Making profile for A-10, need help

[Sel94]

I am going to make a profile for my X-52 using the SST, but first I have a question. Since I'm using the SST, I am going to clear all of the joystick assignments in A-10 so I'm not pressing two things at once(is this the best way to do it?) So I was wondering if there was a file a good back up so if I ever needed the default assignments, I would have them. Also, if there is a better way to do this, please tell me. Thanks.

[Sarge55]

Make a back up of this folder;

X:\DCS A-10C\Config\Input\Aircrafts X=what ever drive you installed in.

 

Do not clear the keyboard column (not saying you were but I read where someone did once). I did use the X-52Pro before and I programmed in game but some like the SST. However I think it is best to always program your axis controls in game.

 

Lots of good samples in the forums to use for getting some good ideas.

[rud]

you do not need to clear the joystick commands in game if you use the SST profiler. Once you've set a button on the X-52 to perform a keyboard command it stops sending the joystick button itself through.

[Sel94]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm having a little trouble here though. I want to make a button do 3 things without using the 3 different modes. I was planning to make button A and clutch something like a shift and alt, but I'm having trouble doing that in the SST. Basically, I have my throttle hat left as H, for Coolie Hat left, but I would like clutch+throttle hat left as Delete for DMS left, and button A+throttle hat left 9, for CMS left. Is it possible to do this or would I have to change the key assignments in A-10 so clutch would be shift, A would be alt, then make DMS and CMS shift+H and alt+H? And in that case, backup the file that Sarge said? Thanks.

[Sel94]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm having a little trouble here though. I want to make a button do 3 things without using the 3 different modes. I was planning to make button A and clutch something like a shift and alt, but I'm having trouble doing that in the SST. Basically, I have my throttle hat left as H, for Coolie Hat left, but I would like clutch+throttle hat left as Delete for DMS left, and button A+throttle hat left 9, for CMS left. Is it possible to do this or would I have to change the key assignments in A-10 so clutch would be shift, A would be alt, then make DMS and CMS shift+H and alt+H? And in that case, backup the file that Sarge said? Thanks.

 

Edit: While I'm asking all of these questions, does anybody a key that is not used by A-10? I need something to map for my speak button for teamspeak. Thanks.

 

Edit: Oops sorry, this was supposed to be an edit.

[Sarge55]

IIRC in order to make the clutch button function as a button instead of the clutch you have to go into the properties and select or deselect a tick a box. I forget which page.

 

Regarding assigning a button for PTT just pick one on the stick or throttle and assign it in Teamspeak. Or, are you planning to use the keyboard for PTT? I wouldn't recommend it.

 

Do a search for two guys, Strongharm or SFJackBauer both of them made some excellent X-52Pro profiles which I'm sure they have tweaked along the way that may help you set yours up.

 

Found the link to "Jacks" thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=58484

Edited March 21, 2011 by Sarge55
Add info

[EtherealN]

Attached is something you might be able to work with - it's my old X52 profile. I think it should work for the Pro as well. Might give you some ideas on how to set things up.

DCShog.zip

[Sel94]

Thanks for the help guys, I've got everything the way I want it except for one problem. I set the little mouse stick on the throttle to a directional axis, and gave each direction a slewing key(. , / ;) but when I try slewing in A-10, nothing happens. Does anybody know what I need to do to fix this? Thanks.

[Sarge55]

I think you have to assign it as an axis IIRC. I don't think it's like a hat. Try setting it up in game, HOTAS slew horizontal and vertical.