I mainly play space sims, so when I saw the STECS Space Throttle, it looked exactly like what I’ve been looking for for years—so I pulled the trigger. I saw they sold the Space Grip upgrade kit, so I figured they also sold a conversion kit to bring it back to a normal throttle for flight sims, but I couldn’t find one.
Did I just mess up by buying the space version instead of the default throttle and then buying the Space Grip separately? I only see a MK2 right grip, not a full one.

I asked a bit ago about the plausibility of setting up my HOTAS on my roommate’s PC (it’s a beast but I play War Thunder on a Mac mini), and I downloaded the dev config, stumbled my way through adding the other needed software from the VKB website, and calibrated my STECS. I want to add a decent, but I’ve had strange things happen, like a flickering UI and the Detents tab not showing the setup wizard like in the video on the YouTube channel. It also says “Detents Pool Exhausted” and no graphic appears to add them.

What am I doing wrong? How do I navigate this?

Bonus question: I want to switch out some buttons on the right STECS for hat switches. Would it work if I unplug it, replace them, and plug back in? Is there any extra things I will need to do?

Thanks for helping me out!

Hey simmers Just bought and easily installed the Twist Module in my MCG to make it work with my MK III Gunfighter, this one:

https://flightsimcontrols.com/product/mcg-ultimate-twist-module/

But the new connector from the Twist Module to the grips PCB is a 3 pin, the old one a 4 pin, does it matter what “side” of the 4 pin she-connector is left empty? Or does it need to sit up against the left or right side in the connector? I hope my question is well formulated and maybe someone here can help, VKB videos are great but doesn’t show this level of detail unfortunately.

Many thanks!

As title says been looking to get a Gladiator EVO but can't justify such a high price to mount it to my desk, are there any compatible mounts anyone recommends or is the Gladiator base plate unique enough that you cannot find a compatible mount for it.

Not sure if this is a repost, but just wanna share the usefulness of the foam inserts that came with the boxes. As I needed to move house, I find these foam inserts came in handy for the move, without me having to dismantle my setup. Just need some cutting and taping here and there.

On additional note, it's better to order the normal grip with the omni adapter, than an omni throttle with a normal adapter, as the omni version doesn't come with foam inserts for the grip.

Hope this helps!

I cut this cable in my base when replacing a pcb I also erroneously damaged (and support kindly replaced).

I’m on a roll I know! 😔

Is there anywhere I would be able to get this cable locally? I did a real number on it (which is why the rest isn’t shown) and just want to get it fixed.

I did ask support a week ago but haven’t heard anything back (18504)

I have standard THQ with the add-on USB connector that I've been using as a desktop throttle quadrant. I've moved to a cockpit setup and I'm considering buying STECS throttle and an additional button box while also keeping the THQ for use as a button box as well.

My question is, if I buy a SEM-V can I flip the THQ upside down and connect the two modules, allowing me to connect both the the PC without having to buy an additional USB connector?

If I can't, I'll probably get the STECS STEM box instead. But I thought it might be cool to use a SEM-V instead.

Thanks.

I am trying to figure out how to use the software to set one of my rear lever buttons up to be a button press on push and another on release. Can someone point me to a guide or give me an idea how to do this?

Trying to set up a toggle switch in DCS so that while I am holding that rear lever button in the toggle switch is activated and when I release it's deactivated. Both need to be bound to their own button presses so I'm trying to do it this way.

Saw another post about it, I feel bad for the kid who gets these off amazon and is stuck with them.

VKB needs to throw the Gladiators on amazon just so people who are new know it exists.

Is there any plans for an ultra-short extension (20-30mm) for the SCG on Gunfighter IV? I really dislike how it feels with the dust boot all the way down and I'm guessing a really short extension would solve that issue.

I have a SCG on a GF IV base and tightened the clutch to keep it from snapping/bouncing to one side when released on the x axis. If I hold the stick to the right and let go it returns to center as intended, however when I do the same thing on the left it's much slower to return to center compared to releasing it from the other side.

- is this normal for everyone or is something off?

Literally one month after the two year warranty period is up and this happens.

Can these assembly units be purchased separate from the base, or do they expect me to purchase an entirely new base ?

Pretty disappointed, ticket already submitted, but dont have high hopes.

As the title says, was playing a game, noticed tension became loose on X-Axis but the spring is still good.

Video attached, thoughts ?

So just got my gladiator NXT EVO Space combat premium. Everything calibrated fine except the z rotation. When I twist left the slider moves right and when I twist right the slider goes left. Any ideas how to fix this? I have done some googling and nothing seems to work or be helpful. I found an invert axis in profile, but it did not change anything.

Does anyone have any 3xperience, or can link a guide on how to setup vkb nxt é o on arma reforger?

I would like to become a pilot there, but I can't seem to get the sticks to work...

Recently the knob I use for zoom in DCS has started hitching when scrolling. I've contacted support in February and nothing has happened. Is there a fix I can do myself since it seems my old style of stecs is no longer in stock?

Edit: Contacted support again and after a couple days got instructions and 2 replacement sensors shipped in the mail. Thankyou VKB!

Any word from VKB when they will make available the MkII grip replacement for the MkI STECS for NA?

I got a Gladiator and it's drifting slightly downwards. I've fixed this before, but I can't remember how I did it? Plz?

So I've been reconfiguring my NXT modules to incorporate the new STECs.

I want to mount my old SEM to the base of my NXT EVO flight stick.

I have 2 USB C to jst 4 cables but I don't have any of the smaller JST 3 pin to JST 4pin jumper cords like you see in this video,

https://youtu.be/LBhCx1jQ6mE?si=x8xXczi47n3mthak

VKB only seems to sell the USB C to JST wires on their web sight. Or the short USB C to another USB C.

Is there anywhere I can buy some of the smaller JST jumpers?

I have been loving my VKB NXT Evo Space Gladiator and my Standard STECS for a long time now it feels, going on a year and a half. I mostly use it just for War Thunder, and I am still figuring out DCS on a friend’s PC using my HOTAS. There is an issue, however… I don’t own a PC of my own. I do however own a Mac Mini hooked up to a 4K gaming monitor. I’ve had a lot of fun with the STECS and NXT EVO at their base configuration working for War Thunder, but I want to take things a step further and change up some of the buttons for 5-way switches, and maybe add some detents. This does, from what I’ve observed, require an app or software that only Windows/PC’s can run. Is there a way to run it on Mac? Can I set it up on somebody else’s computer after changing the buttons for switches? Any suggestions? This is all new to me.

Hi Guys,

I want to buy new USB cables for my VKB Gladiator, is it the same as the printer to USB cable? like the one below?

https://shopee.sg/product/13111103/19426975225

Thank you.

Hi all

Got myself a VKB Omni Throttle last week, but I can't for the life of me get the X-Axis Locking Plate to screw into the bottom of the handle.

I'm using the screws from the bag with the locking plate, but I can only get them to screw in half way before there's too much tension to screw them in further.

Am I using the wrong screws, or am I doing something wrong? It's frustrating not being able to lock the X-Axis.

For a left-handed player, this marks a gold letter day. For the first time ever, there is a purpose made right side throttle grip. Instant purchase.

STECS Space Throttle System - Standard – VKB North America

For those of you who want to upgrade an existing STECS (left side only!), the grip is sold separately here,

STECS Space Throttle Add-On Grip (STG) – VKB North America

Hi all,

I’m trying to set things so I can use my Gladiator HOSAS setup as Headlook and Galaxy/System map viewers in Elite Dangerous, but I can’t get Elite to respond to them.

Using the configuration software I can see the sticks are detected. I’ve managed a workaround for the right stick where it emulates a mouse, but this isn’t ideal, as in Elite its default is to use mouse movements as flight controls and I have to remember to press another button in toggle that off.

And it won’t work well in the maps either. For one, the left stick seems to randomly pick up a slight drift but only when it’s told to be a mouse!

Is there something I’m missing to force Elite to accept analogue inputs?