08.03.2009, 01:09
You can set the X-52 to the keyboard controls by opening the "Controls" button on the main GUI, then clicking on the default key setting and then pressing the button or moving an axis on the HOTAS that you want to operate that function. You will see something like
Flaps Down- - - - Joystick Button 23/V where 'V' is the keyboard default.
However...you cannot use the Mode funcction on the joystick. It will set just one "Mode" and others will do nothing. To get the full functionality of the X-52 you will need to download and install the SST Software as stated by Tommy544. I recommend you do that because then you can have just about every keyboard function mapped to the HOTAS and put the keyboard away.
I personally use the Modes as follows:
Mode 1- Service. All the functions necessary for taking off, landing or making engine management changes in flight.
Mode 2- Fighter. Every function needed to operate a fighter in a combat situation. Some engine management controls and radio controls are duplicated here.
Mode 3- Bomber. Every function needed to operate a bomber. Again some engine management functions, radio controls and trim functions are duplicated here as well. For level bombing this keeps all the bombsight controls at your fingertips which is very handy.
There are also some good profiles available at the Saitek site that can help get you started. You probably would want to make a few changes to suit your flying style.
As for the profile(s) you create, yes, start the SST before starting the game. You can even have different profiles for different types of planes.
Hope this helps.
Flaps Down- - - - Joystick Button 23/V where 'V' is the keyboard default.
However...you cannot use the Mode funcction on the joystick. It will set just one "Mode" and others will do nothing. To get the full functionality of the X-52 you will need to download and install the SST Software as stated by Tommy544. I recommend you do that because then you can have just about every keyboard function mapped to the HOTAS and put the keyboard away.
I personally use the Modes as follows:
Mode 1- Service. All the functions necessary for taking off, landing or making engine management changes in flight.
Mode 2- Fighter. Every function needed to operate a fighter in a combat situation. Some engine management controls and radio controls are duplicated here.
Mode 3- Bomber. Every function needed to operate a bomber. Again some engine management functions, radio controls and trim functions are duplicated here as well. For level bombing this keeps all the bombsight controls at your fingertips which is very handy.
There are also some good profiles available at the Saitek site that can help get you started. You probably would want to make a few changes to suit your flying style.
As for the profile(s) you create, yes, start the SST before starting the game. You can even have different profiles for different types of planes.
Hope this helps.