tdyrsmid Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 A short time ago I noticed that Sting TV had mapped left mouse click to a button on his joystic (https://goo.gl/B13xpm) to enhance immersion in VR. I got to thinking...why not map left, right, and mouse wheel to my input devices? So here is what I did: Left input device has buttons, rotaries, and toggle switches....so I mapped left mouse to a button and to the down toggle. I mapped right mouse click to the up toggle, and I mapped mouse wheel forward to a right twist on the rotary, and mouse wheel back to a left twist. Then I repeated the process with an input device on my right side. The result is that now, all I do is center the clue cross (only seen in VR) on the HUD and I never have to touch my mouse again. After that, all I do is look at the button, switch, dial in the virtual cockpit and then push my button, flick my switch, or twist the rotary knob and the thing I'm looking at acts exactly as though I have touched it with my real hand. Totally freaking awesome! You can do this in the UI section of control mapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiC Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I don't like using up space on the hotas A basic logitech trackball velcrod' to the side of the hotas works for me All the mouse clicky goodness without the used up hotas real estate Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyrsmid Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 You must have misunderstood what I wrote. This doesn't use up any HOTAS space. I have separate input button boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anklebiter Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sounds pretty cool! What are the input boxes like? Also, why did you duplicate it on your right side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturojgt Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Unfortunately the tmw thrust don’t have rotary switches but your idea is awesome Sent from my Tornado IDS while on autopilot using Tapatalk Pro. Arturo "Chaco" Gonzalez Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturojgt Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Send us a photo of your setup or better a video. Sent from my Tornado IDS while on autopilot using Tapatalk Pro. Arturo "Chaco" Gonzalez Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2597 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I've been wanting to make something like this, by dismantling a wireless mouse to make it a "Place anywhere" box, no wires needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosen Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You must have misunderstood what I wrote. This doesn't use up any HOTAS space. I have separate input button boxes. Please take some photos! i7-7700K @ 4.9 GHz | Gigabyte Aorus Geforce GTX 1080 Ti | 32 GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance @ 2400 MHz (2800 OC) | Asus Strix Z270E Gaming | Samsung 970 EVO M.2 SSD 1 TB | Samsung 960 EVO M.2 SSD 500 GB | WD NAS Red 2TB SATA3 | Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H80i v2 | Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog | Saitek PRO rudder pedals | Valve Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyrsmid Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 I use the right switch, button, and rotary to map all the mouse controls to. I do the same thing with another button box on the right. By doing so, I'm always using the correct hand and I'm working the virtual button/switch/knob that I'm looking at in VR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosen Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I use the right switch, button, and rotary to map all the mouse controls to. I do the same thing with another button box on the right. By doing so, I'm always using the correct hand and I'm working the virtual button/switch/knob that I'm looking at in VR. Where did you get it? Link? i7-7700K @ 4.9 GHz | Gigabyte Aorus Geforce GTX 1080 Ti | 32 GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance @ 2400 MHz (2800 OC) | Asus Strix Z270E Gaming | Samsung 970 EVO M.2 SSD 1 TB | Samsung 960 EVO M.2 SSD 500 GB | WD NAS Red 2TB SATA3 | Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H80i v2 | Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog | Saitek PRO rudder pedals | Valve Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones1775 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 i'm gonna take a wild stab and say he made it. inthe process of fabricating a hornet UFC myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banman Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Looks like Derek Spear Designs to me. Specifically the "P2 Sim Racing Controllers" model. He has all kinds of button boxes. http://derekspearedesigns.com/button-controllers.html Edited January 9, 2019 by Banman i7-8700K (6 Core, 12MB Cache, 4.6GHz) 32 GB DDR4 XMP @ 2933MHz, GTX 1080Ti w/ 11GB GDDR5X, Windows 10 Pro, 256GB SSD, TM Warthog Stick & Throttle, TM TPR Pedals, TrackIR5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVgamer72 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I have had my Derek Spears button box for years. Worth every penny if you are not a DIY type of person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frosen Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Would be nice with something smaller only with one toggle, button and switch. i7-7700K @ 4.9 GHz | Gigabyte Aorus Geforce GTX 1080 Ti | 32 GB DDR4 Corsair Vengeance @ 2400 MHz (2800 OC) | Asus Strix Z270E Gaming | Samsung 970 EVO M.2 SSD 1 TB | Samsung 960 EVO M.2 SSD 500 GB | WD NAS Red 2TB SATA3 | Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H80i v2 | Thrustmaster Hotas Warthog | Saitek PRO rudder pedals | Valve Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk000tch Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Its a frustration at times because you have to find a different solution to what's usually bound to it, but on every module I have the paddle switch bound as a modifier. It opens ever hat/button/switch on the WH to a second use - so, for example, unshifted hat is trim, shifted hat is left-left click, right-right click, up-scroll wheel up, down-scroll wheel down. Center VR, various other things I would have room for (NVG gain, changing f-18 CM programs, hood, launch bar, probe, JHMCS knob, AA/AG modes), are all on hotas. I rarely if ever take my hands off. Useful on other modules as well. I have VR zoom as left pinky toggle (forward), and as shifted trigger. Fire gun is trigger obviuosly, but also shifted full pull. So straffing, if I want, I can pull the paddle and autozoom as I engage PAC, or not. I've tried a lot of setups, and while bindings are personal preference, this is hands down best i've used just a dude who probably doesn't know what he's talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD FLASHEART Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I use the right switch, button, and rotary to map all the mouse controls to. I do the same thing with another button box on the right. By doing so, I'm always using the correct hand and I'm working the virtual button/switch/knob that I'm looking at in VR. This is true genius, great job! You’ve solved lots of issues using this box and now you’ve got me rethinking the cockpit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Man I like this idea. I'm going to order one of these button boxes. cool thread! MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky-hendrix Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have this : a wireless mouse that has been fitted on a glove with 4switvh on the index . This is my vr "mouse" just need to look at the switch Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky-hendrix Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I only wish that the 'mouse wheels' button where more reactive it takes a while to turn certain pots Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tic-Tac Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have this : a wireless mouse that has been fitted on a glove with 4switvh on the index . This is my vr "mouse" just need to look at the switch Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk I got one of these a while ago, similar 'off the shelf' solution 2.4Ghz wireless finger mouse computer phone ring finger mini mouse black https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/232350804717?chn=ps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk000tch Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have this : a wireless mouse that has been fitted on a glove with 4switvh on the index . This is my vr "mouse" just need to look at the switch Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk its... beautiful... have same bit kit btw, probably favorite gift i've received in years. just a dude who probably doesn't know what he's talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyrsmid Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 https://derekspearedesigns.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyrsmid Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have this : a wireless mouse that has been fitted on a glove with 4switvh on the index . This is my vr "mouse" just need to look at the switch Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk Where can I get a glove mouse like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Its a frustration at times because you have to find a different solution to what's usually bound to it, but on every module I have the paddle switch bound as a modifier. It opens ever hat/button/switch on the WH to a second use - so, for example, unshifted hat is trim, shifted hat is left-left click, right-right click, up-scroll wheel up, down-scroll wheel down. Center VR, various other things I would have room for (NVG gain, changing f-18 CM programs, hood, launch bar, probe, JHMCS knob, AA/AG modes), are all on hotas. I rarely if ever take my hands off. Useful on other modules as well. I have VR zoom as left pinky toggle (forward), and as shifted trigger. Fire gun is trigger obviuosly, but also shifted full pull. So straffing, if I want, I can pull the paddle and autozoom as I engage PAC, or not. I've tried a lot of setups, and while bindings are personal preference, this is hands down best i've used Nice one. I use a similar setup but have never thought of using the right click left click with a modifier. Gonna try that tonight. Thanks. Fighter Pilot Podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majapahit Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I just figured out mouse actions with VR goggles in the UI layer. LR click UD wheel scroll. Problem was the blue pointer 1st time shows up way in the right down corner of the VR vision (somehow, in my setup, perhaps because there's the "FLY" button). Solved this with VoiceAttack (10$), define "mouse", command-1. click left mouse button (makes the VR cursor show up), command-2. move mouse pointer to center of the visible screen, now just say 'mouse' in the microphone. Et voila (Bind to a 4 way button/shifted perhaps). Great aircraft. | VR goggles | Autopilot panel | Headtracker | TM HOTAS | G920 HOTAS | MS FFB 2 | Throttle Quadrants | 8600K | GTX 1080 | 64GB RAM| Win 10 x64 | Voicerecognition | 50" UHD TV monitor | 40" 1080p TV monitor | 2x 24" 1080p side monitors | 24" 1080p touchscreen | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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