Lostaviator Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 If using the combo can I just use DCS in game software to configure the stick or do you have to use Virpril software? Trying to decide which way to go for a new Stick. Thanks
Mr_sukebe Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I use the DCS software for button assignment 7800x3d, 5080, 64GB, PCIE5 SSD - Oculus Pro - Moza (AB9), Virpil (Alpha, CM3, CM1 and CM2), WW (TOP and CP), TM (MFDs, Pendular Rudder), Tek Creations (F18 panel), Total Controls (Apache MFD), Jetseat
VpR81 Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I use the Warthog grip on a WarBRD base and there is no issue mapping the buttons ingame. You will only need the software to calibrate the base, select the attached grip and if the base is mounted on the right or the left side. The rest is up to you, maybe a firmware update in order to use the TM F/A-18 grip as it needs the latest firmware to work, but thats all. Phanteks EvolvX / Win 11 / i9 12900K / MSI Z690 Carbon / MSI Suprim RTX 3090 / 64GB G.Skill Trident Z DDR5-6000 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB SATA SSD / 1TB SATA SSD / Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora Pro 360 / beQuiet StraightPower 1200W RSEAT S1 / VPC T50 CM2 + 300mm extension + Realsimulator F18 CGRH / VPC WarBRD + TM Warthog grip / WinWing F/A-18 Super Taurus + F-15EX / 4x TM Cougar MFD / Slaw Device RX Viper V3 / HP Reverb G2
Sandman1330 Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 I've just purchased the Warbrd base and VFX grip, and plan to also get the Hornet and Viper (A10) grips too. Yes I know, but hobbies are expensive... Question: Can I hot-swap the grips in game? In long multiplayer sessions, I'll often switch between Hornet / A10C / Tomcat, depending on what's needed at the given time. Will I have to exit DCS every time I switch grips, or can I swap them and jump in the new plane? I don't plan on using any of the Virpil or TM proprietary software. Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Asus Crosshair VI Hero X370 / Corsair H110i / Sapphire Nitro+ 6800XT / 32Gb G.Skill TridentZ 3200 / Samsung 980 Pro M.2 / Virpil Warbrd base + VFX and TM grips / Virpil CM3 Throttle / Saitek Pro Combat pedals / Reverb G2
norbot Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Like others said, you only need the Virpil-Software to create a profile and calibrate the hardware. After that you don't have to touch the Virpil-software again, if you don't want to. All the button and axis assignments can be done in DCS World. I'm using the WarBRD with the TM Warthog and TM Hornet sticks. No problems at all. The WarBRD is a very nice piece of hardware, in my opinion. Here's a picture I made. :thumbup: Edited January 29, 2020 by norbot
kengou Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 I've just purchased the Warbrd base and VFX grip, and plan to also get the Hornet and Viper (A10) grips too. Yes I know, but hobbies are expensive... Question: Can I hot-swap the grips in game? In long multiplayer sessions, I'll often switch between Hornet / A10C / Tomcat, depending on what's needed at the given time. Will I have to exit DCS every time I switch grips, or can I swap them and jump in the new plane? I don't plan on using any of the Virpil or TM proprietary software. I believe you need to change the profile on the Virpil software for each grip change, but it's pretty quick to do. Virpil WarBRD | Thrustmaster Hornet Grip | Foxx Mount | Thrustmaster TWCS Throttle | Logitech G Throttle Quadrant | VKB T-Rudder IV | TrackIR 5 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB | 32GB DDR4 3200 | SSD
Raisuli Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 ...and, quite literally, you can run the Virpil software on a different machine, configure the base to run with the TM stick, then plug it into the DCS machine and map all the switches in-game. Once the base knows what's sitting on top it's ready to rock. Been there, done that.
VpR81 Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Question: Can I hot-swap the grips in game? In long multiplayer sessions, I'll often switch between Hornet / A10C / Tomcat, depending on what's needed at the given time. Will I have to exit DCS every time I switch grips, or can I swap them and jump in the new plane? I don't plan on using any of the Virpil or TM proprietary software. As stated above, you will need to tell the base via Virpil software that there is a different grip attached, but that´s all. DCS can handle a controller beeing plugged in/out pretty good, there is no need to restart DCS after plugging in controllers or switching grips. It would be similar with the TM base and Target. But besides that, i would highly recommend to cut your base from power supply before switching grips. I wouldn´t want to have electronic signals running through the pins while i break contact. And while DCS will recognize the "new" controller, cutting of power to the base won´t make much of a difference. I was switching between Warthog and F/A-18 grip regulary on both my TM and my WarBRD base before center mounting the TM and never restarted DCS but only turned off the USB hub my controls are plugged in. Phanteks EvolvX / Win 11 / i9 12900K / MSI Z690 Carbon / MSI Suprim RTX 3090 / 64GB G.Skill Trident Z DDR5-6000 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB SATA SSD / 1TB SATA SSD / Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora Pro 360 / beQuiet StraightPower 1200W RSEAT S1 / VPC T50 CM2 + 300mm extension + Realsimulator F18 CGRH / VPC WarBRD + TM Warthog grip / WinWing F/A-18 Super Taurus + F-15EX / 4x TM Cougar MFD / Slaw Device RX Viper V3 / HP Reverb G2
HC_Official Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I've just purchased the Warbrd base and VFX grip, and plan to also get the Hornet and Viper (A10) grips too. Yes I know, but hobbies are expensive... Question: Can I hot-swap the grips in game? In long multiplayer sessions, I'll often switch between Hornet / A10C / Tomcat, depending on what's needed at the given time. Will I have to exit DCS every time I switch grips, or can I swap them and jump in the new plane? I don't plan on using any of the Virpil or TM proprietary software. No more pre-orders Click here for tutorials for using Virpil Hardware and Software Click here for Virpil Flight equipment dimensions and pictures. .
rafalg78 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 Is possible to use TARGET with TM grip + Virpil base?
VpR81 Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I don´t think so. Maybe via some kind of script, but afaik Target does only detect TM devices. Phanteks EvolvX / Win 11 / i9 12900K / MSI Z690 Carbon / MSI Suprim RTX 3090 / 64GB G.Skill Trident Z DDR5-6000 / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD / 2TB SATA SSD / 1TB SATA SSD / Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora Pro 360 / beQuiet StraightPower 1200W RSEAT S1 / VPC T50 CM2 + 300mm extension + Realsimulator F18 CGRH / VPC WarBRD + TM Warthog grip / WinWing F/A-18 Super Taurus + F-15EX / 4x TM Cougar MFD / Slaw Device RX Viper V3 / HP Reverb G2
Sokol1_br Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 In theory you can: https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/topic/1017-use-vpc-mongoost-50cm-throttle-with-thrustmaster-target-software/&do=findComment&comment=7392 But the players attempts has mixed results: https://forum.virpil.com/index.php?/search/&q=target%20vid/pid Use JoystickGremlin instead TARGET.
HC_Official Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 Use JoystickGremlin instead TARGET. So much this No more pre-orders Click here for tutorials for using Virpil Hardware and Software Click here for Virpil Flight equipment dimensions and pictures. .
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