Setting up Thrustmastet T 16000
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Are you looking for suggested keymappings? Here's mine, mostly accurate: https://edrefcard.info/binds/zvokaz
This assumes you have the throttle. Also use a gamepad for srv / fss.
This assumes you have the throttle. Also use a gamepad for srv / fss.
T.16000 pitch and roll are hall effect sensors and excellent. Twist is a weak point. Build quality is OK and I have two workstations equipped with dual T.16000 sticks. I do keep a spare just in case. T.A.R.G.E.T software is a very flexible scripting program if you're up to it, or just set it up directly in game. Guillimont has suggested keybindings in game settings here.
Do yourself a favor with the T 16000 throttle. I did, get a silicone based lubricant spray. I used "blaster" garage door lubricant. Its works like a charm to make the thrustmaster glide extremely smooth. Some things that have worked for me are, using front pedals to cycle target subsystems. Using one hat as an secondary power pip hat. I got another hat on my joystick which I also use for pip management. I use another product as my flight stick. The T16k throttle is really good. The Flight stick is trash, it breaks too fast. For the Thrust master I've used the tiny index finger joystick for vertical and lateral thrusting. There is also a combination key I use to cut thrust, which is really useful sometimes. Another hat I use for target cycling, ect.
My biggest recommendation is getting the T16000 properly lubricated with a "silicone" lubricant, not a petroleum based one.
My biggest recommendation is getting the T16000 properly lubricated with a "silicone" lubricant, not a petroleum based one.
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Thanks, so I can start with OOTB (i.e. it just works).
Forgot to mention am left-handed so the controls on the left of the throttle are not really accessible.
Oddly I just brought some silicon grease, is there anything I need to be careful when using it (I guess not loosing screws would be good
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Forgot to mention am left-handed so the controls on the left of the throttle are not really accessible.
Oddly I just brought some silicon grease, is there anything I need to be careful when using it (I guess not loosing screws would be good
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As others have said, the damping gel is a really great thing to do. It feels like a really smooth flight stick and throttle once it’s in place. I did a post about it here, and that post has a link to a great demonstration of it, with clear guidance and pictures on how to apply the gel here.
I‘ve been very pleased with the T16000 HOTAS, even though the twist yaw died on me like it has for practically everyone. I just use the paddles for yaw instead, they are just as sensitive, if not more so
Have fun
I‘ve been very pleased with the T16000 HOTAS, even though the twist yaw died on me like it has for practically everyone. I just use the paddles for yaw instead, they are just as sensitive, if not more so
Have fun
Yeah, try not to lose the screws.Thanks, so I can start with OOTB (i.e. it just works).
Forgot to mention am left-handed so the controls on the left of the throttle are not really accessible.
Oddly I just brought some silicon grease, is there anything I need to be careful when using it (I guess not loosing screws would be good
Also be very wary of moving the wire bundle inside the throttle that goes to the head. That's how my four year old system finally died--one or more of those wires went wonky and the throttle was no longer a throttle.Also, remove the crap that they used for grease with a tissue before applying your grease.
Indeed, that's where my former T16000 break as well, after just a couple months. Then the throttle left paddle went away as well a short time after, so I switched to a logitech X56.
I actually liked the T16000 a lot while it worked, it was very confortable, more so actually than my current X56.
+1, did the same and worked like a charm.
The left paddle is fixable....but....it involves taking apart the throttle head unit, which will stress that cheap wire harness....and eventually that fails too.
So I bought another set after four years and have the old set sitting in a box for spare parts should the need arise.The left paddle is fixable....but....it involves taking apart the throttle head unit, which will stress that cheap wire harness....and eventually that fails too.
One of the best things about the T16000M HOTAS set, is that individual components are sold separatly so they're cheapish to replace.
Except for that darn harness. Gah.
Except for that darn harness. Gah.
When I meant "components" I meant the joystick/throttle/pedals. "Components" was a poor choice of words.
Man you had me going. A SEKRET T16000 PARTS SHOPPE! DO TELL!!!When I meant "components" I meant the joystick/throttle/pedals. "Components" was a poor choice of words.
/ok, I'll stop hijacking the thread. Sorry, OP!
Actually, when it comes to the twist sensor on the FCS, you can get those as parts:
The original twist failed on my stick after about 4 months. The replacement has been going fine for about 18 months so far.
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The wiring on the Twist is of very low Quality.
If possible, setup the Controls so that the Twist is not frequently used, as it's underdesigned to fail.
I use the Twist to Roll the Ship and that reliably kills the Twist within a few months.
If possible, setup the Controls so that the Twist is not frequently used, as it's underdesigned to fail.
I use the Twist to Roll the Ship and that reliably kills the Twist within a few months.
Well that's got my interest!
Are there any guides on how to go about actually replacing them in the stick?
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Well that's got my interest!
Are there any guides on how to go about actually replacing them in the stick?
Here ya go! https://www.dropbox.com/s/o1nisqsh2itbngz/yaw_modding.pdf?dl=0