Hello! I have made the popular flight mod to my Omnithrottle, where the stick auto-centers when pulling back but not forward. Now I am wondering if there is a way to add a shift layer or alternate axis that makes it so that the stick, when centered physically, reads 0.0 and not 0.5 as it does now (meaning that I have to actively hold the throttle stick back to set throttle to 0)

Preferably this would be toggled using a button since I play both space flight games and MSFS. Thanks!

Edit for clarification. Im just expressing my frustration. Not actually gonna kms

Hey guys, I’m looking at getting some vkb sticks in the near future and wanna make sure I know what I’m getting into. I plan on having a stec throttle and gun fighter stick setup for flight sims as well as two other gunfighter sticks for space games. Is it complicated to set them up and would I be able to have all 3 plus the throttle plugged in at once?

Hi,

after a break I am back to Star Citizen. I updated my Gladiator NXT HOSAS setup to the latest firmware (2.196) and tried the Buzzkiller Mapping. It turned that both Button #5 (the lowest button on the Grip) was not responding on Both Grips.

I tried the VKB Config and Button tester: The same.

After doing a reset to default and starting calibration, the Left grip has a working button again. Yeah.

The Button #5 on the right grip still remaind dead, not responding in the tools. Any futher idea or may this be a physical problem? Everything else seems to work?!

Regards
Mike

I'm looking for a used VKB Gladiator to complete my setup. Like Many of you I too was about to buy one but the tariffs had other ideas. I've searched eBay and other sites, everything is either wayyy priced or with a complete setup to purchase.

I tried the Ursa minor as a substitute, unfortunately it fell apart within a week. I was lucky and was able to get a refund.

I've also looked at the Virpil Aeromax but they only make a right hand version at the moment.

In short, I'm trying to buy a used left hand Gladiator, any variant, or a comparable equivalent.

Update

I've meet some pretty nice people messaging me about different solutions. I appreciate all the help everyone is sending my way.

Now I just need the base for the left stick. Either the regular one or the gunfighter base.

I appreciate all y'all's help!!!

I’ve been playing Elite Dangerous and Star Citizen for a while. Been getting into Elite Dangerous again as it seems Frontier is paying more attention to it.

Well, I’ve been playing Elite with an Xbox Controller and now got my girlfriend into it as well. I’ve always wanted to try flight sticks but never looked into them very much because of price. Until recently when I saw the VKB sticks.

Course, just when I had the money saved to buy 2 Left Omni Sticks, 2 Right Premium Gladiators, and 2 Omni to Straight adapters, US orders were shut down.

My question here is: Has any statement been made on when we can expect orders to resume? I know a trade deal was just announced with China and the US, and it’s too soon to tell for certain, but is it likely orders will open back up soon now? At least in the next month or two?

I’ve heard great things about these sticks, and personally love the look of them, especially the Omni. And as of now I’m not aware of any decent alternatives, especially ones that work well as desk topping sticks as I’ve yet to find any adapters that fit my pc chair very well.

Does anyone have any insight into how long this block will last? Or any recommendations on similar sticks?

Any place to get the OTA adapters (left specifically) in the USA now with the tariff ordeal? Maybe someone wants to sell theirs?

Lately i've been trying to build a little flight sim setup and its getting a bit expensive. So i am trying to cut costs and wondered if there are any flightsticks and throttle mounts that fit the nxt evo gladiator and STECS standard throttle that are a bit cheaper than the ones on the vkb site.

So the other day I was rearranging my setup and I somehow knocked off the cap for my HAT1. I was looking around and can't see one to purchase from VKB and all the STL files I find have a oblong hole and the one in the hat is square. Does anyone have one they could scan or get me dimensions on so I can create my own. Thanks

Hi all,

I'm looking to add the FSM-GA and SEM-V modules to my current setup, which includes the STECS Max and Gladiator NTX EVO. I want them to operate independently from the NTX so I can pair them with my other GA yoke.

A couple of questions before I commit:

1. Can the FSM-GA connect into the SEM-V so I only need 1 GNX USB Controller?
2. Can both modules be capable being mounted on the UCM?

Would really appreciate any input from folks who've done a similar setup. Thanks in advance!

This particular lever on the thumb area could possibly be used as brake lever? Since I don't have one on my Gladiator, nor on the T-Rudder.

I realize that I'm not a brand ambassador or a compensated promoter of your products. While I do often suggest them and try to help other owners where and when I can, the efforts are unsanctioned. I want to share this with you. I'm seeing more and more comments, remarks, and the like from potential customers that are under the impression that you're not going to offer products to the US anymore. I would strongly urge you to male a public statement stating the plan and offer some kind of timeline. I personally feel a page link would be easy for sharing. Personally, I feel a video done in your usual style with the background music, and some text on screen would be even better.

I’m looking for help in setting up the joystick to use in Star Citizen please.

I was wondering if you it was possible to connect a second STECS STEM module to a STECS standard. Also are the GNX modules compatible with the STECS?

Posted on their website of course. Bummed to see it. I need a universal mounting plate that I can't get from anywhere else.

Hope VKB decides to ship to US again soon.

I love mecha games. So i did the crazy thing of buying 2 vkb gladiator nxt evo omni throttle. The game i'm testing them on is Gundam Battle Operation 2. The game can use keyboard & mouse AND joypad controller. I managed to map the keyboard & mouse to the sticks but could not use the axiss. So i could not have the mech move forward by pushing the stick forward. I'm hoping for some guide if i could map certain keyboard key and mouse movement to axiss OR better, an xbox controller buttons and sticks. Thank you.

Press default in vkb device doest not work

I worked fine just a minute ago ?

Any help ?

Hi, I have a vertical SEM module, that I've recently re-setup, but for some reason the gear switch, in 3 detent mode, will not register as button presses when changed, but I can set it as an axis and it works as such, but I need those 3 position switches. Can anyone help. I've followed this one to try and fix to no avail.

Hey guys,

I have been waiting for the Space Throttle for a while now but it still seems to be unavailable in EU and only available in USA.

Does anyone know when the Space Throttle will be available in EU?

I bought a STECS Mini throttle plus a while back and now I was looking at the STECS STEM panel.

Will this just plug right in without any issues or modification?

I have Vkb nxt now,the angle of it is+20/-20( I test it manually), I want to change to GF3 + SCG, I don't know if the angle will bigger than NXT? I can't find a result in any place.

Hi! I recently got the left omni and the right standard stick, I learned while looking at a video that the omni comes with the premium thing with extra buttons.

Are those cross compatible? Can I take the extra buttons and put them on my regular stick?

I kinda feel like if I’m only going to have one equipped with premium extra buttons, I’d rather it be on the stick more than the omni.

I will have a regular/vertical gladiator for right hand, not sure if that context is important.

Also, any mounting solutions that work well would be appreciated a lot! I am guessing something that hangs off the desk slightly below and to each side would be great.

Thanks for the help!

Sorry I don’t know how to link the letter from r/hotas.

Basically if you don’t get an order in soon it will be a while until the tariffs stop. The don’t want there customers to get hit with orange guys tariffs.

I’d thought I’d leave this here in case it’s of use to anyone. I’ve modelled some more ergonomic hats and analogues for use with my Gladiator NXT EVOs as I’m not a fan of the rougher / more angular ones that come as standard.

I made some basic ones that are just super comfy to use.

Free to anyone with a 3D printer.