COMPLETE 2022 VIRPIL SETUP GUIDE. FROM OUT OF THE BOX TO YOUR FAVORITE SIM.
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- I’ve made a new tutorial video on how to set up your Virpil devices. This will show you how to use the software to get the most out of Virpil products. Leave comments below don’t forget to like and consider sub.
Virpil led link tool: forum.virpil.c...
Virpil software: support.virpil...
Virpil User manual: support.virpil...
How to set up detent on cm3: • TUTORIAL THURSDAY EPIS...
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Time line
1:21 software install
3:48 device install
7:09 axis calibration
9:29 led’s
10:37 buttons
17:52 axis to buttons
23:05 how to save profile
24:26 how to connect panel to throttle
Many thanks Jon, I received my virpil equipment before Christmas, I was having a little trouble getting my head around the physical and logical buttons, your tutorial was spot on explaining it very well for a 50 plus person. Regards Julian.
This helped me a TON, I didn’t realize how much went into this before buying, glad I found your video!
You’re a legend. Had these bad boys boxed up since buying because I thought it was gonna be a nightmare. You made this piss easy mate.
I'm expecting all of my Virpil gear to ship within the next week or so, and this video has certainly helped to make a rather complex looking piece of software significantly less intimidating.
I am really pleased that I found your video, I have been hesitant to pull the trigger on Virpil because the programming looked intimidating. This has also cemented my choice due to the quality and straight forward aspect of their product. A slight learning curve with programing everything I am sure, but between your tutorials and some trial and error it doesn't seem so bad.
I find all of these more high-end devices to be a bit "work-intensive" when it comes to customization. But that's to be expected, when we're talking devices that offer a high degree of flexibility. I tried to dabble in TM's TARGET when I was still using the Warthog throttle and found it to be incomprehensible. VKB's software is also very powerful and rather cryptic to the uninitiated. Virpil's seems a little less intimidating, but it's still pretty complicated. That said: Both for VKB and Viripil you can get very good customer support on their forums and/or discord channels. I've posed specific questions for both my Gunfighter and CM3-throttle on those and always got solutions/instructions on how to achieve the behavior I was looking for. Also: I *think* Virpil have a pretty extensive manual for their configuration tool up on their website (in the support/documentation section IIRC).
One extra thing, you have to be running the Virpil configuration software with Administrator rights. Its manifest doesn't require you to put in the Admin password so it is possible to run as a regular user and have things not work.
You have a really great voice, especially for teaching :)
My Virpil kit is due to arrive in the very near future (days) and I've already learned something from you! I'm sure, once the kit is here, that I'll be watching this video a couple of times, I enjoyed your presentation, thanks!
Thank you very much for making this tutorial. I am having the worst time trying to figure out how to make my Virpil HOTAS work for Elite Dangerous not to mention DCS. You can't just copy someone else's binds files and go.
Thanks very much for these tutorials. My Throttle will be here on Wednesday and I have already decided to order a panel next month, so this video was spot on to help me be prepared to install and use my new Virpil Hotas. Thanks again. S!
many thanks, i just changed my PC and never remember the steps needed to make my toys work.
GREAT VIDEO and VERY HELPFUL INFO !!!
i'm brand new to DCS and have virpil systems. i have CM3 throttle/CONSTELLATION ALPHA w/ WARBRD/ and CONTROL PANELS 1 and 2.
my hope is to not have to default to keyboard and mouse during DCS use, because i am hoping to work muscle memory for maybe 4 or 5 years and move into VR as the tech/cost become viable for me.
i REALLY believe the use of the 5-WAY MODIFIER is a pivotal part of the equation for many DCS/VIRPIL users. having the ability to switch from (for example) "ground" to "flight" to "special systems" to "combat" to "landing" (on the 5-way) opens up a TON of control options as well as it being an integrated way to LINK all of the LEDs on the individual controllers. it REALLY would be a premier set-up (in my opinion).
if this is possible NOW with virpil software... or CAN be possible in the future with their software... i believe it would be the optimal option to get all of the peripherals working as ONE... versus working with 3rd party set-ups including 'joystick gremlin'.
would you please consider doing an in-depth video incorporating these items with a virpil system???
thank you SO much and keep up the great work. you do a great service to the many noobies to DCS (such as myself) ✌🙂👍
@wotrwokr have you seen my 5 way modifier video? VIRPIL 5 WAY MODE TUTORIAL (watch to the end for tips)
czcams.com/video/X7f-v6rOK4k/video.html
Great guide, subbed.
Great timing. I am getting the T50CM2 base in the mail today!
Thanks for this. I just got a new control panel to compliment my CM3. Just what I needed. Cheers.
im actually unboxing my vpc warbrd and constellation alpha and throttle cm3 . i watch your vidéo and its helpfull. thank you
Thanks very much for these videos mate. Made the task of learning this software a lot less daunting. 👍
Many thanks,This is a massive help to me. subbed liked and notification bell clicked.
This is good stuff Jon, thanks very much!!
Thanks for taking the time 🫡
Would love a vid on how to programme the led stuff. Also the dials for dcs.
Suggest you use ctrl-f12 and filter out non-VID 3344
Your videos are awesome and I’m gonna go ahead and subscribe because I’ll be upgrading to the CM3 throttle to add with my CM2 stick base. I’m gonna need your advice and tutorials. I appreciate it !
My only concern is that when I got my CM2 stick base I chose the profile to be of my Left because I have a another Viper stick “R3L” set up as a Right side stick. Will I have to create another profile for the CM2 so that the CM3 Throttle will be Left and CM2 base be Right ? Will I have to rebind everything in DCS for my CM2. Hope this makes sense. Thanks !
Hi. Always helpful videos. I'd like a video on the Mode switch when you have a chance.
Will do
Please show assembly of grip to base. Pins don't align *edit* Figured it out, the cable is moveable. Also assembly of the base. If you put in the little round rubber piece the mount teeters as it is taller than the rubber stoppers on the base. Without that rubber center piece the mount is stable.
Jon, this video is exactly what I've been looking for as I've read about the many nightmares users face using Virpil's software. With that said, you stated that the CM2 is no different than the CM3. Would it be possible that Virpil numbered their controls differently considering physical buttons 44-45 apply to T5 vs T3 as mentioned in your video? I ask because if so, then I would be happy to use your video as a guide to setting up a CM3 Controller.
I am new to flight sims and currently have the Virpil CM3, Thrustmaster Warthog, or Winwing Orion in my sights and I'm unsure which one I should purchase at this moment. Just ordered a VBK Premium stick and this will be my first HOTAS setup ever.
You should be able to use my set up video on both the CM2 and CM3 throttle. As far as which one you should buy, I have been using Virpil products for over four years and they have never let me down. I would do your research and look at all the reviews not just mine so you can make the purchase that best fits your use.
@@johnathangraham7226 Doing tons of research is what lead me to learn about the Virpil brand, as well as VBK. I was down to the Virpil CM3, TM Warthog, and Winwing Orion. This morning however, I went ahead and placed an order for the CM3 so I look forward to using this video to set mine up once it arrives. Thank you again.
Thank you very much for making this tutorial, only have a problem with my T50CM3 throttle flaps lever which does not function in dcs world on any module
Hi Jon. Thank you for the informative video. I'd like a video where you demonstrate the use of the mode switch on the CM3 throttle in conjunction with the Control panel 3. In my understanding, it will make possible for the push buttons to act as multiple logical buttons in DCS. I was thinking of maybe having one mode as take off/Landing, another for combat, maybe one for wing man commands in easy communications etc. Also, I'm curious about the 'Switch' function that you mentioned, maybe you can touch on that as well? Thanks, Thomas
I use the mode dial as a modifier in dcs. Then you can set it up exactly like you described. I’ll do a quick video.
@@JGandT Great, looking forward to it :-)
@@JGandT I also understand, that this modifier works with the control panel 3, if it is hooked up to the cm3 throttle? It is not all that clear in Virpils documentation, how you daisy chain a throttle and a control panel, and how you set up the modifer in a throttle only configuration or in a daisy chained configuration. Or it might be just be, that aren't able to find the information :-)
@@RAIDR_71 I don’t believe you can daisy chain the cm throttle to the control panel 3. I tried this while making the video above and I didn’t get the option to set the panel 3 as a slave unit.
Jon, if you can rename the logical buttons name, why not just rename each one to match the physical button number, that way it’s straight forward.
Virpil's software gives you great control over how your devices appear to the rest of your equipment. The problem is that if you have multiple games you want to play you might/probably need multiple profiles. This means resetting the configuration when you change games. Its not automatic and there is probably a limit to how many times you can reset the configuration. Given how good the hardware is that might be a problem in the future. Lg-Hub and Joystick Gremlin both offer per game profile loading and since they are software, not firmware, there is no load limit. LG-Hub is proprietary to Logitech so I lean towards Joystick Gremlin. The mode switch could be used along with a freaking complicated profile but I really wouldn't want to figure out and maintain it. You would also be limited to around 5 games. I'm still debating what way to go.
I think there is a 128 button limit on USB devices. Some games have a limit of 32. As an example the CM3 Throttle has 32 buttons on the dual throttle alone, the other buttons aren't recognized by several games that I play. Some versions of the Virpil software allow you to "split" the button range so that Windows sees multiple devices with no more than 32 buttons each. Joystick Gremlin also does this using the vjoy driver. Add in slaving a panel to a Throttle or Joystick and things get difficult. Are there any other solutions?
VIRPIL 5 WAY MODE TUTORIAL (watch to the end for tips)
czcams.com/video/X7f-v6rOK4k/video.html
As far as games that limit to 32 buttons I have no answer other than more button boxes/panels. Or game developers to code their games to accept the 128 buttons per usb device set by windows.
well new year with old camera. looks like this is shot in the early 2000s
Ref. your comment on logical buttons and DCS. I struggled to get the last button in the logical button list to be registered in DCS. My solution was to map the last button in the logical list as a dummy button, as for me DCS registers all buttons listed after each other except the last one. Not sure why that is. Hope that made sense.
Jon, is there a chance you'd make a video on how to set my cursor / slew dongles for buttons instead of analog axis? I have a Connie A grip and would like to set them for trim so I can free up my 5 way switches for other functions in some of the newer and busier jets. Also / or the trim function I am seeing in the button to axis menu for the rX and rY axis stuff? Thanks in advance!
Thanks John for the video, I had to do computer updates and re-install to dcs. Currently I have a problem when I connect the two virpil devices together in AXIS. How do I fix the situation? I know that each device must be installed separately and the devices worked fine for a year, now I have a problem that everyone mentions... Is there a way to fix it without deleting the previous setup? How do you do it? Thanks
My Virpil software screen does not show a Button or LED option for either my of my sticks or control panel profiles. Any reason for this?
I would like help and advice with the dials on my Mongoose throttle. I mainly use it for mining in Star Citizen, but I have ran into some issues. How would I get a hold of you? Any help with radial dials would be appreciated greatly. Thanks.
Thanks a lot for this tutorial mate! I was having problems at first but noticed I couldn't have DCS started when I'm configuring VPC software.
A question for something I didn't see covered:
I'd like to use the right encoder on the thrust lever (thumb one) for radar antenna elevation. Is it possible to make that encoder into an axis or can I turn down the sensitivity of the encoder, right now ever little click is a whole 10k ft in radar elevation scan difference.
I guess there was a recent update but i no longer have access to set buttons for my axis? Any workaround?
Can you do a video on how to properly set up Virpil encoders for Elevator Trim etc. Trim encoders come with the landing gear control panel but it doesn't work in game to allow a full trim axis using the encoders. I can't wrap my head around this.
is there a way after setting up everything deadzone for detents and afterburner how do you get back the axis you looze in dcs on the throttle ?
Hi Jon, Great bunch of VPC tutorials. Question: When I set an LED to another color it adopts that color when I hit "Save VPC Device" momentarily but then reverts back to the pre programmed color when the device reconnects. What am I doing wrong?
After setup can you plug into a usb hub?
Hello again Jon. Thanks to your videos my CM2 Throttle was set up perfectly and working fine for the last 8 months but last week it suddenly didn't recognize any of the buttons or switches and only 3 of the axis controls (throttle levers and flaps lever). This was happening in any game that I tried. Virpil said some wires need replacing (so strictly a hardware issue) but before I go that route, if you have a spare minute I was wondering if you or any of your viewers have come across this. Thanks in advance.
I haven’t herd of this. Did you try updating the firmware?
@@JGandT Yes, software and firmware updated but no change. I read on forums that others were having similar problems but no concrete solution as far as I know. Looks like I’ll have to put all of my technical skills to the test and ask Virpil to send me the replacement wires for the DIY option. There is an accompanying how-to video. Thanks for your response.
I'm sure this has been addressed before somewhere but I'm new to the setup stuff. Once I create profiles for everything what is the best way to connect all items together so it eliminates how many USB ports I need? I am getting the Throttle, one control panel, and the joystick. Can you daisy chain all three somehow and only have one USB into computer? I'm trying to avoid using a USB hub because my USB ports on computer are mostly taken up by other things I can't unplug. My keyboard takes up two usbs as it is. Thanks for the advice.
At this time I believe you can only slave 1 device thru your throttle. I just tried going from ka-50 to cp1 with no luck. The problem you would run into is buttons. Windows will only recognize 128 buttons from a single device. My throttle and cp2 produces 120 after I set up axis to buttons I have 2 remaining slots. I recommend using a good powered usb hub. amzn.to/3ylTA5D I run 2 of these on my simulator.
Can you slave the CM3 throttle to the CM2 base?
I don’t believe you can.
Hey Jon! great video! Question, I see its stressed that you connect each controller to the mother board USB initially. Can i move my controllers to a hub after the initial setup is complete?
The issue with plugging directly into a motherboard is really a simplified rule to ensure nothing disrupts your USB bandwidth and power delivery during a critical operation. If you have an unpowered USB hub and are running a high bandwidth webcam, and maybe a high speed SSD or flash drives at the same time, you could have a problem. Rather than explain all of the those situations to examine and consider, it’s easier to just say “plug it directly into your motherboard.”
If you have a powered USB hub, and aren’t sharing high bandwidth usage with something else at the same time then you have little to worry about. And if you’re past initial set up and not doing a firmware update you have nothing to worry about even if something goes wrong. The worst that’ll happen is a cut out / stutter in functionality. It won’t brick your device outside of a firmware update disruption.
I agree you want to plug straight into the Motherboard any time you do firmware updates. The reason for this is if you lose power or have a problem with a hub during a firmware update it could corrupt your product. This is true with any usb products not just Virpil. With that being said once you have your firmware updated you can make all controller settings with a usb hub. I highly recommend a powered usb hub, here is a link for the hubs I use. amzn.to/3ylTA5D I run 2 of them for my sim set up including usb powered screens and the only problem I have encountered was with my steel series head set and stream deck. Not sure why but those have to be connected directly into the motherboard. I hope this helps.
Just a question. I would like to go from elite dangerous to dcs do I need to reconfigure my virpil equment each time I swap between games?
did you find answer?
Does it has to be a virpil tool to calibrate it?
Yes you have to do all of your hardware calibrating in the Virpil software suite. Once your hardware is set up you can adjust calibration in games that allow it.
Hey man,I just got my Control panel3 but when I try to slave it to my joystick or the throttle this is no option for it. THere is one for panels 1 and 2 but none for 3. It only seems to work when plugged into the USB did you have the same issue?
@Blacknight49 I was unable to slave the control panel 3. I’m not sure if this will be available in future software updates.
Hey man just for your information I got my control panel three and you're right it doesn't work slaved, but Virpil did point me to their beta software for joystick configuration and that allows it to slaved which actually gives a bunch of new features( Like older games not recognizing all the buttons on Virpil controllers) but it's still in beta. @@JGandT
I’ve been wanting to start flight sim with a virpil Hotas system but it’s just so expensive so I was wondering if anyone had a spare or extra they’d be willing to send me? I’d gladly take anything
so where is the link to the link tool for the led's? you said you would link in the description below but it's not there.. also the discord channel link for the help.
@TonyZ Just added it to the description sorry about that.
So if I understand you, no need of Vjoy software, Joystick Gremlin, to use all the buttons on the CM3 Throttle. Sorry but In Elite Dangerous it isn't the case. Buttons T1 to T7, and B1 to B6 are not working. An idea? I play also Star Citizen and there, the buttons do work. If you have some time it would be nice to see the 5 MODES set. On this video the guy makes the buttons for Elite D work: czcams.com/video/qXs6NX-JEWo/video.html So many ways. Id like for once use my CM3 for all games without being breaking my head on the wall. I'm sure you understand. But thanks I've learn some tricks in your video about the soft toggle etc. Many thanks to you. Sorry for my bad writing, I'm belgium french guy.
This still looks super comlicated