Anyone using a "control panel" peripheral?

[DukeIronHand]

Sorry for my imprecise language but I am not sure what it is called - if it is still around - it was pretty handy so I will guess it is.

For personal reasons I have found that I am kind of "meh" on the HOTAS concept but I certainly miss all the extra buttons.
Perhaps the excellence (and familiarity) of the T16000M has spoiled me. And I am certainly looking at the T16000M HOTAS when released however...

Years ago (and I am not even sure what they are called to Google plus I wanted to make sure they work with ED) there used to be a peripheral sold for gaming.
Basically it was a square looking device - almost like a big calculator or mini-keyboard - and it could be used for a ton of extra game functions. Like a "joystick buttons #15 to #50" device kind of thing.

Anyone know what I am talking about?
Anyone using one for ED?

 

[Noogillim]

Sounds a bit like the CH Pro Multi Function Panel - unfortunately you can't seem to get hold of them any more

 

[Garix]

Sorry for my imprecise language but I am not sure what it is called - if it is still around - it was pretty handy so I will guess it is.

For personal reasons I have found that I am kind of "meh" on the HOTAS concept but I certainly miss all the extra buttons.
Perhaps the excellence (and familiarity) of the T16000M has spoiled me. And I am certainly looking at the T16000M HOTAS when released however...

Years ago (and I am not even sure what they are called to Google plus I wanted to make sure they work with ED) there used to be a peripheral sold for gaming.
Basically it was a square looking device - almost like a big calculator or mini-keyboard - and it could be used for a ton of extra game functions. Like a "joystick buttons #15 to #50" device kind of thing.

Anyone know what I am talking about?
Anyone using one for ED?

Not sure about the product you're refering to is but these days?

If you have a Tablet not doing much then Roccat Power Grid is always an option. (Link is to the Elite Forums thread) That may give you the functionality you're looking for

 

[DukeIronHand]

Yes exactly like the Roccat Power Grid but it was a plug-in device to your computer. The little pad would sit next to your joystick.

I like the Roccat concept but I use enough data already on my phone and my poor (for ED) satellite connection.

 

[[VR] Marrs]

Do you mean something like the Razor Tartarus Chroma? http://www.razerzone.com/gb-en/gaming-keyboards-keypads/razer-tartarus-chroma

 

[Robert Maynard]

There's the Logitech G13: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-920-000946-G13-Advanced-Gameboard/dp/B001NEK2GE

Razer Tartarus Chroma Expert RGB: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Tartarus-Chroma-Expert-Gaming/dp/B010B5C04M

Personally, I use a pair of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-Replica-Force-Cougar-Flight/dp/B002HH9TRY

.... and a T.16000M, and a 18 button mouse, and a gaming keyboard with 18 macro keys (with three modes)....

 

[Garix]

Yes exactly like the Roccat Power Grid but it was a plug-in device to your computer. The little pad would sit next to your joystick.

I like the Roccat concept but I use enough data already on my phone and my poor (for ED) satellite connection.

Apart from downloading the Roccat software, all communications is between your PC and Tablet/Phone. It's not going to up your data usage over SATCOM. Your PC acts as the server. Or have I misunderstood your concerns?

 

[[VR] Marrs]

Apart from downloading the Roccat software, all communications is between your PC and Tablet/Phone. It's not going to up your data usage over SATCOM. Your PC acts as the server. Or have I misunderstood?

Yes it works over your local wi-fi.

 

[DukeIronHand]

Apart from downloading the Roccat software, all communications is between your PC and Tablet/Phone. It's not going to up your data usage over SATCOM. Your PC acts as the server. Or have I misunderstood your concerns?

No it was my misunderstanding. My apologies.

Anymore I equate "smart phone" with "data useage." And since I use the heck out of mine - from paying bills, checking the weather, to coming here - I find it all adds up very quickly!

And thank you gentlemen for the above links. They look pretty slick.

They (now bookmarked) and the Roccat were exactly what I was thinking and hoping for. Now to check and experiment around.
Thank you!

 

[DukeIronHand]

Well if anyone is interested I went with the G13. Should be here next week.

Looked at the Roccat but remembered that I am getting a new I6 in a week or two. And the G13 looks like it will easily do everything I wanted plus being half the price of the Razor was a nice bonus.