xbox controller setup

[ToddKC]

Does anyone else use an xbox controller for this? I would like to compare setups.

So my real-life quad is a hubsan h501s, and the controller has 2 sticks that spring to center, just like an xbox controller. If you don't touch the throttle, the quad will hover. Up goes up, down goes down, no input just hovers. I have kind of replicated this in game.

I am a total beginner, so am flying in level mode btw. No acro for me yet.

Best settings I have been able to get are to set all the deadzones to .30 (max) for yaw, pitch, and roll. This still gives plenty of control but doesn't allow any "drift" inputs from the controller. Barely moving the sticks still shows the model moving in the setup menu, so that seems fine. For the throttle I have the zeropoint at .35.

In the game flight settings I just click on the low preset. The "hover at center" setting doesn't seem to do anything, which is why I am adjusting the deadzone for the throttle instead.

Just wanted to see what other xbox or playstation controller users are doing. I know most racing quads have the throttle stick unlocked to stay where you have it, but since mine is setup xbox style with always returning to center I am trying to set the game up that way too.

[Boof69]

This sim isn't setup to behave like you describe. The throttle on a race quad operates between 0-100. The behavior you want is more like a phantom or any other camera platform Quadcopter.
So the setup I used on the Xbox controller was to click the "Xbox" button. I clicked the "High" button to get the most performance. I then used deadband to set the throttle to off at the bottom of the left stick throw. then adjusted deadband for the other channels to bring the indicator to the center.
The deadbands ended up:
Trottle 0.56
Yaw 0.06
Pitch 0.02
Roll 0.08
I heavily suggest you fly only in acro if your goal is to fly race quad.
Level mode will cause you to rely on the quad for self leveling and set you up for bad habits before the switch to Acro. IMHO

Anyways that was the setup I went with.

[ToddKC]

Yeah I kinda got myself into a bad spot, but don't have the funds to buy another quad. My hubsan controller has both sticks return to center, which I know isn't how most are. But I already bought it, so I was trying to get the game to match.

For the record I don't ever want to actually race competitively, just go through the motions at a much lower speed. I guess if I ever feel good enough I would be willing to spend more on a normal racing quad.

Thanks for your help though, I am VERY glad I found this game before spending $100+ on one of the other sims.

[Errlax]

I have my xbox controller working where the copter is at zero idle ( +1% to keep the blades spinning so I dont Dead Stick when the throttle hits ZERO when the stick returns to the center position. I can share my setup with you if you like.

I do agree with the ACRO MODE statement. I too just started learning how to fly a quad and sadly I too am stuck to an xbox controller..I felt the need to have the quad return to level flight because I am used to this natural pendelum effect of a helicopter. But to be honest, Acro Mode it feel soooooo much better.

I also adjusted my ZERO point.

For Racing, I use lower PID settings because I want clean smooth entries into the turns and clean exits out... Leaves for much cleaner faster flying in my opinion.. Less wobbling around trying to get level.. But for ACRO... I love the quick response during a routine.

If you need screenshots.. message me on STEAM

[enrolao84]

Initially I made near Boof69 but with this you obtain low distance and very high sensivility and difficult to play.

After understand this I use:

Trottle 0.30 (example for drone aether, other need different value) and deadband 0.10 0.10 0.10

With this combination you obtain more distance to work in the joystick and is many more easy to work.

Also I purchase stick extender xbox 360 - like in ebay searching - 8X 4Size Black Silicone Thumb Stick Grip Cover Caps For PS4 & Xbox One Controler - 1 euro.

Now I add screws to longer the distance

How the extender is rubber you can put a screw and also remove without problems. Also proof different screws more o less longer

image in : https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1406488212