logitech x56 hotas

[TC]

My X56 is playing up in game, what happens is when i first load my aircraft my key set up works fine as soon as i move to runway and start take off run i loose all key bindings except for my Axis keys can anyone help PLEASE ?

[Hawk_UK]

You haven't got a cheap motherboard that shares its USB channels, have you? The old Saitek versions of the X56 are sensitive to that apparently. I think Logitech fixed the issue when they updated it after buying Saitek out.
I can only think for you to unplug anything else you may have in your USB ports, besides the X56, and test it.

[Cream Corn Lover]

your motherboard may not be up to the standers required by the x56

[Perfect Info]

Are you using the Logitech keybinding software, or are you using keybinds in game?

The Logitech keybinding software is a bit fragile when it intersects with DCS World, in my experience years ago. There would be frequent instance where DCS World and the Logitech software would "fight" over whether DCS World should use the native button inputs, or whether Logitech should feed it the mapped keyboard inputs instead.

I solved this by remove all bindings from the Logitech software, and only mapping the raw button presses (Joystick 1, 2, 3 etc...) in DCS World.

Also I save my profiles for each aircraft, since another annoying issue I had was DCS World sometimes detecting the x56 under a new hardware ID or something and thus assuming it needed default keybinds again.

[XIII]

Originally posted by Hawk_UK:

You haven't got a cheap motherboard that shares its USB channels, have you?

Oh save it. Most motherboards have USBs sharing channels to a degree, its not really a "cheap" thing. Just differs how many slots and how many controllers.

And its fine, USB is fast and efficient enough so a single controller can handle a dozen devices with no real lag.

Its just that X-56 are badly designed and for some reason dont adhere to USB standards or whatever.

[TequilaZaire]

Always use a powered USB hub with the x56, I believe another user had the same issue not long ago here. The x56 demands a lot more power than standard usb connections often provide and tends to act up in bizarre ways as a result.

[Hootman]

Yep, have the X56, ensure you're using a powered hub. Also, don't forget that you can go to "pause", go into control settings, and there is a button up top to redetect the controllers which usually requires no restart. I have to do that occasionally with myh trackIR (I'm real suprised it allows trackir to reset without restarting, because trackir is REAL funky about having to restart if it drops).

Definitely make sure no Logitech profiles are active.

Again, until you get what's causing them to drop offline, hitting "pause" and pressing the "redetect" or whatever it's called in control settings hopefully brings them back online immediately, so hopefully that can be a sort of "interim" workaround until you can sort it out.

[TC]

0k thanks all for your help and advice i will try things you have mentioned

[MONGOOSE]

Originally posted by TC:

0k thanks all for your help and advice i will try things you have mentioned

Hey TC, I have over 2000 hrs in DCS, all using the X56! If you need help I would be happy to help you get up in running(DM me), it is quite difficult to find the problem when you don't know where to look!

All of the things people have said above do & have merit and warrant a look at, all true! However in addition, when your new to the sim you don't know how to necessarily troubleshoot or know where to look. I have built computers for a living, and I have done all this and I understand the problem your having, and I went through it!

I do currently use the software and DCS together and I have no problem with anything and I use every button on the Joystick & throttle as well as the MODE selection keys tripling your inputs- This is a combination of different things that will cause issues, but its hard when you don't know where to look! My favorite was when I moved my stick and the throttle would take off! Yet sometimes they worked in one mission and not another! Or the settings where different every time I launched the game. These are all settings that need attention, that's all simple but can be time consuming!

As far as USB ports make sure on the back of your computer your plugging each USB into a different area of hubs( or clusters) of ports(not next to each other they do draw a lot of power USB 3 or higher will work best- Separate power hub can also be used- if that makes sense!

-Hope you enjoy the game.....

[Mysterious Drone]

Hey Mongoose, I have a x-56, do you have the mapping for AH-64?

[MONGOOSE]

Originally posted by Snowflake culture:

Hey Mongoose, I have a x-56, do you have the mapping for AH-64?

I do not sorry, you might be able to find out what it is on dcs forums, someone might have uploaded one. It usually will come down to preference though and what your comfortable with. Most templates or profiles will be a guideline for you to setup! you may eventually change depending on your setup! Although I might be able to help you set it up, I don't know the key binds, and they are different from the F18 which is the only thing I fly! Im to help you if I can...

[MONGOOSE]

Originally posted by Snowflake culture:

Hey Mongoose, I have a x-56, do you have the mapping for AH-64?

Hey brotha, I found this for you! You can find alot of stuff here on this forum you may need for dcs! if you need more help just let me know!

X56 AH-64 Hotas setup:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3321338/