Custom Switches for Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant in MSFS 2020

This video will teach you how to setup the custom switches for the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It is a follow up to this video: • 5 configurations for H...
As of Flight Sim version 5 when binding switches (including lever detents) now you need to flip the switch on for the input to be sensed, but then turn the switch off before validating it, or the validation will freeze. Additionally, when testing a switch the fields don’t turn white and dark anymore, but they will work.

[@RMAG]

As of Flight Sim version 5 when binding switches (including lever detents) now you need to flip the switch on for the input to be sensed, but then turn the switch off before validating it, or the validation will freeze. Additionally, when testing a switch the fields don’t turn white and dark anymore, but they will work.

[@FailureToReport]

Enjoyed your other HC Bravo vids, was curious what you bound the build in flap level to when using the Jet profile and sticks?

[@RMAG]

@@FailureToReport kept it flaps still

[@lgvdbroek]

Great video. very useful. Nice voice, relaxed, no annoying background music. 100% tutorial as it should be.

[@craighwilkins1]

This literally saved my sanity with the toggle issue. Thank You!

[@StringerCourier]

I had been having trouble getting the switches to bind, and, of course, scoured the web and youtube, often to no avail. I had been skipping over this one, thinking it was just about making pretty labels for the throttle. So, this morning, with coffee in hand, I decided to see what it was about. Little did I know it contained all I needed to know. What a great video My apologies for not clicking sooner.

[@AngleOfAviation]

Great Tips. I just purchased my Alpha and Bravo and will be doing these changes for sure. Nobody likes back courses, but good to practice once in a while. Thanks!!!

[@randypemberton5313]

Excellent video and I thank you, sir! I used the default cell sizes in Microsoft Excel to make a label strip similar to your labels made with the Brady. Just type in row 1a the first word like 'anti' and type the second word in row 2a like 'ice'. Type in 'window' in 1b and 'deice' in 2b, etc. Print it out and cut to size. Fits nicely.

[@SirJivago]

Excuse my written english, cause i'm french from Québec. I bought HONEYCOMB Yoke and Bravo instrument. They are magnificent. It completely changes the experience. Many people talk about heading, nav mode and all those's thing, but i aprecciate in this video when he talk about YAW DAMPER. It's push me to known some more about the Dutch ROLL and YAW DAMPER. I beleave that he already flight a plane in is life, and he could be a good teacher to learn how to fly. I apreciate also the way he speak. His English is easy to understand.

[@richpaul8132]

EXCEPTIONALLY HELPFULL!! The information you shared here has helped me in other ways, (applicable to other aircraft & selections) that you can probably imagine, I'm sure. Thank you very much. Rich

[@Yoosed2]

Saved me hours, thanks so much. I did my label a bid cheaper. Typed the binding names on XL spreadsheet and reversed the color to print white on a black background. Cut it to size and stuck it on with a strip of clear sticky tape. Looks as if it is an original part of the unit.Thanks again, great videos

[@Mr.Martini549]

OH. MY. GOSH! I have been searching for many months for an answer to setting up the light switches for my Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo controls. I even contacted Honeycomb support and they were saying Asobo needed to address the light switch controls. Shame on you Honeycomb. By now you should have accurate tutorials for configuring all switches. Nowhere else but here suggests using the Set control command instead of the Toggle On/Off command. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! As of this evening I finally have working light switches. I am so pleased!

[@gronygroovy]

We need a THOUSAND like button for your tutorials! Thank you SO much sir!

[@DimitriKiselkov]

alot of thought has gone into the logical thinking and making this video and I thank you for that. saves us a lot of time. I can appreciate that.

[@Spoggi99YT]

Excellent video as always, great content! To circumvent the „out of sync“-issue, you can simply set one position for „set anti ice on“ and the other for „set anti ice off“. Similar to what you did with windshield deice

[@orange_jupiter]

Big thanks from South Korea! This is really helpful.

[@ayrib]

Superb video and very well explained how to assign buttons on the Bravo Quadrant. Thank you.

[@jssamp4442]

The most useful video on seting up Bravo switches. Thank you, I finally get the difference in set and toggle and why they have both. Now if I could only figure out set X versus set X on / set X off. Well, have to leave some learning for tomorrow.

[@theatom7264]

Yeah only wish Microsoft set up the button mapping so we can designate that a function is controlled by a switch in FSX so the function has the on and off separate from each other. The button mapping is just a horrendous mess that they never bothered to fix/improve. Just got the Alpha yoke which has nothing but switches on the panel and its nearly impossible to setup switches in FSX.

[@JohnCinOz1]

Super useful, as was your tutorial on the Bravo quadrant setup. Many thanks! JC

[@capevisser]

Thanks for your very useful vid. I had trouble mapping some light switches on and off, using the on/off functions of hardware/software. By using the "set" function for some of the lights, the switches operate as intended. Who knew?!

[@sgtstedanko7186]

Super helpful. Will be using these bindings from now on 👍🏻

[@michaelcochran7177]

Amazing. Thank you for getting right to the point! Answers all my questions!

[@wingman2472]

Loved that vid cheers Helped out a lot as I'm just starting out & Just got the Bravo Throttle . I will use this plane for setting up all my controls thanks to you it will be much easer now :-)

[@peterdevries3651]

Hey bud thank you so much for this video was driving me nuts I couldn't figure it out. Your videos are very helpful I configured my Bravo for the TBM930 took me awhile but I did it.

[@scottmcdonaldAAL211]

Stumbled across this handy video and thanks for posting it! Very helpful!

[@rackum44]

Thanks so much for this video. I just got the alpha and bravo and this helped out alot.

[@eddyg1794]

Thanks for a very instructive video. My bravo just shipped today. We'll see how the post office does lol

[@jpalmer999]

Thanks for showing how to do the fuel pump, been searching how to do that for a month now.

[@DarksheerST]

Thank you, the information that you provide in you videos is great. I have basically setup the same setting, just assigning them to different buttons. That and I have changed the CRS nob and fuel pump button. I have reassigned you fuel button to be linked with the CRS selection nob and the plus / minus nob. So both VOR1 & 2 OBS is controlled the same nobs, with a single button to determine if you are controlling VOR1 or VOR2

[@haysammerebe3677]

Hi i am trying to do the same but it is not working for me did you have any issues with it

[@rich4071]

I can see that what you have set, is going to be very helpful. Thank you. Rich J

[@virtualaviator]

Big Thanks...I am about setup my controls today fresh in the mail.

[@tangotango256]

I sure wish I'd have watched this video BEFORE i dove in head first got this Quadrant on Saturday after work, and it's Sunday mid day no lights worked Hell nonthin' Worked i experienced EVERY failure you did then some...in a Diamond Da-62 !!! and got beat up for my effort ... figured most of it out especially the toggle function lol...the dual switch technique is a Godsend for sure ... may go back and use it !!! aux fuel pumps not working yet in the console, not important ...it's a jet-A turbo diesel twin ... i'll figure it out ... sure got a laugh out of this vid just because i am knucklehead !!! still have to remember the push to look to the airport trigger button to help me line up and not overshoot the runway ... lots to remember and re-learn ... thanks so very much !!! AWESOME Video !!!! TT

[@camilalimaaaa]

The fuel boost pump still don't work, did you enter a solotion?

[@Aleksandar6ix]

This is great, I've been wondering about this, as I'm considering buying it.

[@andrewstraatsma3136]

Thank you so much, now I learned how to do it properly.

[@oreoten8283]

Nice work-around for the OBS2. This was bothering me I had to do via mouse in the cockpit. I'm definitely using your map option to get started.

[@airbluex79]

I like take this to thank you again for helping with my Brady I just printed the label for honeycomb, thank you

[@blacknass1943]

Thank you very mutch for schowing you setting the Buttons !

[@daveghouse5556]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! It made my day!!

[@gibboireland]

Really helpful video - thanks so much!

[@rh3223]

Totally sorted my issues - Thankyou.

[@christopherbrown5924]

Thankyou For Explaining The Process

[@weekendflyer3673]

I had a minor problem after assigning custom buttons on my Bravo per these instructions. The trim wheel only moved the smallest amount, like 1mm scaled turn per turn. Removing the custom key bindings fixed the problem. Changing the “Set” commands to “On” for switch up and “Off”” for down fixed the problem! The default setup follows this pattern, but of course causes problems with duplicate definitions with the Alpha. Now it moves the typical 25mm scaled per turn. Which is slow, but workable. The newest MSFS does show button presses in the key setup. Turns were flashing but with a low duty cycle. My working theory is “set” commands require polling the keys and with so many “set” commands in this key setup the elevator trim “turns” get sent over the USB less often

[@natedogg7376]

I know this depends on your sim setup and how many "button boxes" you have but I would rather have seen a multi panel display where the 7 rocker switches are to display AP functions and would have felt a bit more complete with the AP portion of the TQ, but if you do not have a lot of button choices I understand needing them. Great vid

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Better switch label is to print them out on Decal Paper. You can even get it to perfectly match the background plastic! :)

[@LelleKidd]

I printed white text on black tape, it look neat

[@fnordvelkor3386]

Excellent - thanks for making this. 👍

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

"On the hhhhhhhhhhhhhhoneycomb" 😄 Very informative video. I have one coming, and this is very helpful. Thank you.

[@e13c7r0nic]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@topofthegreen]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@captainsman]

Nice setup there.

[@knightshadow1894]

Outstanding tutorial, thank you for sharing!

[@kennethray7319]

Really awesome videos!!! You have helped me program bravo quadrant so much; however I am still having issues programming the last two. I have ALT, VS and HDG all good; however CAS and IAS still elude me. I tried your video but it appears they have re-programmed some of the buttons since you did you videos.

[@rich2400vid]

Your video inspired me to do some experimenting to find a workable solution for setting the OBS for both VOR1 and VOR2. First I defined JB18 to VOR OBS. The description says that this should be followed by SELECT 2 for the second VOR. I defined the leftmost rocker switch to SELECT 1 (JB34) on the top and SELECT 2 (JB35) for the bottom. The rotary knob is already defined for JB 13 & 14. These are all combined for the SET VOR 1 OBS INCREASE (JB18+JB34+JB13), SET VOR 1 OBS DECREASE (JB18+JB34+JB14), SET VOR 2 OBS INCREASE (JB18+JB35 +JB13), and SET VOR 2 OBS INCREASE (JB18+JB35+JB14). The video uses INCREASE (FAST) but that doesn’t work with these three switch combos. I’ve tested these work with the C152 and the C172 Garmin 1000. Using multiple switches for a keybinding is powerful. It should be possible to use SELECT 1 and SELECT 2 for other keybindings needing additional parameters.

[@davidhorobin1060]

How very useful - thank you

[@denziiey]

can't wait to get mine :)

[@YankeeGolf]

Quick tipp in case you want to change the base mapping for the quadrant after already setting up a bunch of different configurations. If you search for a certain function like “cabin lights” in the complex single config you can just switch through the other configurations and it will stay on the function you have already typed in. So its quicker to change the mapping for on specific thing in all configs first rather than change the whole mapping for one config and then switch to the next and having to search everything again.

[@JDuBz815]

You are the man. Thanks

[@YankeeGolf]

@@JDuBz815 🤙🏾

[@gnouman2861]

You save my day.

[@dedwards5519]

Brilliant thank you very much

[@AlpineWarren]

Great tip on OBS #2!!!!

[@gf4456]

This helped so much!! Thank you. Is there any way to map to the aux fuel pump in the DA-62? Been struggling with trying to get that done. Thanks again. and also for the tip to turn the flight director on and off using the reverse button!

[@jfsnyder15]

Thanks to your video I'm now the proud owner of a Brady label maker and $100 poorer.

[@GEEVEK]

Very useful Video Thank you is it similar setup for X-Plane 11

[@scootermason2746]

I so enjoy your vids I’ve set mine up like yours......however something is off with the CJ4. I’m using the 2 engine jet set up works fine. It’s in the Auto Pilot Buttons. When you use a button to engage any of the Modes such as NAV HDG VS and IAS. They do not set any of the on the Planes AP Panel. But if you select it from the Planes AP Panel you can adjust from the Honeycomb . When I do select LNav or Nav it shows up as HDG on Honeycomb strange. I wonder if it because it’s LNav and not Nav. APR also not working but if you set it in the plane it lights up on HC. I’m using the latest Working Title. Would you see if it’s the same as yours. I do know YD is engaged wit AP.

[@MikeTeneriello]

Great tips. If there is a way....You should make a video on how to configure the honeycomb yoke and throttle to properly start twin engine aircraft one engine at a time, rather than both simultaneously, which is the default behavior.

[@scootermason2746]

I have a tip for you on that. Just move the key to both Mags. Then use your mouse to turn the key or switch to start the engine individually. I’ve been looking to but it’s a work around for now.

[@donc9751]

Excellent! I notice the yellow caution light keeps blinking on your dash, mine does too, do you know what causes this? Thank you for a great video, very helpful!!!! I've been waiting and hoping someone would post a video showing what they use these 7 switches for on both MSFS 2020 & X Plane 11 I'm hoping to keep them the same as I fly in VR. Thanks very much for posting this video!!! I'm going to have to finish it a bit later unfortunately as I've got to leave, but definitely going to watch it all!!! 👍 Already very helpful with the toggle info!!!

[@haysammerebe3677]

Great video, i am trying to set up my switches same as yours with the brake switch when i press the switch it comes up as the Avionics master 1 i tried to clear the current input but it happens again i tried so many ways but i can not get it to work

[@transair224]

thanks for this video. I have since done a lot of re-binding etc. Works well with the new BBS BN2, but not with the AS CRJ. None of the switches on either the Alpha or Bravo have any effect in the CRJ..... Is this what others have noted too?

[@jean-francoisragneau1816]

Great, thank you ! I was faced with this problem of the switches that would live. I have seen a problem with the PMDG 737 where the HDG NAV lights ect. not working, do you have any idea why and how to fix it. Another BIG THANK YOU!

[@USAF_Vet_]

thank you for this!! Quick question on windshield de ice, any knowledge on the Milviz c310 and how to get the windshield de ice button to work with the bravo? I have tried everything.

[@406fish1]

You can also just make the labels, print them out then cut them if you don’t have a label maker

[@tenskippern1394]

thank you

[@rafaelgil9343]

Could you PLEASE help on getting the gear, segments and auto pilot led’s working. I have tried everything and I’m stuck setting them up. Thanks for the switches config video, I had no problems configuring those.

[@BipolarBLKSheep]

PLEASE HELP! Ive been trying to set up the switches for fuel selection to auto, the AP/nav switch, the bleed, etc with the switches on the bravo, and I cant get ANYTHING to work right! I cant find which setting to bind for them. I also try to just use the switches manually and the lights dont work or get locked in the taxi position. I worked on it for 4 hours yesterday before giving up. I am also using a variation of your throttle config, which really helped a lot! Thanks!!

[@researchcapt]

You can buy a much less expensive labeler and use white text on black label. It looks more professional (factory looking).

[@grantwood8325]

Thanks for this - just got mine last week- I was able to get all the switches to bind etc for last one for parking brake / no matter what I tried it won’t bind! Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Could you cover the autopilot please. Mine is screwed up after buying this gear. Heading bug and altitude will only scroll one way. Tried doing inc/dec but doesn't work. Awesome vid thank you.

[@Fr4nR]

Please note that currently you have the option "SET FUEL PUMP" which will turn all fuel pumps on or off. FYI

[@hupserw917]

Hi Rmag, I write you from France; very interesting video! On question, do you know were the files are saved on MSFS; because, when we new install MSFS we can restore it and no need to write it one more! Thank's for your answer. Regards; H. W.

[@KERVERAS]

Hi thanks for the video !!! How i can assign the small red button of the lever to arm autothrottle. I tried to scan it but it seems that is not detectable

[@chrisblagg]

I notice you are able to validate the button as soon as the switch is moved from its inital position (I'm assuming you haven't moved the switch back to its original position. The hands on video of you pushing the switch cuts out after you set the anti-ice on). This may be related to update 5 but I cannot validate the switch change until I return the switch back to its original start position. The "scan input" will not change the scanned button from grey to white until the switch is returned to is original start position.

[@SimUKReviews]

When binding the switch that did nothing; I think you need to turn it off again when you initially set it (because it is a button, so msfs thinks you are still holding the button down).

[@morid1n]

Do you have an idea or suggestion on how to control the JF Turbo Arrow III/IV fuel pump, which has Off, High, and Low states? Via Bravo or Alpha - I’ll take what I can get.

[@lowrivera]

Since I get flaps on the quadrant, I think I’m gonna try to use the flaps toggle as the parking brake.

[@hcoustal]

hi first, thanks for your video. they re very helpfull, i follow your keybindings and i have a problem with the set anti ice, i have the same hardware than yourself honeycom alpha and bravo and when i bind the button 34 to set anti ice and it works fine when i test it. However the propeller deice does not turn on like in your video when i press button 34 , i have no idea why

[@Fordtruck4sale]

I have my anti ice light come on in all planes except like a 747 with these settings, even with it toggled off, any ideas? Thanks!

[@rothgartheviking858]

weird my set anti ice does not turn on prop deice. I only have a toggle anti prop ice. Not sure how to fix this.

[@mikevadnais7722]

I currently fly the Kodiak 100, and it has some switches that are 3 way. For example, I am trying to bind the Cabin Lights to a switch on the Bravo as you have done, but my switch in the Kodiak is either OFF, NORMAL or ON. When I turn the switch on with my mouse, all is good. Just can't seem to bind it with a bravo switch. Same issue with the Landing Lights on the Alpha and the Kodiak. The Kodiak has OFF, PULSE or ON. When looking outside, the landing lights do come on, the switch in the cabin stays in the off position. Is there a work around to this? Your videos have helped enormously. I just got the Bravo 2 days ago. Lots to configure:)

[@andrewhill3325]

I'm flying the Grand Caravan. Programing the dome light to my Honeycomb throttle exactly you did, doesn't allow me to make the dome light brighter. Driving me crazy how to fix it.

[@igotyoubeat]

Any idea what the name of the button to allow you to bind the heading change is . I can’t find it ….

[@CaribbeanSimPilot]

I cant get the set fuel pumps to bind for the B2N Islander. Any ideas?

[@jaretpiety6130]

Is there an option for cowl flaps using the switches? If yes, please explain how to bind

[@Try_n_2Tri]

new to MSFS 2020 expanding from DCS. I use a full WinWing HOTAS system in DCS. Looking for a yoke and throttle to use MSFS. Is the honeycomb alpha/bravo overkill for someone new and looking at primarily GA flying in MSFS? Great review and info thanks.

[@RMAG]

It’s a good value for the money I think.

[@dannyverstraeten7023]

Dear Rmag, I enjoyed your great video concerning the programming of the HC Bravo Throttle. But how did you get it to combine the surface auto and the prop on the same buttom nr1? The first item is ok (used the set anti ice) but with the prop ther is only the possibility to use the toggle combination... any help is appreciated.

[@Scott-xs8hs]

Same issue here.

[@Scott-xs8hs]

I just figured out a work around. Above "Set Anti Ice" is :Set Anti Ice On" and "Aet Anti Ice Off". For some reason, the "Set Anti Ice" only does surface, and the "On" "Off" Only does the prop. So I set my switch up position to both the "Set" and "On" function, and then the down position to just the "Off".

[@dannyverstraeten7023]

@@Scott-xs8hs thanks, I’ll give this a try

[@michaeldomanski2472]

except cabin lights on the C172 are rotary and you cannot assign as switch to the binding.

[@theodyssey2598]

When I do the set windshield de ice off the switch works when I switch it down but it doesn’t put any input when I try to switch it up EDIT: ok so I figured it out that when you flick the switch down for me it was button 51 so I flip the switch down on windshield de ice ON and you keep it on “on press” then for windshield de ice off you have to flip the switch down again so on OFF I also have button 51 and then you put it on “ on release”

[@markm75]

In the g58 when i toggle anti ice, my prop anti ice doesnt move like in your video, only the surface auto switch does, any idea why? Also panel lights dont go in sync with the cabin lights, i guess those need to be two separate switches;

[@CFI_Randy]

Hi Rmag and greetings from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’m watching your video here again and decided to write to you - even though the video states that it’s over 2 years old - regarding a question involving the dual Mag/Start switches on the Baron. I have the Honeycomb A&B set and would like to know if it’s possible to access/activate each engine switch with the single switch on the Honeycomb Alpha? Would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you! Randy

[@RMAG]

Since it is a single switch it will engage both starters/mags. If you want to start each engine separately, just keep the mixture off on the one you don’t want to start. Alternatively you could probably map one of the Alpha switches to be a left or a right so that a combination of a “switch on” plus start switch is left starter, “switch off” plus start switch is right starter. I never tried it though.

[@markm75]

Do you find flipping those bravo switches to be difficult when the throttles are at full, at least vs the Logitech quadrants with switches at the bottom front, i find it a little challenging?

[@1966cdw]

When you set switch for one (say to turn on and on a strobe light on a 152 aircraft), then I turn around and fly different aircraft, do I have to do it all over again?

[@BradMay-qq1ul]

I use X-Plane 11 primarily. I have programmed the NAV button to the closest binding that I believe will work flying the Baron 58. When I try to activate NAV when in the sim using the NAV button on the Bravo TQ it does not work, but if I use the mouse pressing the button it does. Can you help? Your videos are done very well and are easy to understand. Thanks

[@RMAG]

Sorry I don’t know anything about X Plane

[@vra-virtual.reality.action]

What's the keybind name for the NAV button toggle? Is it an FMS keybind?

[@jossefg12]

Your videos are really good and helpful. I was ready to return the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo after the first day. Decided after a couple flights to keep it. Question I have is I don’t have rudder pedals. How do I brake and steer? Thanks

[@RMAG]

You really need rudder pedals. It’s like asking how to make a car go and stop without a gas pedal and brake pedal.

[@jossefg12]

@@RMAG decided that I am going to have to get the rudder pedals. Any suggestions for what will work with thr HC Bravo?

[@RMAG]

@@jossefg12 Thrustmaster TPS is what I have. Expensive but worth it. Feels like real pedals and I am a pilot so I know the real thing. Honeycomb has Charlie pedals hard to get and I’ve never tried them. Cheaper pedals alternative I’ve used normal Thrustmaster pedals they are okay but light and can slide around.

[@jossefg12]

@@RMAG can’t really afford anything to expensive since I just bought the Alpha and Bravo. Probably have to settle for the Thrustmasters. Thanks

[@jfsnyder15]

Would you mind if I asked what settings you used on the Brady label maker to get the alignment correct. Thanks

[@RMAG]

Banner Landscape Horizontal Text 14 pt font size. Top row had 2 spaces between words except for “yaw” in yaw damper I had 3 spaces before and 4 after. Line two just line up the words under line 1