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I just wanted to share how bizarre a product my #Winwing 16EX (ViperAce) joystick is.
In order for the integrated vibration motor to function, you’re required to purchase an additional plastic module that fastens to the top left of the stick. It features a 5-way HAT and a 2-axis stick with push.
The module itself contains no vibration motor. Just the chip that controls the motor inside the stick. My guess is that they couldn’t fit the chip inside the stick itself. It’s a ridiculous design.
On the other hand, they’re using a cheap switch to give the trigger a “click”. Brilliant honestly.
With the module attached the vibration from within the stick itself will only work when the Winwing SimAppPro software is running in the background, which includes the default (and customizable) vibration settings for aircraft of various flight sims like #DCSWorld, #BMS, and #MSFS.
The vibration isn’t force feedback but it does vary in how it vibrates with different aircraft in a way that’s pleasant and intuitive to the touch. This goes for all their products featuring vibration motors.
Pulling high AoA in a Mirage F1? It’ll vibrate aggressively.
Launching a Sparrow in an F/A-18C? It’ll give a short gentle vibration as the missile comes off the rail.
Vortex Ring State setting in while hovering your Mi-24? It’ll start buffeting against your hand with increasing intensity.
If you don’t care about vibration and don’t want SimAppPro running in the background, then don’t bother with the additional “shaker” module. It doesn’t “add” a whole lot.
Despite the stupid design, it’s a great product. I’ve had no issues over the past few months of use.
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There are more controls on these than I know what to do with
Part of me feels like “Did I go too far with this?”
These are so much fun to fiddle around with. They’re just a pair of stim toys.
