Intrepid1 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Hi everyone I finally purchased a new stick :joystick: (A 50th birthday present to myself) When it arrives, I was wondering are there any specific mods or cautions I should worry about that are not mentioned in the manuals that are supplied in the package. Any insite about how to make this beastie last a good long time would be appreciated Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Congratulation. You won't regret buying the TM Warthog :-) I am pretty sure that all I did was to install the driver. Once Windows recognizes the TM Warthog the game will to. If you are flying the A-10c then everything should be mapped next time the game is started after installation of the drivers. Cheers Hans 132nd Virtual Wing homepage & 132nd Virtual Wing YouTube channel My DCS-BIOS sketches & Cockpit Album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thanks Hans, I have wanted one for years and couldn't resist when I found them here for only $430.00 delivered everyone else was over 500 and no free delivery.. I cant wait ...lol http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743173-REG/Thrustmaster_2960720_Hotas_Warthog_Flight_Stick.html/c/product/#inpage:IN+STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dburne Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Before you do anything after installing the drivers, check the firmware and make sure it is up to date. When I got my new Warthog last year, the firmware in my throttle was not current, so I updated it first. There were some issues earlier on where some throttles were getting bricked, they seem to have all but disappeared since the last throttle firmware update. You can install the Target software ( does not mean you have to use it), and click on " get firmware", and it will tell you what your firmware version is for both stick and throttle. Compare to the latest versions on the TM website. You can also use the Target software for controlling your led lights on the throttle. If you fly other flight sims, and want the flexibility and power of being able to assign many commands to a single joystick button, the Target software is really pretty darn powerful. If you are interested, go ahead and download the Target manual from the TM Website and read over it. Obviously, if you use the Warthog in DCS-A10C, it works great jut plug and play as the program already recognizes and assigns the appropriate buttons. Congrats and enjoy, I have loved mine ever since getting it early last year. Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger27 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I bought a Warthog about a month ago, also as an early 50th birthday present after my CH Fighterstick finally snapped after 10 years of use and abuse. I love it, but I did change the grease as advised in other threads and for me that made it smooth as butter. III/JG11_Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dburne Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I love it, but I did change the grease as advised in other threads and for me that made it smooth as butter. Did you find that fairly difficult? I have read up on the thread regarding this, and it sounds a little too daunting for me. I personally do not find the stick movement to be bad, I am sure the grease would make it smoother but I am ok the way it is for now. Don B EVGA Z390 Dark MB | i9 9900k CPU @ 5.1 GHz | Gigabyte 4090 OC | 64 GB Corsair Vengeance 3200 MHz CL16 | Corsair H150i Pro Cooler |Virpil CM3 Stick w/ Alpha Prime Grip 200mm ext| Virpil CM3 Throttle | VPC Rotor TCS Base w/ Alpha-L Grip| Point Control V2|Varjo Aero| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 "also as an early 50th birthday present" Welcome to the (old guys rule) club,Tiger Don that's very good info and exactly what I was looking for, I don't mess with more than one sim at a time as I cant remember the changing keys from one sim to another. M plan is to get the hog running well .Then have the commands reworked into FSX Thanks for the help Gents Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenchen Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'll be picking mine up this afternoon, really excited also!!! It's my (very) early 50 yy birthday present as well :D (25 years early). Heard so very many great things from it, finally I can't hold it in!! I will be sharing your joy very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have been practicing with the Default settings that were set up automatically when I installed the Hotas and stick. Now I would like to try a hand at the Target software, only problem is after reading the manual I still don't understand the limited explanation of the "Fly NOW!" quick launch In the "Create association Box" there are 3 box's to fill Title, Path and Associate configuration to fill in . The manual states; "In the Associate Configuration field, click the Browse button and select the profile that corresponds to the selected simulator. The T.A.R.G.E.T profiles are .fcf or .tmc type files" I am afraid I don't understand what I am to "Browse" for, do I have to create a Target profile first, or has one already been created somewhere in my computer when I installed the Target software Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have been practicing with the Default settings that were set up automatically when I installed the Hotas and stick. Now I would like to try a hand at the Target software, only problem is after reading the manual I still don't understand the limited explanation of the "Fly NOW!" quick launch In the "Create association Box" there are 3 box's to fill Title, Path and Associate configuration to fill in . The manual states; "In the Associate Configuration field, click the Browse button and select the profile that corresponds to the selected simulator. The T.A.R.G.E.T profiles are .fcf or .tmc type files" I am afraid I don't understand what I am to "Browse" for, do I have to create a Target profile first, or has one already been created somewhere in my computer when I installed the Target software That is why everyone advises against using TARGET ... :music_whistling: (sorry that I can't help - I never bothered to get into that software) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whartsell Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 fly now associates a target profile and a games executable so that you can just click the name of the "Fly Now" configuration and it will load the target profile and launch the game executable. You need to browse for your target profile and there are two different types of profiles. fcf are the "easy" ones you create with the target GUI and the tmc are the more complex ones you create via advanced scripting editor. TARGET does come with some pre-built profiles but i have never played with them so you will most likely create your own. I also never use the GUI editor I created all my FC3 profiles with the advanced scripting editor as its much more powerful. Can do anything you can program via ANSI C Arduino,EOS and Helios Tutorial Static ATC menu mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 thanks for the quick reply's ,whartsell and Fulcrum My main goal was to use the paddle switch on the Joystick as a modifier so when I want to use the trim switch as a trim switch or with a modifier (paddle switch) as a p.o.v hat but the switch assignment in the options menu does not list the s4 as being able to be used as a modifier Is there a way to program the sim to be able to use something other than the listed modifiers on the options page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 thanks for the quick reply's ,whartsell and Fulcrum My main goal was to use the paddle switch on the Joystick as a modifier so when I want to use the trim switch as a trim switch or with a modifier (paddle switch) as a p.o.v hat but the switch assignment in the options menu does not list the s4 as being able to be used as a modifier Is there a way to program the sim to be able to use something other than the listed modifiers on the options page? Yes, you can define any button (i.e. the paddle) as a modifier. Go to Options / Controls tab. The button "Modifier" (lower left corner of the window) opens a popup. Click the left "Add" button to define a simple modifier or the right "Add" button for a switch/toggle modifier. Then you select the device and the button and you can give that new modifier a name (strongly advised to do so - otherwise you have to deal with the cryptic button name all the time). A simple modifier is only active as long as you press the respective button. A toggle modifier, well, toggles the modify-mode on and off with each use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes, you can define any button (i.e. the paddle) as a modifier.. Thank you very much Flagrum :thumbup: I tried and completed the assignment as per your excellent instructions p.s. sorry about spelling your name wrong in my earlier reply (I should wear my glasses more when in front of the computer) my bad :doh: Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Just recently picked up the TM-Warthog myself. I've used Autohotkey to map throttle mic switch to control my voice recognition software to navigate the radio comms menu. And have also mapped the grey slider next to the right throttle as my landing gear up/down control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 I am using that slider as a zoom function. It's so nice and smooth compared to the saitek x-52 I use to have ,the sliders and rotaries I tried to use were glitchie and would not give me a steady zoom. I really am blown away by the quality of this hotas Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JahManRed Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Get or get made covers for the stick and throttle to keep the dust (and beer) off. Then Peddles for your 51st birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainny Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 a secondhand hotas cougar is cheaper and needs no drivers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisky One Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have read this topic and I had to respond. I had a big smile when I read " early 50th birthday present" the " old guys rule" posts. I'm 26 and when I think of the time I was drinking with the same friends I still have when I was 18 I always feel old. We love our simulator and the TM hotas warthog is just an amazing piece of hardware and so it seems, an all age man cave toy. I also gave it to myself as a totally necessary gift. have a good one guys :pilotfly: Ontopic: I only used TARGET to update my firmware and to set the backlighting for the throttles at the same level as the LED strips in my pit. I edited the curves and all the other stuff in the controls menu in DCS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid1 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 "an all age man cave toy". have a good one guys :pilotfly: I have to agree:thumbup: that and women will never understand ...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsky396 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The only thing I do not get is that they implemented the friction slider on the top left of the throttle, yet it does nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 My top left friction seems to work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger27 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Did you find that fairly difficult? I have read up on the thread regarding this, and it sounds a little too daunting for me. I personally do not find the stick movement to be bad, I am sure the grease would make it smoother but I am ok the way it is for now. I found it quite easy took about an hour to clean of and then apply the EM-30L grease, the only thing you need to ensure is that you pull the black wire so that it doesn't get nipped when putting things back together, it made a huge difference for me in the smoothness, no sticktion as they were calling it. Next is an extension, but I love the accuracy of this stick as is but want to centre mount it eventually. III/JG11_Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger27 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The only thing I do not get is that they implemented the friction slider on the top left of the throttle, yet it does nothing. Yeah it makes no difference on my throttle either? III/JG11_Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yeah it makes no difference on my throttle either? You have to fully rotate the wheel several times to feel a significant difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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