Trimmer not modeled for force feedback rendering it unusable

[SAB0T]

When you enable the trimmer, Just like in real life you lose the stiff resistance of the stick (for a traditional spring joystick it would feel as if the springs in your joystick disappeared), however when you release the trimmer instead of the stick staying in the position you had it and regaining resistance, the the joystick re-centers as if you hit the trimmer reset. The stick should stay where it is when you take it out of trim, not snap back to center position. So essentially no functioning trim with a springless force feedback stick .

The only workaround I found is to get your aircraft at the pitch/roll and speed you want it, enable the AI auto-flight then take back controls. This essentially does what the trim is supposed to do but again the joysticks stays in the center but at least it keeps the pitch and roll where you want it.

This is properly modeled in every other helicopter module, please keep in mind there are no springs in a force feedback stick it is controlled with an electromagnetic motor, and is a much more accurate representation when properly modeled.... I.E. If i trim nose down on an aircraft you can watch my joystick slowly creep forward by itself, creepy and cool.   

[some1]

The force trim work here for me, no issues.

Check your settings, make sure there are no axis curves defined, and aircraft special options if the trim options are correct. 

[Hiob]

Works for me as expected.

What kind of FFB device are you using?

Just an idea - have you by any chance confused the trim bindings? Maybe you have bound the force trim on/off switch instead of the trim release button?
(Sorry I don't know the precise labels from the top of my head, but essentially there is a switch on the center console which activates or deactivates the force trim system entirely)

Edited September 11, 2024 by Hiob

[SAB0T]

5 hours ago, Hiob said:

Works for me as expected.

What kind of FFB device are you using?

Just an idea - have you by any chance confused the trim bindings? Maybe you have bound the force trim on/off switch instead of the trim release button?
(Sorry I don't know the precise labels from the top of my head, but essentially there is a switch on the center console which activates or deactivates the force trim system entirely)

 

I will test this out now! I use a microsoft FFB 2. I know its outdated but it works great for every module except this and the chinook which ED got back to me saying it will be modeled. I know FFB2 is nearly an antique but its so nice to feel when youre in a stall, hydraulic fluctiations, true trim haptic feedback, pylons loading and the list goes on and on.

Edited September 11, 2024 by SAB0T

[SAB0T]

6 hours ago, Hiob said:

Works for me as expected.

What kind of FFB device are you using?

Just an idea - have you by any chance confused the trim bindings? Maybe you have bound the force trim on/off switch instead of the trim release button?
(Sorry I don't know the precise labels from the top of my head, but essentially there is a switch on the center console which activates or deactivates the force trim system entirely)

 

Thank you! Yes I mapped force trim on/off the proper mapping is "Force Trim Interrup" thank you thank you thank you!

[Hiob]

13 minutes ago, SAB0T said:

Thank you! Yes I mapped force trim on/off the proper mapping is "Force Trim Interrup" thank you thank you thank you!

been there.... 

you're welcome.