RMedors1 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not one usually to post into forums. But I couldn't resist this time Why do you need multiple HAT switches in hardware now a days? I understand the need to control your point of view (hence POV hat switch) but what of the others? Some hardware like the X-55 from Saitek uses and has I believe at least 7 different HAT's and rotary dials and so forth. What in the world could you assign to those in a Flight Sim? Thanks, RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krasen Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Greetings RM, In several real world Aircraft, the trim is handled by a "hat switch." A hat switch crams 4 or 8 buttons into a fairly small space; which can then be pretty handy for weapons select/control, controlling the radios or radar, chaff/flare dispenser, etc. Once programmed, and memorized, you can theoretically conduct the entire flight without using the keyboard. Respectfully, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMedors1 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ok Brian I can see your point. But I would still like to see the mapping of a person that flys in MSX or X-plane with something like the X-52 or X-55. I looked on the web and saw all those toggles, hat switches, rotary dials and so forth, personally I don't think I could use more that 1/2 of them. I mean sheesh :-) RM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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