Trim setup on X52. How do you do it?

[MadTommy]

Ok X52 has 2 rotaries, perfect for trim functions, but there are 3 trim axis that need setting up.

 

I'm using Joy_RX for Aileron and Joy_RY for Rudder but i'm a bit stumped what to use for Elevator. I tried the Slider, but it was very 'rough'.

 

Maybe the slider needs tweaking, but has anyone got a better way to assign these 3 trim functions?

 

Thanks for any ideas.

[Ogrex]

You can also set it as a push button, Maybey the 4 way hat on the back of the throttle is a good spot for the elevator

 

I never even thought to bind them to the rotaries,

[theOden]

Joy_RX for Elevator

Joy_RY for Rudder

POV2 Right/Left for Aileron (up/down for supercharger)

[MadTommy]

Hmmm i had a look for them as buttons in the options but did not see them, must have missed them. Buttons will work.

 

Thanks

[159th_Viper]

Aileron trim is very rarely needed so if you have to choose one to sacrifice, that would be it.

[Ramstein]

I set the little white wheel on my Saitek X52 Pro for elevator trim, up down, and reset...

 

haven't used my knobs and slider yet.. for the P-51

[Ramstein]

besides, when you use rotaries, you need deadzones to or else you will get bad spikes and bogus key inputs.. and the slider wears ou:joystick:t with age, and use, so be careful when you use these pots, knobs, sliders, etc..

[MadTommy]

Personally i don't need dead zones for my rotaries, they still seem rock solid after 4 years.. no spikes or such. Slider does have spikes and also does not have the little click when its in the middle which is so useful in the rotaries for trim. using the mouse wheel for Aileron trim sounds like a good plan.

 

Thanks Ramstein & Viper.

 

EDIT: In fact i'm using the POV1 L/R for Ailerons.. more logical.

 

The slider is great for the flaps.

Edited May 3, 2012 by MadTommy

[Ramstein]

I put the flaps and gear on my toggles on my joystick.. it keeps me from playing or accidently hitting the flaps or gear at the wrong time..