Ok I have done it. I amazed myself. The new buttons were auto mapped. I unticked AM and simply selected new id for it.

@Ben-Engelen I’m running mine stock. Haven’t changed springs or touched the friction.

@Virus Thank you SO much Virus for the pictures and illustrations. The issues I find is to understand how to use the “button” function in the detent settings. I would like that just before it passes the first L-detent it’ll work as “Idle detent” in game. The AB works flawlessly in game.

VKB Gunfighter IV product page On the VKB website, they advertise this: Ergonomics: The grip angle can be rotated up to 15 degrees to the left, enhancing comfort and reducing strain during extended gaming sessions. How does a user configure this? Thanks in advance for any insight…

@dawgboy, Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for to get started. You’ve helped this rookie out a lot

@Atze-0 there is a SEM side-extension module that adds ~12 buttons and 2 analog axes that provides something closer to a two-handed hotas experience, but only takes up one spot on your desk / one USB port

@Stevie said in Trigger detents 1 and 2: @SOBO-87 - it’s correct for the RL Platform I work on, so I took a shot… …also, from the actual Dash 1…[image: BAuT5jF.png] Yes… and the Dash-1 shows that the laser fires on first stage trigger…

@drtbkj said in Can't fire gun: @Tiger-0 I’m glad you got it sorted. Just out of curiosity, why not just use the Launcher-formerly-known -as- alternate? Old ways die hard! I know my way around the key file, so it was as easy for me to do it manually as it is to use a tool. When I double-checked the mapping, that is when I discovered it was not mapped anywhere.

@Tumbler31 said in Vkb Stecs dual throttle problem: supply tends to be a bit of an issue. VKB Europe had the throttle in stock at 22:30 earlier tonight, but they were gone within 2 hours. Yeah they sell like hot cakes Marc…

Here’s the dx-button mapping section of my key file, for NXT+SEM, if anyone wants it as a starting point. https://pastebin.com/QxksiHKP Quick guide to how I laid out SEM and the base buttons… F1-3 => autopilot switches, for convenience A1-A2 => autopilot paddle switch, and ap-disconnect switch SW1 => uhf/vhf comms (ptt) also cursor-zero, for convenience SW1- shifted => dogfight/mrm/cancel SW2 => speedbrakes in/out, toggle SW2-shifted => gear up/down, hook toggle Red button => emergency jettison (shifted => eject) B1-3 => convenience buttons for left/right trim M1-4 => countermeasure program selector C1 => visor toggle (shifted => nvg toggle)

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Thanks! Yes, installing the Alternative Launcher solved the problem. I was able to reassign the throttle to the correct input. Now it’s time to program my stick.

@spotdott: I’ve been eyeing the Gladiator for some time now. What was your setup before and how do you compare the two? I still used an un-modded TM Cougar HOTAS setup and looking to refine my dogfighting with a more precise stick. I also used an un-modded TM Cougar HOTAS. I get more precision with the gladiator as I find AAR much easier. And since I do not have rudder pedals the twist in the Gladiator works fine for me. The only drawback if you go the Gladiator route is you will have to find a standalone throttle solution. In my case, I`m using an old X52 throttle.

The only thing you need to do in alternative launcher is make sure the ministick you want to use isn’t assigned to anything else. Oakdesign’s screenshot shows everything you need to do to get open track configuration started. His screenshot shows axis 5 for yaw and 6 for pitch. On my gunfighter it was yaw axis 8 pitch axis 7. If your ministick is behaving as axes then this should work. After you get the ministick controlling the view I can help you fine tune sensitivity, the mode of movement and tracking reset buttons if you need further assistance