Preset Power Distribution.
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How do I do that?
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ooohhh that sounds cool. +1
I made macros for my HOTAS, and was at a loss why they weren't firing. It tuens out you need to program in a tiny delay... the macro functions of any programmable controller (including my x52 pro, the x55 rhino, my belkin nostromo, or my logitech accesories) plays the macro so fast Elite effectively "ignores" it. I had to manually edit the macro configs to say "push the button down, HOLD IT for like .05 of a sec, THEN let go".
I have a brief reddit post with sample code here: http://redd.it/2qn891
Ah, edited back to say: basically, you need to bind keyboard commands to align with these fucntions...
For example, my docking macro that plays out in an instant is like "T, Num Pad 6 6 3 2 2 3, T" ...target menu, right right down down yes down yes, target menu.... or whatever the key combo is, I made it and it works, i forget the exact binding off the top of my head at work.
Made another for weapons max, engines two pips that works, and another for engines max, systems two pips. You'll end up with a lot of secondary keyboard binds, but it works in the end. I never need to take my hands off the hotas, really, except to chat or exit game (and use my mouse for the galmap)
I have a brief reddit post with sample code here: http://redd.it/2qn891
Ah, edited back to say: basically, you need to bind keyboard commands to align with these fucntions...
For example, my docking macro that plays out in an instant is like "T, Num Pad 6 6 3 2 2 3, T" ...target menu, right right down down yes down yes, target menu.... or whatever the key combo is, I made it and it works, i forget the exact binding off the top of my head at work.
Made another for weapons max, engines two pips that works, and another for engines max, systems two pips. You'll end up with a lot of secondary keyboard binds, but it works in the end. I never need to take my hands off the hotas, really, except to chat or exit game (and use my mouse for the galmap)
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I Have an X52 pro.
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I see. But I would like this option to be in game without me having to add code or program delays. Also, I am not using a mouse. Only X52 pro.
Or you can use Roccat grid, or voice attack. Lots of ways to achieve what you're after, but I agree, some presets in-game would be nice 
I have all my presets running through voice attack. Your imagination is the only limit with that software. For example, I say 'Red Alert' Weapons deploy, power diverts to shields, and a cool little Klaxon play's... 'Configure the ship for warp' Flight assist switches back on,lights turn off, power balances and the frame shift charges...
Incredibly geeky I know but a huge amount of fun coming up with various combo's I hardly ever touch a button on my HOTAS
Incredibly geeky I know
but a huge amount of fun coming up with various combo's I hardly ever touch a button on my HOTAS
I use voice attack,
I say - I get;
Full Engines - 1 sys, 4 eng, 1 wep
Full Defence - 3 sys, 3 eng, 0 wep
You get the idea, I have a few set up and a push to talk key on my F.L.Y.5 to give commends.
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I have all my presets running through voice attack. Your imagination is the only limit with that software. For example, I say 'Red Alert' Weapons deploy, power diverts to shields, and a cool little Klaxon play's... 'Configure the ship for warp' Flight assist switches back on,lights turn off, power balances and the frame shift charges...
Incredibly geeky I know
Didn't see your post suggesting voice attack...
But yea, and I've used the option to have it say stuff with my speech engine so when I give a command I get verbal confirmation back
Though I had to install new voices, Microsoft Anna sound awful.
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I have all my presets running through voice attack. Your imagination is the only limit with that software. For example, I say 'Red Alert' Weapons deploy, power diverts to shields, and a cool little Klaxon play's... 'Configure the ship for warp' Flight assist switches back on,lights turn off, power balances and the frame shift charges...
Incredibly geeky I know
That sounds cool, but I have never used it. How does saying engine 4 have the game recognise that power 4 bars to engines? Is there a preset I am missing?
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Because When I dogfight, I have full weapons when behind an enamy, than half engine when weapons are cooling and I need to get behind the enemy etc. Basically I switch alot between systems and clicking may be fast, but not always fast enough.
Start your macro with the 'Balanced' button and adjust from there.
Another Voice Attack user here. Not only useful, but adds a bit of immersion. Just don't use it anywhere public or you might have some strange looks.
And for those who say use a HOTAS for it: try it when you have both weapon sets blazing, are finessing the throttle and flipping between forward and reverse, and are both turning and firing thrusters. It's surprising how quickly you run out of fingers.
And for those who say use a HOTAS for it: try it when you have both weapon sets blazing, are finessing the throttle and flipping between forward and reverse, and are both turning and firing thrusters. It's surprising how quickly you run out of fingers.
Thats what I have. But still sometimes over click things or take away from systems that I didn't mean to.
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That is exactly my problem!