VKB gladiator - encoder wheels

[BRRRRT-REYNOLDS]

Trying to figure out how I can use these 2 wheels for some of my EZ-42 functions. 

Anyone have an idea of how to get these to work at all? I cant get anything to work on them.

[kablamoman]

You could map the encoders to a virtual axis. This would be done in the VKB software or conceivably with some third party tool like joystick gremlin. The encoders would then work as a relative axis.

Even then, unfortunately they would be a bit finicky (speaking from experience). The result is somewhat functional, but usually more hassle than it's worth.

The real trick to using them well is to bind the in-game functions to an absolute axis (at least for the range axis) to replicate how they were used in real life (by twisting the throttle grip) to quickly and accurately adjust the reticle to match the bandit's wingspan.

Edited May 31, 2022 by kablamoman

[LeCuvier]

20 hours ago, kablamoman said:

...The real trick to using them well is to bind the in-game functions to an absolute axis (at least for the range axis) to replicate how they were used in real life (by twisting the throttle grip) to quickly and accurately adjust the reticle to match the bandit's wingspan.

 

Agree. I've bound the Range axis to the left throttle lever on my Warthog throttle. Works very well.