Logitech 3D Pro Throttle Not Working in Some Modules

[teddancin]

Hi all -

My throttle seems to have stopped working in everything that's not FC3 - what gives? It is seen by the config tool, no problem, and I can see movement when I waggle it on the curve display, but nothing in-game...

TIA!

[=AiR FORCE=]

Go into Options Controls for Axis.
Clear the throttles.
Axis Assign and move the joystick throttle, once detected OK.
Axis Tune, check the Slider box. OK.
For each aircraft.

Also, introduce some dead zone and curve to all 3 axis, including the rudder, for all aircraft.
About 5-10 dead zone and 20 curve respectively.

[teddancin]

I tried it again to make sure - nope, after doing all of that the throttle is non-responsive...though I see it in the Axis Controls window, and it moves when I move the throttle.

[kazereal]

Originally posted by BWteddancin:

I tried it again to make sure - nope, after doing all of that the throttle is non-responsive...though I see it in the Axis Controls window, and it moves when I move the throttle.

Could you double-check the configuration. There is different setup for "sim mode" and "game mode". Also make sure you approve changes by Ok and not cancel at any point.

[teddancin]

All doublechecked - it shows up in the config window in the game, but does not work inside the actual Sim.

[Hadji]

Are you talking about the in-game config window or are you using external software?

If it works in FC3 it should work in other modules as well. What happens when you use the Axis assign option? Does it recognize throttle input?

Also, what module are we talking about? Some modules have a throttle detent, i.e. the throttle can't be moved unless you LIFT the throttle from off to idle position. This level of simulation is not available in the FC3 planes which might explain your problems.

[MASNYA]

So do i.
i used Logitech Attack but couldnt work properly.
its hard to fly a "BIRD" n make it bored.
it was not seems FSX control's

[Hadji]

Well, this is not FSX... The level of detail even in the payware FSX planes are not at DCS level. It is supposed to be hard to fly...

Have you mapped throttle detent/lock to a key? The Logitech stick won't handle this out-of-the-box. I began with a Logitech Attack once, and it worked just fine if everything is mapped properly. I can almost bet on that throttle lock is the problem here.

[teddancin]

"If it works in FC3 it should work in other modules as well. What happens when you use the Axis assign option? Does it recognize throttle input? "

It does recognize input in axis assign, and I can see the input in axis tune. In the actual Sim, though, the slider does nothing. I tested it by mapping it to rudders, that didn't do anything either.

I want to fix this, I'm finaly not ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ at playing DCS!

[Hadji]

What module are we talking about? Did you unlock the throttle in the cockpit if it's applicable like I mentioned above?

Never heard of anyone having the same issue to be honest. Either the throttle input works or it doesn't in my experience.

Since it obviously works in FC3 and you claim the mapping is correct for all the other modules, the only thing I can think of is pilot error unless something is messed up with your DCS files. Do you get the same result if you start a flight mid-air? Have you tried deleting the controller profile (for DCS that is) and then "build" a new one from scratch?

[kazereal]

Originally posted by El Hadji:

What module are we talking about? Did you unlock the throttle in the cockpit if it's applicable like I mentioned above?

Never heard of anyone having the same issue to be honest. Either the throttle input works or it doesn't in my experience.

Since it obviously works in FC3 and you claim the mapping is correct for all the other modules, the only thing I can think of is pilot error unless something is messed up with your DCS files. Do you get the same result if you start a flight mid-air? Have you tried deleting the controller profile (for DCS that is) and then "build" a new one from scratch?

I agree with this.

Either it is locked in cockpit (and you must press something like "home" once to release it) or the control setting is not saved somehow.

[Hadji]

Just had to check to make sure since I haven't flown some of the modules in quite some time... The only modules where the throttle can be moved without additional key/mouse input are:

Bf-109 K-4
MiG-15bis
P-51D
TF-51D

The rest all have some sort of detent/locking. And these locks aren't all mapped the same by default. Some use RWin+Home (the F-86 needs that combo to be pressed TWICE before you can move the throttle) and some have their own bindings in the control options. Look for 'Throttle to START', 'Throttle to IDLE', 'Throttle lock', 'Throttle detent' and similar phrases in the bindings list.

[teddancin]

Ok, I figured it out - and I feel dumb. Game avionics introduces "game" controls - I was setting sim controls. I figured it out when I downloaded a template...thanks for all the help everyone!

[Hadji]

Don't worry mate. There are so many things that can go wrong in DCS so there is no need to feel dumb. Glad you got it working!