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  1. 1. Saitek or CH pedals?

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So, I get a killer discount at my new job. I have an X52 right now but need pedals. What one is better in your guys's mind? At my cost they are about the same price.

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I prefer the Saitek pedals because the footrests are further apart.

 

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If you're in the business, you could also find out, when Saiteks new rudder pedals are going to be released:

 

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The buyers tell me nothing. lol

 

I'm waiting on a few things. The redone EVGA x58 Classified board being one. All I know is what ever the ship date, we get them in my store a month later. Everything goes to the distribution center first.

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Hi guys!

saitek.... CH....third rate plastic and nothing more

if you need pedals the only one way is... (see the attachment)

you may purchase it on http://vkb-flightsimcontrols.com/index.php

I've been using the previous version (14 series) about 2 years - excellent precision, without backlashes, steel, life assurance...

 

Does that site also come in english?

Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two.

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Posted (edited)
Hi guys!

saitek.... CH....third rate plastic and nothing more

if you need pedals the only one way is... (see the attachment)

you may purchase it on http://vkb-flightsimcontrols.com/index.php

I've been using the previous version (14 series) about 2 years - excellent precision, without backlashes, steel, life assurance..

 

These look awesome, I couldnt see an english website on that link though?

Ah actually I think I have the base DWG's for that set up

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unfortunatly site is only on russian

but I try to translate the most important parts....

VKB - is virtual constructional bureau. 3 оr mabe 4 enthusiasts from Moskow (Russia) and Minsk (Belorus). They design and product pedals. It's not manufacturing but hand made. So you'll have to wait a time after purchasing (I had waited about 1 mounth).

 

Construction of pedals:

- material - steel (I tried to stay on them - nothing happened)

- sheeting - polymer+zincifying

- 10 ball bearigs

- controller - digital magnetoresistive sensor (for every axe). precision - 4000 for rudder, 1000 for brakes

 

Main features

- regulateble angulation of footrest +-35 degrees

- regulateble height of footsteps - 3 position

- footsteps - 280x110 mm in Bf-109 style

- weight - about 5,4 kg

 

There are 3 types of pedals:

- Mk18-1 - 1 axe (only rudder)

- Mk18-2 - 2 axes (rudder and brakes on 1 footstep)

- Mk18-3 - 3 axes (rudder and brakes on both of footsteps)

 

pedals aren't cheap - $300, $360 and $410 respectively. But I suppose it's worth it...

 

PS: sorry for my english

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Posted

USB?

 

If my RCS fails i know where to go but i have a feeling TM will release rudders

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Posted
unfortunatly site is only on russian

but I try to translate the most important parts....

VKB - is virtual constructional bureau. 3 оr mabe 4 enthusiasts from Moskow (Russia) and Minsk (Belorus). They design and product pedals. It's not manufacturing but hand made. So you'll have to wait a time after purchasing (I had waited about 1 mounth).

 

Construction of pedals:

- material - steel (I tried to stay on them - nothing happened)

- sheeting - polymer+zincifying

- 10 ball bearigs

- controller - digital magnetoresistive sensor (for every axe). precision - 4000 for rudder, 1000 for brakes

 

Main features

- regulateble angulation of footrest +-35 degrees

- regulateble height of footsteps - 3 position

- footsteps - 280x110 mm in Bf-109 style

- weight - about 5,4 kg

 

There are 3 types of pedals:

- Mk18-1 - 1 axe (only rudder)

- Mk18-2 - 2 axes (rudder and brakes on 1 footstep)

- Mk18-3 - 3 axes (rudder and brakes on both of footsteps)

 

pedals aren't cheap - $300, $360 and $410 respectively. But I suppose it's worth it...

 

PS: sorry for my english

 

Wow this is great! Ive never heard of it before and now i seriousely consider a purchase!

 

I'm using Saitek Pro Flight Rudders for 6 years now w/o any problems whatsoever...I was thinking of upgrading to a "Saitek Combat" but there's really no need as long as Pro Flights work flawlessly!

 

However these VKB's really seem worth 400$ and now you got me thinking!

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Posted

400 USD on rudders ? your kidding right they are more expansive than the German ones, and look way less quality.

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Track IR 5, Hall sensed Cougar, Hall sensed TM RCS TM Warthog(2283), TM MFD, Saitek pro combat rudder, Cougar MFD.

Posted (edited)

Well, if u own other CH stuff, the CH pedals allow you to make it look like all your controllers are 1 controller. handy for old sims and new games that even in this day and age only support 1 controller.

 

 

Hi guys!

saitek.... CH....third rate plastic and nothing more

...

 

Umm, What is exactly third rate plastic? Is that a grade of polymer I have not heard about? :) Yes, they are plastic. No, they are not third rate. It is first rate industrial ABS plastic. Many industial applications of controllers use this high grade plastic.

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Posted
400 USD on rudders ? your kidding right they are more expansive than the German ones, and look way less quality.

 

Which German ones you talk of?

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Posted
So a dead heat between the two. Guess I can not go wrong either way.

 

One thing I would recommend considering is the width, as already pointed out the Saitek's are further apart. For me, with my HOTAS set up so that the stick is in the middle (between the legs) having narrower CH would be impossible. Saitek's are great, and if used and maintained properly will last a long time.

Posted

Wow. Those VKBs really look nice. I am using the pedals in the Logitech G940 set, and I have to say I find them workable but less than ideal. Too close together, not quite enough feel when they are dead center. Expensive, but they look like they'll last a lifetime.

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