#4568973 - 05/18/21 09:13 PM
Re: What's the best version?
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If you already have a T16000M, I would look for a used Thrustmaster TWCS and TFRP-Pedals (directly connectable to the TWCS - all of those controls are also fully compatible with the TARGET software). Sadly at the moment those things are much too expensive, if you would like to buy them new, cause of Covid and the MSFS boom. The TWCS isn't bad (I own two of them by myself which are meant for modding projects), the only drawback is the stickiness of the throttle slider, which can easily be fixed with silcon grease (Nyogel 767A or something comparable). A throttle and pedals makes really a difference in flying and especially when flying helos. You could also use them for all other games like space simulations etc. And those HOTAS gear will last for years if you maintain them from time to time. I have still old gameport HOTAS (TM FLCS,TQS, RCS) etc. which are in perfect condition since years, but cause of USB obsolete. I have converted some of them to USB and some are sitting in the cabinet, waiting for new projects . I did want to get a TWCS, but as you say, the price has sky rocketed. I had the FLY5 stick in storage while I moved house, and it works well enough to use as pseudo HOTAS. My son has also got into playing MSFS, and really enjoys it. When the price comes down again, I might try to get some better gear.
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#4568974 - 05/18/21 09:15 PM
Re: What's the best version?
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Try saving ini, delete config, run sim to see if available resolutions change. Copy in back. Can you get full resolution in 1.15.2? I wondered if it was a limit in the code. I've got 1.16.2 and 1.15.2 installed, and use the allmods app to launch them. But I think I'll uninstall them, and just install 1.15.2 on its own and see how it goes.
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#4569074 - 05/19/21 02:03 PM
Re: What's the best version?
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I've got it working now. Deleting game.cfg reset the resolution back to default, but the max resolution was still 1280 x 1024. When I deleted the players.bin files, then I can now select higher resolutions. Interesting. I don't think I deleted the players.bin files, but I've just recently reinstalled EECH 1 to try and resolve my own glitches, so I probably didn't have any that were old.
Last edited by Reticuli; 05/21/21 08:34 PM.
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#4569699 - 05/23/21 10:16 PM
Re: What's the best version?
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I'm partial to 1.16 because I contributed code to it. I fixed the automated altitude controls and auto hover so it actually works now. You can fly Nap-Of-The-Earth. The original code was messed up, the original programmers used a proportional-only feedback loop which was unstable. It has to have some differential feedback in order to work without over shooting the goal all the time. I can now put my helo into Altitude Lock, focus on my targeting screens, and use the equipment like it was meant to be used without crashing into the ground. Just my 2 cents worth. You did a great job with the attitude hold system, though I do notice torque issues now in non-stable hover mode. From the beginning of 1.16 series I've experienced CTDs when rolling inverted,
This can be replicated by going into a Comanche in 1.16.2 in a campaign (Cuba, Afognak, so far), ASE page showing, turning on the helmet mounted sight, cycling to padlock targets with prev/next target, and rolling.
Last edited by Reticuli; 05/26/21 01:01 AM.
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