Using an axis for trim

[NakedSquirrel]

Is there a way to map an axis as button presses without external software?  I recently acquired the new VPC constellation which has an axis thumb switch.  There are some planes I would like to use this for trim or sensor control, but I’m not sure if it’s possible to bind it this way.   

[No1sonuk]

It depends on the aircraft.
For example, the P-51 can use an analogue axis for each of the trims by going to the "assign axis" screen on the controls setup.
BUT, the A-10 doesn't have that option available.
I think this is because the P-51 trims have "analogue" trim wheels, but the A-10's trim is the digital switch on the trim hat of the HOTAS.

[Munkwolf]

If you are open to external software, it's pretty easy to do. I use Joystick Gremlin to have the Warthog slider throw different button events at 0%, 20%, 33%, 50%, 66%, 80%, and 100%. Mainly to control the mixture lever in the P51 but use it for a couple of other warbirds, too.

 

Or it might be possible to do in the VPC software? I used the VKB software to configure my MCG to have the analog hats work as an axis and throw buttons.

Edited July 29, 2021 by Munkwolf

[The LT]

If you are open to external software, it's pretty easy to do. I use Joystick Gremlin to have the Warthog slider throw different button events at 0%, 20%, 33%, 50%, 66%, 80%, and 100%. Mainly to control the mixture lever in the P51 but use it for a couple of other warbirds, too.
 
Or it might be possible to do in the VPC software? I used the VKB software to configure my MCG to have the analog hats work as an axis and throw buttons.

Yes, its possible with VPC software