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Hardware Controllers: Joysticks/Yokes | Throttle Quads | Rudder Pedals | Drivers etc

This is a forum to discuss issues with Joysticks, pedals, yokes, other interface hardware like panels, etc.

  1. $130 Airbus Officer Pack(stick and throttle quad) $347 Thrustmaster Airbus Sidestick + Honeycomb Bravo $360 Turtle Beach Velocity One $455 “Used: Like New” Thrustmaster Boeing yoke and new Thrustmaster Airbus throttle quad Something to note is that if I get one of the cheaper options, I’ll upgrade gear eventually in several months. For example, if I get the Airbus pack I’ll upgrade to a Boeing yoke and Bravo around Christmas

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  2. Started by Sethos,

    Hey, Been flying a lot of Airbus lately across both MSFS and X-Plane and enjoying it. While I have most things bound to a key, especially the critical stuff I don't want to fiddle around for with the mouse during some phases of the flight, I still haven't found a graceful solutions for the FCU knobs. I was wondering what solutions that existed that are in the 'accessible' range, i.e not prohibitively expensive because I'm not looking for a full-fledged replica from a niche company and preferably something you could pick up locally, not have to special order from around the planet. My immediate idea was something like the Steam Deck + which has 4 turn knobs. Thou…

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  3. Started by LesOReilly,

    Getting my config updated for version 2.1 out this week and tied it into the the Quadster I have been working on .. thanks Shakeprint for working with me to get a custom mount for my Bravo!!

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  4. Hey everyone! I'm new to the forum. I've come in search of a solution. I just purchased Xplane 12 about a week ago. I focus almost exclusively on flying helicopters. I have limited space at my desk that doesn't allow for racing pedals AND rudder pedals, so I'm hoping to setup my G29 racing pedals as rudder pedals. I fully understand that this will not be anywhere near as authentic as actual rudder pedals, but it will have to do for now. So far, I have managed to get the rudder function to work with just the accelerator pedal. If you depress the pedal halfway, that's the neutral middle. If you release the pedal, that's right rudder. If you depress the pedal fully, th…

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  5. Started by diycockpit,

    Wefly B737 CDU Simulate the CDU of Boeing 737 series aircraft. Perfect compatibility with X-Plane, MSFS 2020, FSX, and Prepar3D. Ultra-realistic backlit silicone rubber buttons. Simple USB connection, no video interface required, no power adapter required. This package includes: B737 CDU, USB Type-C cable, desktop stand. The maximum dimensions of the suite are (without packaging): 14.5 × 22.8 × 2.4 cm. The suite is sent in a carton box: 18 × 28 × 5 cm. Approximate weight of the product without packaging: 1 kg. Email: [email protected]:+86 13341585391 https://www.diycockpit.com/product/wefly-b737-cd…

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  6. Greetings all, I am considering purchasing a cheap game controller steering wheel for use a nose wheel steering tiller for use on PMDG, ZIBO...anything that uses a tiller for nose steering. First...is this a viable option? Second...any recommendation for good controller on the "cheap"? Thanks, Rich Boll

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  7. ?: Thrustmaster Boeing Quadrant with Airbus Quadrant Add-On? Anyone using those two together? Is it possible? I recently starting using MSFS 2020 on PC and have been somewhat satisfied with the Logitech Joystick I bought to use with it. I wasn't sure I wanted anything more complicated than that as I'm not a gamer and the number of buttons on even it was a bit intimidating at first. Then I discovered how truly amazing MSFS is beyond just being pretty. Today I bought the Thrustmaster: Boeing Edition with the yoke and quadrant. I think I'll be very happy with that. But I saw in one of the video reviews someone pointing out that the throttles on the quadrant aren't inden…

  8. currently I am using the Thrustmaster T16000M and now I want a smooth precise but heavier, more sturdy stick (not yoke) for general aviation (non fighter airplane) for MSFS. money aside, how do you rate the Thrustmaster F-16C Viper plus separate heavy base plate (not the F18 version) or HOTAS warthog without the throttles? I meant this one: https://eshop.thrustmaster.com/en_us/hotas-warthogtm.html https://stormbirds.blog/2019/12/07/thrustmaster-goes-modular-with-hotas-magnetic-and-f-16-grip/ If I get the Hotas stick version, is it always modular so that you can remove the grip from the base stand and could later attach it to a VIRPIL base stand instead…

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  9. Started by Riah069,

    I just unpacked mine. and i have watched a few Youtubes about it. Problem i am having is that in MSFS it does not shoe Velocity one Yoke in the title bar in Control setup. It actually shows it as 3 Axis 20 Buttons plus Hat for both devices. I have updated the firmware to 1.4.0. It is set to PC. Is there something i am missing here? Because all the videos i have watched labels the devices as VelocityOne Flight. Regards

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  10. Started by Lotharen,

    Does anyone have the Logitech G Pro Flight Yoke and throttle quadrant? I want to move up from the Thrustmaster T16000M set but I don't have a lot of spending money and it seems I'll get more bang for my buck than somthing like the Honeycomb system which would be close to 600. I tend to fly general aviation and small business jets more than the big airliners. Anyway, look forward to any information anyone can provide or alternatives I haven't considered.

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  11. Hello fellow flight sim enthusiasts! We're the miniCOCKPIT team, and we can't wait to introduce you to our first product - miniFCU, an authentic and affordable autopilot interface. Developed by two Airbus Captains with over 18 years of fleet experience, 15,000 flying hours under their epaulettes, miniFCU delivers an authentic and immersive experience with the same profile and control mechanism as the real flight control unit found on AirbusTM aircraft. Our mission is to develop affordable flight simulation hardware accessible to everyone, with no compromise in quality and realism. Key Features of miniFCU: Authentic performance: Including the sign…

  12. I'm thinking of replace my old Saitek rudder to the Thrustmaster pendular Rudder but are concerned that the pedals are too high to have under my desk. (My availabe space from the floor to the desktop are 69,5 cm (27,58 inch) and I'm afraid that my knees will hit the desktop. Of course the length of the under legs varies but I wonder if it's a problem that any of you with the TPR rudder have experienced? Especially when using the too brakes.

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  13. I am happy to introduce you my new product. I hope you will like it. Boeing 737 Thrust lever set I designed for the Honeycomb Throttle Quadrant. Inspired by real 737 throttle quadrant (thrust levers). Thanks to its great design, it provides a real feel of boeing thrust lever. While designing this product, I used the dimensions of real boeing 737 thrust lever. Boeing 737 pilots tested this product and were satisfied. Nine flap notch selectors are designed to simulate the nine positions found and cycled through during landing and takeoff (OFF,1, 2,5,10,15,25,30,40, fully extended). Electronically working buttons in the product I designed; - Le…

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  14. Until yesterday, everything was working properly- icons bright and beautiful. Now, my icons are all washed out and the display has a Greyish tint to it all. Any ideas? Ta- C

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  15. Started by Senear,

    I just installed X plane 12 on Mac Ventura computer. I can affirm the Thrustmaster Model 2960623 Joystick works with Mac and Xplane 12. I just configured that joystick for the Sim.

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  16. Hi all, I am writing in regards to an issue I have been experiencing with my Boeing TCA throttle quadrant from Thrustmaster. When both thrust levers have been moved to the same position, one virtual lever has been advanced further than the other, and therefore providing an unbalanced amount of thrust, with one engine having more thrust than the other. I am unsure as to what is needed to be done to fix this, as contact with Thrustmaster has been fairly poor and no use as of such towards fixing the problem. Any assistance or suggestions are much appreciated. Kind regard, Lachie

  17. Hi Have installed on windows 11 my disk and the program works with the keyboard. However although I calibrated my Saltek ST290 pro joystick it does not work in play mode. Every time I go to settings it tells me my joystick has switched to another symbol and recommends I save that? Any advice to use the joystick would be appreciated? I hope I have posted in the right forum? Thanks

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  18. Started by MikeV1,

    Hello, I’ve mainly been flying the Fenix with the ThrustMaster Airbus hardware, but over the last few days I’ve started to play around with the PMDG 737. I’m using the Logitech yoke & throttle and finding it a bit hard to control. I’ve flown the PA28 with it too and it pitches up/down quite drastically. Is this the quality of the yoke or something I could solve in the settings/sensitivity? Would I notice an improvement with the Boeing ThrustMaster yoke? FWIW, I’m very happy with their Airbus offering. Many thanks!

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  19. My CH Eclipse yoke is not centering properly in the pitch axis. Tried CRC 808 silicone spray on the shaft but that made it worse 🙄 What would be the best lubricant to use ? Thanks for any advice.

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  20. Started by Mike44,

    Hi I'm getting tired of those wireless mouse/keyboards that don't work well. Stutters, connection loses etc. What do you recommend? Many thanks

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  21. We're looking for suggestions from simmers on hardware communication panels. Maybe you've had a favorite you have been using in your own cockpit... or maybe it's on your wish list. Generic types or aircraft specific - it doesn't matter. Price is not a concern. Just looking for a good starting point in which to research. Thx, Clutch

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  22. Started by Maaarp,

    G’day all, I hope I can get some advice from more experienced folk here. I’ve been an avid flight simmer (P3D and now MSFS) for some years but am only now getting into helicopters. I’ve order a VIRPIL collective and am waiting on that and am using an old Saitek X52 Flight Control stick for the cyclic. I’ve found it very difficult to control and I go from a reasonably steady flight to wildly unstable with what I feel is reasonable inputs. This could be just me or maybe I need to get a new joystick/cyclic. I’m reluctant to spend the massive dollars on another VIRPIL product just yet and wonder if you guys have any recommendations. Many thanks Warwic…

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  23. Started by vonduck,

    HI guys, On the fence about whether to get a stream-deck (about $500NZD) to use with my fenix A320... For those who have them, i believe you also have to get AAO? At any rate, im wondering if the outlay is worth it when i don't fly in VR... Any thoughts? Cheers Doug

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  24. I recently moved from a house with carpeted floor. To, one with wood floors. I am looking for suggestions on how to stop them from sliding. Thank You! Bill

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  25. Hii everyone. My name is Softpxl and I'm have been busy sketching and designing a nosewheel steering tiller for my flightsim setup. Lately I have been thinking about producing it on demand for the flight sim community. After looking around on google I found some really decent tillers but they were either not for sale or very expensive (more than 400 to 500 bucks). So I made a google form to gauge whether there is some interest in having a nosewheel steering tiller that is both affordable and doesn't require a whole homecockpit sim. Feel free to fill in this form, no email required (if I set it up correctly as this is the first time I made a form by using google). If you…

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