I need help setting up a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick

[up2zero]

I have been playing with mouse and keyboard, having a blast and have become pretty good the game so I picked up a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. I have watched youtube videos, imported other users .blk files, read forums threads but can't get good control of the plane. I keep testing settings with test flights but I am missing something because I can't control it well and I don't see the two cross hairs, just one. I am selecting the option to not use the mouse for View Controls.
Previously all I used were the WASD keys and mouse. Why does the mouse give me more control that the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro? What action should I bind where to get the same kind of control and cross hair view I get from the mouse?

Thanks for any help / suggestions.

[Mahky Mahk]

Originally posted by up2zero:

I have been playing with mouse and keyboard, having a blast and have become pretty good the game so I picked up a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. I have watched youtube videos, imported other users .blk files, read forums threads but can't get good control of the plane. I keep testing settings with test flights but I am missing something because I can't control it well and I don't see the two cross hairs, just one.

I currently use the Logitech G940 Flight System but I have flown on my friend's Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and I really enjoyed his setup.

Logitech Profiler: Defaults
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In-game controls:

• Roll Axis (double click on it)
  - Multiplier: 0.6
  - Nonlinearity: 1
  
  
• Roll Sensitivity: 2 bars from maximum
  
  
• Pitch Axis (double click on it)
  - Multiplier: 0.4
  - Nonlinearity: 1
  
  
• Pitch Sensitivity: 2 bars from maximum
  
  
• Yaw Axis (double click on it)
  - Multiplier: 1
  - Nonlinearity: 2
  
  
• Yaw Sensitivity: 2 bars from minimum
  
  
• Control Sensitivity: 0.5 bar from maximum

Originally posted by up2zero:

Why does the mouse give me more control that the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro? What action should I bind where to get the same kind of control and cross hair view I get from the mouse?

In your case, you are used to flying with a mouse so it feels natural and precise. I've been flying with flight systems for years and I find using a mouse very difficult because the nature of my aircraft's movements are not natural as they would be with a joystick/pedals. With this being said, you have to stick with using your joystick for a few weeks until it feels natural to you. It's like riding a bike...except this one has a 2000hp engine and travels through clouds.

Your movements will be jerky for a long time but, eventually, you'll see vast improvement in your manuevering and acquisition of your target.

Things to initially work on (as far as manuevers are concerned): Chandelle, Immelman, split-s, high yo-yo, low yo-yo, rolling scissors, flat scissors, and guns defense.

Oh, and PS: You will never be as accurate on your joystick as you were on your mouse. I suggest picking up an Oculus Rift or TrackIR and playing Full Real Battles so you're guaranteed to be flying with and against other pilots using sticks.

[up2zero]

Thanks. I'm saving this page to reference for me next set-up attempt. The Oculus Rift and TrackIR look amazing!

[Heller64bit]

First off, thanks for this thread. I had issues with my Logictech extreme 3D Pro as well and thought it was the joystick and the game, but thanks to Duece's comment, I was able to tweak my settings to fit my play style and aircraft dynamics. Been a long time joystick controller fan and the mouse aim was killing me (literally, I couldn't roll out of an enemies fire). So thank you for this post, both of you.

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[spermaid ❤]

#2 You are not right that mouse is more accurate than joystick, it just takes time, also in Simulator Battles if you fly with mouse good joystick players will own you..

[SilentHorizon]

Originally posted by Opaatje:

im just new.but i found out,there is a 1 click option in the joystick settings .
to ad your joystick, i did that with mine..and it works..?!!

Where is that?? I have a 5 year old logitech 3d Pro extreme (they still make the same joystick today) and it's been a pain setting it up.

[Mahky Mahk]

Originally posted by #zenoSS:

#2 You are not right that mouse is more accurate than joystick, it just takes time, also in Simulator Battles if you fly with mouse good joystick players will own you..

You're just being ignorant if you don't believe that the mouse is more accurate than the joystick, and this is coming from someone who's been flying using flight systems for 12 years. SB pilots will dominate any mouse flyer who steps into the realm of SB because of the improved flight physics and lack of spatial awareness that mouse flyers tend to lack; not because the mouse is less accurate than the joystick. Point. Blank. Period.