CH file set availability
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Is there a full set of files available somewhere for CH Fighterstick and Pro Throttle
that is up to date with the latest BMS release / update?
Not 100% sure exactly what I’m after here; but I believe I may be after
matching >
Keyfile + CMC file + Map file and perhaps a matching keyboard keypress
diagram ( layout diagram? )
I’ve got my BMS Falcon flying really well after setting up the controllers,
including the Pro Pedals, in the BMS Controller setup; but getting the buttons
programmed with CH Program Manager has been “hit or miss” (mostly miss ~:)
I think I saw a message about a map file that includes 4 Modes. How do you
cycle through the (4) modes with these controllers? I’m only aware of 3 mode
capability with the FS and PT.
This seems like a lot to ask, but I’ve been AWOL from Falcon for over a decade
and the last time I was flaming the skys (and pastures) I was doing it with
15 pin Foxy Digital TM FLCS, TQS and Pedals. Have always loved the CH hardware,
but it is a bit different with the programming, etc.
Thank you,
Ken -
Hey Ken!
I recommend limiting the programming in CHCM. The only thing my CH profile does is ensure that i’m in “mapped mode” and sets one of the hats (can’t remember which one at the moment) to accept DX inputs. The rest of it is programmed using DX commands from within the sim (clicking the command and then clicking the corresponding button on the HOTAS). It can be a little tedious the first time, but you’ll be much happier with the result. Take advantage of the “pinky shift” button feature to add a second command layer to your setup. I prefer this to using the different modes available in the CH software and there’s ample room for everything you’ll need.
As for which buttons to map, map the same ones that are on the real HOTAS (the fighterstick matches up well with the real thing). The layout is in the manual.
Welcome back!
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Many thanks for the info, tips and suggestions Harley. I’ll take a hard look at them.
All the axes, even Pro Pedals (rudder and L and R brakes) are working great.
Best regards,
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Just double-checked – i had to switch the POV hat on the fighterstick to DX MODE and give button numbers to each direction i want to use (i ignore the buttons on the diagonals). One of the axes on the throttle joystick is backwards when mapped in BMS for some reason… i think it’s the y-axis. If i wasn’t so used to it by now (you can check the “reverse” box in the controller setup in BMS), i would simply invert it in CHCM.
Good luck!!
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Thanks again Harley.
Ken