 | CH Products Throttle Quadrant USB (300-133) |
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Product Description
CH Products is the innovative leader in precision control devices for industrial and commercial applications. CH Products has developed a wide range of controllers for a variety of applications. Its precision joysticks and trackballs have been integrated in a host of uses, including kiosk, motion control, heavy equipment, biotech devices and security cameras.PRODUCT FEATURES:6 Axis 24 Buttons;6 Physical Detents;Control Manager software enables 350 button positions.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #9969 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: CH Products
- Model: 300-133
- Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Format: CD
- Dimensions: 2.90 pounds
Features
- 6 Axis 24 Buttons 6 Physical Detents
- Fully Programmable with CH Control Manager software (included)
- Control Manager software enables 350 button positions
- Compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP and all Windows-based games
- Built with the same rugged construction you've come to rely on with CH Products
Editorial Reviews
Amazon Product Description
A true veteran of the PC gaming industry, CH Products has manufactured joysticks and game control devices -- with a particular emphasis on state-of-the-art flight control gear -- for a quarter decade. One of the latest products to emerge from the CH lab is the CH Throttle Quadrant USB, a highly specialized unit designed to appeal to serious flight simulation buffs who demand authentic, fingertip control of all of their airborne activities.
Bearing a striking physical resemblance to the control panel found in a real life aircraft and perfectly complementing navigational devices such as joysticks or flight yokes (for example, the CH Products Flight Sim Yoke USB), the CH Throttle Quadrant USB effectively banishes the counterintuitive computer keyboard from the flying environment and allows hardcore pilots to quickly make in-flight adjustments via its straightforward 6-axis, 12-button setup. Completely user customizable with the enclosed CH Control Manager software and offering no less than a whopping 350 button positions if so configured, the system is ideal for precise control of multiple engines, flaps, fuel mixture, lights, and much, much more.
The CH Throttle Quadrant USB is built in the USA to the same durable specifications as other CH Products control devices and is compatible with all Windows-based games and most recent operating systems (including Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and MacOS 8.6 to 10.02). The unit carries a limited two-year warranty.
From the Manufacturer
The CH Throttle Quadrant USB is the highly anticipated multi engine throttle quadrant you've all been waiting for. Now, gamers and pilots alike can experience the most realistic simulated flight control available. With features including physical detents, reverse thrust and full programmability with 6 axis and up to 24 buttons, you can utilize 350 button positions.
This Throttle Quadrant is the perfect enhancement to the Flight Sim Yoke and Pro Pedals, or with the Fighterstick and Pro Throttle combination. Whatever setup you choose to use, get the most out of your flying experience with the CH Throttle Quadrant USB.
Features
- 6 Axis 12 Buttons (24 Button functions with Control Manager software (included)
- 6 Physical Detents
- Fully Programmable with CH Control Manager
- Control Manager software enables 350 button positions
- Compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
- Compatible with all Windows based games
- Built with the same rugged construction you've come to rely on with CH Products
- Made in the USA with a limited 2 year warranty
- Comes with 4 black knobs, 2 red and 2 blue - for Twin or Jet Engine set ups
Customer Reviews
Flight sim nut? Real-pilot too? BUY IT!
I bought these in preparation for my multi-engine pilots license. Of course, I have been flying planes on Microsoft ( and Sublogic) well before I could get into a real cockpit. This is probably one of the best items from CH Products, especially if you like flying multi-engine aircraft or will be upgrading to flying a REAL multi-engine aircraft soon.
Microsoft and CH products have helped keep me sharper in the cockpit by allowing me to practice on the days when I can't go up for real. This product cannot be beat for customizability. I can go from a Beech Baron set-up to a Boeing 747 set-up just by playing with some settings. And if you have the CH Yoke and Rudder pedals, you have a relatively real flying experience without leaving your home.
If you are into military sims, this probably isn't for you. If you have Microsoft flight sim, X-plane, Fly or any other civilian sim and you value realism, you must get these.
$150 isn't cheap, but thats the cost of one hour of flight time in the Multi-engine plane I will be learning in. One hour of flight time versus hours of honing my skills at home? A worthy investment indeed!
The only downside, as there is on all CH products, are the clamps to hold it to the desk. They are really designed to fit desks that are thick and flat. If your PC desk has a curve to the front or is relatively thin, you have to find a better way to secure them to your desk. Wedging books or papers usually helps.
BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK!
Great product! Takes a little playing with the Sensitivity and Assignments settings in MS Flight Simulator 2004 in order to fine-tune it, but no problem. I am no gaming nut or PC guru just private pilot, who will most likely never fly a craft with a 4-engine throttle quadrant! Also, the technical support is very responsive to a technical question.
a good product
I have several CH product pieces and love them all. The only down side I have found is the software that comes with them for calibration isn't very user friendly. I fly MSFS2004 and had to use a 3rd party software to be able to do what I wanted with the throttles (set beta and reverse ranges, feather detents and fuel c/o) but other than that it's very easy to set up, just plug it in and my computer did the rest. Couldn't imagine flying my Aeroworx King Air with out it!
