corbu1 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I have both Cougar MFD‘s and Total Controls MPD‘s. Yes, the MPD‘s are more expensive, but qualitywise they play definitely in A higher league than the Cougar‘s. I‘ m more than happy with the Total Controls MPD‘s and highly recommend them if you want quality. Also note, that Total Controls isn‘t a big manufactorer, but a very small company. They can only build small production series which could make it difficult getting the same low priced fur supplies. Same for the costs of assembly the devices. 2 DCS version: 2.9.5.55918 Modules: UH-1H - SA342 - KA-50 BS3 - MI-24P - MI-8MTV2 - AH-64D - CH-47F(Preorder) - OH-58D - UH-60L(Mod) - OH-6A(Mod) - A-10CII - F-16C - F/A-18C - FC3 -Combined Arms - Supercarrier - NTTR - Normandy2.0 - Persian Gulf - Syria - SA - Sinai - Afghanistan(Preorder) - Kola — Waiting for: BO-105 - AH-1G/F(Mod) - Australia - Iraq DCS-Client: 10900K, 64GB 3600, RTX3090, 500GB M2 NVMe(win10), 2TB M2 NVMe(DCS), VR VivePro2, PointCTRL, VaicomPro, Wacom Intuos S with VRK v2Beta DCS-DServer: 11600KF, 32GB 3600, GTX1080, 1TB M2 NVMe(win10), 2TB M2 NVMe(DCSDServer), DCS Olympus Simpit: NLR Flightsim Pro, TM Warthog Grip with 30cm Extension + Throttle, VPforce Rhino FFB, Komodo Pedals with Dampers, VPC Rotorplus+CBkit+AH-64D Grip, NLR HF8, Buttkicker (3*MiniConcert), TotalControls AH64D MPD‘s, TM 2*MFD‘s, Streamdecks (1*32,3*15,1*6), VPC CP#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Trooper Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Are you guys going to do a Tedac controller? Apache MPD quality bitter! Nicht KA-50 Abris quality bitter! Edited January 20, 2023 by Rogue Trooper HP G2 Reverb, Windows 10 VR settings: IPD is 64.5mm, High image quality, G2 reset to 60Hz refresh rate. OpenXR, Open XR tool kit disabled. DCS: Pixel Density 1.0, Forced IPD at 55 (perceived world size), 0 X MSAA, 0 X SSAA. My real IPD is 64.5mm. Prescription VROptition lenses installed. VR Driver system: I9-9900KS 5Ghz CPU. XI Hero motherboard and RTX 3090 graphics card, 64 gigs Ram, No OC. Vaicom user. Virpil Mongoose base CM3 & Mongoose stick CM2 (not set for dead stick), Virpil TCS with apache Grip. MFG pedals with damper upgrade. Total controls Apache MPDs set to virtual Reality height. Simshaker Jet Pro vibration seat.. Uses data from DCS not sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 10:35 PM, Rogue Trooper said: Are you guys going to do a Tedac controller? Apache MPD quality bitter! Nicht KA-50 Abris quality bitter! That would be a dream, but it a crazy complex design and I do not think we can find economy in it. I know Komodo is working on it. Check it out. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Received my MFD earlier this week. Have it now in place and configured for use as an MFD in the Apache, and also as a AMPD on the F18. Living in the UK, we have an import tax level that isn't applied for the cost of a single MFD, which is rather nice. On top of that, I wanted to try it out before potentially stumping up for another. Thoughts: - Came fairly promptly and well boxed - Manual is just two pages (in English), and that's enough - Config is basically plug it in, and press a few buttons. Took me under a min, for the basics, followed by the mapping within DCS by aircraft - It's big enough to allow mounting of a TM MFD inside, and still having room to run the TM USB cable around - As already mentioned, buttons are MUCH more tactile, with a definitive click to it, unlike the Cougar MFDs In short, I'm a very happy bunny. No, it's not cheap, but does feel very solid and makes the TM units look like toys in comparison. Happily recommended. 5 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg2ion Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) On 2/4/2023 at 11:30 PM, Mr_sukebe said: It's big enough to allow mounting of a TM MFD inside, For what reason/use? Currently got 2xTMs for A10 mounted on a face plate on a 10.4"screen, and considering separate MPDs for the AH? Edited March 4, 2023 by Leg2ion AMD Ryzen 5 5600X; ASUS ROG Strix X570-F, Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2x 32GB) 3600MHz; Seagate FireCuda 510 500GB M.2-2280 (OS); Samsung 860 EVO 2TB M.2-2280 (DCS); MSI GeForce RTX 3090 SUPRIM X 24GB OC GPU. TM Warthog Hotas; T.Flight Pedals; DelanClip/Trackhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd1212 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 54 minutes ago, Leg2ion said: For what reason/use? I think the idea is if you fly in VR you can have both sets in front of you, and depending on the aircraft you are in, press buttons on the appropriate bezel. I don't fly in VR, so I can't comment on how well this might work. I would think it would take some getting used to. This is obviously less useful if you don't fly VR, and have a screen behind them with exported displays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Leg2ion said: For what reason/use? Currently got 2xTMs for A10 mounted on a face plate on a 10.4"screen, and considering separate MPDs for the AH? I already own two of the TM MFDs and fly most aircraft in game. The simplest setup would be to use say the TC MFD on the left, and a TM MFD on the right. It would be great to mount the 2nd TM MFD lower centre for use in say the F18. However, space unfortunately prevents that. In addition, whilst I really rate the TC MFD, I find it easier to use the TM MFD in VR as there are fewer buttons to misunderstand. So whilst flying in say a Harrier or F16, I'd rather use just the TM units. With the TC mounted to the left and a TM MFD mounted within that, I can use: - The TMs for say the F16, A10 - The TC and the right hand TM for the Apache - All three MFDs with the F18, with the TC being used for the lower centre unit Hope that makes sense. System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caps Lock Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 @JackFlash Just recently the dimmer knobs stopped working on my Total Controls MPDS. They still dim the MPDS in game, but the TV monitors are not responding like they used to. Do you have any ideas what I can trouble shoot? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Caps Lock said: @JackFlash Just recently the dimmer knobs stopped working on my Total Controls MPDS. They still dim the MPDS in game, but the TV monitors are not responding like they used to. Do you have any ideas what I can trouble shoot? Thanks Did this happen after the last update. It sound like an issue with the viewport export. If the knob turns in game, there should not be a hardware issue, but rather a DCS issue. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted May 23, 2023 ED Team Share Posted May 23, 2023 Just checked mine in open beta and all seems ok, all dials working in game and screen dims and brightens 1 Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 8 hours ago, BIGNEWY said: Just checked mine in open beta and all seems ok, all dials working in game and screen dims and brightens Do you use external screens? I interpret it like @Caps Lock use external screens that does not dim. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Hi @JackFlash I've ordered these today. Can you tell me what the current wait time is on the MFD's and mounts please? Thanks Oh hell, let's go nuts. Swords for forty eight thousand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 9 hours ago, Turd Ferguson said: Hi @JackFlash I've ordered these today. Can you tell me what the current wait time is on the MFD's and mounts please? Thanks Hi there! We are experiencing very high order volumes right now, but they will ship latest by next Monday. It will be worth the wait. 1 My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Ferguson Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Oooo exciting, thanks Jack. Looking forward to getting hold of these Oh hell, let's go nuts. Swords for forty eight thousand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer1-1 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Id like to order a keyboard unit, I dont see it in the store....where can I find it? Intel 13900k @ 5.8ghz | 64gb GSkill Trident Z | MSI z790 Meg ACE| Zotac RTX4090 | Asus 1000w psu | Slaw RX Viper 2 pedals | VKB Gunfighter Mk3 MCE Ultimate + STECS/ Virpil MongoosT50+ MongoosT50CM |Virpil TCS+/ AH64D grip/custom AH64D TEDAC | HP Reverb G2 | Windows 11 Pro | |Samsung Odyssey G9 + Odyssey Ark | Next Level Racing Flight Seat Pro My wallpaper and skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 On 2/29/2024 at 6:40 PM, Hammer1-1 said: Id like to order a keyboard unit, I dont see it in the store....where can I find it? It is not ready yet. Stay tuned! My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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