How to use Buttkicker Gamer Pro with DCS

[sepruda]

Hi, after a long consideration I finally decided to get a Buttkicker, on the recommendation of many in here. 

I am however struggling to set it up properly, I have had it working sort of, with the HaptiConnect software using the new DCS mode, which worked ok. But reading that the SimShaker Aviator and SimShaker Sound Module surpasses the native software, I decided to buy a license for that. And now I'm not sure how to go about setting it up properly, I sometimes lack some sound elements (only voice/no voice) and sometimes lack the rumbling. 

In my setup I use the HP Reverb G2 VR HMD and as mentioned I have the Buttkicker Gamer Pro with amplifier. I only have an onboard soundcard at the moment. 

According to this post an external soundcard is not required, and the poster recommends using both the HaptiConnect and Simshaker software. 

My current configuration which doesn't really work

- The Buttkicker is connected via USB and I also have the Y cable go into my sound output on my machine (though the MB port in the back didn't work, so plugged it in on top)
- In the SimShaker software setting, I have the output mode to SOUND and to automatically start the Sound Module. I see the DCS modules I've tried to fly with, having this open. 
- In Sound Module I have selected my onboard soundcard as Dedicated Sound Card. Rest is default
- In HaptiConnect ButtKicker Input is connected, the outputs are the Buttkicker and my G2 headphones
- My Windows sound selection in my onboard sound card
- I leave all apps running when starting DCS
- In DCS I've tried selecting both the G2 as audio and the onboard as audio

Really confused what to select for all of these options, I hope someone can give me or point me to good step by step tutorial.

[mediocre]

Hi Sepruda

Did you determine the optimal settings and software set for your BT Pro and DCS? I also use Hapti Connect and Reverb G2. So far, I'm not really happy. The first problem is Windows 11. On my system, I have to set the HC file to run in Windows 8 compatibility mode in order to work. The second occurs after I switch to VR, Hapti Connect software freezes and have to kill it in the task manager. I will be working to get my optimal setup but your input will be valuable.