No Throttle Response

Whack · Post by **Whack** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:29 am

Hey Gang,

I'm sure this is an easy fix, but I am unable to get any throttle response with my Cougar in LOMAC. I have installed and re-installed the VTB profile, and buttons on the throttle work as well as the joystick and its buttons...just no increase in thrust with throttle. The profiles are enabled and emulation in ON.

Everything works fine in Falcon 4.0. I'm new to this game, so I'm sure it's me.

Thanks in advance.

Todd

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:37 am

Make sure in the Lomac options under input and the axis that you have your throttle axis set for your hotas throttle. I had the same problem when i first started with LOMAC....it recognized my stick, but didn't utilize my throttle (X52).

Whack · Post by **Whack** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:18 pm

Rhino,

Thanks for the quick reply. I went back in to options and under "thrust" i made sure Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar is selected. I don't have a separate option for throttle. I tried it, but still no luck. I'm stumped.

Thanks again for your help.

Todd

Whack · Post by **Whack** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:30 pm

okay...it lists my throttle axis as "Slider 0". That's the MAN RNG/ UNCAGE rotator...anyone know how to get rid of that and to se the regular throtle axis?

I'm not worth anything in programming, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Todd

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:31 pm

There should be an option or switch to turn it to an axis from a slider...i dont have the sim on this computer im writing on right now as im in class on a laptop, but if you dont figure it out in 2 hours i will take some screenies and show you.

Rhino

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:14 pm

Post by **Lawndart** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:02 pm

Follow Rhino's instructions. To change the corresponding axis/slider, highlight the input and double click it (or hit "change"). When the pop-up box shows up, move the axis or slider you wish to assign back and forth and it should "grab it"! Click OK... (that is to the best of my memory of how it works).

This thread here contains screenies with some of our setups screens. Use them for reference to match the input axis'/sliders (and curve settings): http://www.virtualthunderbirds.com/foru ... .php?t=349

Whack · Post by **Whack** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:41 pm

Thanks for all of the help. I have it working now. Lawndart...do you guys adjust the curve so there isn't so much throttle movement from idle to AB?

Thanks again.

Todd

Post by **Lawndart** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:39 pm

Oh no... I use the entire range! While in formation throttle movements may be minute, but you will need idle power for things like the float, taxing and full AB for a few rejoin maneuvers and more. Also, depending on where Boss has his throttle, your range needs to extend lower and higher than his setting at any given time which is why it wouldn't be very convenient to have a hard stop somewhere near Boss' power setting if he needs to keep the power low while coming in for a maneuver (just to give you one example). I wouldn't recommend welding stop blocks on your throttle quadrant (i.e. My two cents: Do not change the linear throttle curve)!

Whack · Post by **Whack** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:45 pm

Thanks.

Makes perfect sense. I may need to adjust detents at some point, mine are factory original and may be in the way a little.

I've just sent Burner an email, I'd love to try and work out a time to join up with you guys this week.

Best,

Todd

Post by **Lawndart** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:30 pm

You should open up the Kitty and move the detents to 95% and 75% or 95% and 100%. That is what most of us use I believe. The Diamond hardly flies above 95% power and 75% is a good taxi reference to maintain speed. As a Solo and in a deeper position in the Delta formation, I have mine set to 95 and 100%, since it gives me the added detent of Full MIL needed over the top of the loops as well as going between AB and Full MIL in formation with Striker.

You may find it hard to join us for a flight this week. I know many guys are busy IRL (myself included) until Thurs/Friday and from then on, we'll be performing VFAT live this weekend. After that, I'm sure someone will have lots more time to give you a tour of the virtual skies VTB-style. You should come see us fly VFAT (details in the announcement forum) Saturday.