Stuart Buchanan wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm looking for recommendations for a new joystick for FG. I've previously > had two Logitech Wingman Force 3D joysticks, which after a year or so begin > to deteriorate. The symptoms are that the joystick doesn't stay centered > properly, making it almost impossible to trim the aircraft hands-off. This > time I'd like something that will last a bit longer. > > I don't need force-feedback (FG doesn't support it), and I don't need a twist > rudder function on the stick (I have a pair of pedals). > > In the past I've been tempted by the CH products yoke, but I can't really > justify the space on my desk. > > So, what would people suggest, and what would they avoid? > > On a side-note, I'm planning to take apart my existing joystick and turn it > into a set of switches for FG. My plan is to remove the electronic components > from the joystick body and replace the existing push buttons with > push-to-make toggle switches. I'm familiar with the FG joystick code, so I'm > confident I can write an appropriate XML config file for the purpose. Anyone > done something similar in the past? > > -Stuart > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it > now. > http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. > Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. > Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. > Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Flightgear-users mailing list > Flightgear-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-users > CH is solid, if you can afford it. They have joysticks as well.
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