Stick Tuning

[hawkeye62]

Hi guys, complete noob to LockOn FC2 here. I need a guide to tuning my stick. I can fly OK, but the stick is too sensitive and has a tendency to dive and roll to the right. I have been to the correct place, but I am lost as to what the settings mean. For instance, when trying to tune roll, there is a box with a diagonal line, a small black spot on the line and a red dot off the line. What are they and what do they mean? Is there a guide somewhere that explains how to tune?

 

Thanks for any advice, Jim

[Haggart]

What a stick do you posess? You've two possibilitys in my opinion - modify the axis settings in the LOMAC-configuration (via the options-panel) or via a configuration editor for your stick (if there is any - depends on the stick). I'ld recommend your a bit bigger center-deadzone to start with, and then increase the curvature so that it's more flat in the middle and exponetially increasing towards the sides. Experiment!

[hawkeye62]

What a stick do you posess? You've two possibilitys in my opinion - modify the axis settings in the LOMAC-configuration (via the options-panel) or via a configuration editor for your stick (if there is any - depends on the stick). I'ld recommend your a bit bigger center-deadzone to start with, and then increase the curvature so that it's more flat in the middle and exponetially increasing towards the sides. Experiment!

 

I have a simple Saitek Cyborg Evo. I now have it set fairly well, no drift with hands off, not too sensitive, etc. Where would I look for a configuration?

 

Thanks for the help, Jim

[Haggart]

The Cyborg Evo is fully programmable by the Saitek Programming Software, which should have been delivered with the stock on the cd - OR, you can download it for free on the saitek-website under downloads. With the profiler software, you've more possibilities to program your stick and in my opinion, it's easier to secure so-saved profiles instead of having to dig through your LOMAC/DCS-folder.

[Spidey209]

If you are using the in game settings to adjust your stick, I usually use 25 to 30 on the curve with no deadzone or just a bit on the rudder.

 

In FC1 the Su-25T uses the Advanced Flight Model and it was recommended using no curve, which works for me. I believe it is the same for FC1.

[hawkeye62]

I have mine set at 30 on the curve and 10 on the dead zone for all three axes. Maybe I will reduce the dead zone.

 

Yes, I have the Saitek CD. I have the buttons 1-6 programmed in DCS for the usual, select weapons, fire, etc. There are other buttons on the base labeled P1-P2 and P4-P5 and two ^ buttons. Are these the ones to program? If so, what kind of stuff are you guys programming?

 

Thanks for the advice, Jim

[Frazer]

This is what I use for formation flying and general use:

 

Pitch:

 

Roll:

 

Rudder: