corbu1 Posted January 5, 2023 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: 2.9.15.9408 Modules: UH-1H - SA342 - KA-50 BS3 - MI-24P - MI-8MTV2 - AH-64D - CH-47F - OH-58D - UH-60L(Mod, n.i.) - OH-6A(Mod, n.i.) - A-10CII - F-16C - F/A-18C - AJS37 - F-14 - MiG-21bis - JF-17 - Mirage F1 - FC2024 -Combined Arms - Supercarrier - NTTR - Normandy2.0 - Channel - Persian Gulf - Syria - SA - Sinai - Afghanistan - Kola - Iraq - Cold War Germany — Waiting for: BO-105 - AH-1G/F(Mod) DCS-Client: 9800X3D, 64GB 6200, RTX3090, 1TB M2 NVMe(win10), 4TB M2 NVMe(DCS), VR VivePro2, PointCTRL, VaicomPro, Wacom Intuos S with VRK v2Beta DCS-DServer: 11600KF, 64GB 3600, GTX1080, 1TB M2 NVMe(win10), 2TB M2 NVMe(DCSDServer), DCS Olympus Simpit: NLR Flightsim Pro Cyclic: TM Warthog Grip with 30cm Extension + VPforce Rhino FFB FW Stick: TM Warthog Grip and Base, Throttle: TM Warthog Pedals: Komodo Sim. with Dampers Collective: VPC Rotorplus+AH-64D Grip Other: NLR HF8, Buttkicker (3*MiniConcert), TotalControls AH64D MPD‘s and EUFD, Alain Dufour’s AH-64 TEDAC, TM MFD, Streamdecks (1*32,3*15,1*6), VPC CP#1
Rogue Trooper Posted January 20, 2023 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 (Needs upgrading), Windows 10 VR settings: IPD is 64.5mm, High image quality, G2 reset to 60Hz refresh rate. set to OpenXR, but Open XR tool kit disabled. DCS: Pixel Density 1.0, Forced IPD at 55 (perceived world size), DLSS setting is quality at 1.0. VR Driver system: I9-9900KS 5Ghz CPU. XI Hero motherboard and RTX 3090 graphics card, 64 gigs Ram, No OC... Everything needs upgrading in this system!. Vaicom user and what a superb freebie it is! Virpil Mongoose T50M3 base & Mongoose CM2 Grip (not set for dead stick), Virpil TCS collective with counterbalance kit (woof woof). Virpil Apache Grip (OMG). 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... goodbye VRS.
JackFlash Posted January 22, 2023 Author 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.
Mr_sukebe Posted February 4, 2023 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 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
Leg2ion Posted March 4, 2023 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.
Floyd1212 Posted March 4, 2023 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
Mr_sukebe Posted March 4, 2023 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. 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
Caps Lock Posted May 22, 2023 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
JackFlash Posted May 23, 2023 Author 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.
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted May 23, 2023 ED Team 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, PIMAX Crystal
JackFlash Posted May 23, 2023 Author 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.
Turd Ferguson Posted February 28, 2024 Posted February 28, 2024 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
JackFlash Posted February 28, 2024 Author Posted February 28, 2024 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.
Turd Ferguson Posted February 29, 2024 Posted February 29, 2024 Oooo exciting, thanks Jack. Looking forward to getting hold of these Oh hell, let's go nuts. Swords for forty eight thousand
Hammer1-1 Posted February 29, 2024 Posted February 29, 2024 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 | VPForce Rhino/VKB MCE Ultimate + STECS Mk2 MAX / Virpil MongoosT50+ MongoosT50CM | Virpil TCS+/ AH64D grip/custom AH64D TEDAC | Samsung Odyssey G9 + Odyssey Ark | Next Level Racing Flight Seat Pro | WinWing F-18 MIPS | No more VR for this pilot. My wallpaper and skins On today's episode of "Did You Know", Cessna Skyhawk crashes into cemetery; over 800 found dead as workers keep digging.
JackFlash Posted March 1, 2024 Author Posted March 1, 2024 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.
jnr4817 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 I want to order 1 MFD as a do it all solution for multiple aircraft. Im using a custom sim pit using 5050 extruded AL. The current mount solution TC sells only goes to 40mm. How are you all mounting your MFD's? 9800x3d|64 GB 6200|4090|m.2 x2 http://www.blacksharkden.com/ Come join us!
JackFlash Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 18 hours ago, jnr4817 said: I want to order 1 MFD as a do it all solution for multiple aircraft. Im using a custom sim pit using 5050 extruded AL. The current mount solution TC sells only goes to 40mm. How are you all mounting your MFD's? I have seen many custom solutions. I figure a wooden board or a cut sheet metal part might do the trick. Also, check Monstertech. They have some mounting solutions. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter.
jnr4817 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Excellent I have a BambuLab x1c, so can print whatever I need, just stated in 3d modeling and am not very good yet. 9800x3d|64 GB 6200|4090|m.2 x2 http://www.blacksharkden.com/ Come join us!
Indyplumber Posted January 4 Posted January 4 Just got my MPDs installed. Everything seems to work okay with the exception of the Day/Night/Mono knobs. They change the mode in game but the knob does not move in game. Gear: Asus X870, 9800X3D / 96GB DDR5 / Samsung 4TB nVME / RTX 4090 24gb / TM-Warthog / Winwing Orion - F15EX / VPForce Rhino/ MFG Crosswinds/ Total Controls MPDs/ Custom TEDAC/ Winwing PTO2 / HP Reverb G2 v2, Tracker IR Irish 1-1 | Maleioch
JackFlash Posted January 4 Author Posted January 4 6 hours ago, Indyplumber said: Just got my MPDs installed. Everything seems to work okay with the exception of the Day/Night/Mono knobs. They change the mode in game but the knob does not move in game. Know DCS issue. ED will have to solve the bug. 1 My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter.
skypickle Posted January 4 Posted January 4 The behavior of the brightness contrast knobs seems also to have changed with the last update. Previously, one knob adjusted the in-game screen and the other changed the actual mpd screen. Presently, the mpd screen is not adjustable 4930K @ 4.5, 32g ram, TitanPascal
jnr4817 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Can this be mounted upside down to work as a 58 mfd? using your mount? 9800x3d|64 GB 6200|4090|m.2 x2 http://www.blacksharkden.com/ Come join us!
JackFlash Posted February 14 Author Posted February 14 22 hours ago, jnr4817 said: Can this be mounted upside down to work as a 58 mfd? using your mount? Since it's square, i guess you could mount it that way. My latest project, the Multi Function Button Box can be found at Kickstarter.
jnr4817 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 55 minutes ago, JackFlash said: Since it's square, i guess you could mount it that way. Excellent, wasnt sure as how it mounted, but it looks like it uses the 4 holes so orientation wont matter. thanks. Anyway I can buy just 1 mount vs the 2 pack, as I only need 1 mfd? 9800x3d|64 GB 6200|4090|m.2 x2 http://www.blacksharkden.com/ Come join us!
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