New Virpil CM3 Throttle has arrived

[dburne]

8 minutes ago, imacken said:

In general, that is not my experience, the latter part I mean!

 

I was due a little luck.

[Drac]

Support ticket has been received.  Now to blow the dust off my Warthog Throttle. But before I do that, has anyone had any luck assigning the TDC to any other buttons besides the mini-joystick?

[imacken]

Haven't tried. Not sure why you would want to.

[dburne]

Just now, Drac said:

Support ticket has been received.  Now to blow the dust off my Warthog Throttle. But before I do that, has anyone had any luck assigning the TDC to any other buttons besides the mini-joystick?

 

I assigned the mini stick for TDC axis slew, but can tell that is not going to be very good to use. I was so bummed out shipping my CM3 off today I just could not bring myself to fly today with the Warthog throttle. It is ready to go though should I decide to tomorrow. Might be a good time for me to catch up on some TV shows and movies...

[imacken]

Not good to use?  Why do you say that Don?  To me, it's perfect for TDC!

[dburne]

Just now, imacken said:

Not good to use?  Why do you say that Don?  To me, it's perfect for TDC!

 

Hmm well I actually have not tried it yet with the Warthog throttle, maybe I will find the same. Just don't feel I have as good control with that small nipple as I had with the CM3 mini stick just viewing it in the axis assignment column in DCS.

[imacken]

Just now, dburne said:

 

Hmm well I actually have not tried it yet with the Warthog throttle, maybe I will find the same. Just don't feel I have as good control with that small nipple as I had with the CM3 mini stick just viewing it in the axis assignment column in DCS.

Sorry, I thought we were talking about the CM3!

[dburne]

7 minutes ago, imacken said:

Sorry, I thought we were talking about the CM3!

 

That's good to know, thought you had lost your mind for a minute there LOL.

Yeah the CM3 mini stick is awesome, and the reason I want it repaired.

[Drac]

20 minutes ago, dburne said:

 

I assigned the mini stick for TDC axis slew, but can tell that is not going to be very good to use. I was so bummed out shipping my CM3 off today I just could not bring myself to fly today with the Warthog throttle. It is ready to go though should I decide to tomorrow. Might be a good time for me to catch up on some TV shows and movies...

For clarification, I do use the nipple on the Warthog for TDC slew.  But was wondering if anybody had an option for TDC slew for the CM3 besides the mini-joystick.  The CM3 "right" throttle causes issues with the mini-joystick and slider...thus the ticket to Virpil.

[imacken]

That’s what I thought you meant. At least I know the answer to my question ‘why would you want to’ now!

[dburne]

Sheese I have to say going back to the Warthog throttle after having used the Virpil CM3 really sucks.

No disrespect to the Warthog or anyone using it, just it is a night and day difference for me after using the CM3 about three months and now having to use the Warthog throttle again. In fact I got it set up in DCS for the Hornet but just could not bring myself to fly today. Not to mention the confusion I will have with button assignments/placements now.

Sigh...

 

 

[Drac]

15 hours ago, dburne said:

Sheese I have to say going back to the Warthog throttle after having used the Virpil CM3 really sucks.

No disrespect to the Warthog or anyone using it, just it is a night and day difference for me after using the CM3 about three months and now having to use the Warthog throttle again. In fact I got it set up in DCS for the Hornet but just could not bring myself to fly today. Not to mention the confusion I will have with button assignments/placements now.

Sigh...

 

 

When you submitted your ticket, did Virpil send you an email asking for more information via a reply to their email?  For example; Name, Address, Date of purchase, Order #, etc..

[dburne]

Just now, Drac said:

When you submitted your ticket, did Virpil send you an email asking for more information via a reply to their email?  For example; Name, Address, Date of purchase, Order #, etc..

 

Yes I believe so, serial number also.

[Drac]

1 minute ago, dburne said:

 

Yes I believe so, serial number also.

Yes, serial number as well.  Hope they have a good solution for me.  I saw on the Virpil Forum where the Virpil engineer got with them via TeamViewer to analyze their issue.  I have TeamViewer, so hope they do that for me as well.

[dburne]

46 minutes ago, Drac said:

Yes, serial number as well.  Hope they have a good solution for me.  I saw on the Virpil Forum where the Virpil engineer got with them via TeamViewer to analyze their issue.  I have TeamViewer, so hope they do that for me as well.

 

If they can get you sorted that way it would certainly be the ideal situation.

[dburne]

Man oh man a day without the CM3 throttle is like a day without sunshine.

Going to be pretty cloudy here for the next 2-3 weeks...

Did some flying today with the Warthog throttle - just not the same.

[zildac]

6 hours ago, dburne said:

Man oh man a day without the CM3 throttle is like a day without sunshine.

Going to be pretty cloudy here for the next 2-3 weeks...

Did some flying today with the Warthog throttle - just not the same.

Still haven't found the time to "transition" from my Warthog to my CM3. Firmware update etc all done, but not had the nerve to do the remap dance yet, and still trying to decide what to map where. The two position switches need some tinkering from reading, which I also need to do. Sounds like a worthwhile effort based on how much you are missing yours though

[Drac]

6 hours ago, zildac said:

Still haven't found the time to "transition" from my Warthog to my CM3. Firmware update etc all done, but not had the nerve to do the remap dance yet, and still trying to decide what to map where. The two position switches need some tinkering from reading, which I also need to do. Sounds like a worthwhile effort based on how much you are missing yours though

Here is a graphics layout template I posted which you may find helpful:  

 

[zildac]

4 minutes ago, Drac said:

Here is a graphics layout template I posted which you may find helpful:  

 

Thankyou! I just need to decide what to map where now

[imacken]

My one is on that thread as well.

Edited April 2, 2021 by imacken

[zildac]

4 minutes ago, imacken said:

My one is on that thread as well.

 

Thanks, have grabbed yours too. I guess I'm still a little confused as to why the button numbers need documenting I mean I know you can do some serious modding in the Virpil software but I was (maybe naively) just going to do what I did with the Warthog and map in DCS (I never used the TM software for any modding).  Or is it pretty much a requirement to start faffing with the Virpil software to get the best out of the CM3?

Edited April 2, 2021 by zildac

[dburne]

8 minutes ago, zildac said:

Thanks, have grabbed yours too. I guess I'm still a little confused as to why the button numbers need documenting I mean I know you can do some serious modding in the Virpil software but I was (maybe naively) just going to do what I did with the Warthog and map in DCS (I never used the TM software for any modding).  Or is it pretty much a requirement to start faffing with the Virpil software to get the best out of the CM3?

 

 

It helps, for instance adding some button presses to the flaps slider or to the throttle axis.

It all gets saved to the profile in the device, so it is not like target in that you do not need the software running to use it in game.

Edited April 2, 2021 by dburne

[zildac]

Just now, dburne said:

 

It helps, for instance adding some button presses to the flaps slider.

Thanks, that does make sense. And as there is no button press on idle/off (as with the Warthog) I'm guessing you could simulate a button press when you come back through idle on the throttle too? Any pointers or links on how to actually do this stuff, it sounds painful frankly 

[dburne]

Just now, zildac said:

Thanks, that does make sense. And as there is no button press on idle/off (as with the Warthog) I'm guessing you could simulate a button press when you come back through idle on the throttle too? Any pointers or links on how to actually do this stuff, it sounds painful frankly 

 

Yep that is what I did.

Have a look at this thread:

 

[imacken]

Thanks for the mention, Don. I was just going to do that!