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Simulators
#1
Hi all. I currently have an FS ONE, Hanger 9 joystick controller for helicopters along with the software. It was good in its day but am wanting to run full version of FPV Freerider. Does anyone know if the old FS ONE controller will be compatible or do I also need to buy new simulator controller. Smile
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#2
What controller do you use to fly ur drone?

Im use my th9x and my Samsung note 4 connected to it and freerider app on phone.

Have bracket made to fix phone direct on radio can play anywhere !!!!
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#3
Darozas. I currently don't have a drone yet but am planning on buying an X9D controller so you just helped me answer my own question.
I'm pretty sure the X9D is compatible with the FPV Freerider. Thanks for the reply!
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The X9D does work with FPV Freerider. You'll want to look up how to configure it as there is a little bit of changes you need to make the to inputs. Also if you don't have a USB to Mini (the slightly bigger old style phone charger type) then you'll want to get one. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-...mini&psc=1

As for the FS ONE, it may also work. IF you're going to get FPV Freerider anyway you might as well get it right away and see if it works out. That way if it does you can get to flying in the simulator a little earlier.

Even better, the DRL sim is free and works pretty well. I'd say it's about 70% of the way to reality for me (with my favorite Liftoff being about 80% there)... This way you don't have to spend any money to find out if it'll work with your USB controller
carl.vegas
Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein,  Slightly modified Vortex 250 
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#5
(07-Jun-2017, 05:58 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: The X9D does work with FPV Freerider. You'll want to look up how to configure it as there is a little bit of changes you need to make the to inputs. Also if you don't have a USB to Mini (the slightly bigger old style phone charger type) then you'll want to get one. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-...mini&psc=1

As for the FS ONE, it may also work. IF you're going to get FPV Freerider anyway you might as well get it right away and see if it works out. That way if it does you can get to flying in the simulator a little earlier.

Even better, the DRL sim is free and works pretty well. I'd say it's about 70% of the way to reality for me (with my favorite Liftoff being about 80% there)... This way you don't have to spend any money to find out if it'll work with your USB controller
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#6
Thanks Carl. Lots of help. I'm going to try to post a pic of the simulator pretty soon. Hopefully someone might appreciate it. I've been at it on and off for about 10 years. Ha. It don't take me long to gitter done.
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#7
I am a simulator buff myself. I still fly about 3 parts sims 1 part batteries. Early on it was a great way to get experience staying in the air, now It's a great way to do all the crazy risky stuff that isn't quite ready for the field. I crashed at lead 20 or 30 times this morning alone and didn't replace one prop cause virtual props don't break (at least not in god mode)
carl.vegas
Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein,  Slightly modified Vortex 250 
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(08-Jun-2017, 12:06 AM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: I am a simulator buff myself. I still fly about 3 parts sims 1 part batteries. Early on it was a great way to get experience staying in the air, now It's a great way to do all the crazy risky stuff that isn't quite ready for the field. I crashed at lead 20 or 30 times this morning alone and didn't replace one prop cause virtual props don't break (at least not in god mode)

I use DRL simulator. One thing I notice is that the quad hardly drifts on turns and doesn't fall out of the sky as fast and hard as in real life. Is that the same on FPV freerider?
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#9
(08-Jun-2017, 10:39 AM)laziegoblin Wrote: I use DRL simulator. One thing I notice is that the quad hardly drifts on turns and doesn't fall out of the sky as fast and hard as in real life. Is that the same on FPV freerider?

I think a lot of that in the DRL simulator has to do with scale... Depending on what part of what map you're flying sometimes the objects can be really large (like the cranes in the shipyard of the gates of h***/sandbox). It sort of gets you to flying higher which gives you more time to recover from a drop. 

FPV Freerider seems to pull you down at a faster than real gravity rate. This would be awesome for troubleshooting your ability to recover from disorientation so I would absolutely recommend it as a way to practice. I just don't use it much because the rates are not tuned the same way, the feel is gushy and exaggerated. I am happy to sacrifice beautiful graphics in exchange for something that feels a little closer for me.
carl.vegas
Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein,  Slightly modified Vortex 250 
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(08-Jun-2017, 10:54 AM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: I think a lot of that in the DRL simulator has to do with scale... Depending on what part of what map you're flying sometimes the objects can be really large (like the cranes in the shipyard of the gates of h***/sandbox). It sort of gets you to flying higher which gives you more time to recover from a drop. 

FPV Freerider seems to pull you down at a faster than real gravity rate. This would be awesome for troubleshooting your ability to recover from disorientation so I would absolutely recommend it as a way to practice. I just don't use it much because the rates are not tuned the same way, the feel is gushy and exaggerated. I am happy to sacrifice beautiful graphics in exchange for something that feels a little closer for me.

I've tried out the demo yesterday and after seeing I had to make a profile and adjust my settings on the controller, I quit and flew a bit on DRL Big Grin
If you lot say it is a lot better to learn then I might just buy it and do the adjustments to make my Taranis work with it.
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#11
Yeah. Its also a matter of preference. The divergence between how each sim feels is about equal to how different quads feel... Sometimes you just have to fly the one that feels right and will make you want to connect and get in the virtual air!
carl.vegas
Current Quads: Operational: Diatone GT2 200 In need of repair: Bumble Bee, tehStein,  Slightly modified Vortex 250 
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#12
(08-Jun-2017, 11:40 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: Yeah. Its also a matter of preference. The divergence between how each sim feels is about equal to how different quads feel... Sometimes you just have to fly the one that feels right and will make you want to connect and get in the virtual air!

(08-Jun-2017, 11:40 PM)Carl.Vegas Wrote: Yeah. Its also a matter of preference. The divergence between how each sim feels is about equal to how different quads feel... Sometimes you just have to fly the one that feels right and will make you want to connect and get in the virtual air!

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#13
Very cool sim controller! It would be cool if you could explain how you are flying a quad with helicopter controls - I'm curious. Big Grin
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#14
sloscotty,
Glad you like it. I removed the potentiometers from the joysticks on the controller and retrofitted them to their respective real world control sticks, (i.e. collective stick on the left of seat, anti torque pedals and cyclic stick in the middle.) It's a great way to keep up my muscle memory for operating my real helicopter. I just fly the simulator with it now but as soon as I get my quad and my fpv googles, yeeehaaaa.
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