Saitek X45

[erwabo]

I am new to DCS and I am trying to create a basic profile using my Saitek X45 however when trying to map, MOST of my controls are being recognized as JOY_BTN1, JOY_BTN3, JOY_BTN9...etc. I couldn't find any documentation stating which is what button on the joystick. Does anyone have any references for this stick or is it just trial and error?

 

Thanks

[Sporg]

Usually you can see the button numbers in the Windows Control Panel for your x45.

 

What I would suggest is to find a x45 template and then write down on that one the Windows number of each button.

 

Example of a template here:

[erwabo]

Yes I checked in there but it calls them Rotary 1, Rotary 2, Throttle, POV1. POV2, etc...no reference to that JOY_BTN1 names I was seeing in DCS

[Sporg]

Yes I checked in there but it calls them Rotary 1, Rotary 2, Throttle, POV1. POV2, etc...no reference to that JOY_BTN1 names I was seeing in DCS

 

Ok.

I guess all you can do is to go in and test what DCS calls them.

 

If you use the template, at least you only have to do it once. :)

[Sokol1_br]

Clear the names in above template.

 

Pic a empty command in DCS controls, press a button, take note of this button number in the template, repeat with the remaining button for the same command.

Do the same for axis one using a empty axis function (or use a well know, eg. ailerons).

Ending find the DCS names, clear that command in controls.

 

Now map the buttons as want.

Edited December 17, 2015 by Sokol1_br