I’m a bit confused. I set up all my virpil boxes and throttles by updating the firmware making sure all the buttons and axis were recognised and calibrated. Saved the profile then closed the application. Then in MSFS2020 I just assigned the function to a button or switch. I take it this is the old version of the software as apart from the guarded switches I have had very little trouble. As for the guarded switches I dont really understand how they configure. I wanted to use them for the h145 engines and make them switch into flight mode and then put the guard back over but that makes the switch function in the opposite way so I dont use them. I can’t see anything online where they show these being set up individually. But the virpil gear is fantastic. Well built and great functionality. And great customer service. Very fast. 👍👍
I'll have to investigate into the two-way switches again, but im pretty sure i solved that problem by switching the button to on/on instead of an on/off setup. But I'll check.
Great video -- clear and easy to follow. Will be super handy when my CM3 arrives later today and I attempt to set everything up. Regarding the 5-way flaps switch: the P-51 has a five-position flap lever, so that may be a good use case. Cheers and thanks again for the excellent instructions.
I'm still using my dusty old Warthog throttle but loading a firmware package and calibrating my WarBRD with the Virpil software is a pain in the ass so these guides are invaluable for more complex scenarios.
There's been a lot of progress with learning more of the ins and outs of the software and a lot you can do with it. Sadly I haven't made any further just yet!
I know im late to the party but i have two alpha grips and i was curious would you recommend the controller or a throttle as a third. Im primarily play SC.
Yes, this is a pretty easy thing to configure. The in-game keybinds have an option for zoom that you can set up. It just needs the game to recognize it's axis.
I follow the video and set 0-20 and 81-100, configure the logical button to the new physical button, but when i move the flap lever, it does nothing, the red number don´t light
Honestly I never considered that. But I believe that it would have to be set up with the slider on the throttle grip. The other rotary dials are encoders that only identify as button presses either direction. The slider on the throttle grip is an actual axis that would work.
I've actually found out you can set it to be a modifier and change key inputs, or you can set it up to be button presses (such as switching an F-18 INS from Nav to CV or ground)
Hey loved this video I just bought a cm3 throttle and this helped me a bunch. Did you ever make the video showing how to set the idle detents? Also is it possible to change the mode selector to set it to the despenser rotary selector?
Unfortunately, I never got around to making that. But I definitely need to. And yes, there is a way to switch the mode selector to each be a keybinding. It's actually pretty simple as well. I'll look into doing that
@bigskydude8068 0 seconds ago I know a lot of you guys are trying to help by posting these videos, but a few bits of advice for us Virpil noobs.. 1. Speak LOUDER, or move mic closer! 2. Go a little slower 3. Make screen a lil bigger so we can really see what your doing.. 4. Quit "topic jumping" around WHILE your going through the step your actually trying to show, wait till you've shown the step first lol...
This video is to give you some extra info on configuring how to setup the CM3 throttle.
I’m a bit confused. I set up all my virpil boxes and throttles by updating the firmware making sure all the buttons and axis were recognised and calibrated. Saved the profile then closed the application. Then in MSFS2020 I just assigned the function to a button or switch. I take it this is the old version of the software as apart from the guarded switches I have had very little trouble. As for the guarded switches I dont really understand how they configure. I wanted to use them for the h145 engines and make them switch into flight mode and then put the guard back over but that makes the switch function in the opposite way so I dont use them. I can’t see anything online where they show these being set up individually. But the virpil gear is fantastic. Well built and great functionality. And great customer service. Very fast. 👍👍
I'll have to investigate into the two-way switches again, but im pretty sure i solved that problem by switching the button to on/on instead of an on/off setup. But I'll check.
Great video -- clear and easy to follow. Will be super handy when my CM3 arrives later today and I attempt to set everything up.
Regarding the 5-way flaps switch: the P-51 has a five-position flap lever, so that may be a good use case.
Cheers and thanks again for the excellent instructions.
Glad you found the video helpful!
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I'm still using my dusty old Warthog throttle but loading a firmware package and calibrating my WarBRD with the Virpil software is a pain in the ass so these guides are invaluable for more complex scenarios.
As I get more Virpil controls, I'll keep doing more videos of them with the software configuration included!
@@Hav0k Have you got something in the works?
@@DowntownTwo Sadly not yet. I've got nothing else planned for gear reviews for a while. If anything changes I'll update everyone
Just got mine in the mail, thanks for the vid!!! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the comment!
Wow, stumbled onto this and love it. Thank you! Not having a 3 way was a bummer. Did you do the video on how to start pushing forward?
There's been a lot of progress with learning more of the ins and outs of the software and a lot you can do with it. Sadly I haven't made any further just yet!
Thanks you saved me from hours of frustration
Glad I could help!!
you are an outstanding fellow TK, Alot
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :D
I know im late to the party but i have two alpha grips and i was curious would you recommend the controller or a throttle as a third. Im primarily play SC.
is their a way to make the right throttle slider (middle finger) a zoom that is all the way up is normal view and down full zoom view???
Yes, this is a pretty easy thing to configure. The in-game keybinds have an option for zoom that you can set up.
It just needs the game to recognize it's axis.
@@Hav0k can you do a video?
Ty, actually used as a two-way button as a landing gear switch.
Also a good alternative option! If I flew the f16 the most that's how I'd set it up too
@@Hav0k actually reconfigured for 3 in like your video, use it for LG in the 16 with two buttons and flaps in the 18 as the full 3.
@@shibiwowsawesomegaming4783 Love it! Nice work!
@@Hav0k Thanks, I'm just glad I stumbled across your video.
@@shibiwowsawesomegaming4783 glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
I follow the video and set 0-20 and 81-100, configure the logical button to the new physical button, but when i move the flap lever, it does nothing, the red number don´t light
I'll check back on the software as soon as I can and give you an answer.
@@Hav0k I finally solved, thanks! just have to click on save, it wont work till you finally click in save.
Nice! Glad you found the solution and it was a simple one! Good work!
Any chance to set up rotary button on Virpil CM-3 throttle as rudder (axis)
Honestly I never considered that. But I believe that it would have to be set up with the slider on the throttle grip. The other rotary dials are encoders that only identify as button presses either direction. The slider on the throttle grip is an actual axis that would work.
Awesome! Thank you sir
Do you fly the F/A18 in DCS? And if so, how did you configure the 5-way button?
I do fly the f18 the most at the moment. Which 5-way button are you talking about?
@@Hav0k the 5 way button that controls the 6 LED press buttons. I am wondering how/with what functionality they are configured.
I've actually found out you can set it to be a modifier and change key inputs, or you can set it up to be button presses (such as switching an F-18 INS from Nav to CV or ground)
@@Hav0k i used to have that on my thrustmaster hotas, used 1 3-way button to change all buttons to landing/take off - navigation - combat.
Hey loved this video I just bought a cm3 throttle and this helped me a bunch. Did you ever make the video showing how to set the idle detents?
Also is it possible to change the mode selector to set it to the despenser rotary selector?
Unfortunately, I never got around to making that. But I definitely need to. And yes, there is a way to switch the mode selector to each be a keybinding. It's actually pretty simple as well. I'll look into doing that
@Hav0k thank you a bunch for the quick reply! And again awesome video helped a bunch setting up my new cm3 for my f18c in dcs
too bad you have the instruction window up the entire time, making the VPC window hard to read.
@bigskydude8068
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I know a lot of you guys are trying to help by posting these videos, but a few bits of advice for us Virpil noobs..
1. Speak LOUDER, or move mic closer!
2. Go a little slower
3. Make screen a lil bigger so we can really see what your doing..
4. Quit "topic jumping" around WHILE your going through the step your actually trying to show, wait till you've shown the step first lol...
Sounds good. I'll take the advice and apply it to my future videos! Thanks for the feedback!