Tutorial #2 - Peripheral Control Setup - Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@kipjones3055]

I like he's getting these out before the release of the game so we don't have to figure stuff out as we wait for videos. This one is the smartest Squirrel.

[@phatboi202]

@@agoogleuser5398 that's exactly what i'm doing now haha

[@starstencahl8985]

I had to work while it was downloading, came home to an installed FS2020 though :D Then I just realized my controls won't work. I didn't watch Squirrels videos for the last 1-2 days to increase the anticipation, guess I have to do it now

[@ericmarcelo9256]

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[@ezequieldavis6743]

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[@ericmarcelo9256]

@Ezequiel Davis Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it!

[@HeliSimDriver]

This, and your other tutorials, are life savers. I was seriously contemplating Hara-Kiri out of sheer frustration since no manuals are included with the released version. Thank you so much for having taken the time to create these very professional and useful videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@randallshughart]

I'm in France, leaving to Africa in 2 days for 6 month, MSFS will be out in 29 mins. I wont have Internet over there. Your content is just pure gem. Glorious knowledge to save the limited time I have left and make as much as I can for the 2 days I have left to set the sim up. THANK YOU. I DEEPLY THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.

[@TheLiam0s]

MATE!!! Your video just showed me how to deal with my "unsupported" joystick!! That filter to "Assigned" showing literally nothing assigned is so deceiving, I thought the game just.. flat out hated my joystick!! I still ordered a new Extreme 3D Pro with the expressest of express shipping, but still... Mate you've made my day thank you so so so much!!!!

[@TotallyBaroque]

As with most software these days, nothing comes with manuals or guides. Your tutorials are absolutely crucial in getting to grips with these complex issues. Having just installed FS 2020 I wasted a lot of time trying to work out why my controller wouldn't work as intended. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@MasterDub1]

Thank you so much! My older X52 pro didn't come pre-mapped and I am pretty new to flight sims. I looked all over for layouts to no avail. After going through this tutorial I was able to successfully take-off, cruise around and enjoy Innsbruck, and then touch back down safely. 10/10 video, very direct and to the point.

[@r.a.boucher4072]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial series. I have been fooling around FS 2020 since release day and as an XPlane user found a lot of similarity. I was a low hour licensed GA pilot some 60 years ago and gave it up when kids started chewing up my disposable income. The transition to simm flying 20 years ago was fun but in no way close to the real thing. FS 2020 is a different kettle of fish. My original settings and callibrations were as close to default as I could remain. I fumbled around with various tutorials until I stumbled into one of yours. WOW, you should be a teacher or instructer, likely are one. Your preparation, presentation, sequencing and delivery is really top drawer, Cudos! I now have all 10 tutorials saved up and I am now re-installing a fresh install of FS 2020 and will take the time needed to "do it right" with your help and guidance. I run with a PC with Intel i7 8700k, GT Force 1050, 32 MB of DDR4 RAM, on a B365M Pro VH MoBo from MSI. Controls are Microsoft yoke, pedals and throttle quadrant plus a multi function joystick. Main display is a 55 inch 4k tv.

[@Switchbladejohny]

Awesome tutorial! Your approach was amazing and you covered every detail. I was having a hard time figuring it out myself but with your tutorial, I'm well on my way. Also, thank you SO MUCH for calling out any key/button you hit to change "whatever" during the tutorial; I hate when you are watching a tutorial and the person assumes you know everything, changes "something", and you wonder how they got there. This was well worth the time to watch!

[@WadeOz]

Thank you for this awesome series Squirrel. Not only will it help reduce the fumbling around on day 1 trying to work out where everything is and how to do certain things, but it is also serving as great way to build the hype for release day! Thanks again.

[@volkerjansen3901]

Yikes, you just answered one of my most pressing questions: Can I map the POV up/down on my joystick to pitch trim? Looks like yes, I can! You made my day :) Only three more nights of sleep ...

[@antonvons8559]

Volker Jansen. Rather than wasting a POV switch, I would recommend using a toggle switch on a throttle (if you have one), I find this more useful. I should add that the best switch for this is a “momentary” type. On the Saitek 55 I have I use the momentary rocker switch on the rear of the Left Throttle.

[@volkerjansen3901]

@@antonvons8559 At the moment I think I will use the POV switch on the throttle to pan my view and the POV switch on the joystick to trim. It seems quite intuitive to me to trim and release pressure on the stick with the same hand. I just bought the Thrustmaster TCA joystick and their TWCS throttle, which has an unbelievable amount of buttons. It even has a mini joystick under the index finger which might be an interesting alternative to the POV button.

[@Paul_Bee]

Just wanted to say "Thank you" for these tutorials. Great insight and helps in preparation for the big day.

[@AlexFeldstein]

Excellent tutorial. Just got a new Honeycomb Yoke and got my old FSX days CH Throttle and CH Pedals from storage. All I need now is to wait for release day and I know how to calibrate. Well done.

[@artswri]

Finally... Someone who starts from the beginning and shows how to do the controls setup. Including the various (and sometimes oddly named) choices, filters, set vs toggle,... ('validate'!!??) Thanks!!

[@aaryanramourti3081]

Thank you so much for making these videos , I can't thank you enough , love that concise and detailed explanation , I normally don't write comments but this was so helpful and I had to

[@davidwilliams1825]

Just wanted to say that this tutorial is the most important one because with no joysticks and pedal definition you are very limited in the sim. appreciate your time and intelligence

[@andrewshakespeare2691]

I love your videos. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this massive tutorial series. Couldn't have done it without you!

[@JoriDiculous]

Thats a really good setting menu. Love the search feature. All games (with lots of features) should have something similar.

[@flexy456]

"Good" is relative. It's very un-intuitive.

[@JoriDiculous]

@@flexy456 you should try any other games menus. I would kill to have search functions in them instead of going through heaps of crap to find one thing.

[@richardswede]

Brilliant, Game out tomorrow and all us squirrelers will be ahead of the game. Roll on Tut#3

[@pfr2544]

Search and filter for controls setup. How lovely is this? This sim is so clever, i hardly can wait anymore...

[@MajesticSkywhale]

I bought a gen 10 i7 based rig and an almost-complete Logitech/sytek Yoke system just for fs2020, been waiting 14 years for this

[@awesomeman116a]

How do you have so much money

[@MajesticSkywhale]

@@awesomeman116a president Trump bought it for me

[@geoffos42]

@@MajesticSkywhale Good ol' "The Donald", eh? :)

[@CaptainSazzman]

You should have waited for the next gen GPUs.

[@MajesticSkywhale]

@@CaptainSazzman I am, I got a free 1080ti to hold me over for the 3080ti

[@dominiquez5643]

A true authority on the game with an amazing skill to knowledge transfer ! THANK YOU !!

[@davidblack6919]

Squirrel, You gave me the confidence and knowledge to change key bindings on my joystick. My flying skills and enjoyment have improved. Thanks for a wonderful series of tutorials.

[@LuckyInLondon]

From Pac-Man to MSFS 2020, with some real-life certified droning in between. Glad to have found your channel as I just got FS 2020 and already crashed the Cessna 3 times while trying to land. Your tutorials will help a lot! You sound like you're from Blackpool or thereabouts (Liverpool?). My wife's dad was born in in Blackpool so I sort of grew an ear for that accent. Thanks again! Great tutorial!

[@Senor0Droolcup]

Now that I’ve downloaded the game I think it’s wonderful but it’s a whole new interface to learn. I really, really appreciate these detailed tutorials thank you so much squirrel

[@horaciomartin2400]

This tutorial was extremely useful for me. I happen to have this exact setup (Warthog HOTAS / Joystick with MFG Rudders). I was struggling on setting up yaw. This careful and thoughtful teaching method was greatly appreciated. Thank you sir!

[@kevinhendon]

Squirrel, youv'e done it again. These tutorials are going to run & run, I have really found them useful (apart from typing in "Name") :) keep going as these are so good.

[@1OlBull]

Great video. I use older CH Products controls which are not recognized by MSFS2020. I tried to follow your instructions, but it would not work for me. What I had to do was map each button or axis. BUT, before mapping would work, it was necessary to clear each entry position and validate each of the columns left and right, whether or not there was already an entry. It was a lot of effort, but it worked. Once again thanks for the tutorials, greatly appreciated!

[@Daederik]

Just getting into this game and I've found this series really helpful. Good to watch while I'm downloading 160 gigs of stuff. Thanks for doing it!

[@eytan01]

Just got fs 2024 anniversary edition, and panicked as to how to assign commands to my Thrustmaster Hotas controller. Now I get it. Plus all the other tutorials help you navigate the endless options in the sim. Btw, the options menus in fs 2024 are user friendly and offer more possibilities than in Fsx.

[@bensmith8247]

how do you map reverse thrust

[@djkonflikt713]

Select all input and search for reverse thrust. Then select hold reverse thrust or toggle reverse thrust options. I have it mapped to a button close to my single throttle unit. I press the button to toggle reversers then pull the throttle "forward" to increase reverse thrust power

[@Eotarc]

Wished I had paid more attention to your videos before the release. Keep these tutorials going. I love them. Thank you.

[@andrewbillowsatmtatravel5880]

More Gold Squirrel!!!! I have no idea why people would give you a thumbs down....must be the competition. Loving these videos...

[@jacobwilliams676]

These are the exact videos I needed in these days leading up to the release. You’re the best my man.

[@Dennis-xs9cn]

I’ve watched the first 4 of these videos and very much appreciate the work gone into them. Very helpful tutorials indeed. Many thanks

[@GG_Booboo]

Amazing video, you actually teach stuff that isn't covered fully in the beginner tutorials for the game!

[@andrewsanderson1235]

Great video again. Learnt something new today. Pitch trim. There’s nothing worse on take off holding the stick and pressing other buttons and seeing the nose dive.

[@edlc82002]

Yes!! Thank you, this is exactly how I hoped the axis assignments/curves would work!

[@DES1GN3R007]

the word comprehensive comes to mind with this tutorial series.

[@coriscotupi]

Very cool. It took a few decades for MSFS to finally implement exponential rates into the controller interface, which incidentally have been in use for a long time in radio control modelling.

[@zorbalight3933]

Been available in other flight sims for ages, it is good but nowhere as detailed as say FSUIPC in P3D for granular control of your AC.

[@coriscotupi]

@@zorbalight3933 *"available in other flight sims for ages"* May well be. I meant MSFS (or its sequel, P3D). Pete Dowson rose up to the fact that it was missing and implemented it in FSUIPC.

[@DevonHasTheGoodz]

This is EXACTLY what I have been searching for! Thank you so much for this! You should post all your button mappings just to give us beginners something to go off of.

[@michaeloberly6129]

Thanks so much for these videos. I played almost every flight sim from the early '90s to the early '00s, but have been out of the game, and I found this very intimidating. Huge help here.

[@Reuben-ny3]

Let me add my thanks for this video. MS2020 really could've used a tool tip or something in the controls panel for this. I use a tweaked Saitek yoke with the BU836A board in it to help with pitch and roll control response. I needed to map the axis's to the board, but also clear the same axis's from the yoke control too. I'm sure I'll be back to check your other tutorials soon. Thanks a million!

[@rjnolesRU]

Just what I needed, Mate! Just got it yesterday and I was a little overwhelmed. Nice job.

[@jonathanyoung6397]

That was so clearly explained, hugely helpful, thank you! You cannot make these fast enough, please keep them coming. Stop reading this and make episode 3 RIGHT NOW in fact. Seriously. Go! 😉

[@MrSOdgaard]

The reference of us all is of course FSUIPC - Could you elaborate on how the system matches what we are used to? Further How does it handle different or similar mapping to various aircraft? Are these control settings saved in the XML files that can be hand edited and shared? Can the Flap also be assigned to an Axis? BR Stephen

[@TrueBlade-1889]

FSUIPC Beta is out now. A lot is unknown currently. It will be developed fully over time.

[@Mattieh00u]

Squirrel, thanks so much for this. I've been smashing my head against the wall trying to figure how to map the necessary functions. These vids should come with the sim

[@DustyCowdog]

The series that MS should have produced. Nice job, Sir. Cheers!

[@benthomasau]

These are bloody great video, keep up the good work. It's the perfect level of information delivered clearly and succinctly. No over the top bullshit fanfare, graphics, music or commentary. Bravo Sir!

[@MotoMengy]

This is the best controls UI I've ever seen in a simulator. Wow.

[@zorbalight3933]

It is a very new UI with a good look but it is not better than other quality sims in the context of tuning Axiis etc.

[@ctguy1955]

I am using firmware V 5.05 and My Crosswinds rudder nor brakes are working, and don't show up as Warthog hotas does. I spent 5 days just downloading MSFS2020 just to be able to fly. I spent a few hours trying to find Schwetzingen near Heidelberg and I look forward to using Your other video about finding Your House to find the Schlossgarten and the house at 22 Pigagestrasse where I lived nearby. Thank You so much for making these tutorials !!!!!

[@thelastpilot4582]

Amazing tutorial covers far more detail than usual definitely 12 out of 10 for content.

[@effiremark85]

Keeping watching all MSFS2020 videos is spoiling the mood...no more surprise

[@Nathan-hj8hi]

Your the best for the training for this game definitely going to watch all of them when it realises on Tuesday

[@philbivins7133]

Absolutely brilliant tutorials Squirrel. I have the MFG Crosswinds as well and freaked out because I had no clue as to setting them up. I think there should be a Master Button within MSFS2020 that states, "Squirrel's Setup Tutorials are ESSENTIAL"....thank you again, wonderful instruction and a new Subscriber!

[@telgarsandseeker2587]

THANK. YOU. The best Tuto I could find for the keybingins in MFS, definitely needed for a good start. My homeworks this evening on my MFS 2020 :)

[@ice319]

HOLY CRAP!!!! Thank you!! The rudder situation was frustrating as hell... the default rudder setting is just about useless with the HOTAS stick that I have, and I need that on final approach. I didn't know how to set these up. Thank you so much for this!

[@515me]

God bless this person... I'm learning sim stuff and have no idea what I'm doing....

[@davidlong7128]

Fantastic tutorial. Essential watching if you’re trying to set up controllers for MSFS20.

[@rochtaddonio1125]

Thanks for your tutorials I downloads MS FS 2020 a year ago but was unable to really get into it until now Your help is much appreciated and I hope it will help me work through a couple issues I am having.

[@Itsdarkmoons]

This is brilliant!.Especially for someone completely new to flying sim. Thanks for these awesome videos. They will be very helpful when I get the game tomorrow.

[@Fjalky]

Great to get all this explained before my first time in the game... will make a lot things easier. Thanks for that.

[@mooch2amber3]

Well that was a brain stressor, all new stuff for this guy. Will dig in before I move on. Noticed this morning that this would have been great on my first flight in my Spit. Got it off the ground but putting it back on the runway was very funny. Upside down and nose in!!!

[@xAciasx]

Looking forward to using my Thrustmaster TMX Racing Wheel.

[@SpooderOfficial]

LMAO

[@NoahC-yk3wi]

nice.

[@ivanfojan8859]

Well m8, you should be able to use your brake and accelerator as rudder pedals. I have a T300 and that's what I'm hoping to do (already works on Xplane and Aerofly). Got the brilliant honeycomb yoke, plus a flightstick with 2 throttles and 2 saitek panels (radio panel and autopilot panel). I'm hoping these all work from the get go. Happy days :))

[@aperson4826]

The online experience.

[@GraceTheTDI]

Lmao I have one too

[@HGR693]

Bought the premium edition.These are excellent tutorials. thank you. Keep them coming

[@doryboti]

haven't watched, know it's good

[@gs325jcbd]

Biased

[@stevesga6715]

Hi squirrel. Is there support for multi monitor mapping?

[@CitizenLarente]

Your Tutorials 1 and 2 were very helpful for a newbie. Thank you. More, please.....

[@daveturner7555]

Sensitivity doesn't work. When I click on it all I get is "DONE". Throttle is either on full or off, elevators are really jerky. Smooth flight is impossible. I'm using an older SAITEK PRO joystick and having trouble mapping it. I've followed this tutorial several times/

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Hopefully, the sensitivity bug will be fixed in the next release. I am in the same boat as you. Make sure you join the FS2020 forum for the latest news and views.

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

Thank you, Squirrel. Your videos have saved me so much time!

[@AndrewDean777]

Brilliant Squirrel, many thanks for this. Outstanding educator. Appreciated from Australia.

[@swhuy]

I have yet to figure out how to set a crossover point on the throttle, prop and mixture axis’ to have a BETA/reverse zone at the bottom of the throttle; a feather zone at the bottom of the propeller lever and a distinct low idle/ cut-off point for the condition lever...... A little advanced controller setup for turboprops and jets would be a great topic. Thanks

[@53roger]

Thank you for you effort in presenting these videos. I am getting back into flight sims after being away many years so the detailed explanations are quite helpful

[@vosje7644]

Thanks a lot! Looking forward to watch them all, starting lesson 2 now, cheers!

[@Falckodotcom]

Thanks for spending the time creating this video! You save me, and certainly others, a lot of time!

[@chefzilla314]

These have been great. Thank you for sharing. I've been struggling with my elevator trim. I can never seem to get my plane straight and level. Now I'm brand new to MSFS 2020 and currently have all the training wheels on.

[@MiG291995]

Small tip if you have an unrecognized controller and your inputs aren't being recognized/the input map field doesn't show up when you click an action to assign a button: reboot your PC. Worked for me!

[@stevenbrown6366]

Thank you, thank you. Although I've watched several of your FS2020 videos, I wanted to jump right in today after downloading. Immediately encountered issues mapping my third party rudder. I have the Warthog HOTAS system like you do which helped quite a bit as well. Now understand the controller mapping much better. Do you use TrackIR? Highly recommended for any flight sim. Do have a HP Reverb G2 on preorder but no clue when those will ship. Never tried VR with a flight sim yet. Currently, FS2020 looks glorious on a Samsung 49 inch ultra wide. I appreciate you taking the time to educate us and share your obvious love of aviation! You are the definitive source without question.

[@theshakermaker_]

This series is going to be super helpful, Thanks Squirrel!

[@RonnAmuk]

Thank you very much. Relative newbie to flight sim. I played a bit in 1998. I just bought an "ideal" gaming pc setup just for flight sim. I will watch any and all tutorials. (Other vids are pretty good too.)

[@richjay4729]

Great tutorials Squirrel , your saving me many frustrating hours already keep up the excellent work. Just got rudder pedals working correctly thanks to your tutorials cheers.

[@stabilo3170]

Nice and instructive video, thanks for it. It will be interesting to be able to perform a mapping based on a specific aircraft. You start by choosing an aircraft, then you clear all presets and then perform your mapping, axis, buttons, sensitivities, finally you save the whole. Everytime you select this aircraft, this profile will be automatically loaded ans used.

[@secretslayer1234]

4 mins ago, not to bad Loving these tutorials!

[@PerfectPilot]

Squirrel your voice would be perfect for commentary it’s so soothing

[@TheNobody1324]

Meanwhile me: Sets throttle controls to buttons on my Switch controller

[@ivanfojan8859]

Very useful set of videos so far m8. These are gonna be a great help to new flyers, which will be many, when this sim releases :))

[@Fit_Philosopher]

so far i am really enjoying your comprehensive tutorials thank you

[@SecondSky881]

This is some extremely good and quality tutorial. Many thanks!

[@timrashleigh2984]

Amazing! Thank you! The setting up of controls needed explaining and you've done that really well!

[@shiningamaterasu2579]

can you please come back and cover the gamepad controls? not demanding its just it seems that by default the gamepads have drift

[@1tdnmor]

Just finished episode 1. Headed for #2. Thanks.

[@jackbackus2117]

I've been looking for this tutorial, thank you.

[@roysquires9486]

Thank you so much. This has made MSFS at last workable!

[@garylawson394]

Absolutely easy to understand! Applause!

[@dan8kdanhd757]

Many thanks Squirrel for these excellent tutorials ! I have bought a Yoke Honeycomb, Logitech Flight Rudder Pedals, and put them on a Wheel Stand Pro (for flightsim V2), and I have already a X52 and a T.Flight Hotas 4 from which I will the the trotle parts (in complement oh the yoke). In FS 2020, it seems that you can mix different peripherals for controling your aircraft, so the mapping sould be fine because these product are already recognised in Windows 10 control panel. So this tutorial is very usefull to understand how to map all my equipement in FS 2020, and how to build different set of parameters... And thanks also for the Trim information, I was questionning myself how to do this to obtain the neutral/stable position on my yoke during the fly...

[@tamiyatruckbuilding7426]

Excellent Squirrel. A boon to the newcomer, many thanks!

[@TBblake]

Just another THANK-YOU for a great job! So helpful and so professionally done.

[@novafluxx]

Another excellent video! This is very helpful in preparation for Tuesday! Thanks Squirrel

[@paulkirkland3263]

Two very useful tutorials so far, thank you very much. Looking forward to the next one. :)

[@acratone8300]

Mapping a parking brake button normally can be dangerous if you land having forgotten that it's on. So when mapping you could use the 'map by input' feature and use two buttons simultaneously (push one button and hold it then push and release the other button). The first button is the shift button and the other button the actual parking brake. That way you will likely never bump the parking brake ON while flying. Setting up a 'shift' button is an idea for all dangerous commands. Such as dropping a fuel tank or bailing out by parachute in a combat sim.

[@ZL8103]

The rudder sensitivity discussion is extremely helpful to me. I will set up a small dead zone and decrease sensitivity in the early phase. Shall I leave the yoke setting to default?

[@adamhastie231]

Is there a option for on /off toggle switch button box as a controller in a home cockpit?

[@1960imp]

Educated guess suggests that, as long as the game can see your device, you will be able to assign controls to it. It will come down to whether the device drivers make the device visible to MFS.