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  1. DCS sale ends Nov 3rd 2021

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydynQmkKA5c

     

     

    Sturmovik Nov 4

    https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/74789-annual-halloween-sale-is-on-25-85-off-select-items-oct21st-nov-4th-webstore-and-steam/

     

    Some of these prices are crazy.  I am thinking P-40 at 85% off is sweet.  Battle of Stalingrad. Hmm.

     

    How much room do you have on your ssd/hdd?

     

    If you dont have a joystick, but have an XBOX one controller this video shows you how to setup the controller in DCS.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmjbqEBwFcM

     

     

    Authentikit Spitfire controls physical setup for VR

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SdaNBpreqw&t=31s

     

    He looks to be using a VESA stad.  I think the ones with 90 degree tilt are better.  This is an example.

    https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07FM83WQ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

     

    DCS F-104 Vids

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ARPQHj1z1M

     

    CAF Bombing range

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn54oTFGHXM

     

     

  2. For those who may be interested DCS:

     

    Avro Vulcan on the way with AI Victor

    https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261146-avro-vulcan-xh558-mod-by-t-pap/

     

    DH Mosquito was released. it looks sweet.

     

    Over on SAS1946 for il-2 1946 they added the Vulcan and the Victor Pretty nice for a 10+ year old game.

     

    Victor

    https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,67011.0.html

     

    Vulcan

    https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,66523.0.html

     

    And just so people see this:

    As for Battle of X(Stalingrad, etc) some interesting stuff:

    Looks like they have made changes to the pilot physiology extending the time it takes to wear the pilot out and also changes to weapons.  2 steps in the right direction hopefully.

  3. I've been looking seriously at the Authentikit line.  Free diy files.  Know anyone with a 3D printer?  I wish I did!  Some of the local libraries have 3d printers, but most have a 2 hour limit.

     

    First is a Spitfire column and throttle,  and I believe P-40 is next on the list.

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCR7_bfqW6cxA6Z0sBTWxQ

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGQyJNLBbkY

     

    https://authentikit.org/

     

    I could eventually see having a collection of sticks/throttles per plane. 

     

     

     

     

  4. I've read about scarcity of joysticks etc. Frustrating, but not as crazy as GPU.

     

    As for the T16000M, owners or those considering it may want to consider these posts regarding possible issues.  Now the manufacturer may have changed things since, but I do knot know.  Use any fix mod at your own risk.

     

    If you take the T16000M fully apart, I read that there 3-4 clear nipples that are a bear to get back in according to youtubers/redditors. DONT LOOSE THEM

     

    These are only for the T16000

     

    Twist/yaw fixes

    https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/53523-twist-z-rotation-problem-on-t1600m-any-help/?do=findComment&comment=812081

     

    Or this one which is a partial disassembly/cleaning.  Wouldn't he need to re apply a plastic safe lube to the pot?  The issue may come back?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=688J7pfqLVs

     

    Or this one of the pot isnt damaged by use:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/9h5va3/t16000_yaw_fixed/

     

    Or just replace the crappy pot with a hall sensor.  According to the poster, the issue is cheap potentiometers.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/o1nisqsh2itbngz/yaw_modding.pdf?dl=0

     

    And since you are in there, consider an extension?  From what I read, it makes flying smoother/more accurate.  No idea what it does to the spring though. 

    Beware of height limits i.e. 20 cms.  Research your stick.  Not sure if you get to keep the twist pot in place.

     

    https://www.thingiverse.com/make:615652

     

    or

     

    https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4504566

     

     

     

  5. 11Bee,

     

    You are welcome.  Enjoy the sims.  My current system is giving me 20 fps on low setting lol!  I've been saving up, and have decided that I will wait til next year to see what comes as far as CPU/GPU are concerned.  I wont pay scalper prices for a GPU. So, I may as well wait.

     

     

  6. I am still learning myself.

     

    Re Sale dates, I am not sure TBH.  I've seen some mention of a possible sale sometime in April to coincide with the 2.7 update as mentioned by Sebastijan.  This was from a post on Hoggit on reddit from 2019:

    Summer Sale JUNE 21

    Easter-Spring APR 17

     

    But the dates could change.

     

    There are community mods such as the A-4 which work with the current version 2.5 while still having a mostly clickable cockpit, but other mod aircraft require Flaming Cliffs 3.  I believe that you need FC3 for the F-105 D/G for example.  So you can d/l the 2.5 version free https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/beta/, D/L the Skyhawk and try it out.

     

    Video on the A-4 with link to the D/L, Cover d/l install. There are others on how to bomb etc etc.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWgh0bYoYLc

     

    There are skins as well.  It would be great to have the tiger stripe aggressor skin for this. 

     

    VSN is a group that has a number of mod aircraft, I believe that they require FC3.

    https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/147247-vsn-flyable-aircraft-mods/

     

    And then you have the Hi Def/ Low Def aircraft.  Here is a vid:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKAZJZkXMkQ

     

    Some folks prefer to buy a complete module like F-18/F-16/F-14 over FC3.

     

    Head tracker clip:

    https://hackaday.io/project/162578-diy-head-tracking-clip

     

    Or thingiverse

    https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=trackir&type=things&sort=relevant

     

     

  7. I am a terrible "pilot" but enjoy "flying".  I will be waiting for the DCS Flaming Cliffs sale.

     

    Sorry for the length of this and all the links.

     

    You can make a diy led holder/head tracker.  Finding the PS3 eye cam is not too hard. 

     

    PS3 eye cam: you want the one with the curved lens.  Not flat.  SLEH00448.  Removing the ir filter is a pain, but, if I can do it, anyone can.

     

    Here is a DIY head track with LED. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423215228/http://www.free-track.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=1856&page=1

     

    From the freetrack site Filter media for the camera especially in a bright room.

    Fully exposed and developed photographic film - Three layers most effective.

    Dark gel filters - Roscolux. Combine colours to block visible light.

    Dark acrylic glass sheets - Plexiglas, Perspex etc.

    Infrared photography filters- eg 720nm, 850nm cutoff.

     

    Someone I know tried the exposed & developed film.  Worked well for him.

     

    Here are good LED https://www.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-SFH485P-EMITTER-GAALAS-880NM-5MM-RADIAL-New/202698487552?hash=item2f31c57700:g:6gIAAOSwX5pc9ss7

     

    Opentrack software. There is a link to the software d/l.  https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/34403-a-complete-guide-to-set-up-head-tracking-opentrack/

     

    Or of you have the $$ you can get the track ir  packages etc.  Me?  I am cheap.  I did my own.

     

    IL2-1946: With jets now?  No it isnt DCS, but if you are on a tight budget, it is still fun.

    If you are starting from scratch, Get the IL2-1946 DVD  or from GoG https://www.gog.com/game/il_2_sturmovik_1946 NOT a previous version under 4.07.  Versions under 4.07  and IL-2 Complete cant be modded from what I understand.  Do not buy complete if you want to mod it.

     

    SAS1946 has Huge d/L called BAT.  WW1 up to the jet age.

    https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,63246.0.html

     

    Mission4today is another main resource

    https://www.mission4today.com/

     

    I tried to make a final count down mission.

    https://imgbb.com/X2TKSgq

     

    Mossie Banff

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30kNtPdBi1g

     

    As for Battle of X(Stalingrad, etc) some interesting stuff:

    Looks like they have made changes to the pilot physiology extending the time it takes to wear the pilot out and also changes to weapons.  2 steps in the right direction hopefully.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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