Joystick Question for Logitech Force 3D Pro Owners

[Barkhorn1x]

So, I just ordered a new Logitech Force 3D Pro to replace my old stick that went south. Should be here by Thursday.

 

Now, it is one of those "twisty sticks" for rudder action. But I have CH pedals so don't need - or really want - that feature. The question is; Can the stick be locked into position so it does not twist? Anyone use one that can tell me?

 

Thanks.

Edited July 28, 2009 by Barkhorn1x

[Barkhorn1x]

The stick itself is NOT stopped from moving, it's the same for ALL twisty sticks

 

In controls: You Delete the Rudder Function for the stick

 

It'll still move, but it won't do anything

 

Well, that's something I guess. Hopefully, the action will be a bit stiff and - as I don't plan to twist it intentionally - will stay that way.

[Barkhorn1x]

Depending on how you've adjusted the dead zone of your existing twisty stick, this could be the first time you bank hard to the left, without a small amount of Rudder movement

 

Ah...but my existing stick - a big ol' Wingman Force - had no twisty functionality.

[Check Six]

The stick itself is NOT stopped from moving, it's the same for ALL twisty sticks

 

In controls: You Delete the Rudder Function for the stick

 

It'll still move, but it won't do anything

 

uncleal,

 

That isn't correct. The Saitek X52 Flight Control System DOES indeed have a Twist function lock, so you CAN physically prevent it twisting.

[Schnitzel von Krumm]

This is a bit of a tangent, but has anyone with pedals ever converted the twist function of the stick from rudder control to a left/right head turn view function? That might make it useful again, I mean for those of us who don't (yet) have TrackIR.

[Barkhorn1x]

Got my new stick - back in the air after about an hour and a 1/2 of tuning. Had to disable the rudder axis for the joystick as Uncleal stated. All is well now that I actually got my first victory.

[Check Six]

This is a bit of a tangent, but has anyone with pedals ever converted the twist function of the stick from rudder control to a left/right head turn view function? That might make it useful again, I mean for those of us who don't (yet) have TrackIR.

 

Schnitzel von Krumm,

 

Homeboy does modify Joysticks, and if anyone knows how to convert the twisty movement of the stick to a "look left"/"look right" function, it's him.

 

(But seriously...just get trackIR. Worth every cent.)

[Schnitzel von Krumm]

Schnitzel von Krumm,

 

Homeboy does modify Joysticks, and if anyone knows how to convert the twisty movement of the stick to a "look left"/"look right" function, it's him.

 

(But seriously...just get trackIR. Worth every cent.)

 

Actually, I was just thinking of changing the control assigments in the joystick config so that instead of turning the plane by rudder, the twist control would pan the view left and right. It might be more hassle than it's worth, though, so I was wondering if anybody had tried it, and what their opinion was.

 

I think you're right about TrackIR, though. I'll likely order that soon.