FMS PC Joystick Recommendation

[Vince98]

I would appreciate any recommendations for what
PC Joystick to use with FMS.

Thanks,

Vince

[Fantam]

Hi,
I highly recommend the Logiteck WingMan Rumblepad. It has two "sticks" just like a real transmitter and works very well.

[Vince98]

Hi Fantam,

Thanks for the reply regarding the Logitech Wing Man
Rumble Pad! If you are using that one. Could you tell me
how you set it up for use with FMS?

Vince

[Fantam]

Vince,
It's USB connect and it will look like a regular joystick to FMS.
Nothing else special is needed.

[ggunners]

I recommend any one of them in the $20 range. I talk about the Saitek (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143763) in this thread. It is a dual joystick and recognized by Windows, however, setting it up isn't obvious. Follow the link for some hints.

-- ggunners

[Vince98]

I was able to get a Logitech Wingman Rumble Pad.

I have it calibrated and working. Currently I am using
the slider to adjust the throttle. Did you use the slider
or the joystick. If you used the joystick how did you set it
up for the throttle?

Also what does the "exp" stand for in the setup of the joystick within FMS? I have it checked for what I am using on my
wingman setup!

Thanks,

Vince

[ggunners]

Originally posted by Vince98
If you used the joystick how did you set it up for the throttle? Also what does the "exp" stand for in the setup of the joystick within FMS?

See the link above for the setup with the Saitek dual joystick.

The <exp> button stands for exponential. It means the sticks are less effective near the center while full effect at the edges.

-- ggunners

[Vince98]

GGunners & Fantam,

Thank You for all your help! Logitech Wingman Joystick
is working great with FMS.

Vince98