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Information on X-65 Setup in FSX
Rule the skies with the Pro Flight X65F Control System. Custom engineered from high grade metal castings, this is a system that is built to withstand any combat engagements. The number of controls available will cater for any pilot’s needs, but the true innovation resides within the stick itself – Force Sensing technology. This text will hopefully provide the essential information needed to get the most out of your flight control system
Installation
To start off with, check that you have everything installed correctly.
Take the two metal stands and attach them to the base of the throttle with the screws supplied. You will also notice a rubber strip which is in two halves. Now fix one rubber strip to each stand just before the bend up to the panels. This will add support to the throttles. Click here to see a diagram
Once the stands are attached you are ready to affix the panel brackets. You will see the brackets have holes in each side, the holes that have brass eyelets should be at the top. To fix the brackets to the stands, screw from the top of the bracket then into the stand, so the head is above the bracket, this only needs to be hand tight. You can also screw together the panels in the same fashion.
Now you are ready to add the Software Panel and the information panel. Place these on the brackets and use the screws in the four corners. It does not matter which side the panels go on. If you prefer, and have a Pro Flight Information Panel (FIP), this can take place of the info panel. Once you attach the FIP, you can then attach the USB cable, which will need to be plugged into the back of the PC or a USB powered HUB preferably.
If you take a look at the back of the throttle, you will see 3 leads. These connect to the stick, panel and the PC.
- The PS/2 cable labelled ‘Stick’ plugs into the back of the X65F Stick (check that your pins are all ok; there should be 6 in the head of the plug).
- The PS/2 cable labelled ‘Sw/P’ plugs into the back of the Panel.
- he USB cable labelled ‘PC’ plugs into the back of the PC or a powered USB HUB. Take note that a non powered HUB might be able to power this device but if addition devices are added the power requirements will probably exceed that of which the HUB can provide. This is a similar case for USB ports from the PC Case.
It is recommended that you install the latest driver and SST software from our website. If this is done correctly (driver first then SST) you will have a little Saitek icon in your taskbar, next to the clock. If you do not have this, the SST fix on the FAQ page will resolve the issue.
With the supplied Alan Key, you can change the HAT’s layout to your specifications. To remove one, simply use the Alan Key to unscrew anticlockwise and swap to one of the other 3 HAT positions.
Also added is a palm rest which is attached to the top of the Stick’s palm rest if you feel you need more support on the wrist. Simply place about and press down firmly to click into place.
Features
Before you even start up your flight simulator, you should acquaint yourself with some of the controls and features of the X65F. Go to Control Panel > Game Controllers for XP or Games > Tools > Input devices for W7 and select the Properties for your X65F. Here you can test your buttons and axes, alter the force sensing and dead zones.
In addition to the standard Aileron, Elevator, Rudder and Dual Throttle controls, there are also the two rotaries. These are positioned conveniently so that your thumb and index finger can operate them. The rotaries have no set function, but they can be assigned in your Flight Sim to additional axes such as Elevator Trim or Flaps.
What is Force Sensing?
In a world first for a manufactured simulation controller, the X65F’s stick does not move; instead, like those found in real modern fighter jets, it responds to pressure that you exert on the handle, resulting in a fast, accurate and realistic response that will make you the ace in your squadron. With no moving parts and a shaft that is made from high grade steel, this provides incredible reliability and longevity..
Mode Switch
You will notice a 4 position slider above the the HAT switches on the throttle, that when moved changes the MODE LED’s from 1-4. To the uninitiated, the modes apply to the Programming Software (SST) that comes with the controller. The software allows you to assign the keyboard commands from your simulator to the buttons on the X65F. You can save these assignments as a profile, which can be tweaked as your flight experience increases. One Mode equals one configured set of buttons. So, with the SST, you can have a minimum of 4 different button configurations set to your controller at one time. You can even set more modes in the programming software itself.
Instructions on this, and how to use the other features of the programming software, can be downloaded here.
Technical support telephone numbers can be found here
