Tango Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Hi, I'm very interested in the TM Warthog HOTAS, however I have an issue that means I can't use the throttle quadrant mounted switches and buttons on the throttle itself. Before I go and spend a lot of money on a system I can't fully utilize, I wondered whether the long pinky switch on the front of the base of the stick can be used as a shift key (or whether its default function is this) meaning I could double up functions on the stick? It seems there are sufficient hats on the stick to be able to move the switch functions from the throttle to the stick. Best regards, Tango.
Teej Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Hi, Tango. Yes, you could do that. With the Cougar, the function you are asking about was only available on one specific button (the button _near_ the pinky switch - "S3" in Cougar-speak). The Warthog's software (at least the incarnations I've used...I haven't tested the very latest yet but I highly doubt they would suddenly change this) allow you to map that function to any button you like. Hope this helps! T "Tank! I need a program for a TM Warthog!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Thermaltake V9 SECC case | Corsair RM750 PSU | Asus ROG Ranger VIII | Intel i7 6700K | 16GB 3000mhz RAM | EVGA GTX 980Ti FTW | TrackIR 4 w/ pro clip | TM HOTAS Warthog | TM MFD Cougar Pack | Win 10 x64 |
Tango Posted October 18, 2010 Author Posted October 18, 2010 Hi Teej! That's great! Best regards, Tango.
Scudslaker Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 yes great news, had same question in head, but haven t asked so far.. sup..going to order next mounth!) TM HOTAS WH :joystick:, Saitek Pro Pedals, Track IR 4, 2xJoyWarrier, 1x KeyWarrior, i52500k @4600MHz, ASUS P8Z68-V Pro, NV 670GT, SSD+ WD BC+ WD Raptor, 32HD:pilotfly:[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Teej Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 I should also add... the Cougar's "/U /M / D" functionality is also no longer (again, at least last time I tried!) locked to the dogfight switch. You could map the /UMD functionality to any switch you like. (the 3-way on the side of the left throttle for example). If you only need 2 functions, it'll let you map it to a 2-position switch also. What I'm not sure of since I haven't bought into A-10C / beta is how the auto-recognition plays into things here. I know the default method of using the stick with the new sim is to let A-10C recognize the stick with no TARGET script running. Unless I'm missing something, this would prevent you from using the paddle as a shift / S3 switch (/I /O functionality). "Tank! I need a program for a TM Warthog!" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Thermaltake V9 SECC case | Corsair RM750 PSU | Asus ROG Ranger VIII | Intel i7 6700K | 16GB 3000mhz RAM | EVGA GTX 980Ti FTW | TrackIR 4 w/ pro clip | TM HOTAS Warthog | TM MFD Cougar Pack | Win 10 x64 |
Cali Posted October 19, 2010 Posted October 19, 2010 Can't wait to see what this TARGET software is all about. Anyone have any screenshots or more info on it? i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED
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