Saitek X-52PRO Profile UPDATED 3-30-12
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Thanks for the reply hard deck I will test it tonight. So it looks like the cursor is mapped via the saitek software programming instead of in-game?
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Thanks for the reply hard deck I will test it tonight. So it looks like the cursor is mapped via the saitek software programming instead of in-game?
Yes, when I built it, I started with direct mapping in-game, then once I reached the point where every button that could be mapped was, (which was almost all of mode 1), I went to the ST software to finish it up. That’s why at first glance, the profile appears to be unprogrammed in the ST software.
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HD Thanks for the profile!!!
Having recently found BMS and getting an X52 pro, I sat down to program it last night and thought I’d check to see if it someone else had already done the hardwork and found your profile, which has saved hours of setting up time.
I had a few issues;
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Dog fight overide mode didn’t work
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Pickle button didn’t work
tracked these first two to the siatek profile which had them in mode1 set to “button do nothing”. I changed them both to “not programmed” and checked they were mapped correctly in the game and they now work fine. -
The TraclIR reseting function seemed to cause some odd effects
I don’t use trackIR but use facetracknoir instead, I changed your program for TrackIR reset to a simple F1 key press which I use to reset facetracknoir. This seems to have cured the issues I was having. By the way for anyone out there without trackIR I can recommend the facetracknoir (which is a free download) it works very well and all you need is a web cam. -
Despite checking the analogue range knob was set to the correct axis on the stick and seeing the knob moving in the controller avionics screen, it does not change the radar range within the game (I am assuming thats what it should do).
I still can’t get the analouge range knob to work, but note that you’ve mapped radar range up and down to one of the top hats, so I guess this a known issue, or does the analogue range knob have some other function that I haven’t learn’t yet?
Thanks again for all the effort you have put into this!
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I had a few issues;
- Dog fight overide mode didn’t work
- Pickle button didn’t work
tracked these first two to the siatek profile which had them in mode1 set to “button do nothing”. I changed them both to “not programmed” and checked they were mapped correctly in the game and they now work fine.
I have experienced this issue from time to time as well, and although I have no idea what causes it, the method you describe above is the correct way to fix it.
- The TraclIR reseting function seemed to cause some odd effects
I don’t use trackIR but use facetracknoir instead, I changed your program for TrackIR reset to a simple F1 key press which I use to reset facetracknoir. This seems to have cured the issues I was having. By the way for anyone out there without trackIR I can recommend the facetracknoir (which is a free download) it works very well and all you need is a web cam.
F1 and F2 were both left unpragrammed intentionally to avoid conflict with IVC functions, if you program anything else to either button, it is possible ou will experience “hot-mic” issues when using IVC. I’m guessing you already have…;-)
- Despite checking the analogue range knob was set to the correct axis on the stick and seeing the knob moving in the controller avionics screen, it does not change the radar range within the game (I am assuming thats what it should do).
I still can’t get the analouge range knob to work, but note that you’ve mapped radar range up and down to one of the top hats, so I guess this a known issue, or does the analogue range knob have some other function that I haven’t learn’t yet?
- The Range Knob, (rotary 1), is used for zooming in the TGP (targeting pod).
- If you want to change radar range, use Pinky+POV Up and Down.
- Pinky+Rotary 1 is for adjusting Sensor Gain, (A-G radar mode).
Thanks again for all the effort you have put into this!
Thank you as well!
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I am posting this PM and response to Mark_rc2000 so that other people who may be experiencing the same difficulties can get a better idea how the profile works or at least see the progress towards a solution. Let me know if you find any other issues or have any more questions.
@Hard~Deck:
Hope this helps…let me know.
Good Luck!
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?6032-Saitek-X-52PRO-Profile&p=93784#post93784
Thanks for the reply.
I haven’t tried using the IVC yet so haven’t exprienced the f1 problem. FaceTracknoir allows you to change the reset hot key so I’ll find another unused key combination. The only other change I’ve made is to swap the TrackIR reset (FaceTracknoir in my case) with the MSL step functions and implemented the MSL step in the game using the HOTAS-MSL. It allows a long press to select the next weapon type which didn’t seem to work with the function set up in the saitek profile.
I will resolve this issue ASAP. (NWS/AR Disc /MSL Step function)
I notice that you don’t have any nav functions or the ability to select master modes. I was thinking about adding a few functions under mode2, is there any reason why you have not used mode2? Do you just use the keyboard or mouse click in the cockpit for these functions?
- The NumPad mimicks the ICP (Integrated Control Panel) NumPad 0-9 are mapped accordingly to the 0-9 buttons on the ICP.
- NumPad ***** is mapped to A-A Mastermode
- NumPad - is mapped to A-G Mastermode
- NumPad Del is the ICP LIST function
- The DCS (Data Command Switch) 4-way switch is mapped to the 4 arrow keys between the NumPad and the Main KeyPad on our keyboard.
- Page Up and Page Down cycles steerpoints.
Sorry, I have either not had the time or been too lazy to create a keyboard mapping image to include with the HOTAS mapping image on page 1. I will try to find the time to do so in the future. In the mean time. Load up Falcon and go to Setup/Controllers and go through and press each key on the keyboard to get a better understanding what is mapped.
Take Care.
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The only other change I’ve made is to swap the TrackIR reset (FaceTracknoir in my case) with the MSL step functions and implemented the MSL step in the game using the HOTAS-MSL. It allows a long press to select the next weapon type which didn’t seem to work with the function set up in the saitek profile.
I have corrected the programming issue for the NWS/AR Disc/MSL Step function.
The download LINK in POST #1 of this thread has been updated.
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@Hard~Deck:
FUCKING WEBSITE!!!
LOL. Calm down HD!!
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He’s having trouble with his Post…It Freezes when he hits Post
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@Jammer:
LOL. Calm down HD!!
LOL! Sorry Jammer, it’s just that I keep trying to post a response to Mark_rc2000’s issue but, for the 5th or 6th time the site freezes up when I hit submit!!!
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Bit of a newbie at all this, and still trying to work my way around it - but I think the key file had “SimTMSDown 19 -1 -2 0 0x0 0” when it should have been “SimTMSUp 19 -1 -2 0 0x0 0”
I hope thats helpful to someone
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Hello HD !
…and thank you very much for your hard~work.
I have just ordered my X52 pro and therefore haven’t received it yet. BUT I already know that your profile will definitly be mine. I’m studying it.Like everyone here, the latest BMS release was quite a shock for me. Almost too good to be true.
Actually I haven’t played Falcon for the last 10 years. I’m really looking forward to be back in the good ol’ viper pit.
Things have changed, we now have new toys I couldn’t even imagine back then : X52 HOTAS, 16/10 wide screen, TrackIR4, that’s a simmer’s dream come true.
Well… IMO your profile is a part of that dreamBTW : have you noticed that your thread is collecting no less than 3 (including mine) very first posts on this single page ?
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You’re welcome!
I am very happy to see, from the (3-400 downloads) that people have chosen to give it a try, it makes the endless hours I spent well worth it…:-)
I believe I need to make one last change…
…it seems that the multi-display bright/dim function seems to trigger the emergency gear down from time to time. It’s happened to me a hand full of times and my Dad had it happen to him just last night while adjusting the brightness on his HMCS…:-(
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Hey HD new to BMS, and I am missing something because Ive tried to get two separate profiles to work with no joy. I followed the steps and it seems the only things that stick are the rotary and ministick. Axis and throttle also work but none of the buttons, although I am able to cycle the mfds with the dms. I load the profile in SST before I open BMS and I load and apply the .key file from the list and still get no guns no gear or flaps ect Im befuddled. I am 90% sure Im just missing something but dont know what
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Hey HD new to BMS, and I am missing something because Ive tried to get two separate profiles to work with no joy. I followed the steps and it seems the only things that stick are the rotary and ministick. Axis and throttle also work but none of the buttons, although I am able to cycle the mfds with the dms. I load the profile in SST before I open BMS and I load and apply the .key file from the list and still get no guns no gear or flaps ect Im befuddled. I am 90% sure Im just missing something but dont know what
I would be happy to walk you through it and see if I can help, send me a PM and I will meet you on TS3.
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very nice profile. i’m new to f4 and i’ve been using this profile for a few weeks now. thanks for sharing!
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this proflie is great but i dont have track ir but would like to look around my pit can any1 tell me the keys i need to prees to do this thanks
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Hey HD,
i got an issue using your profile with TrackIR…Cursor down on the Throttle Control seems to be binded to Pausing the TrackIR… i can’t move the radar cursor down without interrupting my TrackIR (LED going orange) did i miss something?
Edit: Nevermind figured it out
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Hey HD,
i got an issue using your profile with TrackIR…Cursor down on the Throttle Control seems to be binded to Pausing the TrackIR… i can’t move the radar cursor down without interrupting my TrackIR (LED going orange) did i miss something?
Edit: Nevermind figured it out
Good deal…:-)
If anyone else has this issue, please note that use of this profile requires that you reassign TrackIR keybinds.
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hey harddeck.
Been using the profile a while now and love it. There is one slight niggle I have with it though: when i pinky + mini stick, it dims and brightens my MFDs and HMCS at the same time. Personally I would prefer it to just control the HMCS (as I can’t see any time I’d want to adjust the MFDs’ default brightness).
I often want to control the HMCS using the mini-stick but with the profile that would also mess with the MFD brightness level.
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hey harddeck.
Been using the profile a while now and love it. There is one slight niggle I have with it though: when i pinky + mini stick, it dims and brightens my MFDs and HMCS at the same time. Personally I would prefer it to just control the HMCS (as I can’t see any time I’d want to adjust the MFDs’ default brightness).
I often want to control the HMCS using the mini-stick but with the profile that would also mess with the MFD brightness level.
I agree, been meaning to make that change for a while now….guess it’s time for me to get it done and stop being lazy…:mrgreen: