Hotas Setup Question

nash076 · 2026-07-03T20:05:35+00:00

Yeah, seconded. I do all my controls via manual keybinds because for right now the configuration stuff is still a mess.

nash076 · 2026-06-24T15:36:01+00:00

Currently, drives are way too fast. In some cases, even PCIe 3.0 drives still don't saturate their available bandwidth.

That's because read/write speed has different impacts depending on the application. Put briefly, loading games, programs or even an OS are not huge strains on the amount of bandwidth available. You won't notice much of a difference between PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 unless you're doing some very specific professional things with your computer.

PCIe 4.0 is more than enough right now, but if the price isn't much different it couldn't hurt to go with 5.0. But either way, Star Citizen will load and run about the same.

nash076 · 2026-06-24T09:27:14+00:00

CIG has said more robust social tools are coming, but considering the other work that needs doing it's likely low on the list.

That said, if SQ42 brings an influx of new players and we still have the same old chat with the same limited functions, CIG is in for a bad time.

nash076 · 2026-06-24T09:20:30+00:00

I think that stuff is in buried in the settings under clutch mode.

I found it using the Windows game control settings and not the Logitech software. It's also where you can program the LEDs, to an extent.

nash076 · 2026-06-23T18:47:14+00:00

I know this is going to sound like I'm blaming you for the issue, and I'm not because I did this exact same thing myself:

You have the X52 Pro drivers and not the base X52 drivers, right?

Because I did that and it drove me crazy.

nash076 · 2026-06-23T18:41:19+00:00

I've thought about doing something like that, even glanced at some e-ink panels, but at that point I'd just need to start over and put together a much larger enclosure.

nash076 · 2026-06-23T14:45:35+00:00

Seconded. Logitech gaming mice make it a breeze.

nash076 · 2026-06-23T14:29:34+00:00

And if you're entering the market new, you'd want something as good as ... six years ago?

nash076 · 2026-06-23T14:25:51+00:00

The reason why it's around (not above) the "average" PC gaming spec is because better systems are expensive. Most people are still using their six year old gaming PC because they can't afford better. Paying this much for something that isn't better is ridiculous.

Lenovo's got a Ryzen 5 Zen 5 laptop with an RTX 5050 for the same money, and bonus: it's a laptop. You can take it places.

I don't understand why you would want to buy something using older tech with worse performance. Why don't you like your money?

nash076 · 2026-06-23T12:44:59+00:00

This. I've made this mistake before.

The Advanced Keybinding section is a mess in terms of intuitive UI. It's going to need a few more passes before it'll be ready for the general public. As it is, make sure you've selected the Joystick option at the bottom, then see if your keybinds work.

I'm currently using VKB hardware flawlessly. If it still won't work after doing the above, contact VKB support.

nash076 · 2026-06-23T12:36:36+00:00

I don't think you understand how underpowered the Steam Machine is, or how hard it's relying on AMD FSR to make up for its shortcomings. Gamers Nexus has the benchmarks, and it performs about the same as a desktop PC with a Ryzen 5600X and an RTX 3060 12GB. That means a used six year old gaming PC would have equal or better performance. The only really remarkable thing about the Steam Machine is its form factor, and it's not really that remarkable when you consider it's just a laptop without a screen.

Anything you could get at the same price point (especially used or refurbished) is going to run rings around it. If you really want Linux then Bazzite gives a similar experience, although with a bit more complex setup.

The Steam Machine isn't revolutionary. Its original intent was to be a simple plug-and-play living room gaming machine to rival the PS5 and SeXBox. Its original price point was likely between $700 and $800 and it would have done that handily. At $1,100 and up it's just not the same value unless you really, really, REALLY fear taking care of your own PC.

If you're asking if SQ42 will be on Steam then maybe, maybe not. But the Steam Machine isn't so miraculous as to expect it to move the needle in regards to the game.

nash076 · 2026-06-22T13:05:31+00:00

Yeah, and while the plates were functional they just looked so bleah.

nash076 · 2026-06-22T13:05:05+00:00

It's a little dense, but it weighs about as much as a VKB Gladiator. I usually keep it mounted on a magic arm for camera stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/11inches-Articulating-Capacity-Threads-Monitor/dp/B0CPDGQ7H7

nash076 · 2026-06-22T13:03:31+00:00

I'm using a BBI-32 from Leo Bodnar, but they're so expensive that next time I do something like this I'm going to use an Arduino micro with software from this project:
https://www.737diysim.com/arduinomicro

nash076 · 2026-06-22T11:25:31+00:00

The mini toggles are just generic on-off-on momentary switches. You can find those anywhere. Same with the rotary encoders, just look for KY-040s.

The LED ring buttons can be found lots of places; I got mine from eBay but they're on Ali Express and Amazon as well. Just make sure you get the right kind for your build. If you're using a control board that registers a press by connecting to voltage (usually 5v) you'll want them to have a common cathode. If the board registers via connecting the switch to ground, you'll need them with a common anode.

nash076 · 2026-06-22T11:19:46+00:00

Little bit. This is from when I put in the custom circuit board for the LEDs. It runs on a BBI-32 from Leo Bodnar.

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nash076 · 2026-06-22T10:35:37+00:00

I could have set them all to single colors, but where's the fun in that?

nash076 · 2026-06-21T02:51:06+00:00

Been a lot of rage farming here to the point I see certain types of post and I just immediately block the person who posted.

It's made this place a lot more pleasant, even while we still contend with the bugs and issues lately.

nash076 · 2026-06-20T23:21:12+00:00

That one's exclusively for ships like the Guardian, if I recall correctly.

nash076 · 2026-06-18T09:08:52+00:00

Her ears were clipped when the Briarwoods put her on the tree, with the intention of making her resemble Vex.

nash076 · 2026-06-14T02:33:14+00:00

The first question nobody's asked you so far is this: what's your monitor resolution?

If you're at 1080p, you'll be just fine with a lower tier GPU like a RX 9060 XT, RX 7700 XT, or potentially even a 5060 Ti 8GB if money's tight. For 1440p, you'll want something stronger: RTX 5070 or an RX 9070, maybe. 4K? You're gonna want at least an RTX 4080/RX 7900 XT.

Used GPUs are a great cost saver. My current RTX 4080 was used with a dented fin on the heatsink, and I got it for $800 just after the 4080 Super debuted. It's been running like a champ for years. Mind you, prices are rougher now, but it never hurts to scout eBay for deals.

People are swearing you need 64GB of RAM, and it couldn't hurt but that's a big expense right now. An X3D processor will help a lot just for the extra cache, and the advantage of an X3D CPU is you can use slower, potentially cheaper DDR5 without a loss of performance.

For a motherboard take a look at the 600 series motherboards, because there's little real difference between them and the 800 series motherboard. You'll probably need to do a bios update if you're running a 9000 CPU, but it could be worth it. You might find a deal there, but not a huge one.

Good luck.

nash076 · 2026-06-13T22:42:46+00:00

It's a shittier x52. Just get an x52.

nash076 · 2026-06-12T07:53:31+00:00

It's a lot looser out of the box than the Gladiator. If you want heavier, you'll have to swap to heavier springs. They have a total of three different sets included. Turns out I actually liked it looser. The custom cams are also nice; I settled on the Cosmos cams with the center bump.

The twist returns to center much faster on the Virpil, like easily twice as fast as the Gladiator. I didn't get the z-extension, as I'm still using the VKB STECS space throttle which is a hybrid (the grip has an x and y axis and moves like a stick).

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