Rudder Pedal Question

[all-fired-up]

Anyone using the Simped F-16 USB rudder pedals? If so how do you like them, can you use them in other games besides Flight simuators? I do want some really good pedals for a pit that I'd like to build in the future. I got the Saitek X52 stick and Hotas from the contest here (which I LOVE!!!), and now I need to compliment that with a set of pedals.

I looked at CH Products but, honestly I don't care for the width between those.

Saitek is putting out some pedals in August, and I have my eye on those, but haven't heard much about it. I'd like to review those before I buy.

I looked up the Simped pedals, which are gorgeous!! A little steep in price. 270 Eur which I think is about $350 U.S. bucks. I wouldn't mind saving more for these if they are worth it.

Share your pics or thoughts, thanks! :smile:

[Buckshot]

I've heard a lot of good reports on them

[ruggbutt]

The CH pedals are close together, but I'm thrilled I bought them. They're extremely accurate and I have mine programmed to emulate pressure sensitive braking. They feel alot like the brakes in my car, press harder the plane stops faster.

[GI Jew]

If you afford it then definitely go for the simpeds. Takes a while to get them but they're worth the wait.

I started out with CH pedals but found them to be a bit toyish and overall, not that good. The CH pedals will work fine with a cougar provided that the sim/game you are using supports multiple controllers. Im pretty sure most current sims do but you may just want to double check beforehand. The CH pedals are a fair bit cheaper than the Simpeds but they are nowhere near as good in my opinion. If you could put a dollar figure on quality and looks then the Simpeds are far better value.

I have the F-16/C (Designed for use with the Cougar only) Id say the USB ones would be just as good.

[A.S]

Yes. I am using Simped F-16 USB. Just got them 2 weeks ago.

Looking to the Precision of the Axis they are brilliant without no centering problems at all ( self-centering Hall-Sensors ).
The Installation is very easy - Just plug them in . No Software needed. U just have to execute one .reg file so the right name is shown in options Gamecontrollers.
If u dont have ingame options to set the curves u can choose 3 different by klicking one micro-button on the hardware itself.
The differential Break Sensors work by pressure any very good.

The mechanics are very solid and ok... and if u want to adjust the strenght of the mechanics u can replace the springs very easy.. I changed them with kind of advanced rubber stripes.
And if u dont like the angle of ur peddals u can change the angle of the spring below.

At the end.. I was searching and thinking bout peddals but i am glad that i took this choice. :bheart: