Mewt Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 Just got my Crosswinds. I’m using the default CAM (4?) but have 5 and 6. What one are you using and what are your thoughts?
SCG_motoadve Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 Default, and the spring on harder settings, like them a lot.
Archie Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 Default, and the 'softspring' option currently. Works for me.
von_Tom Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) 5 with the springs quite tight. I just swapped it in and haven't even tried 4 or 6. von Tom Edited March 10, 2018 by von_Tom
dburne Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 Can't remember the number, but I ended up sticking with the cams that came in the pedals.
SCG_motoadve Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 So with cam 5, is the centering more noticeable or less?
1CGS LukeFF Posted March 11, 2018 1CGS Posted March 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, II./JG77_motoadve said: So with cam 5, is the centering more noticeable or less? "CAM5 : similar to CAM4, same center detent, but has cleaner progressing increase in force toward the end of deflection. It is the most realistic CAM for piston driven planes with simple wired rudder controls. However, because of it's realism - to achieve end of deflection require a lot of force. If you are a PC fighter pilot for example, in the ends of deflection you will not be very precise (arguable, but common opinion) Pedal users that previously used „Simped's“ find this CAM too big transformation ( Simped's had only linear and very weak centering, and large center bump) . But after they get used to MFG Crosswind for 1-2 months ...they tend to go from CAM4 to CAM5 if they pursuit realism." CAM Presentation.pdf
Mewt Posted March 11, 2018 Author Posted March 11, 2018 Interesting. Has anyone tried CAM 6. According to the PDF it has a bigger centre detent but flatter range. Quoted as being "better for PC dogfighting". Quote - best compromise for precision PC dogfighting. ( very weak spring combined with inner CAM arm position). - Center detent gives possibility to keep the rudder straight without concentrating - to achieve top speed. Less progressive increase in strenght gives better aiming accuracy toward the ends
LLv24_SukkaVR Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 Im using CAM5 now with pretty strong spring setting, i'll try CAM6 next time to see how different it is.
Mewt Posted March 13, 2018 Author Posted March 13, 2018 For what its worth: After testing CAM 5 (no centre detent + progressive curve aka 'realisitc' ) vs CAM 6 (noticable centre detent + no curve aka 'precision dogfight') I have to prefer CAM 6 for online multiplayer combat sims. A lot more controllable, and fine tuned accross ALL the range of the CAM. Plus the centre detent helps you find true centre without thinking about it.
Lusekofte Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 I never bothered to change, I have the one put in, adequate pedals indeed . I bought the widening mod with it, so probably could do 5 without any problem
Mewt Posted March 13, 2018 Author Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, II./JG77_motoadve said: How difficult is to change the cams? Like literally 45 seconds. Release spring, undo two nuts. Swap. Thats it. So well designed.
Archie Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, II./JG77_motoadve said: How difficult is to change the cams? Milan did a video on cam changing. Edited March 13, 2018 by 6./ZG76_Archie 1
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