Using Cougar MFD's with A-10C?

[dburne]

Hey gang,

 

I am all set up to really get started with this sim, having DCS World now with both the A-10C and Black Shark 2 Modules installed into it.

I also have a relatively new TM Warthog, along with Saitek Combat Pedals. I am very pleased so far with my setup.

 

So anyway, I was noticing that the Target software also supports the Cougar MFD's. I also downloaded a profile for Black Shark, and noticed it too was written to use these MFD's as well.

 

So now, I am tempted yet again for some new hardware. Anyone here using them with DCS-A10C? Or even BS2 for that matter? I would be curious on how you like using them, so I know whether to talk myself into it or not :)

 

Thanks for any feedback,

[MTFDarkEagle]

Hi!

 

I use them for A-10C. How for the Ka-50 though, don't need it for that plane. In the A-10 it's straight plug-n-play :)

 

GET THEM! They are EXCELLENT!

[simtex]

They are great, indeed. Just wish to get some fitting LCDs ...

[MTFDarkEagle]

Picture from my pit, for inspiration:

 

 

Put the MFD's on a wooden board, cut it to size and cut the inside out.

 

(rest of pictures can be found here if you are interested in the building of it as well: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=80010 )

[bradleyjs]

Nice Rig!

[dburne]

Wow, thanks for the great feedback gang!

Well with your help, I am pretty sure I have talked myself into it now. Especially knowing that they too are plug and play with the sim as the Warthog is.

I just have to now figure out how I will place them on my desk.

 

Thanks again,

[cichlidfan]

I use them for A-10C. How for the Ka-50 though, don't need it for that plane.

 

You can still map controls to the MFD buttons and slip a labeled insert in since there is no display. Twenty plus buttons, per MFD, that can be configured in Target; that is always useful (except maybe for the P-51;)).

[MTFDarkEagle]

You can still map controls to the MFD buttons and slip a labeled insert in since there is no display. Twenty plus buttons, per MFD, that can be configured in Target; that is always useful (except maybe for the P-51;)).

Oh yes, absolutely! For my setup I've got my whole second screen covered with Abris and Shkval, so that mounting solution doesn't work anyway, but I don't use the MFD's in any other A/C except the Warthog, so that's not an issue. But what you are saying is very true indeed, and can be quite usefull I suppose :)

[FreeFall]

I'm a bit late with my answer, but see this thread:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1476714#post1476714

 

Touch screen with Helios is pretty nice as well.

[PlainSight]

I'm a bit late with my answer, but see this thread:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1476714#post1476714

 

Touch screen with Helios is pretty nice as well.

 

I'm running both. Nirvana:

 

 

Future FA18 preview mode :music_whistling:

Edited August 8, 2012 by PlainSight

[jonalcock]

8" monitors and MFDs for sale

 

Hi,

 

I am about to put two 8", flat fronted VGA monitors (800x600) for sale on ebay with two Thrustmaster MFD cougar button panel things.

 

 

I'd be much happier to see them go to a DCS user as the are perfect for setting up the MFCDs or as part of a serious cockpit build project.

 

 

Does anyone know of a good classifieds page or forum for Sim hardware?

 

 

Thanks,

 

Jon

[USAFMTL]

I have been using them for sometime and its well worth it. I got my at Amazon for only $55.