SAE Controls

[Aper]

Hey there,

First off, I am really impressed to see realistic SAE controls being implemented in the game. Second, I was wondering how accurate these controls are going to be, and if these controls will be applied to other types of machinery than the excavator ?

Thanks !

[PsychoCow]

The excavators can be steered with Euro controls and you will be able to use two joysticks if you like. Furthermore you will be able to configure the controls by yourself if you prefer other settings.

[AAAARGH!]

Are Euro controls and SAE controls the same?

[Aper]

I believe SAE controls are international, so applies to both American and European standards. Just like ISO controls.

[ruff0549]

First of all this game looks awsome! I mean really great graphics. Aper...great question...but tell me what are SAE controls. Does this mean I have controls of each individual machine. I mean if I have the digger, I can manipulate it with all the levers? Will I have control of each individual rig I am running and will I see the results (good or bad). I don't have a game pad will I need one to play the game?

[PsychoCow]

No, the game supports the control via mouse, keyboard, gamepad, steering wheel as well as the use of one or two joysticks.

[ruff0549]

PsychoCow, that's cool, but I wanted to know if we can control all of the gadgets inside the cabin of each construction machine?

[Aper]

SAE controls are real-life controls that applied to every heavy machinery in North American, and probably around the world. Meaning that regardless of what company or model you're working with, the controls stay the same from an excavator to another to prevent workers from always switching control types.

In the SAE control pattern, the left hand joystick controls Swing (left & right) and the Stick (in & out), and the right hand joystick controls the Boom (up-down) and Bucket motions (close & dump).

Left hand left = Swing left.
Left hand right = Swing right.
Left hand forward = Stick out.
Left hand back = Stick in.
Right hand left = Bucket close.
Right hand right = Bucket dump.
Right hand forward = Boom lower.
Right hand back = Boom raise.
Usually, excavators comes with that kind of settings (SAE) from all manufacturers (Komatsu, Caterpillar, Kobelco, Hyundai, Doosan, Hitachi, Link Belt, Kubota). Some excavators have the possibility with the easy motion of a single switch, to change the operating mode from SAE to ISO and, from ISO to SAE.

[ruff0549]

Thank Aper, got it. have you played the game yet?

[Aper]

Not yet, friend. I'm still patiently waiting for the game to be released like everyone else :)

[Chacal]

I tried the 2012 version with 2 joysticks and SAE configuration. It is quite realistic.

[[FCClan]The_Stranger]

Left hand left = Swing left.
Left hand right = Swing right.
Left hand forward = Stick out.
Left hand back = Stick in.
Right hand left = Bucket close.
Right hand right = Bucket dump.
Right hand forward = Boom lower.
Right hand back = Boom raise.

Huh? I have operated a John Deere backhoe (real life). The boom is on the left stick. The dipperstick is on the right lever. I don't know the difference between SAE and ISO. I'm guessing John Deere is SAE. EDIT: John Deere is ISO control.

http://www.instructables.com/file/FLF6PN1G1M2GH3E/