Logitech X56 Space/Flight H.O.T.A.S.

[Devil-101]

I purchased the X56 Space/Flight H.O.T.A.S.and it is great the HOTAS stick looks exactly like the F16C stick but the 2 small analog thumb sticks are hard to map as many of the controls in the sim button mappings are button based and not analog based, I basically would like to have the stick to be programmed exactly like an F16 stick, I couldn't find some of the options like the countermeasures management switch in the analog controls, are they there or will they be added in the future?

Edited October 19, 2020 by Devil-101
Correcting spelling

[YSIAD_RIP]

Oh, that is a good suggestion.

Adding new key-binds to the Joystick/default.lua of modules that allow for analog sticks to be used as inputs would be nice.

Until then - I am forced to use the Logitech X56 HUD (a.k.a SST) Software to set up the C Stick, and Mouse Mini stick as 4-way hats using Bands.

Certainly not perfect, but better than nothing.

 

The best Video I found for introduction to how to use the software and different use cases including BANDS is here:

 

frooglesim:

 

From this Forum - Ministick as a TCD: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=286860

Edited October 19, 2020 by YSIAD_RIP
Added details.

[Dangerzone]

As a workaround I believe you can use the logitech software to map different keys to the analog sticks based on direction and % of travel.

 

I much prefer to bypass the logitech software and have it all in DCS so it's a great suggestion but if you're looking to be able to do this right now, you can. :-)

[YSIAD_RIP]

As a workaround, I believe you can use the Logitech software to map different keys to the analog sticks based on direction and % of travel.

 

I much prefer to bypass the Logitech software and have it all in DCS, so it's a great suggestion, but if you're looking to be able to do this right now, you can. :-)

 

 

Totally agree - Not using the Logitech Software or using it as Little as Possible is the best approach.

I was thrilled when I found a MOD in the user downloads that let me use the X56 Slider (2 Position Switch) as an Air Brake. I was able to use that mod and hints for it to get the Slider Airbrake working on all my Jets!

 

X56 Speed Brake Slider - FA18, F16, A10C, F14, JF17, AV8B
Type - Mod - Author - Shiroka
[url]https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3312384/[/url]

[Devil-101]

Oh, that is a good suggestion.

Adding new key-binds to the Joystick/default.lua of modules that allow for analog sticks to be used as inputs would be nice.

Until then - I am forced to use the Logitech X56 HUD (a.k.a SST) Software to set up the C Stick, and Mouse Mini stick as 4-way hats using Bands.

Certainly not perfect, but better than nothing.

 

The best Video I found for introduction to how to use the software and different use cases including BANDS is here:

 

frooglesim:

 

From this Forum - Ministick as a TCD: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=286860

 

Hi This doesn't work with the X-56 C Stick

[YSIAD_RIP]

 

Hi, This doesn't work with the X-56 C Stick

 

Hi Devil-101 - Not sure what is not working for you, but I do have an X56 Stick and program the C-Stick using the Logitech software.

For example - I have a Profile for the F-5E using C Stick that operates the Gun Doors "T" on the X-Axis. And for Y-axis selecting Dogfight Resume /Forward and /AFT " 5 and 6 ".

I have Uploaded an attachment to my F-5E profile as a quick example. You can rename the profile and edit the key inputs for any other module.

F-5E - C Stick v1.0.zip

Edited October 22, 2020 by YSIAD_RIP

[Sr.]

This guy has some great vids on programming with the Logitech software.