What type of controller will you be using for Elite Dangerous
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Tried an xbox pad, tried a cheap HOTAS i had but settled on mouse/keyboard (now a gaming keypad). I've played far too many FPS to use any other method now i fear 
I've found I can only get the really precise adjustments for long range combat with a mouse.
I've found I can only get the really precise adjustments for long range combat with a mouse.
This is what I am currently using
This is what I have also, the sticks sensitivity is not very helpful, still it's better than a mouse. I am in search for a nice joystick.
Today I bought this very interesting game for me
But, I must use standard controlers like Keyb.+Mouse or Gamepad (XBox 360 controler).
I realy hope for good optimatization for this, because Joystick on my work table is not acceptable
How did you get the controller to work for you? I'm havng a lot of trouble trying to figure out how to find the settings for the gamepad (it isn't showing up in presets).
I'm very much a lefty, so I'm using a T.16000m Thrustmaster joystick + keyboard.
i'm really enjoying the experience thus far.
i'm really enjoying the experience thus far.
Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog(Stick + Throttle quadrant)
Trying to get Thrustmaster retro pedals to work - no luck yet
RIFT - when it arrives
Logitech G13
VoiceAttack
Triples currently until RIFT arrives.
I have tried K+M, leaving the dock was a nightmare so I dont think I will go back to that.
Trying to get Thrustmaster retro pedals to work - no luck yet
RIFT - when it arrives
Logitech G13
VoiceAttack
Triples currently until RIFT arrives.
I have tried K+M, leaving the dock was a nightmare so I dont think I will go back to that.
With the Controller I manage to switch off Assist. Having Analog signal for Side and level thrust makes maneuvers more easier but still need practice...... a lot of practice.
One question to who is using a Throttle stick or the CH Throttle stick; are the D-Pads digital or Analog?:S:S
Which company out of CH sells a Stand alone Throttle stick?
Do not try the Saitex X55 Rhino if you have small hands and absolutely need high pinpoint accuracy in the flight motion ... here's why.
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=40494&highlight=Saitek+Rhino
http://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=40494&highlight=Saitek+Rhino
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Been thinking about this a bit and I'll likely try the 360 controller first. If it doesn't feel right though the next option may be a dedicated joystick like this:
http://www.saitek.com/uk/prod/fly5.html
I have the FLY 5 bought it 2 weeks ago to upgrade from my Cyborg Evo.
It's a nice stick but the main stick itself wobbles a tiny bit independently from the base due to them using a pin to allow you to adjust the stick forwards or backwards. It's a tiny bit annoying so I wedged a bit of card in there to stop it happening. Seems like a silly design really for that when they have used screws for the rest of the stick adjustments.
Use the deadzone to mitigate that, your stick should be transmitting signal when it wobbles. Or did you mean the stick wobbles independent of the base ball pivot, if that's the case it must really suck.
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That's exactly what I meant. You can tilt the stick ever so slightly forwards or backwards independent of the base ball pivot. It's quite offputting even if it is just a millimetre or two.
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^So much this.
Right now I cannot make up my mind. The Saitek X55 has a decent throttle and stick but the build quality is an issue with horror stories of ghost inputs, multiple RMAs, concerns over durability and more. CH Products have excellent build quality but the throttle has no indents and is very light to the touch. The Thrustmaster Warthog is out of my price bracket.
I was dead certain of the X55, then I pretty much decided on CH and now I'm not sure again. Sadly there's nowhere to go to try these things out.