Wanted: Suncom SFS System (Stick and Throttle)

[VBARhino]

Willing to put down a bit on these. I check eBay quite frequently to no real avail. Don't necessarily have to be new since I'll be re-doing the guts on them most likely.

[Deadman]

PM sent

[Emmer]

@ VBARhino: you have a pm, with some advice.

Hope it helps......:thumbup:

[Total]

Two sticks for sale on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suncom-F-15E-PC-Joystick-/280728305047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415cb5fd97

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUNCOM-F-15E-EAGLE-Joystick-Flight-Stick-96-6630-/220823748752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336a1f0090

 

Also, if you're in the US, this may interest you: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/2542134943.html

[todd022]

Those were my first love...I bought the stick and throttle combo back in 96 or something. lasted for many many years. Even with my warthog, I kind of miss 'em.

[Cupra]

Is this an old version or US version? I also had one of those sets, but no software needet. All Buttons where programmable without a software. And some buttons and LED's on the right side on the sticke have been too.

 

But its the old 15 pin MIDI-connector. So if you dont have a good audio-card with this port it will not run. And if it runs, your PC might be too fast :(

[Emmer]

Not necessary.

If you buy this one:

 

http://www.manhattan-products.com/en-US/products/710-usb-game-port-adapter

 

You can hook your Suncom SFS to your system to this adapter.

You still need the keyboard pass through for programming.

I use 2 keyboards;one is hanging at my system the other for the SFS.

Windows 7 recognizes it as a 4 button, 4 axis joystick.

You can choose from 4 different types on the adapter itself.

 

Works perfect! Calibrating is a bit of a pain;you should take your time for it.

But when thats sorted , you have dual throttle,which works perfect in FC2.

 

For me , i had no issues installing my Suncom.Windows 7 Professional x64.

Q6600, 8G DDR2-800 ram.

 

Hope this helps some pple out.

Edited September 6, 2011 by Emmer

[GGM]

Ah... sweet memories... had this system long time ago :) Actually Suncom SFS was my first and greatest HOTAS ever!

[Emmer]

And the cool part is, they still will work in Windows 7 with that USB to Gameport Adapter.So any of you who still has a Suncom SFS Combo can use it.

Edited September 6, 2011 by Emmer

[Deadman]

Here is one not mine

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SFS-Talon-and-Throttle-Suncom-F-15E-Joystick-Set-/270810407738?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0d8ee33a

[Galvinator]

Well, I see many people enjoying their SFS throttle. Is it possible for any of you guys to help me out so that I may have a chance to understand the joy the Suncom gave? Lol. I just don't wanna lose money spent from this and since it's an F15 modeled HOTAS, all the more I want to make sure that I can use this piece! If so, do contact me on skype @Galvin_Ng or PM me!

 

Do reply!!!! ^^

[SkateZilla]

The Suncom SFS and Talon (and the 3 other versions of it) all use GAMEPORT for Axes Functions and PS2 for Button Commands.

 

Good Luck Getting it to work on Windows Vista, 7 or 8 without having to either completely re-wire it or buying some $50+ Adapter.

[Galvinator]

Oh god! Would any one know if the Rockfire RM-203 work? It's under my budget and I'm considering it.

 

Another thing is that you said about PS2 for button controls?? Wait a minute. I have been connecting the stick to the HOTAS and from the HOTAS, I use the superjoy gameport adapter. Bul when I use it, although windows 8 recognizes it, but said gameport to USB, I get the throttle axis as button 5 and 6. 5 for the left throttle and 6 for the right. Anyone knows what I'm talking and had resolved similar problems?

 

Thanks for the reply tho. I'm new to this old but fantastic tech. So I apologize if I seem rude or something.

Edited August 2, 2014 by Galvinator
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