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F-35 HOTAS User Guide

Release Date: Nov 02, 2021

Version: 1.3

Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for F-35 HOTAS

Page 1: ...F 35 HOTAS User Guide Release Date Nov 02 2021 Version 1 3 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 2: ...imensions F 35 Throttle Overview Throttle Switchology Mounting Plates Cover Dimensions HOTAS cable connection USB Plug in HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller DirectInput Joystick Mapping Stick X Y Ax...

Page 3: ...S1 Weapons Release Pickle S2 TMS S3 Trim Switch S6 Expand Zoom FOV S4 DMS S8 CMS Adjustable Palm Rest Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Stick Rear...

Page 4: ...S7 Trigger S1 Pickle Switch S3 Trim Switch S4 DMS S8 CMS S10 NWS HRT DFP Pinkie S2 TMS S9 Paddle Switch Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Stick Side...

Page 5: ...Pickle S2 TMS S5 Weapons Release Sub Mode S6 Expand Zoom FOV S3 Trim Switch Adjustable Palm Rest S7 Trigger S9 Paddle Switch S10 NWS HRT DFP Pinkie Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserve...

Page 6: ...r S6 Expand Zoom FOV S3 Trim Switch S4 DMS S5 Weapons Release Sub Mode S10 NWS HRT DFP Pinkie S2 TMS S9 Paddle Switch Adjustable Palm Rest Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 St...

Page 7: ...ent Switch DMS 4 Way Push Button S5 Weapons Release Sub Mode Single Push Button S6 Expand Zoom FOV Switch 4 Way Push Button S7 Trigger 2 Position Depress Switch S8 Countermeasures Management Switch CM...

Page 8: ...Stick Base Plate Dimensions 7 250 X 7 250 Stick Mounting Screw Dimensions 4 750 X 4 750 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Stick Base Plate...

Page 9: ...Actual drawings can be downloaded at wraithsystems com Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Stick Base Cover...

Page 10: ...T11 External Lights T1 Cage Uncage T2 WMS T3 CSC TRC ATR T5 Chaff Flare T12 MPO Detent Override T4 S B Accel Decel Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Throttle Rear...

Page 11: ...T2 WMS T1 Cage Uncage T3 CSC TRC ATR T4 S B Accel Decel T5 Chaff Flare T7 Comms T6 APC SSS Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Throttle Side...

Page 12: ...rride MPO T3 CSC TRC ATR T6 APC SSS T9 Speed Hold T8 Management Switch T10 Polarity Control Throttle Tension Knob T7 Comms T11 External Lights T4 S B Accel Decel Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All...

Page 13: ...PC SSS T1 Cage Uncage T2 WMS T12 Detent Override MPO T7 Comms T9 Speed Hold T11 External Lights T10 Polarity Control T3 CSC TRC ATR Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Throttle...

Page 14: ...self centering T5 Chaff Flare 3 Position Switch T6 APC SSS Auto STO Single Push Button T7 Comms Control 5 Way Push Button T8 Management Switch Radial Dial with Z Axis Push Button T9 Speed Hold 3 Posi...

Page 15: ...Throttle Base Plate Dimensions 6 312 X 7 625 Throttle Mounting Screw Dimensions 4 750 X 4 750 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Throttle Base Plate...

Page 16: ...Actual drawings can be downloaded at wraithsystems com Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved F 35 Throttle Base Cover...

Page 17: ...in Cable Male to Stick 15 Pin Serial Port Rudder Pedals Future Growth USB Cable to Computer 9 Pin Serial Port Female for Throttle Cable USB Cable Connections Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Righ...

Page 18: ...sure the F 35 Throttle cable is plugged into the F 35 Stick Ensure the USB cable from the stick is plugged into your computer USB From the search bar type Set up USB game controller Select Set up USB...

Page 19: ...Ensure X Grip is displayed and Status is OK Select Properties HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 20: ...From the Properties window Select Settings Tab HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 21: ...From the Settings Tab Select Calibrate HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 22: ...The Game Device Calibration window will appear select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 23: ...nique is to simply select Next Don t touch the HOTAS it may introduce an artificial input HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Righ...

Page 24: ...box Holding the base of the stick fully deflect the stick left right up and down Full deflection should ready 127 127 in both X Y axis HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win...

Page 25: ...the should be relatively centered and the raw data should be 10 for both X Y Axis When satisfied select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith...

Page 26: ...Recommend selecting Next to avoid artificial input Select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 27: ...ing at the throttle it may appear to be up and down It should deflect 127 127 at full range and return near 0 10 is acceptable Select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool...

Page 28: ...ng at the throttle it may appear to be left right It should deflect 127 127 at full range and return near 0 10 is acceptable Select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Wi...

Page 29: ...No rudder pedals are detected Select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 30: ...ay from idle to afterburner pull fully aft and push fully forward Full throw should be 95 95 Select Next HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Syste...

Page 31: ...Select Finish Calibration is complete HOTAS Calibration MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool Win 10 Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved...

Page 32: ...OTAS is not responding properly Select OK when finished NOTE MS Game Controller Device only has 32 fields to test buttons The F 35 HOTAS has 55 buttons and switches We will use another tool for button...

Page 33: ...Device These values are not reflective during use in your simulation Use this tool for button testing Focus on the Buttons at the bottom of the screen NOTE The External Lights Switch T11 is always sen...

Page 34: ...ght S3 Button 112 Weapon Release Sub Mode S5 Button 113 Expand Zoom FOV Down S6 Button 114 Expand Zoom FOV Left S6 Button 115 Expand Zoom FOV Up S6 Button 116 Expand Zoom FOV Right S6 Button 117 CMS Z...

Page 35: ...n 137 Comms Switch Z Axis T7 Button 138 Comms Switch Down T7 Button 139 Comms Switch Right T7 Button 140 Comms Switch Up T7 Button 141 Comms Switch Left T7 Button 142 R2D2 Dial Z Axis T8 Button 143 Sp...

Page 36: ...sturb the strain gauge plate at the base of the stick This can easily be recalibrated using the MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool a small jeweler s flat head screwdriver and a small Phillip s...

Page 37: ...Step 2 Using a small Phillip s head screwdriver remove the paddle switch Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved X Y Axis Stick Calibration...

Page 38: ...Step 3 Using a flathead screwdriver carefully remove the calibration dustcover caps Copyright 2021 Wraith Systems LLC All Rights Reserved X Y Axis Stick Calibration...

Page 39: ...guide you carefully insert the screwdriver into the stick base until you reach the small axis dial screws While referencing the screen you can re center both the X Y axis Once complete reverse steps...

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