The Joystick/Controller discussion thread

[Droptune]

For the life of me the x52 pro is not working in alpha.

I have the ST software installed, it's set to the x42 pro in controls, and yet there's no response from the ship through the joystick.

I've done the usual re-plug, reinstall, reboot, etc.

 

[Rog]

For the life of me the x52 pro is not working in alpha.

I have the ST software installed, it's set to the x42 pro in controls, and yet there's no response from the ship through the joystick.

I've done the usual re-plug, reinstall, reboot, etc.

Check in Control Panel >> Devices and Printers

The stick should show up in there as 'Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System'.

Right-click on that, and select 'Game controller settings' and then 'Properties'.

You should then see something like this :



You should now be able to see that everything is functioning OK.

If not, you may need to go to the Saitek website HERE and download the latest drivers for your system. You don't need any Saitek software actually running at the same time as E: D.

If that's all working, fire up E: D, go to controls, and select the profile for the X52.

 

[Droptune]

Check in Control Panel >> Devices and Printers

The stick should show up in there as 'Saitek X52 Pro Flight Control System'.

Right-click on that, and select 'Game controller settings' and then 'Properties'.

You should then see something like this :


You should now be able to see that everything is functioning OK.

If not, you may need to go to the Saitek website HERE and download the latest drivers for your system. You don't need any Saitek software actually running at the same time as E: D.

If that's all working, fire up E: D, go to controls, and select the profile for the X52.

I've already done that. It shows in the properties correctly. It works with ST correctly.

It is in the controls options in E, however isn't actually doing anything.

Edit: full HOTAS works fine in Diaspora.

 

[Rog]

If you're on Win7, it might be worth checking your version of DirectX (should be 11).

Download latest DirectX:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36805

 

[Droptune]

If you're on Win7, it might be worth checking your version of DirectX (should be 11).

Download latest DirectX:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36805

Running Win 8.1 and DX11

This has got me completely honswoggled... TrackIR isn't working as well

EDIT: I think I know why, but not sure. I'm running alpha 3.04, which was what is downloadable from the store. Isn't it on 3.4? I don't have access to the forums and no way to do the "backer login"

 

[Rog]

Running Win 8.1 and DX11

This has got me completely honswoggled... TrackIR isn't working as well

EDIT: I think I know why, but not sure. I'm running alpha 3.04, which was what is downloadable from the store. Isn't it on 3.4? I don't have access to the forums and no way to do the "backer login"

Yup, definitely on 3.4 now.

As you're on Win8, DirectX updates don't apply I think (you get them in normal Windows Updates as long as they're not disabled).

 

[Droptune]

Yup, definitely on 3.4 now.

As you're on Win8, DirectX updates don't apply I think (you get them in normal Windows Updates as long as they're not disabled).

How do I update? I can't even access the alpha forum, and I don't see an updater anywhere.

Great.

 

[Elphaba]

Thrust master Warthog Throttle Switches

Hi.

Does anyone know how I can ask the debs or send a bug report so that the game can detect the position of the physical flick switches on the throttle controller - or have an ON AND AN OFF binding for each possible command in the controller config.

I love my hot as and the switches, but they don't work correctly with the current Alpha 3.4.

Thanks

 

[Rog]

How do I update? I can't even access the alpha forum, and I don't see an updater anywhere.

Great.

Not sure if you should first uninstall whatever you've got now...

Log into the store: https://store.zaonce.net/
Click on 'My Downloadable Products' over to the left.

Download etc.
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Hi.

Does anyone know how I can ask the debs or send a bug report so that the game can detect the position of the physical flick switches on the throttle controller - or have an ON AND AN OFF binding for each possible command in the controller config.

I love my hot as and the switches, but they don't work correctly with the current Alpha 3.4.

Thanks

Log into http://support.orerve.net/http/user/loginform

And you'll be able to raise a ticket for support.

 

[Droptune]

Not sure if you should first uninstall whatever you've got now...

Log into the store: https://store.zaonce.net/
Click on 'My Downloadable Products' over to the left.

.

That's where I got this current build from.

 

[Rog]

That's where I got this current build from.

Log into http://support.orerve.net/http/user/loginform

Looks like you'll need to raise a ticket.

 

[Anubis Khan]

Quick question from New Alpha Backer

Bought the alpha last weekend and have been enjoying the hell out of it using my gamepad because I cannot seem to get my HOTAS to be recognized by the game.

Has anybody been able to get the Saitek X65F stick to work with the client, or is that a stick planned to be supported in the future?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Sir.Tj]

Welcome to the forum Anubis.

I've merged your post into the joystick discussion thread, you may find your answer in here.

 

[Dukester]

T.16000m presets?

Hello all!

I've just bought the premuim beta and a Thrustmaster T.16000m (hopefully perfect for a leftie like me). Are there any presets for this stick? Or failing that, does anybody have any tips on how to set it up for this great-looking game?

 

[HaB1971]

ok so I thought KB+mouse would be sufficient for this game as I can use it fine in games like War Thunder etc... how wrong I was...
I have a joypad and a Logitech joystick and switching to the joystick was an instant improvement... however I found that after 30 minutes or so of dog fighting on the Federal Bond I can't unclench my hand, it is frozen around the stick... this is a problem for me anyway with my hands, cannot grip a hammer for any length of time either as the hand just locks in place... but I still went ahead and got an X52 pro as that has some adjustment to the handle for height and it has made it easier for me to play for longer periods... certainly worth the money...

Now after watching Commander Zeewolf's raw Oculus Rift footage on Youtube with my eyes crossed (you can actually see what it is almost like to have an Oculus) that has become my next must have !!!!!

 

[Andread]

List of supported controllers?

Apologies if this is covered elsewhere, but I haven't managed to find a list of supported flightsticks/controllers.
The premium beta has settings for a few, but not for my Logitech 3D Pro. I don't want to buy one that does have a profile if the Logitech will feature in the full release. (Wife would kill me!).
Is there a list?

 

[atomic7431]

ok so I thought KB+mouse would be sufficient for this game as I can use it fine in games like War Thunder etc... how wrong I was...
I have a joypad and a Logitech joystick and switching to the joystick was an instant improvement... however I found that after 30 minutes or so of dog fighting on the Federal Bond I can't unclench my hand, it is frozen around the stick... this is a problem for me anyway with my hands, cannot grip a hammer for any length of time either as the hand just locks in place... but I still went ahead and got an X52 pro as that has some adjustment to the handle for height and it has made it easier for me to play for longer periods... certainly worth the money...

Now after watching Commander Zeewolf's raw Oculus Rift footage on Youtube with my eyes crossed (you can actually see what it is almost like to have an Oculus) that has become my next must have !!!!!

i hear you, went from kb & mouse to an X52 (non pro) and the difference for me was night and day. Been setting up a profile to use with elite to change/add some controls which are not set up by default.

 

[cptzipzap]

Hello all!

I've just bought the premuim beta and a Thrustmaster T.16000m (hopefully perfect for a leftie like me). Are there any presets for this stick? Or failing that, does anybody have any tips on how to set it up for this great-looking game?

in premium beta - alpha 1.1 - you cant use the Throttle axis atm. only yaw, roll and pitch

I modded my T16000 (screw - open - remove Lights) btw. its much better now.

 

[Aleksej]

Apologies if this is covered elsewhere, but I haven't managed to find a list of supported flightsticks/controllers.
The premium beta has settings for a few, but not for my Logitech 3D Pro. I don't want to buy one that does have a profile if the Logitech will feature in the full release. (Wife would kill me!).
Is there a list?

The absence of the joystick in the profiles does not mean that it is not supported. Personally, I started playing single player with Logitech Extreme 3D back in December and was able to assign controls with no problems.

 

[HaB1971]

Apologies if this is covered elsewhere, but I haven't managed to find a list of supported flightsticks/controllers.
The premium beta has settings for a few, but not for my Logitech 3D Pro. I don't want to buy one that does have a profile if the Logitech will feature in the full release. (Wife would kill me!).
Is there a list?

check out this thread and look for the setup pics from Zieman... they work really well for that joystick http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=14682