New player to DCS

[Stiffy]

Hi I'm Stiffy...46 and totally new to the experience.

 

I have at my disposal an x-45 joystick ..no TrackIR.

 

I downloaded DCSworld and want to practice with the.. su25t free jet.

 

It's a little daunting but I guess that is how everyone starts out.But it looks so good i gotta try a few month.

 

The problem is using the search function there is very little by way of profiles for the saitek x-45.Which is suprising because at the games time of release this was a hugely popular stick.

 

Not only that but there is very little to by way of tutorials on setting your stick up.

 

For example from what i am reading myself..do i have to set the x-45 three modes

mode1 =flight

mode2= weapons

mode3=??

[Peyoteros]

Hey Stiffy, welcome to the DCS World of adventures!

 

Unfortunately I never had X45, so I would not be much of help, but I had a X52 and still have X52 pro. I guess they must have something in common. So, I assume X45 has a three modes same as X52. Your goal is to set as much as possible on the stick and throttle, so you don't have to let them go without a good reason. I used to program three different modes, one for combat, one for flight controls, one for everything else which does not fit in to the two previous categories.

Some controls will be present in all modes, for example air brake, you need to have it in the same place in all three modes.

Take your time, profile is individual thing, it will take time to realize what you want and where. Some things you will understand while flying... "ah, I need that thing on the stick, here should be nice place for it...". So, take it easy, it will come :)

 

Once again, welcome to the DCS Club!

Edited July 17, 2012 by Peyoteros