Hey all,
this actually is not about needing help mapping all the wonderful joystick buttons to functions in Elite:Dangerous. It's actually quite the opposite. I'm creating this thread as a venue to offer help.
I've flown with:
Cougar, Rhino, X-55, X-52PRO, X-52, CH Combatstick, CH Fighterstick, CH Flightstick PRO, CH Throttle (and almost all the other CH products, and yes there is a trend there). Basically I've always enjoyed being friends of people that owned all of these products. I, back 15+ years ago, had a Flightstick PRO for Mechwarrior 2 and X-Wing. So, CH has a soft spot in my heart. I've also been to different trade shows, events, etc, that have allowed me access to up and coming flight sims and their assorted "goodies."
ironically right now:
I'm currently flying:
Logitech Extreme 3D PRO on my left (it's ergonomic enough, I actually use that "thumb" stick for "Flight Assist/Toggle") as my thrusters/throttle and function stick
and
a Speedlink Phantom Hawk on my right. Basically think of this one as a cheapy Saitek X-52, stick only, without, and it's a BIG WITHOUT "arm" button. Because of that button missing, I honestly tread very carefully when requesting docking I don't want to accidentally deploy hardpoints or worse yet, SHOOT THEM
and, for cheapies. They work. I only use the keyboard to type in COMMS and my "debug camera" is the "enter" key and F10 for screenshots. That's it.
I also use my Galaxy S4 with different ED apps in there, and I'm planning on adding a ROCCAT system to a tablet as well... IF it works on the kindle, AND I can get said kindle away from the four year-old, or her mother!
I'd much rather have a Saitek X-52PRO... but then again, I wouldn't. I really enjoy the control this setup as given me as I like to fly FA:OFF.
Now learning what I have with these "cheapies" it's my intent to get two CH CombatSticks to replace them. Maybe. Believe it or not, the extra buttons on the left side of the logitech are amazing. I have them set for auto-throttle speeds 0-100% and FSD engage.
My only complaint with these two sticks is their "fidelity" their "accuracy."
Especially unfortunately in a game, like Elite:Dangerous that does not have the full joystick control that say, IL-2:1946 or DCS have. Those, I can set exponentially the control of my sticks. Pretty much negating any cheapness, drift, or deadzones these have. And unfortunately, using the debug camera as a guide, both these sticks do drift, and do have deadzones.
Something I never experienced in the Saitek X-52PRO once my friend and I got it squared away.
Good news is this: if anyone needs help with joystick peripherals, I believe I can hold my own in helping set them up. Particularly the "button mapping" in the game itself. I am proud to say I had one of the best instructors teach me the ways of HOTAS as a kid, the US Marine Corps. Long story short, growing up I had access to a MCAS's flight simulator... and took advantage of that OFTEN I also have real-world experience with flying HOTAS as well, albeit unfortunately I never did make the physical to get my wings of gold. I have thoroughly enjoyed earning them in my now soft, civilian life.
anyone needs help, feel free to reply here, or PM me O7