Star Citizen, Roberts Space Industries - Chris Roberts' life support and retirement fund [2012-]
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I don't think so, since its spaceships aren't aircrafts in space (like X-Wings for exemple), but really move in 3 dimensions (so 6DoF), which means you need 6 axes to dog fight.
That's basically 2 joysticks with rotations, that's why double Thrustmaster T.16000M are used for exemple, though some people recommend going FPS style, with your left joystick controlling forward/backward, slide left/righ and move up/down, and the second controlling 2 axes of rotation like your mouse would (assuming you're right handed), and putting the last axis of rotation on pedals...
But then if you don't plan on fighting, that might be enough.
Let me see
pitch up/pitch down would be controlled by the stick (1)
roll left/roll right would be controlled by the stick (2)
yaw left/yaw right would be be controlled by the pedals (3)
slide left/slide right would be controlled by the hat switch (4)
slide up /slide down would be controlled by the hat switch (5)
forward/back would be controlled by the throttle (6)
Have I missed anything ?
pitch up/pitch down would be controlled by the stick (1)
roll left/roll right would be controlled by the stick (2)
yaw left/yaw right would be be controlled by the pedals (3)
slide left/slide right would be controlled by the hat switch (4)
slide up /slide down would be controlled by the hat switch (5)
forward/back would be controlled by the throttle (6)
Have I missed anything ?
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Yes, hats are numeric switches, not analog
That said I heard some people are rather good using keyboard & mouse so...
Maybe there are people dogfighting in Star Citizen around here who could enlighten use more.
I only have a HOTAS Warthog, so I'm unsure. (Though I can totally get the appeal/benefit of having 6 analog
[I mean people with those setups would likely be at an advantage, so you would need to upgrade to something similar to keep up with them.]
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Me too - great minds eh
although I also have a Sidewinder Precision Pro, Logitech wingman 3d, Logitech Wingman Force(force feedback ftw), T-Flight Hotas X and an X-52
ps: analogic isn't a word
pps: Thrustmaster have a new base out for the Warthog the AVA base
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I think a big issue with this is the throttle is too close to the stick. In combat flight sims, throttle modulation is critical and you'll be doing a lot of it, so you really want it separated out for your other hand, so you can do both at the same time comfortably.
"So I could still use it, just less comfortably?"
Well notice the shape of the throttle and the buttons on the left side for the thumb. This really demonstrates that this device is meant to be used by just one hand(and just a right hand, at that).
It could maybe work in a pinch if you really needed it to, but it's very much not suited for combat flight.
I do like the desk clamp, though. Wish there more sticks/HOTAS that had this.
Oh geez, yea, just looked and their stuff is really expensive. Definitely cheaper ways to get lowering brackets for a desk. But perhaps the quality is much better, never tried it.
All depends on how seriously you take this stuff, I guess.
I just use these
So was looking at some joysticks and found one that may be useful to a player on a budget (although I think most of you have more money than sense)
Thrustmaster SimTask Farmstick £79.99
Also noticed the CH Fighter Flight Stick has come down in price to £69.99 they used to be about £129.99
build quality of these are legendary and no reason why it cant last you a couple of decades
It may look a little basic but don't let that fool you
Three axis and 24 buttons
– X, Y and Z for aileron, elevator and throttle control
– three traditional pushbuttons, three 4-way hat switches, one 8-way POV hat switch and one mode switch button
Total of 128 programmable functions with Control Manager software (included)
Three color mode indicator LED's on base (Windows only)
Stylized F-16 handle
Dual rotary trim wheels for precise adjustment of ailerons and elevators
Side throttle wheel
Thrustmaster SimTask Farmstick £79.99
Also noticed the CH Fighter Flight Stick has come down in price to £69.99 they used to be about £129.99
build quality of these are legendary and no reason why it cant last you a couple of decades
It may look a little basic but don't let that fool you
Three axis and 24 buttons
– X, Y and Z for aileron, elevator and throttle control
– three traditional pushbuttons, three 4-way hat switches, one 8-way POV hat switch and one mode switch button
Total of 128 programmable functions with Control Manager software (included)
Three color mode indicator LED's on base (Windows only)
Stylized F-16 handle
Dual rotary trim wheels for precise adjustment of ailerons and elevators
Side throttle wheel
That's only if you have significant thrust on three axis. If the only significant thrust is on the back you only need three axis rotation and a throttle. Single stick can give three axis rotation if it has twist.
Some control elements are worthwhile for Star Citizen. This could also be a good fit. At the moment the mouse and keyboard are also sufficient for loading in the exoskeleton because it controls like a character and not like a vehicle. But perhaps more functions will be added.
Yeah the second one looked basic and I would not have thought that the joystick has 3 axes.
A version for the left hand would also be good as 2 joysticks are ideal for flying in SC.
Yeah the second one looked basic and I would not have thought that the joystick has 3 axes.
A version for the left hand would also be good as 2 joysticks are ideal for flying in SC.
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