Logitech G940

[xwhitemousex]

Anyone else have this HOTAS set?

I figured out the basic problems everyone struggle with, like the throttle not giving you 100% thrust and such.

What I'm struggling with now is the rudder being too sensitive.

Does anyone know a good setting for it, or a way to dampen it?

I put the deadzone at 30% (in FSX) and the sensitivity down to 75... but still it really flies off the handle if I even give it half an inch movement with my feet...

I don't get it... especially on small planes like Cessna172 the rudder seem to throw the plane around like you're caught in a tornado...

Any help with this would be great, since this is the last thing I'm struggling with for this set. Other than that I got everything setup. Throttle, mixture and RPM all on sliders... and lots of different buttons to handle stuff without taking hands off stick or having to let eyes go of the horizon.

Thanks!

[fxsttcb]

I don't have the G940(Hotas-X), but, like most add-ons, tweaking may be necessary. As you probably already have, Calibrate First, from within FSX options/settings/controls.

After that it's a matter of preference. I try to keep all my null zones on the low end, actually 9 "right arrow" clicks from full left. My rudder sensitivity is set around 40% and is still very responsive, yet allows decent ground handling. Set and test is the only way I could find settings that I like.
My AutoRudder is unchecked, in case it makes a difference.

One thing I did notice when I set mine up, is after I dragged(drug?) the slider full left for my throttle, if I used "left arrow" it still moved a tiny amount!
In hindsight that may be why some folks can't get F2 to work for reverse thrust, without pushing F1 first...Don

[xwhitemousex]

I'll try messing with it some more.

With 75 sensitivity the rudder seemed extremely responsive, especially on small planes, and even moreso during taxi.

In fact, some times it feels like the rudder is more of a detriment than useful. I often end up using only the toe brakes during taxi.

I'm worried though that the rudder will be too unresponsive during helicopter flights, since it seems almost just right for helicopter now at 75 sensitivity, though maybe just a hair too responsive still...

[hoppyshay]

Hi, I just got the G940 - the sales pitch was inviting - and unless I can figure out how to program G940, I'll go back to my old trusty Thrustmaster HOTAS, which is pretty much pre-set and plug and play. I'm much too old to be this frustrated. (80 yrs)

I too can't get 100% throttle - even near to it. I also find the rudders too sensitive, and haven't yet figured out how to activate the three trim wheels on the joystick base. The 6 buttons on the throttle base are still not clear as to which does what.

I haven't figured out the S5 ("pinkie") switch, what it does etc.

I disabled FF, since I thought the darned thing was going to self destruct. But now, the controls, especially the ailerons are harsh and heavy. I've read where others put a strip of black tape over the sensitivity hole on the right side of the stick. Maybe I'll try that, but frankly I'm afraid that FF may just ruin the device, it's so violent.

Anyone know where I can get some instructions on the above? As many have already remarked, Logitech does not supply much documentation.

For those of you who read my blogs about using dual Saitek throttles connected to the Saitek Pro Yoke, the one that comes with the Yoke has a proprietary PS/2 connector, but you have to use a second one that comes with a USB connector. I tried using a PS/2 to USB adaptor for an old but functional Saitek throttle, but that won't work. I ordered the second one with a USB, and can't wait to get that unit setup for multi-enginged stuff.

The G940 is on a second computer so I won't have to unhook the Pro Yoke everytime I want to use the first computer for something else.

I enjoy all your posts, fellas, keep up the info flow for us old, not so bold, and not very bright former aviators of the stick and rudder, needle, ball and airspeed days.

hoppyshay

[okie]

How about giving some of us less experienced folks a small, no, a large lesson on solving the profile problems with G940. Please, don't you hate to see an old man beg!!