How to configure differential breaks with Gladiator NXT + T-Rudders?

[ab_magno]

Hi, I'm trying to configure a Gladiator NXT to work with T-Rudders to properly simulate toe brakes, but despite reading several posts on the topic, I still haven't figured out how.

This is what I would like to achieve:

• Twist the NXT stick (in either direction) -> apply brakes evenly to both wheels
• Twist the NXT stick (in either direction) + depress T-rudder pedal -> apply breaks to either left or right wheel

BUT, here is the catch: I want the pedal action to SUM to the twist action, so that I can have both breaks applied at different levels. For example:

• Twist 30% (no pedals depressed) -> Brakes applied to both wheels at 30%
• Twist 50% + Right pedal depressed 15% -> Left wheel brake applied at 50% and right wheel brake applied at 50%+15%=65%.
• Twist 2% (or just above whatever threshold) + Left pedal depressed 100% -> Basically only left wheel break applied fully (and right break at 2%)

In other words, I want to be able to apply both brakes simultaneously using the stick twist and make fine-tune corrections on top of that using the pedals. Can this be done, and if so, how?

Ps. Extra kudos if the solution can also be applied to a Gunfighter (using Break lever) + T-Rudders.

Edited January 15, 2022 by ab_magno

[Sokol1_br]

I have something like this with VKB Gladiator Mk.II + T-Rudder:

- Gladiator wist axis 50 to 0% (twist for left) generate a new virtual axes 0 to 100% - the Slider1, this axis is assigned for "Wheel brakes" - in games/planes that have this command.

Gladiator twist axis 51 to 100% (twist for right) is not used.

This setup work for any plane in IL-2:GB (Bo'X'), British and Italian planes in IL-2:CloD/Tobruk and in DCS planes that don't use "toe brakes", e.g. Spitfire, Mig-15, Mig-21...

Don't work for IL-2:CloD/Tobruk plane with "toe brakes" neither DCS planes with "toe brakes", because is need two individual axes for assign for right and left "toe brakes".

Of course you can create two new 0-100% axes with twist axis 0-50 and 51 - 100%, but then can't use this axes for assign for "wheel brakes", because they will be used for "toe brakes right and left.

Perhaps this: use the pink button in NXT as modifier for the new virtual axis created by twist left, so can can use this axis for "wheel brakes", thing is that you are using the same movement twist left for two different functions and this cause mental confusion if you change planes with frequency.

I think that in DCS is not need the modifier button, you can use the same axis for different function... ?

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Ps. Extra kudos if the solution can also be applied to a Gunfighter (using Break lever) + T-Rudders.

I think that in VKB Forum are configuration for this combo, don't remember how are addressed the "toe brakes" issue.

 

EDIT - This topic: http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3570&p=35008&hilit=toe+brakes#p35008

Probable this is "easy" to in DevCFG, using VBrake, Trimmer, Boolean functions... You just need sensibilize AlexOX in il2sturmovik.ru forum for you intend.  

Edited January 28, 2022 by Sokol1_br

[ab_magno]

Thanks @Sokol1_br. I already configured the Gladiator to do exactly what you're saying (transform twist into 1 or 2 virtual axes, or use button as modifier) - but this is not what I've asked here.

All the solutions I found so far (including the above) allow me to have either both brakes applied at the same level (e.g. left and right brake at 50%), or one break applied at some level and the other one not (e.g. left brake at 30% and right brake at 0, or vice versa).

What I want to do is being able to apply both toe brakes simultaneously but at different levels! For example, have left brake at 50% and right brake at 70%. Is that possible through a combination of T-rudder and either Gladiator or Gunfighter??

If yes, great. If not, I'll have to consider MFG or Virpil rudders (although for many reasons including costs and dimensions I'd prefer vkb).

PS. this is not just for flying warbirds and F14 in DCS, but especially Cessna and other planes in MFS2020.

 

[Sokol1_br]

Try asking in this topic, write in English, VKB code guru is there, if don't receive answer, well is time to "option B".

I don't know if is possible or not set in that way, but bet that will be more easy... buy the MFG pedals. 

Edited February 4, 2022 by Sokol1_br