WHOGX5 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 One thing that would be amazing for the F-16 (especially in VR) would be a physical kneeboard that's clickable. Since it would be inside the actual cockpit it won't obscure your view and you will never have to use your keyboard to use it, you only need a mouse, leap motion, oculus touch, captoglove, etc. Here's my concept: These colored boxes are just clickable zones that take you to different pages in the kneeboard. I think First Page, Last Page, Prev. page and Next Page are pretty self explanatory. The Quick Tabs in this example only have letters so you could have a simple .lua file (or something equivalent) that decides which letter goes to which page. So tab 'G' takes you to '022.png' or page number 22, whichever is easier to program. With this .lua it would be easy to integrate this new system into existing kneeboard makers for DCS making it quick and easy for players to use this new feature to the max. The 'First Page' button is great for creating your own index, so if you don't know which tab goes where by heart, just click 'First Page' button, check the index, then click the appropriate tab. Only two clicks to find what you're looking for. It would also allow for a huge number of kneeboard pages that would still be easy to navigate between. You don't have to spam the 'Next Page' key 100 times to find what you need, just press the appropriate tab. This makes stuff like emergency checklists easy to use right away when you need it. This would be an absolutely unique selling point for the F-16. Things that are required of ED for this to work: Create a 3D model of a kneeboard Create clickable areas on that physical kneeboard Use the same system that the current kneeboard for organizing and changing pages Add a .lua or similar for the Quick Tabs that defines which tab goes to which page. Result for users: No need for a keyboard when using the kneeboard in-game. Always accessible without obscuring the pilots view. Allows for the creation of an index. Easy to integrate with 3rd party kneeboard software It makes a larger amount of pages quicker to access. Only two clicks to find whatever you're looking for. Can still make use of 3rd party custom pages like the ones that come with the F-14. Immersion :thumbup: Also, if it's at all possible, it would be a dream come true to have one kneeboard on each leg with different pages. If this is unrealistic, just disregard. I can't tell anymore if I'm being genius or just delirious..... Please comment and let me know what you think about this idea or if you have any improvements to add. Thank you! -Col. Russ Everts opinion on surface-to-air missiles: "It makes you feel a little better if it's coming for one of your buddies. However, if it's coming for you, it doesn't make you feel too good, but it does rearrange your priorities." DCS Wishlist: MC-130E Combat Talon | F/A-18F Lot 26 | HH-60G Pave Hawk | E-2 Hawkeye/C-2 Greyhound | EA-6A/B Prowler | J-35F2/J Draken | RA-5C Vigilante
Swift. Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 To add to this already fantastic idea, we could have an option to only display the pilots legs, this way we can use the kneeboard and see the controls that are normally obscured by the arms. 476th Discord | 476th Website | Swift Youtube Ryzen 5800x, RTX 4070ti, 64GB, Quest 2
Krippz Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 To add to this. Can we have an option for activating and deactivating the pilot helmet visor with a key ins. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 64th "Scorpions" Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 195.201.110.22
WHOGX5 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Posted May 25, 2019 To add to this already fantastic idea, we could have an option to only display the pilots legs, this way we can use the kneeboard and see the controls that are normally obscured by the arms. Some other sim allowed the options of legs, legs & torso and full body. I think that will make everyone happy! -Col. Russ Everts opinion on surface-to-air missiles: "It makes you feel a little better if it's coming for one of your buddies. However, if it's coming for you, it doesn't make you feel too good, but it does rearrange your priorities." DCS Wishlist: MC-130E Combat Talon | F/A-18F Lot 26 | HH-60G Pave Hawk | E-2 Hawkeye/C-2 Greyhound | EA-6A/B Prowler | J-35F2/J Draken | RA-5C Vigilante
VirusAM Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Would be a great idea ...to have this using the pilot body R7-5800X3D 64GB RTX-4090 LG-38GN950 N/A Moza AB9 FFB Base + Moza MH-16 Grip, VKB Stecs Max, VKB T-Rudder MKV, Razer Tartarus V2 Secrets Lab Tytan, Monstertech ChairMounts
Py Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 That would be a really nice feature, especially with both a left and right kneeboard for quick reference to two different pages.
TORC Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 This is a great idea! Do you use VR? Do you feel sad when you are just a dismbodied set of eyes floating in the cockpit? Check out my list of paid aircraft modules that support the visible virtual pilot body:
JagHond Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 Agree deeply on all yours above. Gentlemen. Let's hope ED devs. can include that even in an update. With best regards.
JumpinK Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 +1 This would be a great addition to all dcs aircraft. "Landing on the ship during the daytime is like sex, it's either good or it's great. Landing on the ship at night is like a trip to the dentist, you may get away with no pain, but you just don't feel comfortable" — LCDR Thomas Quinn, USN.
MKev Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 + 1 + 1 + 1 . . . Outstanding Idea. You have my Support ! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Lt. Mark "MKev" P. - Callsign: Rhino Military Flight History: Falcon 4.0, Falcon BMS, IL-2 & DCS Streaming with passion: MilSim, Survival and more... MKev_Gaming - "Gaming is my religion" Location: West-Central Germany
fagulha Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 Great! +1! About carrier ops: "The younger pilots are still quite capable of holding their heads forward against the forces. The older ones have been doing this too long and know better; sore necks make for poor sleep.' PC: 14th I7 14700KF 5.6ghz | 64GB RAM DDR5 5200 CL40 XMP | Gigabyte RTX 4080 Super Aero OC 16 GB RAM GDDR6X | Thermalright Notte 360 RGB | PSU Thermaltake Though Power GF A3 Snow 1050W ATX 3.0 PCIE 5.0 / 1 WD SN770 1TB M.2 NVME + 1 SSD M.2 2TB + 2x SSD SATA 500GB + 1 Samsung 990 PRO 4TB M.2 NVME (DCS only) | Valve Index| Andre´s JeatSeat.
Cupra Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 That could be used not only in F-16, that feature would be working in every module…. DCS F-16C Blk. 40/42 :helpsmilie: Candidate - 480th VFS - Cupra | 06
nessuno0505 Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 To add to this already fantastic idea, we could have an option to only display the pilots legs, this way we can use the kneeboard and see the controls that are normally obscured by the arms. No need to be so sophisticated, if the clickable kneeboard was located in the area of pilot legs, even without legs, it would be enough for me. Great idea indeed.
VampireNZ Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 -1 This would be awesome particularly in VR (providing font was big enough). Vampire
nessuno0505 Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Can we move this to general wishlist? Great idea not only for the viper
Deano87 Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Can we move this to general wishlist? Great idea not only for the viper Yeah agreed. This should be a thing Proud owner of: PointCTRL VR : Finger Trackers for VR -- Real Simulator : FSSB R3L Force Sensing Stick. -- Deltasim : Force Sensor WH Slew Upgrade -- Mach3Ti Ring : Real Flown Mach 3 SR-71 Titanium, made into an amazing ring. My Fathers Aviation Memoirs: 50 Years of Flying Fun - From Hunter to Spitfire and back again.
WHOGX5 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Posted July 12, 2019 Can we move this to general wishlist? Great idea not only for the viper Yeah, I'd obviously like this feature for all aircraft in DCS but I figured the first step would be to implement it in an aircraft that's currently under development. Also, the Viper is my first love and I will always do what's best for her. :love: -Col. Russ Everts opinion on surface-to-air missiles: "It makes you feel a little better if it's coming for one of your buddies. However, if it's coming for you, it doesn't make you feel too good, but it does rearrange your priorities." DCS Wishlist: MC-130E Combat Talon | F/A-18F Lot 26 | HH-60G Pave Hawk | E-2 Hawkeye/C-2 Greyhound | EA-6A/B Prowler | J-35F2/J Draken | RA-5C Vigilante
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