#3101170 - 09/25/10 05:41 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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can someone point me in the direction of a technical drawing of the socket/plug design of the cougar/warthog joystick? I'm thinking about making a middle piece to elongate the stick. Same fitting as Cougar. Ask these guys? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0R6U89Y2eM
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#3101179 - 09/25/10 06:02 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Ltfransky
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He made a really bad name for himself over at ED Forums. I don't know what the upshot was, but there were a lot of hard feelings. I'd be careful, if you can find him.
Please Heatware Me!Ours is not to reason why. Ours is to do or die. Tennyson I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.. Gillespie Magee, RCAF
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#3101205 - 09/25/10 07:10 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Tbag
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Thanks Nutty, that's excactly what I was looking for. But all I need to know is where to get those connectors.
The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. - Douglas Adams
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#3101235 - 09/25/10 08:02 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Dagestan, Dover, DMZ
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He made a really bad name for himself over at ED Forums. I don't know what the upshot was, but there were a lot of hard feelings. I'd be careful, if you can find him. Really? That's a shame. He actually seemed really nice whenever I asked questions of him. That's too bad if he got that reputation and even worse if he earned it.
Corsair8X
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#3101240 - 09/25/10 08:08 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Has anyone even heard from him in the two years? Was a great guy with great ideas and intentions, unfortunately I think he disappeared after the above issues.
admin comment - guys, please don't name names on this or make comments about "ripping off", etc. Thanks.
- guod
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#3102244 - 09/27/10 03:00 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Hey guys. I ordered a warthog too. The just updated their shipping date to 15. of october. Wonder when you guys will be delivered.
Winger
PS: Its a onlineshop in germany.
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#3102284 - 09/27/10 04:07 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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i5-2500k @ 3.3, Asus P8Z77-V LE mobo Windows 7 64-bit, 8GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 670 FTW 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, Warthog, uber modded Cougar, TM Cougar MFD's, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard
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#3102764 - 09/28/10 04:55 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Has anyone even heard from him in the two years? Was a great guy with great ideas and intentions, unfortunately I think he disappeared after the above issues.
admin comment - guys, please don't name names on this or make comments about "ripping off", etc. Thanks.
- guod Sorry understand, but for the record it's the truth he took many orders (and money), only delivered a few and then disappeared. No mention of "ripping off" nor no names in this post! But that's like saying don't tell truth. Buyer beware of the unnamed person to never be named. Call it what you will..............
I've got a bad feeling about this.....
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#3102947 - 09/28/10 02:38 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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The big flat base is screwed on to the gimball and cabling, I think it's just for Allen er phillips screws, the base is there for stabiliti. the stick can be taken off it's gimbal and exchanged for the Cougar aswell. I have seen some images of the buttom of the stick, where eludes me at the moment. And I don't think I made any sense there!
Staffan
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#3102990 - 09/28/10 03:44 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Cali
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Has anyone even heard from him in the two years? Was a great guy with great ideas and intentions, unfortunately I think he disappeared after the above issues.
admin comment - guys, please don't name names on this or make comments about "ripping off", etc. Thanks.
- guod Sorry understand, but for the record it's the truth he took many orders (and money), only delivered a few and then disappeared. No mention of "ripping off" nor no names in this post! But that's like saying don't tell truth. Buyer beware of the unnamed person to never be named. Call it what you will.............. I said many good people got banned from that place for no reason. It's their forums so they can do whatever they want, so like you said call it what you will.
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#3103116 - 09/28/10 06:14 PM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Can someone explain the removeable stick? If I want to incorporate this into a home cockpit in a center mount position without the base, do I need to provide my own gimbal/sensor system? In other words, if you remove the stick, are you effectively just getting a grip with buttons? The big flat square base plate is for those who prefer to use the Warthog stick on a desk top. It provides stability to the assembly so the base won't topple at full stick deflection. It is just a metal plate that is attached to the cylindrical portion of the base with screws, and is removable so the cylinder can be mounted in a cockpit, either to the side, or just ahead of the seat for those who prefer a center-mounted stick. The stick grip can be removed from the base by unscrewing the grey knurled knob and lifting the grip away from the base. The grip and base are connected to each other with a PS/2-style connector. This is a carry over from the Cougar design, and the original idea was you'd be able to use different grips to replicate different aircraft types. As it stands, unless TM actually plans to make different replica grips this time (and I doubt it) it's really working in reverse - the new Warthog grip is a much more accurate replica of the late Block F-16 stick grip, so I think a lot of F-16 simmers will prefer to use the new grip with the old Cougar throttle and base, especially if they have invested in a force sensing mod. Also, the paddle at the base of the WH grip is removable. With the paddle installed it looks like an F-16 grip, with it removed it looks like an A-10C grip.
Cheers!
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#3103468 - 09/29/10 07:39 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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Well Matt Wagner stated he got his retail version of the Wartgog now, at the ED forums, so maybe in a few weeks or three.
Staffan
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#3104102 - 09/30/10 01:19 AM
Re: Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Discussion Thread
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WarriorX
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Wow! with such wild price fluctuation, I don't know whether to wait or pull the trigger now. I have never purchased from any retailer currently offering the warthog, so I am a bit cautious. Any idea when Amazon or Newegg will begin selling?
Tim
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