Over the last two years, [benkster] has been perfecting their ideal flight controller. Like many people, they started out with a keyboard and mouse and eventually moved on to a joystick.
The last time we saw [Akaki]’s work it was a 3D-printed flight simulator joystick that uses Hall effect sensors and magnets, but it’s a delight to see such an accessible approach that doesn ...
Check the Joystick enabled option if a joystick is connected. If not, Google Earth will use your keyboard and mouse by default. Click on Start Flight and the Flight Simulator will begin.
It’s astonishing just how low the price of capable joysticks can drop. The Logitech Extreme 3D Pro costs just $34.99 at its MSRP, yet it includes three-axis stick control, a throttle control ...