Simviation Forum - Rudder pedals & headset

Dec 6^th, 2010 at 11:38am

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"Hopefully" Ill be getting the Saitek Rudder pedals to go with my X52pro, also a headset & program to teach the PC my voice, Does anybody else use these?, how are they to use?, Can I program voice controlls in game like("flaps 1", "gear down") etc?, advice apreciated,

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Reply #1 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 12:18pm

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As you look at this stuff maybe also look in past threads in the "Homebuild Cockpits" forum section. Many who run simpits (most) have rudder pedals and many also use some form of "virtual copilot" software.

Once you start using pedals, you will wonder how you ever got along without them Wink

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I use CH Products pedals and MultiCrew Experience for the voice comms software.

What you can controll via voice depends specifically on the particular package you purchase. Check out the MCE website for a view of their capabilities.... which are amazing.

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Reply #2 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 12:23pm

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Does that mean after teaching my pc to understand me I have to get another program to speak to FSX? if thats so which one is best? thanks.

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Reply #3 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 1:45pm

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Multicrew Experience uses the default MS voice stuff itself. You "train" it from within MCE. I expect most of the "virtual copilot" type voice control things do this.

Personally I think MCE is the best bang for the buck of the stuff I've seen. But your mileage may vary. You do need a GOOD computer for this stuff though......doubly if you are also running FSX. Processor intensive.

You can get a free functional time limited demo here:

http://www.multicrewxp.com/

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Reply #4 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 3:09pm

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This is the spec of my pc, its totaly standard & never failed in 2 years, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01469326&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us...

should be able to handle it I think

HP Pavillion Elite m9277.UK-a, Asus IPIBL-LB (Benicia), G33 Express/ICH9R, Core 2 Quad Q6600 (OC @ 3ghz), 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 mb/sec 800mhz Dual Channel, Nvidia GeForce 9800GT 1GB, 500GB hd 3GB/sec @7200 rpm, 460w Power, ALC888S Sound 7.1 DTS.
Vista Home Premium, FSX Acceleration SP1 & 2.
MCE, Plan-G, ACAcars, & nDac3.
Saitek X-52 Pro, Saitek Pro rudder pedals. Saitek Pro flight Headset.

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Reply #5 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 11:36pm

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I'd test the MCE demo with that machine with FSX running at the same time. It might surprise you how heavy a load the combination of FSX and the complex voice software can be.

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................john

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Reply #6 - Jan 9^th, 2011 at 1:02pm

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Just a quick update, The systems are all working fine together,X52 Pro, Pro pedals,Pro headset, MCE & FSX along with nDac, Plan-g & ACAcars. chocks away Grin

HP Pavillion Elite m9277.UK-a, Asus IPIBL-LB (Benicia), G33 Express/ICH9R, Core 2 Quad Q6600 (OC @ 3ghz), 4GB DDR2 PC2-6400 mb/sec 800mhz Dual Channel, Nvidia GeForce 9800GT 1GB, 500GB hd 3GB/sec @7200 rpm, 460w Power, ALC888S Sound 7.1 DTS.
Vista Home Premium, FSX Acceleration SP1 & 2.
MCE, Plan-G, ACAcars, & nDac3.
Saitek X-52 Pro, Saitek Pro rudder pedals. Saitek Pro flight Headset.

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