If you open the bottom plate of the STECS you can remove the piece that makes the "flaps lever" a three way switch and turn it into an axis - you need to do some work in the DevCfg too. VKB has instructional videos for this.
Got my STECS 8 month ago and luv it. Concerning the grip base and access to the three adjustable dampening screws... As soon as I opened the package I would make a template of the base plate with cardboard and mark the best location to drill access holes in the baseplate by punching holes in the right spots and use the template to mark the hole positions then drill them. 5 min job.
Can't speak for the throttle but I do love my VKB Gladiator Evo left sidestick. Combining it with the Honeycomb Bravo on my right, its the perfect setup for really any GA or airliner in MSFS.
I haven't used any of the virpil stuff, or the other high tier. I have owned a Saitek(og long before logi bought them) x45, some pre-usb stuff before that, and a t16000 + twcs. From everything I've seen on the other options, vkb seems to be the best bang:buck ratio. Not cheap, not priced like it should be made of solid gold, but you get what you pay for.
I've always been very happy with VKB. Their prices aren't bats**t crazy, it holds up very well in my experience, and they have a pretty awesome level of customization, and I've found their customer service to be very responsive and helpful. I've got a pretty healthy collection of their stuff. My next purchases will probably be an STECS throttle and the WWII GNX rig. At some point I will probably upgrade to a GFIV, but my GF1 is still kicking along just fine. The only downside is that finding grips for it is basically impossible now. But as I have the MCG Pro and the KG12, I have all I really need anyway. I do have twin EVO sticks, with left and right Space Combat Pro grips like the one you have here. One is set up vertically, and the other is in the omni throttle config. I found grip installation to be pretty simple. The only thing that you can really goof up is if you go gorilla on it and don't put the wire in correctly or strip out the plastic as you mentioned. About the only real complaint I can come up with is having to remove the base to tweak the damping. On the other hand, it's not something I'm likely to putz with once I have it where I want it. As for that mystery plate you mentioned, it's for locking out the X-axis if you intend to use the stick as a single axis throttle.
After some time, decided to jump back into Elite:Dangerous because of changes Frontier Developments made. Unfortunately, the X52 Pro stick didn't work anymore becaise it had been sitting idle. With some research, found out the throttle will work with VKB sticks. Bought a Gladiator EVO. Have been using for it a day, I am NOT disappointed. I now have more buttons than I know what to do with.
I have the Gladiator and a problem developed with windows stopping recognizing it and so quits randomly and then I crash and burn in game. It does this on different USB hubs, cables and computers.
I think I might change my mind. I was saving up for the new Turtle Beech Flight Deck. When I saw this video, I was thinking to myself, this setup is going to be at least double to cost. I was pleasantly surprised at the price of this setup! I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison!
Great video show the set up and stuff of the hardware.....but you jump straight from calibration to flight demo......the hard part is getting MSFS to work properly with the STECS and the Gladiator. that is the issue i am having myself and it sure would have been nice if you had show that or at least given us some tips.
the only thing that i truly dislike about my stecs throttle is the wheel on the bottom right of the throttle. you cannot swap it out, and its very uncomfortable to touch design wise.
If you open the bottom plate of the STECS you can remove the piece that makes the "flaps lever" a three way switch and turn it into an axis - you need to do some work in the DevCfg too. VKB has instructional videos for this.
Got my STECS 8 month ago and luv it.
Concerning the grip base and access to the three adjustable dampening screws... As soon as I opened the package I would make a template of the base plate with cardboard and mark the best location to drill access holes in the baseplate by punching holes in the right spots and use the template to mark the hole positions then drill them. 5 min job.
Can't speak for the throttle but I do love my VKB Gladiator Evo left sidestick. Combining it with the Honeycomb Bravo on my right, its the perfect setup for really any GA or airliner in MSFS.
I haven't used any of the virpil stuff, or the other high tier. I have owned a Saitek(og long before logi bought them) x45, some pre-usb stuff before that, and a t16000 + twcs. From everything I've seen on the other options, vkb seems to be the best bang:buck ratio. Not cheap, not priced like it should be made of solid gold, but you get what you pay for.
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I've always been very happy with VKB. Their prices aren't bats**t crazy, it holds up very well in my experience, and they have a pretty awesome level of customization, and I've found their customer service to be very responsive and helpful. I've got a pretty healthy collection of their stuff. My next purchases will probably be an STECS throttle and the WWII GNX rig. At some point I will probably upgrade to a GFIV, but my GF1 is still kicking along just fine. The only downside is that finding grips for it is basically impossible now. But as I have the MCG Pro and the KG12, I have all I really need anyway. I do have twin EVO sticks, with left and right Space Combat Pro grips like the one you have here. One is set up vertically, and the other is in the omni throttle config. I found grip installation to be pretty simple. The only thing that you can really goof up is if you go gorilla on it and don't put the wire in correctly or strip out the plastic as you mentioned. About the only real complaint I can come up with is having to remove the base to tweak the damping. On the other hand, it's not something I'm likely to putz with once I have it where I want it.
As for that mystery plate you mentioned, it's for locking out the X-axis if you intend to use the stick as a single axis throttle.
Forgive me if it’s a dumb question. But does the base come with the stick?
After some time, decided to jump back into Elite:Dangerous because of changes Frontier Developments made. Unfortunately, the X52 Pro stick didn't work anymore becaise it had been sitting idle. With some research, found out the throttle will work with VKB sticks. Bought a Gladiator EVO. Have been using for it a day, I am NOT disappointed. I now have more buttons than I know what to do with.
I have the Gladiator and a problem developed with windows stopping recognizing it and so quits randomly and then I crash and burn in game. It does this on different USB hubs, cables and computers.
I think I might change my mind. I was saving up for the new Turtle Beech Flight Deck. When I saw this video, I was thinking to myself, this setup is going to be at least double to cost. I was pleasantly surprised at the price of this setup! I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison!
Great video show the set up and stuff of the hardware.....but you jump straight from calibration to flight demo......the hard part is getting MSFS to work properly with the STECS and the Gladiator. that is the issue i am having myself and it sure would have been nice if you had show that or at least given us some tips.
Why not put the trim on the encoder? It acts way more precisely and you get a nice audible feedback.
the only thing that i truly dislike about my stecs throttle is the wheel on the bottom right of the throttle. you cannot swap it out, and its very uncomfortable to touch design wise.
I’m happy with the throttle. The config wasn’t immediately clear, but I got through.
Very nice and complete video!
SPAD? What's that about?
I love my VKB STECS throttle, but it is absolutely NOT A10 friendly. Solid throttle for the money though and I love the interchangeable switches.
It definitely feels really good!! I'm looking forward to diving deeper
Did you manage to adjust the trim? Probably my biggest concern
I have the trim on the encoder right next to it. Works like a charm and gives a nice feedback.