Should I USB my Cougar throttle?

[CybrSlydr]

I just purchased a used Cougar and needed to buy a new pot for the throttle.

 

Should I also get a USB converter while I'm at it or not?

[Deano87]

Yes

 

http://realsimulator.com/html/tusba.html

[uri_ba]

if you have a WH stick, yes.

 

there are also open source solutions.

[Sokol1_br]

If have DIY skill, can do this yourself with an ~$5 Arduino PRO Micro flashed with MMjoy2 firmware ("cousin" of VPC firmware), that allow you set VID/PID and deceive TARGET - case use this software is important for you.

 

And instead pot can use a Bi-Tech 6127 HALL sensor for throttle axis, installed in a similar way to CubPilot kit (no longer available).

 

Edited July 27, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[CybrSlydr]

If have DIY skill, can do this yourself with an ~$5 Arduino PRO Micro flashed with MMjoy2 firmware ("cousin" of VPC firmware), that allow you set VID/PID and deceive TARGET - case use this software is important for you.

 

And instead pot can use a Bi-Tech 6127 HALL sensor for throttle axis, installed in a similar way to CubPilot kit (no longer available).

 

 

I bought the Cougar Throttle MLU from ViperGear - I believe it's a hall sensor, correct?

 

What's the advantage to getting the USB for the throttle (or is it just what they list on the realsim page?)?

[Sokol1_br]

Yes, ViperGear is a HALL sensor replacement kit.

 

Cougar TQS don't work if not plugged in Cougar joystick base, since has no PCB controller inside, hence in you don't own a Cougar stick and plan use TQS with another joystick (Warthog, VPC, VKB...) need a USB controller, external or internal.

 

TUSBA is the more easy option to have one, is an external device that is "plug'n'play", install automatically, using Windows HID drivers.

[CybrSlydr]

Yes, ViperGear is a HALL sensor replacement kit.

 

Cougar TQS don't work if not plugged in Cougar joystick base, since has no PCB controller inside, hence in you don't own a Cougar stick and plan use TQS with another joystick (Warthog, VPC, VKB...) need a USB controller, external or internal.

 

TUSBA is the more easy option to have one, is an external device that is "plug'n'play", install automatically, using Windows HID drivers.

 

That's ok - I got the stick and throttle together. So I have the Cougar stick/throttle.

[Sokol1_br]

Then, worth more invest in fix Cougar major flaw, their gimbal (any resemblance to Warthog's issues seems to be more than just coincidence). :)

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=195464

Edited July 28, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[Sokol1_br]

Or install a ForceSense sense kit:

 

https://vipergear.eu/product/vipergear-force-sensor-vfs/#reviews

 

http://www.realsimulator.com/html/fssb_r3_lighting.html

[Dudikoff]

Or install a ForceSense sense kit:

 

http://www.realsimulator.com/html/fssb_r3_lighting.html

 

Just to note that the RS FSSB R3 is for the Warthog. R1 and R2 are for the Cougar.