Gaming Digital Combat Simulator Thread

[N_Molson]

Well I did it, I managed to shoot my first (cooperative) target with a Super 530D. The M2000C mod uses a "BRM release" label in the control, for the non-native english speaker I am it wasn't obvious it was for "Bombs-Rockets-Missiles release". Well, it took my two weapons. I shot the first one from too far, I must check if the distances displayed on the Mirage's HUD / radar are nautical miles or kilometers. I'd say those are nautical miles, in theory it is quite a standard in (western) aviation...

 

[Fabri91]

Trying out the monopropellant-powered Emergency Power Unit of the F-16:

 

[N_Molson]

Still enjoying the Thrustmaster HOTAS. Will order the rudder pedals, but then I'll need a new PC and a new screen... It's a bit an arms race

 

[Frilock]

Still enjoying the Thrustmaster HOTAS. Will order the rudder pedals, but then I'll need a new PC and a new screen... It's a bit an arms race

Have to recommend against the Thrustmaster pedals. For as expensive as they are they are built of extremely cheap plastic. Further they are uncomfortably close together. If you're going to spend the money, look elsewhere. Mine are currently sitting off to the side as they broke pretty quickly from normal use. I'm trying to come up with a solution to repair them.

 

[Max-Q]

Will order the rudder pedals

Have to recommend against the Thrustmaster pedals. For as expensive as they are they are built of extremely cheap plastic. Further they are uncomfortably close together. If you're going to spend the money, look elsewhere. Mine are currently sitting off to the side as they broke pretty quickly from normal use. I'm trying to come up with a solution to repair them.

Exactly what he said. They are... not good.

I really like these, They're good quality, far enough apart to be comfortable, and have a tension adjustment.
I'm a pilot, and I can say these feel more like real rudder pedals than any others I've tried. They're still not perfect, but what sim hardware is?
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Pro-Flight-Rudder-Pedals/dp/B07R21FJD8/

 

[Urwumpe]

I use Saitek pedals here, today you must look under the brand "Logitech G" for the exact same model.

 

[MaxBuzz]

Mine are currently sitting off to the side as they broke pretty quickly from normal use.

Defender Cobra (tests were done on bears)

 

[N_Molson]

Also for people that want a more Soviet/Russian experience, there is VirPil, I heard very good things about them, at least as good as Thrustmaster, and maybe even a bit better :

About us

The best devices for virtual pilots

virpil.com

Now they are not really mass-producing, there are some delays.

 

[Urwumpe]

Weird that nobody produces Soviet style sticks and throttles, they could fit to nearly any aircraft of the USSR and Russia.

 

[N_Molson]

Weird that nobody produces Soviet style sticks and throttles, they could fit to nearly any aircraft of the USSR and Russia.

From the above post :

VPC MongoosT-50 – Our first project, named “MongoosT-50”, derived from the Russian name “МангусТ-50” (“Мангуст” for Mongoose, and “T-50” for the Russian modern fighter jet) aims to create a flight controller based on the T-50 Russian fighter jet. This control set includes the Flightstick, Throttle and Pedals.

 

[MaxBuzz]

Weird that nobody produces Soviet style sticks and throttles, they could fit to nearly any aircraft of the USSR and Russia.

I found joysticks similar to Su-25,27,35
VKB Black Mamba Joystick

 

[Urwumpe]

Still not with the Soviet Design philosophy behind... it more looks like making Sovietized HOTAS warthog. Warthogski.

 

[Fabri91]

Also for people that want a more Soviet/Russian experience, there is VirPil, I heard very good things about them, at least as good as Thrustmaster, and maybe even a bit better :

About us

The best devices for virtual pilots

virpil.com

Now they are not really mass-producing, there are some delays.

Speaking of Virpil controls, it should be noted that the bases are actually compatible with the Thrustmaster grips - in fact, last week I bought a WarBRD base that I use with my Warthog grip:


The mechanical gimbal really increases the ability to be precise near the center point, which I did find was a bit of a weakness of the Warthog base - it was quite stiff right out of the center position and so, when performing small movements, required to apply a large force in one direction and then the other.

 

[N_Molson]

Speaking of Virpil controls, it should be noted that the bases are actually compatible with the Thrustmaster grips - in fact, last week I bought a WarBRD base that I use with my Warthog grip:

The mechanical gimbal really increases the ability to be precise near the center point, which I did find was a bit of a weakness of the Warthog base - it was quite stiff right out of the center position and so, when performing small movements, required to apply a large force in one direction and then the other.

That's what I heard too. Warthog is perfectly fine - for an attack plane -

 

[Urwumpe]

That's what I heard too. Warthog is perfectly fine - for an attack plane -

A bit more fine control while aiming with the gun is always good. Otherwise, people make lots of Youtube videos about how bad the gun is and that the A-10 design was a failure.

 

[N_Molson]

Well, I found a "trick" about the Thrustmater joystick, from forums. Apply some silicone grease on the ball joint, it makes a difference. Other than that some physical strenght helps

 

[Urwumpe]

Well, I found a "trick" about the Thrustmater joystick, from forums. Apply some silicone grease on the ball joint, it makes a difference. Other than that some physical strenght helps

When I return to it, I sure need some maintenance on the stick and throttle, thank you for the tip with the silicon grease. But first of all, I need new hardware, this is no notebook game.

 

[N_Molson]

When I return to it, I sure need some maintenance on the stick and throttle, thank you for the tip with the silicon grease. But first of all, I need new hardware, this is no notebook game.

Same here, same here. Have a 32.5' 2560x1440 Samsung Odyssey G7 curved screen and the Thrustmaster (gold-plated) (metal) rudder pedals on the way, but my current config will blow up with those additions. The PSU is already at its limits. And the "antique" Geforce 1050 Ti just won't be enough.

Currently I can run DCS with a decent visual quality and an acceptable FPS, but only in very very simple scenarios. As soon as you have something a bit like a real battle going on, it gets unplayable. Which defeats a bit the purpose of a combat simulator.

 

[Urwumpe]

Same here, same here. Have a 32.5' 2560x1440 Samsung Odyssey G7 curved screen and the Thrustmaster (gold-plated) (metal) rudder pedals on the way, but my current config will blow up with those additions. The PSU is already at its limits. And the "antique" Geforce 1050 Ti just won't be enough.

Currently I can run DCS with a decent visual quality and an acceptable FPS, but only in very very simple scenarios. As soon as you have something a bit like a real battle going on, it gets unplayable. Which defeats a bit the purpose of a combat simulator.

Exactly. I think, a dedicated rig would actually be the better choice there.

 

[Fabri91]

Well, I found a "trick" about the Thrustmater joystick, from forums. Apply some silicone grease on the ball joint, it makes a difference. Other than that some physical strenght helps

See, the idea to purchase this started with noticing a very minimal "sticking" on my Warthog's main gimbal, and realizing that it was time to do some maintenance.

Finding a suitable dampening grease did turn out to be more difficult (and likely somewhat expensive) than I thought, so...I gave in.