Already got a CH HOTAS setup. Would a Quadrant be a good investement?

[ChrisIhao]

Edit: Never mind. I just ordered it :)

 

(For reference): Ok, so I'm seriously bitten by the sim bug these days. Like stated in the title I already got a full CH products setup and also trackir (plus recently a touch screen). However I feel that there is always room for improvement without going the more resource demanding pit route (for now), so I am considering getting a Saitek Quadrant for my setup (http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/quad.html).

 

Is there much sense to this? In addition to modern fighter sims I do play a bit of Il-2, RoF and the likes now and then (fuel mixture and prop angle). There also obviously are the throttles in Black Shark that does not feel quite right without hardware control, and my CH pro throttle works as a collective stick in that one. Perhaps its possible to set the quadrant up for landing gear action or flaps in some of the games as well?

 

While originally I were considering the CH quadrant throttle for its ability to merge with the other controls, its way too expensive (quite a bit more than any of the other components) so I'm looking at the Saitek due to its 1/5 of the CH price. Would I be better off waiting and getting a CH? I'm basically posting this to get some common sense, as I know I can "take off" (litterally) a bit when it comes to hardware at times.:pilotfly:

 

Any thoughts on this?

 

Edit: Is it possible to use the main CH throttle as normal in a10c, but then to switch and use separate throttles on the quadrant if something should happen to one of the engines (fire etc.)?

Edited August 2, 2011 by ChrisIhao
Bought it

[some1]

I am using Saitek Quadrant with TMHW stick for RoF and FSX, works ok. For RoF and some planes is FSX I don't use TMHW throttle at all, a plain lever with no buttons feels more apropriate for these old planes than big HOTAS throttles. ;)

 

I think Saitek is better value for money than CH, the levers are bigger and feel better than toy-like CH quadrant. On the other hand the potentiometers are average quality, you can expect small noise on the axes after some usage.

[ChrisIhao]

I am using Saitek Quadrant with TMHW stick for RoF and FSX, works ok. For RoF and some planes is FSX I don't use TMHW throttle at all, a plain lever with no buttons feels more apropriate for these old planes than big HOTAS throttles. ;)

 

I think Saitek is better value for money than CH, the levers are bigger and feel better than toy-like CH quadrant. On the other hand the potentiometers are average quality, you can expect small noise on the axes after some usage.

 

Thanks for your feedback some1! Good to know it works fine for you. And yeah, I have considered using that throttle for RoF at least, perhaps some of the planes in Il-2 as well, depending on how much back and forth mapping I want to mess around with :)

 

The only problem with the ST quadrant is that it has 3 instead of 4 levers, basically spurring a purchase of another quadrant for those 4 engine planes (accidental? nah). Most of all I look forward to getting the two sticks for Black Shark though. Wont be getting the quadrant until next week as the inventory amount were not updated and they are empty right now :doh:

 

In terms of CH products, I dont know about the ch quad, but in terms of toyish feel I felt that to some extent with my stick and throttle at first. Now they feel just great (shaped to my hands) and keep on working like they should. I'm very picky about the internal parts of controllers, and this is where the CH's really shine. Just had to praise CH a bit :thumbup: