Deadzone/ curves

[Sn8ke]

Anyone using deadzone/curve settings with the Virgil base in DCS? I see quite a few people using them, like Spudknocker. Spudknocker uses a deadzone of 6 and curves of 18 on all axis. I tried it out, and flying the F-14 went from flying a maneuverable fighter jet to flying a loaded for bear refrigerator or school bus. I’m looking for realism. Are these curves and axis settings the key to accurate and realistic handling charcteristics?

[Ant0ine]

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/controller_walk_through/

 

Curvature - All AFM DCS aircraft (Su-25T, Ka-50, A-10C, P-51D, UH-1H) are designed for no curves. This

means the realistic setting is “linear” and curves only exist to help compensate for the limitations of

gaming hardware. Only if you are unable to achieve a realistic level of control authority using linear

settings, you should use curves to try to get as close as possible to having realistic control authority.

 

With gimbal as accurate as the one offered by Virpil or VKB, deadzone and curve shouldn't be needed. :unsure:

[TomCatGoad]

I use my virpil products without any deadzonea or curves. Just did the calibration and find they feel great.

[HC_Official]

I use my virpil products without any deadzonea or curves. Just did the calibration and find they feel great.

 

 

same here

[randomTOTEN]

With gimbal as accurate as the one offered by Virpil or VKB, deadzone and curve shouldn't be needed. :unsure:

Disagree,

 

 

this is more than just about gimbal accuracy. You would need identical control forces (resistance, which may be dynamically changing based on air loads) and stick deflection distances (X distance of travel= Y degrees deflection) to really justify having no curves.

 

 

if people can make it work with no curves (are you using a stick extension, with the gimbal level with the seat/floor depending on aircraft?) good for them.. but the concept should not be dismissed because "the gimbals are good"