X52 PRO Profile by Scuby
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Hello!
Edited September 2021: Sorry guys, I’m no longer supporting my X52 PRO profile since I have moved to a different HOTAS for quite some time now! Thank you for all you kind comments all this time. However, some written information in this thread might still be usefull.
I want to share my X52 Pro profile for BMS 4.3x with the community. My idea for this profile was to try to make a copy of the real F16 flightcontrols, and also consider what would work when considering the BMS simulator in general. The result is what you can see in the picture, a semi real, semi clean profile, which only uses 1 mode and 1 shift state. I think you will not drown in too much buttons with this one ;), but you DO have the room to add two more modes and shift states if you prefer. Just use it as you see fit! Another plus is that my profile solves commonly reported bugs with certain functions too, by programming functions a little differently.
Anyway as always, have fun!
Installation:
Download the package (.rar) here: http://bit.ly/scubyflying
Import the .pr0 file into your Saitek SST software.
Import the .key file into BMS.
In BMS Setup, select your X52 Pro flightstick.
In BMS Setup, set your throttle Afterburner detent.
In BMS Setup, under advanced controls, make sure you setup the following axis, rotaries and slider:
-Rudder = z rotation
-Throttle = z axis
-Pitch axis = y axis
-Roll axis = x axis
-Radar Antenna Elevation = x rotation
-Range Knob = y rotation (check box REVERSED!).If some of your rotaries behave are a little switchy, go into you SST software, find the rotaries and set a tiny deadzone for them.
*screenshots are added in the download to help with the above steps.
The following keys are recommended to setup and will NOT conflict with the BMS keyfile:
- TrackIR Center = “ALT + F7” (set this key in your TrackIR software)
- Voice Activation ARM = “LEFT CTRL + NUMPAD -” (set this key in your DWVAC software, also set the “Arm” activation option)
- Teamspeak Push-to-talk = “SCROLL LOCK” (set this key in TS for Push-to-talk)
- Teamspeak Whisper = “HOME” (set this key in TS for Whisper)
- Teamspeak Mute = “PAUSE BREAK” (set this key in TS for Mute).
Remarks:
This X52 Pro Profile is intended for TrackIR users
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My profile relies on usage of the Missle override mode and Dogfight override mode for AA engagements! However, the AA Mode/WPN button is still there on the flightstick for who is not comfortable with override modes (and using the MSL step button to switch between AA weapons). Second reason is that it might feel consistent for you too, when also having AG Mode/WPN and NAV Mode under your thumb. I never use the AAMode/WPN button.
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I have chosen to compromise the CMS, by only using CMS Up in conjunction with EWS PGRM +/- to cycle through my personal four pre-defined chaff/flare programs. By doing so, always set the EWS Mode Selector Switch to “Manual” (MAN) mode during your ramp start or flight.
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I did not setup “shifted buttons” for where UHF and VHF are programmed (Up and Down), because on many occasions you might want to UHF’ing or VHF’ing simultaneously when shifting another button. Though, Left and Right in shift state are setup to Voice Commands toggle (VAC) and TrackIR re-centering.
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The “S1 Press: Right OSB#1” is intended to be used to switch HSD topview when HSD page is active on the right MFD. Also only in AG Mode it is intended to quickly switch to guns when SMS page is active on the right MFD. Thus, make sure you have programmed the HSD and SMS page to the Right MFD and especially the SMS page to the right MFD in AG Mode! The HSD or SMS page need to made active on the right MFD before using the OSB#1 button: use your DMS Right button to cycle through the pages on the right MFD until HSD or SMS is displayed.
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Especially during “wheel braking” release trigger first, and then the shift button. If you release shift first, it will keep braking until you press shift again. This unfortunately is a hardware limitation of the X52. Same applies for trimming in flight.
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If you also assigned the HOME and SCROLL LOCK keys for Whisper/PTT in Teamspeak, don’t forget the following option in Teamspeak: under Options, Hotkeys, find and set “Keyboard & Mouse Only” in the bottom right dropdown menu.
This option will circumvent any joystick button issues when Teamspeak is used!
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If you also assigned the HOME and SCROLL LOCK keys for Whisper/PTT in Teamspeak, don’t forget to mute Teamspeak if you plan to fly with IVC! Use your keyboard for that, because the PAUSE BREAK key is not part of your X52 Pro Profile.Cheers,
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Thanks man, This profile is awesome
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Profile works awesome, and Suby was very helpul. Thanks a lot!
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Cheers Scuby, I will give this a try.
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Thx for sharing your profile, Scuby. A very nice one, I must say, with a very nice visual presentation also.
Congratulations, job very weel done. A must have for X-52 Pro users.
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Thanks guys! Hope you have fun with your X52 Pro!
Update feb/16/2014:
-Profile updated with INSTRUMENT LIGHT TOGGLE (Shift T4 button)
-Fixed X52-KEYFILE.key switched naming bug “instrument light vs flood light”Installation:
Download the updated package (.rar) here: http://bit.ly/scubyflying (Refresh the download page).
Replace the .pr0 file into your Saitek SST software.
Replace the .key file into BMS.Cheers,
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I’ve tried several profiles and attempted to make my own using the keyfile editor - Scuby, your profile and keyfile are the only ones to have worked 100% for me. Thank you for sharing! What a relief to have full functionality in the pit!
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Just wanted to say thanks for this profile - as with mmaclauchlan, yours is the only one that’s worked for me!
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Hello can you tell me how to use flares or smoke?
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Hi Dartuil,
Check PM!
Chaff/Flare require to be programmed manually in your DTC. In the cockpit, use the [EWS PGRM +/-] on the stick (shifted left and right @ stick rotary) to switch between your 4 Chaff/Flare programs. Use the [CMS UP] button (button A @ stick) to execute 1 sequence of your selected Chaff/Flare program.
Smoke is not part of the stick profile. The key command for smoke is CTRL + S. You may easily add it to the profile, just customize it the way you like it best!
Have fun!
Cheers,
Scub -
Thank you.
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Thanks Scuby, I’ll try this one out for sure.
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the profile isn’t hosted anymore (link is dead)
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Just tried it JohnDoe. Works here.
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the profile isn’t hosted anymore (link is dead)
Hey mate I had no issues downloading it. Link should still be ok.
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Ice, sabre, thanks for checking. Link is OK!
Cheers
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Update Jan/01/2015:
-Added ACMI ON/OFF to Shifted T2
-Rotated INSTR. LIGHTS TOGGLE & NIGHTVISION ON/OFF on T4
-Reassigned key DMS UP to be future proof
-Added BMS settings pics in download package
-Updated Profile picsInstallation:
Download the updated package (.rar) here: http://bit.ly/scubyflying (Refresh the download page).
Replace the .pr0 file into your Saitek SST software.
Replace the .key file into BMS.Cheers,
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Thanks, Scub. Can’t wait to try out the new profile tomorrow!
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I just got back into BMS and love the profile but… how do you lock a target with the radar cursor? there is no key assigned to the keyboard or stick? im lost haha
Edit…. well now i feel dumb i figured it out haha…
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I just got back into BMS and love the profile but… how do you lock a target with the radar cursor? there is no key assigned to the keyboard or stick? im lost haha
Hi!
Place your radar cursor over a contact, then, use TMS UP on your flightstick to bug the contact. I’d suggest further read in the manual.
Cheers,
Scub