On Tue, 8 Jul 2003, Eric L Hathaway wrote:
> Note that in the config file, I have mapped the two axes on the hat
> switch to rudder control and elevator trim, while most joystick configs
> in the base package map the hat switch to changing view direction. I
> don't have a set of rudder pedals, so I find it convenient to use the
> lateral hat switch axis to control the rudder. I also have button 1
> which is right next to the hat switch set to center the rudder. If the
> hat switch should be set to change view direction in order to maintain
> commonality with the other joystick setups, it is quite simple to make
> that change.
I've always found hat switches to be darn near impossible to use for
controlling critical things. I reluctantly use them for the view,
because it won't impact the aircraft flight path.
When I fly with my Wingman Rumblepad, I map the rudder to the horizontal
dimension of the hat and ignore the vertical dimension. The "center
rudder" button is nice touch.
It would be rather hard to make the assignment contingent on the
presence of rudder pedals. What do people think? Should rudder pedal
challenged folks be recommended to use numpad-0 and numpad-enter for
rudder by default? Would it be possible at all to detect the absence of
rudder pedals to influence the assignment of the hat switch?
I for one prefer to use the keyboard for view settings, and control the
rudder with the hat.
Cheers,
-- Bert
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Bert Driehuis -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- +31-20-3116119
If the only tool you've got is an axe, every problem looks like fun!
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