Perfect stick for A-10C from Thrustmaster?

[159th_Viper]

isnt it James 'Nutty' Hallows that programmed the foxy software....

 

Yeah - that's him.

 

 

.....am sure I read somewhere that he was helping develop the new software (or updated foxy?) for the new Warthog.....

 

New Software package (Not a Foxy Update) - And No, he's not involved with the development of the new software.

Edited May 13, 2010 by 159th_Viper

[*Rage*]

I thought he was...

[Lightning]

Here is what James Hollows wrote in a forum :

 

I can't comment too much, but I can say that I am not developing a version of Foxy for the HOTAS Warthog. The style of programming we developed for the Cougar arose from previous syntax TM users were familiar and comfortable with. That has produced a very capable and very powerful system for the HOTAS Cougar.

 

But now there's a need for something that can program a multitude of TM controllers such as the Warthog, Cougar and MFDs together, and furthermore, vastly increase the programming capability beyond what you've experienced to date.

 

I probably can't say as yet what my role is in regards to that, and nor can I comment on the software TM are developing. It is my hope that Foxy can be retired by something far more capable, and as such, I'm playing my part to try and ensure that one day, that becomes a reality for you.

[CyBerkut]

Viper has it right.

 

From (With emphasis added): http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2985548/Re_Thrustmaster_HOTAS_Warthog_.html#Post2985548

 

#2985548 - 03/29/10 06:57 PM

Originally Posted By: aRareKindOfMonster

 

 

This thing is slowly taking airs of vaporware!

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There are several being tested amongst community members, and developers, as we speak. At the moment, fine tuning of the hardware, button responses and axis forces are being undertaken by TM. Kudos to them for taking onboard the suggestions coming at them from the team although it has to be said that most of the suggestions have come from them which has surprised me. NDA and contract and all that, so that's all I'm saying at this point in time.

 

This will be a popular HOTAS, of that I have no doubt. But not to be accused of bias, by all means, wait and try one and decide for yourself. So far, a lot of great thinking and attention to detail are apparent.

 

Minor correction to one post: the software for this isn't being developed by me.

 

Cheers

 

Nutty

_________________________

James "Nutty" Hallows

E-mail: nutty@flyfoxy.com

 

FlyFoxy.com

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Edit: Ah, I see Lightning posted while I was editing. :smilewink:

Edited May 14, 2010 by CyBerkut

[Slayer]

Axis forces? As in different springs or force feedback?

[sweinhart3]

I HIGHLY doubt it will have FFB. Its not mentioned at all in their advertisement and Im sure they would mention that if it was part of the stick. Its advertised to not use gimbals which suggests new centering mechanism.

[coolts]

A unified software package bridging the HOG HOTAS & the MFD Cougar could be a very powerful tool what with DCS: A-10 in the pipeline.

 

nuttys comment, (quoted by ligntning);

 

"But now there's a need for something that can program a multitude of TM controllers such as the Warthog, Cougar and MFDs together, and furthermore, vastly increase the programming capability beyond what you've experienced to date."

 

Sounds promising. Lets hope it was a statement of progress rather than one of intent only.

 

300 euros, (£250 -ish hopefully), for HOG Cougar & £60 for MFD Cougar? Who needs a new kitchen /car /bathroom /girlfriend?

[kaiserb_uk]

300 euros, (£250 -ish hopefully), for HOG Cougar & £60 for MFD Cougar? Who needs a new kitchen /car /bathroom /girlfriend?

You missed the update? €399, more info on the 19th.

[71st_Mastiff]

$600 dollars US?! Thats rediculess! :cry:

 

You missed the update? €399, more info on the 19th.

[roob]

$600 dollars US?! Thats rediculess! :cry:

 

Huh? €399 is more like $500.

And they usually sell them for the same anyway, €399, $399 with the exception of GBP which is usually ~£50 less :)

[leafer]

The Cougar sells for 440 USD in Thailand - I have a terrible feeling this A10 set is going to double the original. sigh...

[roob]

TOMORROOOAAAAWWWW!!!

[159th_Viper]

Anyone heard anything yet? I've been hovering over my PC with credit-card in hand all day, afraid to flinch.

 

Gonna..........have.............to............take...........a.............break.............Sooooooooooon!

[roob]

Been doing the same! :D Checking their website every hour

[71st_Mastiff]

1600 EDT..... :thumbup:

[sobek]

Ahh c'mon TM, get your act together :)

[huteng]

it has been changed:

http://www.thrustmaster.com/

[Bwaze]

Yeah, a bit more info on type of buttons used. Programming all that permanent switches is going to be fun. :P

 

But they deleted the "Available: Spring 2010" statement. :(

[Eddie]

Damn these cappy MoD computer systems and there lack of flash support! Guess I'll have to wait until I finnish work to be able to drool over the new ad.

 

But they deleted the "Available: Spring 2010" statement. :(

 

I won't be suprised if they end up delaying the release until shortly before DCS:A-10C is unleashed, whenever that may be.

[Bwaze]

For all the Flash challenged people, and it's easier to read that way:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I sincerely doubt they will tie the Warthog to the DCS.

 

 

Direct link to the album with pictures (if You can't see them here): http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k26/Bwaze/Thrustmaster%20Hotas%20Warthog/

Edited May 19, 2010 by Bwaze
Added link to the album

[Pilotasso]

Isn't the stick info incorrect? I see 4 hats (the thumb hat) not 3.

 

This is getting exciting the thing looks gorgeous.

 

EDIT: ahh crap missed the bottom sentence. :D

Edited May 19, 2010 by Pilotasso

[Eddie]

For all the Flash challenged people, and it's easier to read that way:

 

 

I sincerely doubt they will tie the Warthog to the DCS.

 

 

Thanks for posting the pics, but I can't see them either. I say again, damn MoD firewalls!

 

I think they will most likely not tie in with the release of A-10C either really, afterall there will be people who buy it for other sims and they'd be silly not to take advantage of that revenue. But at the same time, as I said above, neither would I be suprised if they did.

 

Either way I'm not too bothered as I'll not be buying until shortly before A-10C is unleashed anyway. But still I cannot wait to play with all those switches:joystick:.

[Bwaze]

Isn't the stick info incorrect? I see 4 hats (the thumb hat) not 3.

 

This is getting exciting the thing looks gorgeous.

 

EDIT: ahh crap missed the bottom sentence. :D

 

Haha, yeah, I went two times through that, and wondered how can they design such a thing, and not be able to count. Until I realised I'm the one that can't read. :D

 

Hm... But I miss some axis... es... Axises. But I guess they're doing the replica. Kind of a shame, since they could do them with Hall technology now, I bet it's as cheap for them as potentiometers, or even cheaper.

[Pilotasso]

Yes, a rotary at the throttle is critical for russian birds (radar elevation)...but then again...I can survive without flying them if I have to :D

[sobek]

Yes, a rotary at the throttle is critical for russian birds (radar elevation)...but then again...I can survive without flying them if I have to :D

 

I think the 3 position switch (1 perm, 2 momentary) might work just as well for that. Or one of the hats.