Left Handed Flight Stick
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I have the same question
As I heard it might be Thrustmaster T.16000M.
It can be configured for both hands:
http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_UK/products/t16000m
It can be configured for both hands:
http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_UK/products/t16000m
Tru I have one
Its cheap and good
Im no lefty
The box comes with extras to make it a lefthanded stick.
Is it possible to get an additional throttle controller that'd work in parallel with that?
I think that there might be problems with throttle as I do not know throttles that are designed to be used with right hand. The only throttle that can be purchased without joystick that I know of is CH pro throttle but it is designed for left hand.
http://www.chproducts.com/Pro-Throttle-v13-d-719.html
Also it is quite expensive.
Currently I combine it with voice attack
Technically it should be possible I guess
But personally I fail to see the need.
...my brother uses x52pro really a great stick
But it doesn't add .
Tru the small leaver is a bit difficult getting used to in the beginnings especially during landing procedure. But I do believe the T16000M places your arms in a more relaxed posture
Edit: theres a thread about someone who uses 2 T16000M sticks at once
One is used as throttle with extra options.
Use the search engine...
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Using thrust in the base of the joystick was not convenient for me at all. In this case it is easier to control thrust using keyboard.
Here is that thread about dual T.16000M:
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15215
I only use the keyboard when I need to correct voice attack
There are many options ive got good hopes for this one as well
:http://power-grid.roccat.org/en/Store/Grids/Games/Simulation/313/
I haven't tried it but it seems promising
Ill be using oculus roccat power grid becomes obsolete with tha I think
I'm in the same boat as you mate any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
Currently using mouse/keyboard.
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Thrustmaster T.16000M is the only real choice, even though it is not perfect.
They are called the mundane.Hate living in a world where a right handed *minority* rule type world
Hi All,
I asked exactly the same question in the alpha forum.
Those thar respondedseemed split between the thrustmaster 16000 or using an X-52 right handed.
I use thrustmaster and glovepie to add a pinkie button 8. I use this to allow the hat to be used for power managment and for thruster control, and to map an engines to 0% onto the joystick.
Improve my flying, although those I accidentally ram or those that blow me up may diagree.YMMV.
Simon
I asked exactly the same question in the alpha forum.
Those thar respondedseemed split between the thrustmaster 16000 or using an X-52 right handed.
I use thrustmaster and glovepie to add a pinkie button 8. I use this to allow the hat to be used for power managment and for thruster control, and to map an engines to 0% onto the joystick.
Improve my flying, although those I accidentally ram or those that blow me up may diagree.YMMV.
Simon
If you are speaking of learning to use joystick with right hand, than any HOTAS/joystick will do. Not only X52. Thrustmaster HOTAS X -> Saitek X52 -> X52Pro -> X55 -> Thrustmaster Warthog
CH sells joysticks and throttle separately.
I am a 'righty' ('northpaw'?) but recommend the CH Flightstick Pro, the handle of which is ambidextrous.
Not much to look at and not many buttons, but very comfortable to hold and very responsive. I use it in conjunction with the CH Pro Throttle (and CH Pro Pedals), which adds enough buttons/controls. Unfortunately the Pro Throttle is definitely left-hand only - not a help I know, as you'll need a proper throttle which is ambidextrous or right-handed.
Edit: I forgot to mention that the Flightstick does have a throttle wheel built in, but is on the left-hand side of the stick and in my opinion it is not up to the task of throttle control (although it can be mapped to anything and I find it useful in FSX/IL-2 to control elevator trim). Again, unfortunately CH does not manufacture an ambidextrous or right-handed throttle - but hopefully there may another company that does.
Not much to look at and not many buttons, but very comfortable to hold and very responsive. I use it in conjunction with the CH Pro Throttle (and CH Pro Pedals), which adds enough buttons/controls. Unfortunately the Pro Throttle is definitely left-hand only - not a help I know, as you'll need a proper throttle which is ambidextrous or right-handed.
Edit: I forgot to mention that the Flightstick does have a throttle wheel built in, but is on the left-hand side of the stick and in my opinion it is not up to the task of throttle control (although it can be mapped to anything and I find it useful in FSX/IL-2 to control elevator trim). Again, unfortunately CH does not manufacture an ambidextrous or right-handed throttle - but hopefully there may another company that does.
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I'm a leftie too, and a recent premium beta sign-up (I upgraded from the initial Imperial bounty hunter pledge)
I bought a Thrustmaster T1600 soon after getting access to the alpha, it's a huge improvement over mouse&keyboard, I couldn't beat recon wing with mouse/keyboard, I beat every scenario except incursion in one sitting after acquiring the joystick!
It's not perfect, the throttle travel is a little short and awkwardly positioned, but it seems to be the only real option for players wanting to play left handed.
Mat
I bought a Thrustmaster T1600 soon after getting access to the alpha, it's a huge improvement over mouse&keyboard, I couldn't beat recon wing with mouse/keyboard, I beat every scenario except incursion in one sitting after acquiring the joystick!
It's not perfect, the throttle travel is a little short and awkwardly positioned, but it seems to be the only real option for players wanting to play left handed.
Mat
Unfortunately, as it was mentioned above the only other solution, which of course is not great at all is to learn to use joystick with right hand.
To be honest, as a righty I'd never really given the subject much thought until this thread. And obviously HOTAS manufacturers haven't either. That's an appalling state of affairs considering that at least 10 per cent (or more) of any given population group is left-handed. A manufacturer's solution should not be hard and there's got to be some profit in making just a small percentage of stock inventory for left-handed and/or ambidextrous use (and I mean without an inadequate throttle wheel on the left-side as with the CH Flightstick I mentioned).
Disappointing and unnecessarily discriminatory...
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I have little issues flying with mouse/keyboard in Alpha 1.1.
However i have been considering buying joystick for months now - havent used one in 15yrs or so and im also a lefty (sinister).
I would love to have HOTAS though.
My question, in the spirit of the thread, preferentially for similarly mouse/kb oriented lefties:
Is the joystick change from mouse really that beneficial [given the practice differential], and if so, is it even remotely justifiable to go learning right-handed x52 HOTAS or go for ambidextrous Thrustmaster, especially considering the 3x price differential. [i really like the HOTAS look though ]
I realize this has been answered to some point but i would love to have more than couple or so opinions if possible for better picture. Thanks.
Currently in dilemma about buying them both then send back the lesser one.
Glad to see the leftie elitism alive & kickin'
I have little issues flying with mouse/keyboard in Alpha 1.1.
However i have been considering buying joystick for months now - havent used one in 15yrs or so and im also a lefty (sinister).
I would love to have HOTAS though.
My question, in the spirit of the thread, preferentially for similarly mouse/kb oriented lefties:
Is the joystick change from mouse really that beneficial [given the practice differential], and if so, is it even remotely justifiable to go learning right-handed x52 HOTAS or go for ambidextrous Thrustmaster, especially considering the 3x price differential. [i really like the HOTAS look though
]I realize this has been answered to some point but i would love to have more than couple or so opinions if possible for better picture. Thanks.
Currently in dilemma about buying them both then send back the lesser one.
Glad to see the leftie elitism alive & kickin'
I had to do this. After using a smaller joystick with my left over a good few years I decided to try switching to a X52 Pro and it worked out fine.
However I am a bit weird as I prefer to use a mouse left handed for games at home, and a right handed mouse at work.
edit: Also, no way I could fly without a HOTAS now. I also play DCS flight sims, so I have more than passing experience with this
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