Can you use joystick separate from the throttle? On some flight sims I just want to use the joystick by itself. Thanks.
620587
Likely no. The joystick plugs in to the throttle with a PS/2 Connector, and the Throttle goes to the PC with USB. I haven't personally tried connecting the throttle to a PS/2 connector on my PC, but I don't imagine it'd work. Not sure why there's not a picture of the connectors on Amazon, but http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/peripherals/saitek_x52/images/Complete%20Contents%20saitek%20X52.jpg shows the connector types.
620588
Say no I don't think so. The joystick plugs into the throttle with a serial plug and the throttle plugs into the computer with USB
620589
Likely no. The joystick plugs in to the throttle with a PS/2 Connector, and the Throttle goes to the PC with USB. I haven't personally tried connecting the throttle to a PS/2 connector on my PC, but I don't imagine it'd work.Not sure why there's not a picture of the connectors on Amazon, but http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/peripherals/saitek_x52/images/Complete%20Contents%20saitek%20X52.jpg shows the connector types.
1213130
Hi, I'm new to this world, and haven't yet installed RealFlight. My understanding, and please check future, is that mode 2 switches the controls from left to right (for lefties).
335811
Yes, it comes with its own controller. Left/Right steering. Forward/Reverse throttle.100% pleased with mine.
1062771
You need to keep control of the throttle (and usually the other stick) in order to hover. Great little machine though!
181191
It is compatable with either transmitter. The transmitter mode is a personal pilot preference. Most people in the USA use a mode 2 transmitter. (The throttle and rudder control are on the left stick, elevator and aileron on the right stick) Most people in the rest of the world use Mode 1 (Elevator and rudder on the left stick, throttle and aileron on the right stick.) It is best to get the same as people in your area, so if you need help they will be used to your type of radio setup.
1482215
I suppose that if you buy it, you know what's it's for, that is to use with a plane simulator (the Joystick is used for pitch and roll control, and pedals for rudder/yaw control); Depending of what sort of sim. software you use, settings for this devise is generaly in the same control panel than the joystick one. On Windows you'll perhaps need to installe the drivers for it (for Mac nothing to do, as usual, it runs)
796281
No. I threw it out because it did not work at all. I ended up giving away the joystick and buying a new one.
537809
Shelly, I Have A Brand New Acer Computer With A 64 Bit System And All The Necessary Equipment To Run xplane 10, My Problem Is Not The Computer. It Is Setting Up The Game Operation. For Instance, I Can't Get The Null Zones Properly Set For Positive Control Of The Airplanes, In Addition, The Throttle Will Not Decrease To 600 Rpm During Landing Approach, It Decreased To 1000 rpm. Very Hard To Control Landings.my Last Flt Sim. Game Was 95, Lots Of Changes Plus This Game Is More REal. I Am Going To Contact X-Plane Support For Both Problems. It's Getting Better. Thank You
1062770
It does not hover well on its own. It's either on the ground or soaring. Any time you maneuver, it dips unless you increase the throttle.
181189
Well, I use mode2, but it has been my understanding that mode1 or mode2 is a personal choice, I am pretty sure either one will work with this plane. I think the difference is in what stick controls which axis. Better check that out before you buy.
1209788
Yes. I used it like that until I bought a separate throttle. You'll want to be sure and make sure the throttle wheel is calibrated each time you fire up the machine because mine jumps around a bit, or build dead zone in the axis extremes to reduce throttle sensitivities in those areas.
372222
i have had troubles also binding with the heli. dont be in direct line with it. move away and face away from the heli,then move throttle up and down. that work everytime for me.
2175208
Be careful, a buddy and I used these with our quads at first but you need to set the flight controller to Spektrum. We were having weird issues where our quads would go into failsafe mode while they were still in close proximity. Switching to non Spektrum gear fixed this for us.
86287
Yes it will. You have to clear all the default joystick setting tho in the game. It's pretty straight forward. However, Ive noticed that in BF4 there is a button or two that seems to be bugged. I use the two buttons in front of the throttle to afterburner, and it keeps opening up a damn menu. In all honesty, it works wonders in BF3... But worst in BF4, They seem to have optimized it mainly for the game pad and mouse/keyboard... At least when flying a heli. "i'm not much of a jet guy."
763122
Yes you can...bind it as a plane and thats it. No need to mess with any pitch or throttle curves. Enjoy!
1673336
I've never played with those games, but I can't see why not. I've used the joystick with other flight simulators without any problems.
1514950
Any of the realistic sims that either use your radio or a replica of an actual radio will work. I use AeroFly 5 myself. If you practice flying one of the harder to fly 6 channel collective pitch helicopters you will easily be able to fly this help