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Sounds good, I will have to wait for the MK2 now as they updated the thumb mem stick I think.
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Sounds good, I will have to wait for the MK2 now as they updated the thumb mem stick I think.
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yeah, I believe that the thumbstick was mover to be under the forefinger.
I'm happy with Mk1 as that thumbstick is in the smae place as the CH Pro's was.
I'm happy with Mk1 as that thumbstick is in the smae place as the CH Pro's was.
The CH Pro is a linear throttle though (it moves back and forth in a straight line), where as VKB is radial. Thus, the "UP" position on the thumbstick is always pointing straight up on the CH Pro, but dynamically changes on VKB- by around 40deg, or whatever the range of motion is (no such issues with the forefinger stick). One can get used to anything of course, but just a heads up. ALso, VKB is lacking the "Harrier nozzle lever" - a side lever/axis that is available on the TM Warthog, Winwing and Virpil throttles. Shouldn't matter too much if you don't plan to fly the Harrier, but just a bit of a forewarning
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Yes indeed, the rotation could be an issue for some with the Mk1, but I find my wrist rotates enough with the throttle grip that I don’t really have any real issue with that. I guess if it was meant to be precise then that could be an issue.
I use the thumb wheel for the Harrier Nozzles, works well, and indeed found it h eebest solution out there as it’s accessed in true HOTAS fashion.
The only real downside I’ve found out the STECs is the switch topography on the base. When in VR it’s not easy to navigate which buttons my fingers are touching without feeling around a bit first. Some more topological features to help this would have been nice.
The choices out there are great for us sim pilots, with each manufacturer appealing to slightly different needs.
I use the thumb wheel for the Harrier Nozzles, works well, and indeed found it h eebest solution out there as it’s accessed in true HOTAS fashion.
The only real downside I’ve found out the STECs is the switch topography on the base. When in VR it’s not easy to navigate which buttons my fingers are touching without feeling around a bit first. Some more topological features to help this would have been nice.
The choices out there are great for us sim pilots, with each manufacturer appealing to slightly different needs.