Condor Logitech X3D Pro settings or driver

Following suggestions in Soaring, I am trying to use the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick with Condor 1.1.5 and Win 7. The control of sensitivity is not sufficient for success with the Flight Training turning exercise.

Is there a Logitech driver needed, or is there a way of setting Condor Inputs to allow for a usable scenario?

Is the older sidewinder preferable from a fine control standpoint?

Thanks for any advice.

rkh986

Hi,

I suspect that you do not have Condor setup correctly in regard to the
Joystick. Make sure you go to Setup Input Assign Controls and assign
the controls correctly as described in my Condor Tips document he
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/condor.htm#Tips

If you can't get it working, give me a call and I can help you. But please
follow the directions first.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
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"rkh986" wrote in message
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Following suggestions in Soaring, I am trying to use the Logitech Extreme 3D
Pro joystick with Condor 1.1.5 and Win 7. The control of sensitivity is not
sufficient for success with the Flight Training turning exercise.

Is there a Logitech driver needed, or is there a way of setting Condor
Inputs to allow for a usable scenario?

Is the older sidewinder preferable from a fine control standpoint?

Thanks for any advice.

rkh986

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:06:13 PM UTC-7, rkh986 wrote:
Following suggestions in Soaring, I am trying to use the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick with Condor 1.1.5 and Win 7. The control of sensitivity is not sufficient for success with the Flight Training turning exercise.



Is there a Logitech driver needed, or is there a way of setting Condor Inputs to allow for a usable scenario?



Is the older sidewinder preferable from a fine control standpoint?



Thanks for any advice.



rkh986

I use that same joystick without issue. windows 7, latest condor

I use that same joystick without issue. *windows 7, latest condor

Me too. Has the original poster calibrated his/her joystick using the
included software? Calibration does drift. From the logitech forum:

HOW TO CALIBRATE THE LOGITECH EXTREME 3D PRO JOYSTICK
I just figured out how to calibrate this joystick. I am using Windows
XP. I assume it will work with all Windows operarting systems though.

Go to Control Panel, click on "Game Controllers", or however you get
to your joystick settings. Hold down the "Ctrl" (control key) and the
"Shift" key together - at the same time, THEN click your mouse on the
"Properties". This should take you to a different calibration screen
that you would get to without holding the two keys together. IMPORTANT
- Click on the "Test" tab first. If you go to the settings tab first,
it likely will not work. Without doing anything else after clicking on
the "Test" tab, next click on the "Settings" tab. Then click on the
"Calibrate" button below. Click "next". Click the thumb button on the
left side of the joystick which should bring you to another screen.
Then follow the prompts......
* On the "axis calibration", move your joystick in full circles,
making sure the "+" symbol moves around the far margins of the square.
After a few complete circles, click the "next" button with your mouse.
* On the next screen, click the left button on the joystick again,
which should bring you to the next screen. Move the throttle lever
back and forth a few times. Then click "next" again.
* On the "Z rotation screen", move the joystick to the left and right
(rotate it) a few times. Then click "next" and then "finish" then
"ok". Thats it. It should be calibrated now. Hope this helps everyone
with problems.



For Windows 7...


Go to Devices & Printers
Right Click on Extreme 3D Joystick
Click on Game Controller Settings
Ctrl+Shift Click on Properties Here to get to Calibration



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If it's not working quite right, plug the joystick into a different
USB port and try the directions above again (I had to do this - worked
like a charm!!).

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:06:13 PM UTC-7, rkh986 wrote:
Following suggestions in Soaring, I am trying to use the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick with Condor 1.1.5 and Win 7. The control of sensitivity is not sufficient for success with the Flight Training turning exercise.



Is there a Logitech driver needed, or is there a way of setting Condor Inputs to allow for a usable scenario?



Is the older sidewinder preferable from a fine control standpoint?



Thanks for any advice.



rkh986

Thanks Paul, for this reply and your excellent set of Condor Tips!
Yes, I have followed your tips with limited success. Although using the non-linearity setting to decrease the stick sensitivity for ailerons and elevator, the flying is highly unstable, not allowing straight and level flight.. The simulation is far different from flying real fiberglass sailplanes.

I will try the limits for flattening of the lower part of the curves (almost there now), as I am seeking more realistic simulation. (I am a CFIG and former sailplane owner). I appreciate the invitation to call.

Thanks Dan, for the helpful advice on setting up this joystick! I plan to try the suggestions.

Cheers,
Kent
rkh986