Sokol1 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Saludos pilotos virtuales Introducing the VKB-Sim Gunfighter Series of Flight-Control Sticks (Shenzhen, China / Norman, OK USA) - December 29, 2016 – VKB Industries and VKB-Sim North America are proud to announce the new and innovative Gunfighter series of flight-control sticks. The Gunfighter series continues VKB-Sim’s commitment to creating a highly modular control device; here are a few highlights: A new quick release locking mechanism with improved electric contacts allows the user to quickly customize and configure the Gunfighter’s grip configuration; this includes the possibility to swap out adapted grips, or install the grip at an ergonomic angle based on the placement of the stick (e.g., a zero angle grip rotation might be a good choice for a side stick, while a fifteen degree twist to the left might be best for a center-mounted stick, while putting less strain on the wrist). Newly developed adapters allow the Gunfighter to work with non-VKB grips, such as those of the ‘Thrustmaster ® Warthog ™’, or the ‘Defender Cobra M5’ sticks. In addition to the already familiar high-quality components of the all-metal gimbal of the ‘Mamba MkIII’ or ‘Gladiator Pro,’ VKB engineers are proud to announce a new, innovative feature of the Gunfighter’s gimbal: force-adjustable dry clutches. These ‘clutches’ allow the user to change the friction of the stick’s movement along its way of travel. This lets the user overcome a spring-loaded stick’s tendency to return back to center - which might be especially useful during helicopter flight (or wherever else desired). With the right amount of friction configured, the stick will stay put where the user wants it to stay – even off-center! With this innovative new feature, the Gunfighter series of controllers will enhance the realistic overall feeling of VKB sticks even further – the Gunfighter’s stick movement feels “heavier”, and the added friction prevents oscillations when letting go of the stick. VKB engineers managed to keep these dry clutches small without the need to enlarge the base of the stick, so the new Gunfighter remains a compact controller for desktop usage. During the design phase of these stick, the VKB-Sim engineers implemented user feedback and drew from their vast experience to create a most reliable, professional controller with excellent performance and customization options at a reasonable price – the all-new Gunfighter series. The base and the centering mechanism of the stick are made entirely of metal. The use of high-quality and high-performance metals results in an accurate and robust construction with a minimum number of components; this will have a positive effect on the reliability and longevity of the product. Update on the production status of the VKB-Sim Gunfighter series: VKB-Sim is currently underway to start the production of the Gunfighter series of flight simulation controllers. Pre-ordering for all Gunfighter variants will commence at the final stage of the initial production run. Stay tuned for further VKB-Sim announcements as the Gunfighter release gets closer! Standard Gunfighter equipment: - Gunfighter base, including VKB-Sim’s next-gen, all metal gimbal with ‘dry clutches’ - Gimbal supports up to two springs per axis - Swappable KG-12 grip (plastic) - USB-Controller ‘BlackBox’ - Set of exchangeable cams and springs - Set of cables - Protective “Remove before flight” Dust Cover PRICE: MSRP $299 USD (plus shipping) Gunfighter Pro In addition to the Gunfighter’s equipment, the Gunfighter Pro includes: - A stick extension (20cm / 8”) - A smaller base-plate with pre-drilled holes (useful for center-mounting inside a simulation cockpit) PRICE: MSRP $359 USD (plus shipping) Gunfighter ECP (Enhanced Control Panel) To expand the development of the Gunfighter lineup, the Gunfighter ECP is also underway. The ‘ECP’ version is designed for virtual pilots who need a large enough set of controls in the form of buttons, toggle switches, and encoders in addition to what the standard grip offers. In essence, the Gunfighter ECP offers an enhanced control panel that an be attached to the Gunfighter’s base, with many additional ways to interact with the simulation of choice. This removable panel adds a lot of versatility to the standard Gunfighter, while still remaining compact enough for desktop use. Stay tuned for more details on the Gunfighter ECP coming up soon. For more information, please contact: NorthAmerica@VKB-Sim.pro www.VKBcontrollers.com For Europe: https://flightsimcontrols.com/ Edited December 30, 2016 by Sokol1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ce_zeta Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 It looks superb Sokol. There are any plans for release new grips? (Sujoi Style like Cobra M5). Gladly, material in the trigger was changed from plastic (in Gladiator) to metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sokol1 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) VKB próximo grip será el "Kosmosima" (21 botones): Basado en el grip de helicópteros modernos. E el throttle multifunción: Edited January 1, 2017 by Sokol1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ce_zeta Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Very interesting. Thanks for the info Sokol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzt Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Qué guapo!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzt Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Tengo curiosidad....alguno tiene un Joystick de esta marca? Resultan buenos? Problemas de repuestos? La verdad es que tienen una pinta fabulosa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ce_zeta Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Aqui tienes un análisis que hizo 1/JSpan_Wind. Unicamente que el gatillo de plastico se rompe. Como se puede ver en el Gunfighter, ahora es metálico. Edited January 3, 2017 by Ce_zeta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzt Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Aqui tienes un análisis que hizo 1/JSpan_Wind. Unicamente que el gatillo de plastico se rompe. Como se puede ver en el Gunfighter, ahora es metálico. Gracias Ce_Zeta! Me han gustado mucho los pedales. Creo que me voy a pillar unos que tienen muy buena pinta... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supongo Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hellos. Estooooo.. en europa donde se pueden comprar el Gunfighter Pro? Lo digo porque en la web que se indica (https://flightsimcontrols.com/) no aparecen. Se sabe de alguien que vaya a distribuir estos productos en España? Un saludo Supongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ce_zeta Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hellos. Estooooo.. en europa donde se pueden comprar el Gunfighter Pro? Lo digo porque en la web que se indica (https://flightsimcontrols.com/) no aparecen. Se sabe de alguien que vaya a distribuir estos productos en España? Un saludo Supongo Si en en el sitio del distribuidor europeo no aparecen es porque todavía no ha sido lanzado al mercado del viejo continente. Tocará esperar. A España ya no se importan ni los CH... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supongo Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ah. Pues por eso va a ser 😅 Un saludo Supongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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