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I recall a few threads a while ago where some users were using the MFDs with good success in VR. It sounds like it just takes some muscle memory to find the right buttons. I'm about to order this pack, but before I do - are there any pros and cons with VR use? How hard are they to set up and program?

 

Any tips or tricks to VR use? I really like the idea of being able to reach out and push real buttons instead of using the trackball.

 

TIA

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No setup for most as I recall just mount them where you can find them under the hood.

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Installation was plug & play on my machine. In the beginning in VR I was starting from the top edge counting downwards with the finger but after a couple of times it was pretty intuitive and after two months I don‘t have big issues hitting the right OSB. Overall it‘s much faster than using my mouse

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I place a small piece of loop-side velcro on OSB 3, 8, 13, 18 to provide a tactile feedback for locating MFD buttons while flying in VR. Works pretty well.

Same here using these small rounded silicone adhesive pads

 

 

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Great ideas, I usually find the corner rocker switches and and work from there, same technique with the keY board escape and function keys by finding the top left edge of the keyboard

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I place a small piece of loop-side velcro on OSB 3, 8, 13, 18 to provide a tactile feedback for locating MFD buttons while flying in VR. Works pretty well.
Great idea, works brilliantly!

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I was wondering this as well. I have everything mounted to my chair and was looking at the MFD panels and was wondering how I could set up. I have an HP Reverb, looking under isn't an easy option I've found.

 

I was thinking of mounting at least 1 panel one forward of my throttle similar to the control panel on an X65F, then I can just move my hand forward until I find the panel then use the rubber pads like mentioned for tactile feedback.

 

My question is, is there an easy way to switch or "shift-key" the panel? Ideally i'd probably set up a 3 way switch that dictates which MFD I'm working with? ie 3 way switch for F-18, position switch left = left DDI active, switch right = right DDI active, switch center = MPCD active.

 

also, anyone using the panels for the JF-17? Curious how people are setting those up, if they're using shift keys or what?

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