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FSX & The Saitek X52

dougal

dougal

Charter Member 2016
Hi guys

After having problems with my yoke & pedals, I finally got myself the standard X52 stick & throttle.

I'd be very grateful for help and advice about setting up for FSX and what buttons and axis you use for what?

Many thanks

EDIT: I can't seem to get access at the saitek forum:-(
 
As far as what buttons to assign to commands, I think thats something entirely based on your own opinion. If you fly fighters, or anything with a speed brake/spoiler I would highly recommend adding that as an axis on your throttle slider.

All you really need assigned to your buttons are basic commands like gear, flaps, and trim. I also have zoom set on my throttle. Right now I am waiting for my trackIR to arrive, so I have eyepoint reset and zoom reset on my stick just to make it easier when I look around. If you're into commercial or cargo aircraft maybe add some autopilot controls. Just use whatever buttons you find yourself using the most.
 
dougal95 said:
Hi guys

After having problems with my yoke & pedals, I finally got myself the standard X52 stick & throttle.

I'd be very grateful for help and advice about setting up for FSX and what buttons and axis you use for what?

Many thanks

EDIT: I can't seem to get access at the saitek forum:-(
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Hi dougal95,

You shouldn't need the Saitek forum to get up and running - the drivers and SST Software are available off the website http://www.saitek.com/uk/down/drivers.php

I found the SST software very intuative when programming basic key commands, but the more advanced commands like sensitivity etc. means looking at the manual a few dozen times [in my case]!

The manual is well written [in my opinion] and only nine pages [phew...]. If I can learn how to program the X52 then you can :salute:. Get the manual here http://www.saitek.com/manuals/SST_Manual_En.pdf

As Merlin216 said, you're better assigning the key commends that suit you. I could send you my X52 setup for FSX, but you may not like or need the commands I've chosen [like 'press T5 button for stewardess :jump:].

Hope you get sorted,

Dave.
 
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