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#4261367 - 05/18/16 11:13 AM Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions?  
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I know this has been asked before but those threads are dated and hardware development marches on.
The need has become clear that having rudder pedals for certain aircraft (like the Dr.1) would be highly beneficial.

Anyone have recommendation for (preferably non-Saitek) rudder pedals? Functionality at a cheap price is a bonus!

#4261374 - 05/18/16 11:47 AM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Duke, what is your joystick ?
I preordered Saitek X56, the joystick already has Z axis, but i'm also interested in rudder pedals in the near future.
I am / was affarid i can't get used to play with peddals
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#4261380 - 05/18/16 12:00 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Why non-Saitek??? I have them, and they never failed me in all the years.


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#4261383 - 05/18/16 12:13 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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I am currently using a TM 16000.M on Olham's recommendation. Good stick!
The reason I needed a new stick was I couldn't get my Saitek X52 Pro to work with my new computer. Big problem if you Google it and Saitek Support was worthless.

As a side note I should try it again with W10 and post-Driver Booster.

Anyway if you guys are willing to vouch for the Saitek pedals I don't mind being adventurous. And my X52 Pro may be useable again. I'll know this weekend.

#4261434 - 05/18/16 03:03 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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It would appear, after some quick looking around, that the Saitek pedals I can get (in stock) are approx. $200.00.
This is a little more then I wished to spend on what, at this time anyway, is kind of a experiment to see how I like rudder pedals in general.

Anyone use the CH Pro USB pedals? I can get a set of those for less then a $100.00.

#4261446 - 05/18/16 03:37 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Have not used the CH Pro - reason I did not get them is that they appear to be narrow.

The Saitek Pro Pedals work good for me.

You found NEW Saitek in stock for $200??

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Others that I am aware of.

Thrustmaster
Brand new - End of May Shipping?
http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Flight-Rudder-Pedals-Playstation-4/dp/B015PII6YI
$90 - cheapest - narrow than even ch?

CH Products
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000512IE/ref=...JTSZQ53TECVME6R
$130.00
Dated - Narrow?

Saitek - pretty much out of stock everywhere - have been for quite some time.
No idea if they are actually shipping.
Possibly purchase on ebay prices are crazy?

http://mfg.simundza.com/products
Expensive 256euros + VAT + shipping
Order now for delivery in July
Possibly the best available?

VBK
http://www.gostratojet.com/TRudder4Pedals/index.html
June Shipment
$249.00 (US)
These have more of an up/down movement intended for a desk chair.


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#4261448 - 05/18/16 03:41 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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The pedals are closer together there, but AFAIK they are good hardware.
Not available on AMAZON here, but in AMAZON UK they have 5 stars.
For 100 bucks, I'd say: get them!


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#4261459 - 05/18/16 04:17 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Thank you gentlemen and thank you Stache for the details. Glad to see us MI boys sticking together.
In any case as a "rudder pedal test run" I decided to give the CH Pro a try.
Should be here beginning of next week - just in time for vacation!

#4261508 - 05/18/16 06:29 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Duke, I've been using the whole CH gear package FS/PT/PP since they were all pre-USB connectors and then changed over to the USB versions 14 years ago. I am still using the same 3 units literally thousands of hours later. CH gear is durable and functional... It was mentioned that the Pro Pedals are narrow. Not sure where that idea came from. They are, if anything overly wide. Also, they do have the ability to set individual port and starboard toe-brakes. Not useful in WoFF or RoF, but sweet in WWII sims that support them. They can also be used with driving sims as throttle and brake pedals.

Never having had to set them up with any other brands of stick, I can't help you on that...

Rick

PS. The only thing I have had to do to any one of the three controllers in 14 years is change out a pot for the throttle main handle on the Pro Throttle.

#4261514 - 05/18/16 06:41 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: Buff1]  
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Originally Posted By: Buff1
It was mentioned that the CH Pro Pedals are narrow. Not sure where that idea came from. They are, if anything overly wide.


Hi, That was just my thoughts when I was purchasing.

For example this shows there is about 13" inch's outside pedal to outside pedal.
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1078354&postcount=4


The Saitek Pro Flight Pedals are 16"

Just seemed like they could be a little cramped.

Last edited by Stache; 05/18/16 06:47 PM. Reason: changed would to could

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#4261517 - 05/18/16 06:47 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Yea that is a slight concern.
I am a big lad and probably don't sit in a perfectly upright position.
Perhaps if it gets to be a big issue I can probably rig something...maybe.

#4261522 - 05/18/16 06:57 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: Stache]  
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Originally Posted By: Stache

Thrustmaster
Brand new - End of May Shipping?
http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Flight-Rudder-Pedals-Playstation-4/dp/B015PII6YI
$90 - cheapest - narrow than even ch?


Yes, slight less, width is ~12.20" (31cm) - distance between pedals is 2.16" (5.5cm).

Approximate measures, source: http://www.checksix-fr.com/articles/Arti...der_Pedals.html

CH width is 13" and distance between pedals looks 1/3 of width, maybe ~3.5".

BTW - VKB T-Rudder don't have brakes, but their T.Link software allow set a button in joystick as brake for both wheels and adjust differential brakes with rudder pedal movement.

#4261525 - 05/18/16 07:16 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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CH pedals make my family jewels hurt.Why would thrustmaster go even narrower is amazing to me.

2.16 IN distance rofl

#4261544 - 05/18/16 08:55 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Uh oh. I got serious jewels.

#4261561 - 05/18/16 10:04 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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LOL steer clear DIH. old_simmer

#4261574 - 05/18/16 11:17 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: Stache]  
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I do all my flying barefoot and the CH pedals (the pedals themselves) are a good deal wider than my feet, nor do my toes reach the end. The raised heel cup is a delight as it means you don't need to keep a firm pressure on the pedal all the time and so it is easier to 'feather' the rudder for a nice light port/starboard control. Over the years this ability to finely adjust targeting with light rudder control has resulted in more hits and thus more kills.

Not having used other pedals, I can't compare, but the CH Pros do not 'feel' small at all.

Rick

#4261586 - 05/18/16 11:53 PM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Perfect. Thanks Rick for the info.
Have to say I am kind of stoked about having pedals...in theory.
The "twist stick" concept is workable and I have used one for years but I find, during frantic manuvers, I offtimes end up with inadvertent rudder input.

#4261590 - 05/19/16 12:28 AM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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This is a most opportune thread, as I too am looking seriously at buying rudder pedals.

I currently have a Microsoft MMF2 joystick. Have had it since 2004, never given any trouble. A great stick, but the twist grip rudder is a limitation.

Like Duke I too am looking at the CH product. Just wondering does anyone know if the MMF2 stick is compatible?I really don't want to have to but a new stick too.:)


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#4261628 - 05/19/16 03:59 AM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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The pedal is a independent controller than joystick (or standalone throttle), one dont depend/interfere on other.

You can use Joystick MS FFB2, pedal from CH and throttle from Thrustmaster.

The only issue is when the game support only one controller, like old sim's or FPS with flight "things" like Battefield's.

#4261631 - 05/19/16 04:14 AM Re: Looking for rudder pedals...suggestions? [Re: Sokol1]  
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Originally Posted By: Sokol1
or FPS with flight "things" like Battefield's.


Flight "things"... I love it...

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