IdefixRC Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) F-16C Saitek X55 Profile Here is my first shot at a F-16C Saitek X55 Profile. The package includes both the Saitek X55 profile files as well as the DCS Keyboard, Rudder, Stick, and Throttle mapping files. Make sure to upload the keyboard map as well as some of the functions used in the HOTAS programming required keyboard commands to work. This is still work in progress and any collaboration on this is highly welcome :lol:. Feel free to add and modify but please post your modifications up here for others to use. Version 1: Original profile - 4-10/2019 Version 2: Bugfix and custom SPD BRK script included - 6-10-2019 Version 3: MAN Range Knob fixed, ANT Elev Knob fixed, HMD and ICP HUD intensity knobs added. Please use this as the saitek file had an issue in V1 and V2 :-( Saitek X55 F-16C Profile_V3.zip Edited October 8, 2019 by IdefixRC updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonesvf103 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I wish the X55 profiles were compatible with the X56 ones. v6, boNes "Also, I would prefer a back seater over the extra gas any day. I would have 80 pounds of flesh to eat and a pair of glasses to start a fire." --F/A-18 Hornet pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdefixRC Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 I wish the X55 profiles were compatible with the X56 ones. v6, boNes Yeah :-( but you can use the dcs profile files and the included excel file to recreate the mapping for your x56. My profile is far from perfect but it might be a start for you. I tried and named the buttons in the excel according to the dcs config names so they should be easy to find via the search function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpiyon Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Zoso published this: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=250778&highlight=x56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laidback Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Here's a workaround for using the slider on the throttle for the speedbrakes. With notepad ++ edit the default.lua located in mod/aircraft/f-16/input/f-16/joystick. add this command to line 8: {down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 1.0, name = _('Speed Brake Switch - EXTEND/RETRACT'), category = {_('_Custom'), _('HOTAS')}}, You will see a line added in your controls called Speed Brake Switch EXTEND/RETRACT. Map the slider to it and there you go. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdefixRC Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) Here's a workaround for using the slider on the throttle for the speedbrakes. With notepad ++ edit the default.lua located in mod/aircraft/f-16/input/f-16/joystick. add this command to line 8: {down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 1.0, name = _('Speed Brake Switch - EXTEND/RETRACT'), category = {_('_Custom'), _('HOTAS')}}, You will see a line added in your controls called Speed Brake Switch EXTEND/RETRACT. Map the slider to it and there you go. Thanks for the tip. I will include the custom lua with the next update ! Update: included in the latest version in post 1 Edited October 8, 2019 by IdefixRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdefixRC Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Version 3 uploaded. please use this latest file instead. The Saitek program file had an issue (saved at the wrong location :-( ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donw43 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 IdefixRC... I want to graciously thank you for sharing your X-55 profile for the F-16. Thats exactly what I was looking for, as it matches very closely to what i use in BMS. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdefixRC Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 IdefixRC... I want to graciously thank you for sharing your X-55 profile for the F-16. Thats exactly what I was looking for, as it matches very closely to what i use in BMS. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! :-) your most welcome :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razalom Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Great profile apart from I just cant get the speedbrakes part to work (probably me!). Copied the new lua file etc but they just wont open and close :( Checked the lua file in notepad++ and had the line in there. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windsortheater Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Here's a workaround for using the slider on the throttle for the speedbrakes. With notepad ++ edit the default.lua located in mod/aircraft/f-16/input/f-16/joystick. add this command to line 8: {down = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, up = hotas_commands.THROTTLE_SPEED_BRAKE, cockpit_device_id = devices.HOTAS, value_down = -1.0, value_up = 1.0, name = _('Speed Brake Switch - EXTEND/RETRACT'), category = {_('_Custom'), _('HOTAS')}}, You will see a line added in your controls called Speed Brake Switch EXTEND/RETRACT. Map the slider to it and there you go. THIS!! I hope DCS integrates into F18 and F16 next update (I'm on Stable... maybe already on Beta). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie84 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) My solution for the F16 speed brake is to use an "Advanced Command" in saiteks software. You set the command to hold shift b for 1.05 seconds, that is just enough to open the speed brake fully. See attached picture. https://imgur.com/gR1Wr0l Edited May 21, 2020 by Yngwie84 typo Yngwie84: ingame & on Twitch X55-Hotas - Logitech rudder pedals - DCS Bios box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSIAD_RIP Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) I have been using the Logitech/Saitek Software with the option to Quantize time when using the Slider Switch. I am happy that after this MOD to the default.lua, I don't need the Logitech Software for speed brake any longer... yepee! I like how using this MOD controls the Speed Brake because I can extend and retract with no delay. Using Logitech/Saitek software requires me to wait 2.8 seconds before I can retract the speed brake again. Edited October 4, 2020 by YSIAD_RIP Added details. Do not own: | F-15E | JF-17 | Fw 190 A-8 | Bf 109 | Hardware: [ - Ryzen7-5800X - 32GB - RX 6800 - X56 HOTAS Throttle - WINWING Orion 2 F16EX Grip - TrackIR 5 - Tobii 5C - JetPad FSE - ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr. Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Speed Brake programming Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 64GB DDR4 3600| MSI RTX 4080 16GB Ventus 3X OC | Samsung 970 Evo 2TB NVME | HP Reverb G2 | DIY Head Tracker Cap | Logitech X-56 throttle | VKB NXT Premium | Win 11 "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." --Arthur C Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts