Elite Dangerous : Controls Setup Frustrations

Littlenose · 2 Sep 2023 at 20:21

I'm comign from a DCS background, with full HOTAS, 2x MFD Cougars, and 2 homebuilt button boxes.
However, the controls setup in Elite Dangerous combined with the inability to launch in 3D with a VR setup attached is really getting in the way of me getting into the game, I'm at the point of giving up and instead buying a new module in DCS to learn instead. (I sound like a bit of a brat there, but I'm not into fighting to enjoy entertainment)/
Does anyone have any helpful pointers to stop me just moving onto something else?

Disclosure - I got this on the Epic Games free games giveaway, so I've no skin in the game other than Elite being my number one game of all time (ZX Spectrum)

Littlenose · 2 Sep 2023 at 20:41

On the HOTAS thing... I'm finding that whenever I try to map a new control it defaults to "[+ JOY Y-AXIS]" before I have chance to select a new key map

Littlenose · 5 Sep 2023 at 14:14

VersionMonkey said:
So while I don't have tips for setting up HOTAS in Elite from cold, there are some hints I can share:

Thank you for the helpful pointers.
I've disconnected the button box that was causing the errant joystick y-axis, and I'm getting the hang of setting things up, and will soon be adding some Voice Attack commands to the mix for thigns like langing gear, scoops and other non-critical commands - VA doesn't always respond too well to the change in my voice pitch change when things get hairy

Littlenose · 5 Sep 2023 at 14:16

Zefan said:
I'm not really sure what your issue is exactly, the way I worked with Elite was to use some of the throttle buttons as shifters, changing the stick buttons depending on which shift was pressed.

I've not found the shift/modifier setting yet, but I think I'm all good for the moment, not needing the extra buttons.

Littlenose · 5 Sep 2023 at 15:51

Zefan said:
There isn't a setting if I recall correctly, you just hold down button combos while setting (releasing a button will enter the combo) and it accepts multiple inputs.

This is a nugget of gold... I'd have never worked that out.

It's nice to see the important commands laid out. I've got 60-70% of it covered, but not things like "Select Highest Threat", cheers !

Littlenose · 6 Sep 2023 at 15:02

Mr_Sukebe said:
Having played Elite to the point of being Elite in exploration, trading and combat, my suggestion is to...buy another DCS module. After all, currently on sale.

yeah, I anticipate I'll be picking a few things up in the DCS sale.

I've gotten over most of my initial hurdles to get into the game mentally, and I think the nostalgia that I mentioned from playing Elite on the Spectrum ~40 years ago will keep me going for a bit. It's fun for now.

Littlenose · 7 Sep 2023 at 16:20

That's a very clever method... I've also got the CH throttle, I will give it a try and see how I get on.