, especially for the A-10C, I can't remember the last time I took the throttle off max after take off, let alone fiddled with individual throttles.

[bobert]

I have the X-55, which has two throttles, As above, I very rarely use them independently, maybe two or three times in the case of engine damage, but this has yet to result in a successful restart so served no purpose really.

[Sryan]

hmmmmm 2 throttles can definitely be useful. Like bobert said when an engine is damaged and you want to attempt a restart ( you must set the engine to OFF though, just going idle on the throttle is not enough ) but most importantly for me to have precision yaw controls when holding a tight formation with something like a tanker. You see the yaw caused by the rudder is very quick to introduce roll as well, it's actually possible to do aileron rolls with just the rudder and 0 aileron deflection. By having a small difference in between each throttle it's easy to get a high precision 0,5deg/sec or so yaw action with no rolling introduced. You can yaw faster than that with the throttles but that will also introduce roll. However I find that roll comfortable to nullify with the stick. You see I have no pedals, just a twisty stick, and to stop induced rolling I'd have to, par example, twist the stick to the left while moving it to the right, when you need to apply corrections it's easy to get confused into what exact motion you need to make. by having dual throttles it becomes easier on the brain. apply and correct yaw with the left hand ( throttles ) and correct rolling with the right hand ( stick ).

[Beagle One]

it is easier to set two of the CH throttle buttons on the throttle grip to throttle down left or right engine. Same effect by better Ergonomics

[Harzach]

I'm not really sure you'll get much benefit of using two throttles like that though, especially for the A-10C...

 

Almost essential for AAR.

[Feuerfalke]

In the CH ControlManager you can assign a single axis on a single controller to up to 16 virtual devices.

 

This assignment can be toggled via CMScripting.

 

So pushing one button would switch the throttle to control only the left or right engine. When deactivated it controls both again. I'm pretty sure I've seen something like that a while ago on CH Hangar. Didn't test it, though.

 

I've implemented a keyboard-solution, though. Much simpler and more handy in an emergency situation.

 

 

Question remains, how DCS handles controller switching. I've had DCS stop recognizing my HOTAS, when switching profiles.

[SharpeXB]

I'm sure there is a good reason for real aircraft to have dual throttles. But I haven't found much of a use for them in DCS. Even having completed all the MFM courses like Aerial Refueling and Emergecy Procedures. The real plane of course uses them to start each engine separately but DCS has key presses for that. You can use those same key commands to restart or shut down engines in an emergency. A single throttle controller works fine for the sim.

[wolfstriked]

^^^Agreed.Also,having two throttles and a stick and only two hands will make for a headache.

[MegOhm_SD]

Two throttles...that will come in handy when we get a dual prop plane. I can see just goosing the right engine to turn left on the Tarmac. Ah memories of the P38.

[531-Ghost]

Windows sees up to 16 HIDs. Yes, two PTs are doable in this sim.

[BSS_Sniper]

The really crappy part about NOT using a warthog is that you will have a hard time learning the aircraft if you don't match up the controls as close as possible to the real thing. I'd rather have a TM warthog and use that for other stuff, like I do, than have a generic stick. Just my .02...

[WildBillKelsoe]

you don't need to worry about DCS recognising the same device twice. From a HOTAS point of view, it is far ergonomic to just invest in TMWH (even though without proper maintenance can turn to a paper weight). The benefits are far greater. But, CH are known for their precision and even though a pot based stick is a pain after some spiking or jittering, CH have been kind to send me replacement pots and springs. Those I replaced in 15 mins for my stick and it is now the redundant alternate should TMWH fail. I always aim to have at least a good pair of hardware in case one fails.