Hardware & Technical X56 Mini Sticks

[Knightshark]

Few questions.

Are you using the mini-sticks? If yes, how? Both? Do you find FA-off easier with the them?

I for my part am struggling. I find the position of ministick at the throttle really bad, have to keep in a very abnormal and stiff position which makes fine adjustments very hard. IN addition, i find it impossible to use the monistic while moving the throttle. The position of the ministick on x56 stick is ok, but the yaw is so stiff that i cannot use the ministick and and twist axis because i can need to grip the stick tightly to use the twist, and for this i need my thumb.

So in summery, i find those ministicks completely useless. I only use the y axis of the ministick on the stick for thrusters forward backward.
For the rest i still prefer pedals. Disappointing. The best solution was the backside rudder on the TFlight HotasX.

 

[Ser Xav]

I use the mini stick on the throttle for analogue thrusters for lateral and vertical thrusting. Works really well, can maintain perfect control during combat whilst the throttle is moving forwards and backwards. Am very interested in checking out some pedals however.

 

[Shadowdancer]

The position of the ministick on x56 stick is ok, but the yaw is so stiff that i cannot use the ministick and and twist axis because i can need to grip the stick tightly to use the twist, and for this i need my thumb.

That was why I got a set of pedals to go with the X-52 I had back then. The twist was just too uncomfortable to the point where it just wasn't reasonable to use the controls on top of the stick while twisting, and there's always the risk of just turning the entire stick unit on the table (and no, I was not going to drive a set of screws into my desk or tape the sucker into position).

 

[Asp Explorer]

That was why I got a set of pedals to go with the X-52 I had back then. The twist was just too uncomfortable to the point where it just wasn't reasonable to use the controls on top of the stick while twisting, and there's always the risk of just turning the entire stick unit on the table (and no, I was not going to drive a set of screws into my desk or tape the sucker into position).

Just nick some girlies hairspray and put it on the suckers - works an absolute charm

 

[Shadowdancer]

Sounds like a fun idea. CH makes much better rubber knobs though, so I'm good now