This guide can be used with any HOTAS setups, the X56 which I used was an example of where I would personally want certain switches and buttons located.

@MongooseTacticool

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Spud, thanks for the guide. As a SoCal resident, have you been to March AFB museum to see the 13th YF-14A etc? Or the USS Midway? :) I went from the UK last year and it was awesome! WMOF @ Torrance is worth a visit to see the F14, YF23 and YF17 also. Cheers.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

@Smouth It's a good mid ranged Hotas, I would definitely recommend it, a lot of the QA kinks have been worked out and mine works great!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

@@MongooseTacticool Yes sir I have been to all of those! my dad did a lot of work on the YF-23's weapon systems

@psybain

5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the RIO edition. I've got an old hoopty Logitech extreme 3d pro so I'm already trying to think of the most efficient use of that stick for the back seat

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

psybain nice if you can I would seriously recommend upgrading to a HOTAS if you can!

Thank you so much, for me the biggest barrier for learning a new aircraft in DCS isn't learning to manage the new systems and flight model but rather spending ages setting up and tinkering with my HOTAS controls, I recently purchased an X56 and I was overjoyed to see you use the same. Cheers for the effort

Honestly, this is one of the most important aspects of flying in DCS. Thank you so much for doing this setup tutorial. Everytime I buy a new module i get really pissed at the whole joystick setup stuff so thank you

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

No problem dude! Even if you don't have an X56 if you bind everything that I have bound here, you should be good to go!

@wildone106

5 жыл бұрын

I agree most of the time I give up is because Im missing an assignment and just get lost..

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

NEO O a good way of finding things for yourself and fly a mission and bind things as you go

@wildone106

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spudknocker Thats the thing I don't know what I need when I need it, Im newbie like that haha but thanks I'll def use this video whenever I get the F14

@craigharris41

4 жыл бұрын

major issue folks are having is DCS not auto-mapping. Its getting better however, oh how I miss the days of Jane's Fighters when all we did was hit (Enter) for A-A and Back-Space for A-G.

Much appreciated, finding anything X56 specific is like gold!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Pleus haha that’s for sure!

Your videos as far as to learn from are by far the best. You can usually count on knowing something after just watching one time. every switch to the order in which you choose them. thank you for that it really helps me out.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I really appreciate the kind words and I am very glad that my videos help you out so much! Share them far and wide!

Thank you buddy.This video is the best controls setup video I have seen. You not only showed the keys to setup, but explained its function.Amazing work.

great video thanks for adding the pictures. I appreciate the time you put in these videos.

Awesome. Looking forward to the RIO setup.

Love my stick and rudder coordinated turns. I look forward to downloading on Wednesday.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

For sure dude! Gonna be a blast!

Thanks for that Spud, just bought the F-14, and was looking for a set up for my X-56, now I have one. 👍

I give your videos a thumbs up, before watching them. Way to go!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I like that you have such confidence in me!

the content you creators dish out for the F14 is absolutely mind boggling!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man share it far and wide!

@MongooseTacticool

5 жыл бұрын

(note the following is not a complaint ;) ) Seems everyone on KZread has one except those of us that actually ordered one! haha Sooooooonnnnnn!

finally !!!! an excellent initiative to make a video on this. nobody usually does it ... bravo

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Alex F haha I am glad you liked it and I hope it helps you out!

Insta liked at the beginning seeing those beautiful GBU10 with the Lantirn pod

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Hell ya! I honestly think she's the best bomber in DCS!

Apparently "ECM Jam Toggle" didn't do anything, and has since been removed from the options.

as far as thorough setup, its the best thing since A-10C and KA50 in the DCS catalogue. i love the F14

Thanks ! 48 hours to wait :p

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Almost there!

I have an X-55 and just now finished working 3 hours on an adaptation from someone's profile to TM HOTAS to my X-55, thanks for the video, I'm using it in order to try and see if I got all controls correct (I also used saiteks software for mode 2 & 3)

Several of your keymaps that you use a modifier to cycle the off function have a toggle mapping for the jet. Exterior lights are one example. That way you can use the same button to toggle the lights on and off as opposed to using the modified mapping to turn them off. For ones that do not have the option (Speedbrake comes to mind) There are great posts in the forums about making an "Else" binding in the .lua file. This would allow you to use your button you have assigned to speedbrake to deploy when you push it forward and then retract once you pull the button back to its stow position. Great Vid Spud, looking foreward to more as I try to figure this new CAT out.

Very interesting! For your speed brake, you don't need to use the modifier because the x-56 software allows you to bind the airbrake to the on position when the button is depressed and off when the button is released. right click the sell on your hotas software program and use "New advance command"

Great stuff, finally a setup for a beginner! Thanks

Thanks for the awesome upload dude! I use the same stick xD

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

For sure dude!

Hope you do a RIO setup. Great video though.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

I definitely will!

@Detroittruckdoctor55

4 жыл бұрын

Its what totally made me uninstall, now that I watched someone play strike commander I'm going to try again, that and warthunder is getting old

Thanks for your work! Helps.... great

Seeing Tomcats on NASNI for Top Gun 2 has me stoked for this plane.

Just got into DCS ! Also just got a x56 hotas still need to get track ir and pedals was fooling around with setting up maps and trying to get a grip on it haha oh boy do I have a lot to learn and i guess I have chosen a hard plane to learn to fly first but bring it on I'm ready

Thanks man!

Thanx for the very instructional video💖

Great vid spud, thank you. I did notice for exterior lights that there is a toggle for those, think its two below on. Unless its not working right now of course.

Shenanigans people! Remember the rule, when in doubt, Fox 3

Awesome video!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it!

Thank you! Very useful .

Thank you! Very helpful

This was very helpfull thank you so much

Thanks for doing what others won’t.

@DoveEnigma13

5 жыл бұрын

The grim reapers have been doing control setup tutorials. But we don’t have the F-14 yet Spudknocker is great though, glad he put this together.

@599Keane

5 жыл бұрын

@@DoveEnigma13 lol

@RedDirtNurse

5 жыл бұрын

"Won't" seems harsh.

Thank you for the very helpful video. Have you made any significant changes to your profile in the past year? Are these profiles available to download anywhere?

Awesome Video Thank you so much this helped alot! Could you maybe do a Hotas Setup Guide for the Hornet aswell?

There's a registry hack for the x56 that allows the system to recognize thumbstick axes as actual axes. You can then map DLC to it to have analog DLC control

Hey spud ! Dude you must have been reading my mind. I finally broke down and decided to really invest some money into my dcs game experience so I had a custom built computer made for me and bought a thrustmaster hotas system and the thrustmaster mfd's not to mention a flight multi panel, flight switch panel as well as a radio panel. holy shit did I bite off more than I can chew ! but I am slowly getting it together oh yeah almost forgot, I started to get everything setup when I realized my computer desk needed to be modified to make the setup easier to access but thank you for the tutorial it will really help me out in setting up my rig when I get my F-14

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad it will help you out!

@MongooseTacticool

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome :) Just wait til you realize the potential of Arduino Micro's and the joystick library like I did... not enough USB ports in the world :)

@bradfritton6853

5 жыл бұрын

yeah I'm already up to 3 external usb ports 7 ports each

@MongooseTacticool

5 жыл бұрын

@@bradfritton6853 that's some habit you have ;) I'm making 2x MFD button surrounds and nozzle slider for the Harrier. Should be adaptable to the F14 too.

@bradfritton6853

5 жыл бұрын

cool !!!! I have a lot to sort through right now but what I would like to do someday is to add a cdu panel yeah the money adds up quick !

Legend 👍

I NEEEDD IT I FEEEL THE NEED

Is there an ECM Jam Toggle still? I know this video is a bit older, but it's still a great base.

Great video as usual, any chance of the rio version

Cool. But from what I understand, it’s all setup 100% for the warthog like the A-10C

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

You are very right! But setups for other sticks won't be shipping at launch

@DoveEnigma13

5 жыл бұрын

Just ribbing with ya. I still need to watch this video closely

Nice vid as usual, can I ask if possible how You will adapt Your setup for a X52 Pro? Thx.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Ya man, just follow along with the video and bind what I am binding in what ever way you deem works best for you

Do you know where we can get this Hotas Profile for warthog when it releases? very nice and informative video Spud :)

@reillybrangan2182

5 жыл бұрын

It is a default set with the aircraft. Same as the A-10C

@ghostrider1827

4 жыл бұрын

@@reillybrangan2182 not sure if thats true. I heard the warthog hotas is definintely default for A-10's, but you may have to readjust the warthog hotas for other aircraft modules.

Why not just map Weapon Selector Up and Down to U&D on your hat to match the actual movement of the selector in the aircraft? Then you could just use L for 'Push" if you like. Also no need for the OFF command, just toggle the selector down to off like IRL.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Bike Guy ya man all valid ideas!

Holy shit its release day.

Hi man, your video is very useful thanks!! I would point out that the music in background is a little bit loud and starts to bother after few minutes :) waiting for more tutorials ;)

What is the music in the title scene when the bombs are dropping. I haven't heard it since Top Gun: The Real Story!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

MHTfueler that’s what it’s from haha it’s an old F-20 Tiger Shark promo!!

Great vid! I have been considering a TM Warthog but I’m gagging on the price. The X56 looks really good based on your video but after a issues with the older Saitek X52 Pro I’m a little hesitant. Do you have any opinions of the Warthog vs the X56? Thanks in advance.

@CAL1MBO

3 жыл бұрын

Out of context but I've owned the standard Saitek X32 for 13 years and it still works fine.

Great Guide Spud !!! Its a Sim not a Game in my opinion lol haha :)

Did i miss it or did you not bind any of the "target designate modes (fwd, aft, up)? For the short range radar aqquisition modes?

@dnsreload1909

5 жыл бұрын

yep, and some flaps dlc idk what that all is. looks like the f14 had 100 flaps positions and things that can extend and retract.. i dont get the start up in this plane.. sitting 5 hours on airfield.. the videos are different and the manual sucks :D greets from germany

Thanks for the cool vid. A bit of constructive criticism: the music is a bit too loud.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep got too loud will reupload with no music

@no_fb

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, especially since the music is not very good, more like elevator music :/ But thanks a lot for taking the time to make those videos!

@gp188

5 жыл бұрын

@@no_fb dude... the Meteor soundtrack is awesome. WTF are you talking about?

Hey man, i was wondering if you could do this for the Winwing throttle and stick bindings down the road?

I'm a 55 year old gamer, and a private pilot. I'm also a 100% service connected combat vet, who was labeled a partial paraplegic. As such...I had a bit of time on my hands...so decided to get into DCS; and spent a shit ton on money on planes and modules. I initially started with the HOTAS X-56; with the thought that I would buy better equipment if the game turned out to be as advertised; unfortunately its a massive disappointment because the game designers and HOTAS developers cant get their shit together...providing equipment and services that easily work together. For me, I found that the sliders and modes don.t function on the throttle, and the lower trigger on the stick does not function. God forbid a player is using the $1,500 VR setup...which is made useless if the key bindings don.t work. I have noted that there are players who attempt to provide complicated work arounds...which for the vast majority of people...don't f@#$ing work. So my advice to players who are considering DCS...save your money...buy a xbox...at least that shit works. Im always amazed at the opportunity for these companies to make money...and instead of working together...they provide a shit product; and while there are a few players...there is untapped potential because most players leave out of frustration. Regardless...as they say in Texas...DCS is all hat and no cattle. players beware. Below i a link to the xbox sales department www.google.com/search?q=xbox+sales&sxsrf=APwXEddICQ7IaifJ-bjkT1WS5_Mc8Rq88w:1683726764868&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjG3d_98ur-AhVQJEQIHWoQAZwQ0pQJegQIBBAE&biw=1280&bih=610&dpr=1.5

How do we bind for looking axis’ with the joy stick? I want to dabble with the F-14 while I wait for my TrackIR to be delivered and I’m having trouble getting the look options assigned to my stick.

Love this amazing Walkthrough I have a ? Do you have X52 that can do the same walkthrough Please? Or can refer ppl that has X52 TYSM!! Salute

Hi, do you have the gray or blue x56? And how it has hold up since you buy it?. Thank you and really helpful video btw!

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

JustCallmeMatt I have had both currently have the grey one, haven’t had any issues with either, my blue one was broken by movers in a move

@niko74481

5 жыл бұрын

​@@Spudknocker Thank you so much for answering!.I'm looking to buy one for myself and i was a bit scary since there are lot of negative comments about it.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

JustCallmeMatt ya there were some QA issues related to saitek being bought and merged with Logitech but I am pretty sure they are all worked out now

Wait, you Mentioned that you train people. Is there any way I could get training from you or anybody else(am kind of new)? Thank you

I'm trying to assign controls to my x52 but when I try to for instance press the trigger as you did, it doesn't snap to the trigger key binding option. Is there something wrong with my hotas?

Quick question: How do you sweep the wing of the F-14 on the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle?

Wingman finger is now a thing ladies and gentlemen

I am also having the X56 HOTAS. Can you tell me how to bind the throttle sliders using the axis assignment/axis tune? I've tried binding using joy_slider1 and joy_slider2, none seem to work :(

Is this on the ED site as a template to download? Just upgraded to the X-56

I am looking for the keyboard bindings for the Hotas Warthog. Any advice on where to find and how to install?

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Jim Boland I’m pretty sure they should be loaded by default as it comes with the module

I am getting a dcs setup for Christmas this year, i am getting a tm warthog hotas and logitech footpedals, does the tm warthog have controls without a profile or target? And do i really need target? Some people say they dont have it and others say u should have it.

@Aj.Walsh.21

Жыл бұрын

And i am probably going to be using the f14b

I have an issue with mine. I have a little button I use to move the camera, yet it doesn’t work even with bindings. Please help!

When I use the DLC toggle and countermeasure dispense it only uses my flares and doesn’t toggle the DLC

what happen to the rio control guide i cant find it anymore!!!

where do you have rudder / flaps and slats bound?

Great video, my only critique, would be to not have music or to soften the music and increase your mic volume. OTHERWISE THANK YOU.

Well I fly the MiG 21 the most out of all the DCS planes I have, so we'll see which is trickier to fly. Aside from the stand off long range fire power of the AIM 54 there isn't much about the tomcat that really interests me, but i know i'm likely in the minority. I'm just not a fan of (big) air superiority planes espessially ones where there isn't a single seat only option. Guess I just like underdogs.

@igorkratka

5 жыл бұрын

I love mig 21 , too. It is true about air superiority planes. There is not much skill about firing one Aim 120 after another as if they cost nothing. Short range imperfect missiles brings more fun into dogfight.

@casperveneman1151

5 жыл бұрын

igorkratka i know... you can just spam missies in this game like ace combat ( but not as much)

*Help* I made the pre purchase back in January. I never did a pre order so my question is as follows. Release date is 3-13-19, will my DCS World account automatically update the aircraft? It a "no-key" product so there's no key code to put in. I just want to make sure it loads up on the release date.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Tomyfamily 18 if you bought it from the ED store it will show up in your module manager

@tomyfamily1

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spudknocker I got it from the DCS World purchase site. So I'm good to go?

Do Heatblur model LANTIRN fires?

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think so but it would be a welcome addition!

Spud my f14b tomcat under all I can't find ecm jammer toggel ?????

What do you use for zoom in and out for track IR?

@ConnyYngve

5 жыл бұрын

I use the left thumb and scroll on "X55 - Rotary 2" same scroll wheel he bound Cage seam to.

does the joystick on the x56 give you rudder control!?

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir it does but I would seriously consider rudder pedals especially with the F-14's flight dynamics!

@brandonj1914

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spudknocker Thank so much! Rudders are too expensive atm so I'll have to wait on those

Grazie

How do you make a modifier?

Can you bind the DLC thumbwheel onto an axis?

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Kacper Szczerbiak yes you can!

@kacper8562

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spudknocker thanks!

Not bad spud, though I would prioritise the close range pilot ACM modes to a lot of other stuff you have bound. PLM is only one mode that the Pilot can use to lock on the AWG9 in close range fighting and it's not even the most commonly used mode in the F14. Can't remember exactly what they are called but here is a nice video explaining how to employ them: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h56flsqFj6jUhcY.html

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Roger I agree, this is of course just a template that you can modify, there is no correct answer

DLC Toggle keeps dispensing CMS what am I missing?

@slammerf16

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing! It's a dual mode switch, very confusing until you know. When you're landing it'll change to DLC - I think it changes when the gear is down. Can't remember off the top of my head.

Do you still play DCS?

im totally new to dcs and the f14. what is DLC exactly

@slammerf16

5 жыл бұрын

Dynamic Lift Control. The spoilers on the wings sit up halfway and you get yourself to the correct AoA using the E-Bracket. Then you use DLC up/down to increase or decrease lift with the spoilers without altering your AoA - very good for carrier traps because you can alter your position on the glideslope without moving the throttle or stick. The F-14 is something else entirely!

What does the Walkman function do? @ 23:21

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Plays music in the cockpit! You can load your own MP3's into it

@deltaflightsimmer3327

5 жыл бұрын

@@Spudknocker thanks !

hi mate, pls rise up the mic volume a bit :)

Why is music so loud?

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately a issue, will reupload with no music

What the hell spud, Yt have unsubed me from you. i was like wtf why have i not noticed this video. legit uncool yt uncool.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

L3AF I’m glad you’re back!

Jump in the Mig29. It moves almost the same. Needless to say, 5 mins on AB will render your Mig useless.

Great vid mate but ffs the music

Here's the solution for your airbrake issue with the thumb slider: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmWY0aaBe8bcmNo.html

Hi ! The same for RIO PLS :D

Why not use left pinky switch for speed brakes? It has both positions. Much simpler than the damn button you used. I hate it. Stupid one position switch.

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

Marc Porlier you can do anything you want man, you don’t have to follow my little guide here to the absolute letter. Just givin my $0.02

Hi, Thanks for a nice video! I have an X55 and I bind four things in the Saitek program, Speedbrake you can use it as a two way if you use Advanced command. See picture. imgur.com/K89M8Wj I also make a macro to turn on/off ground power and air. imgur.com/9wEPNMm

You know he's got too many buttons when he starts binding views

@Spudknocker

5 жыл бұрын

haha I just like lookin at the purdy airplanes!

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Why in the Hell would anyone combine flight controls like DLC with countermeasures???

@slammerf16

5 жыл бұрын

I guess Grumman didn't want you dropping flares on final to the boat...

weapon press is joy button 5 plus what?!

last time I follow your hotas setups