This is how my X-55 button layout looks like

[Xebeth]

The only issue I've had so far in 15-20 hours of play is the stiffness of the throttle, with apparently has something to do with the internal grease used (there are YouTube videos on the web on how to fix this), but I found that initially running the throttle back and forth a couple of dozen times sorted this out (if it starts to stiffen up I just run it back a forth a few times).

Yeah, apparently it happens when the grease is cold. When it gets warm, it becomes less sticky.

I've also found leaving it centred when not in use helps keep it free

[Flip]

No need to use mode switches for me. Weapons dont deploy unless I explicitly push the button for them, so accidental fire wont happen unless I really furk up.

Modes are not only useful to prevent mistakes! I use them to have a few more commands. For example when I'm navigating, one of the switches opens the galaxy map when pushed down and puts the insertion point into the search field when pushed up, while in combat, the same switch cycles through the target's subsystems. And I use the third mode for photo shootings, with the main trigger to make screenshots and the secondary one to make high res.

[Sokonomi]

..and puts the insertion point into the search field when pushed up..

Clever! I wonder if I can stick that onto my current galaxymap switch with a timer in between so it waits for it to load.

[HAMM3R]

Have to say my layout has already gone through some drastic changes.

Modes are not only useful to prevent mistakes! I use them to have a few more commands.

Indeed. I've also tried to set up every mode so that controls important/crucial for the particular mode are readily available on the stick and throttle handle while the ones I need less are in TGL's and SW's while controls not needed aren't set up at all. Eg. landing gear isn't avalaible in Combat mode and Docking mode doesn't have guns nor power distribution and so forth.

Plus I like flicking switches and pushing buttons. Adds to the immersion

[Sokonomi]

I have a feeling all those modes are gonna be a pain in the ass once I can get my hands on a set of VR goggles though.
Try closing your eyes and finding a specific toggle. Its frightening how long it takes to find, which could be a problem in battle.
But im just knitpicking now, without VR the more buttons the merrier. :p

[ELWhappo]

I've had my x55 since I started playing ed in jan.
the only problem I've had was ghost keys and a powered usb hub cleared that up.

[Miklo]

Hi Guys,

I ran into this setup from Aussiedroid. It's working very well for me for the last couple of months. Changed some buttons a bit how i prefer it, but It has got a good explenations to get the slider and niple working on the throttle and a really logical button layout.

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthrea ... ost1700695

Greetings Miklo