MSFS | Oculus Quest 2 | ULTIMATE Controller Setup Guide!
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this quick video, I explain how I set up my Quest 2 controllers to easily and efficiently interact with the virtual flight decks and cockpits in MSFS. I have had many questions during the live streams about how I configure the controllers to work with the knobs that have push/pull functions like in the Airbus aircraft and also the G1000/G3000 displays. I will also give you a nice trick that will allow you to turn knobs up and down quickly using the thumbstick instead of twisting your wrist!
I hope this video helps enhance your VR experience and please let me know in the comments below if this helps you out!
If only they had learned from VTOL VR on how to do VR controls properly
It is a challenge to get it all set up, for sure! I wish VR was more out-of-the-box, but unfortunately, that's not the case..... maybe someday... :)
Aerofly fs 4 has almost the same controlls as vtol vr. I can recomend it.
Never thought I’d like using vr controllers but here I am using them from now on. Glad I found this. Thanks man
Glad this helped!!! Yeah, for me using the VR controllers for buttons/switches/knobs is so much better than using the mouse!
lol me trying to use the default control setup for my quest 2. I turn the knobs slightly and they go past what I want lol.
I'm trying to set up the Quest3 controllers but can't find anything relating to secondary and tertiary options. I guess I've missed something somewhere.
I just ordered one and looking forward to setting it up when it arrives.
Great great video. It works perfectly with my Pico 4 controllers. After trying and fighting for days with this issue, finally a video explaining a configuration that actually works!!. Thank you very much for sharing! For those that still have problems: notice that the options related to 'Cockpit interaction' is literally that binding, NOT the "VR Cockpit interaction" options.
So glad this helped you!! And thanks for the great clarification related to the binding of cockpit interactions. That is great feedback!
@@vrsimpilot I tried a different tutorial with no luck, because the binding was assigned to "VR Cockpit interaction" and yours gave me the key!. Cheers!
@@imaginateca So glad that it helped! These interactions really unlock the full potential of VR for default and payware aircraft!
Ohhh, may God reward you for what you showed in this video ;-)
This is what I needed. After years in XP, I'm trying my hand at MSFS. I only fly in VR and only use VR controllers to operate the buttons and knobs in the cockpit (except yokes, throttles and pedals). So, so far, the support for e.g. PMDG was a torment (basically the only thing that saved the situation was the mouse, which I hate to use in VR).
You've made VR controller support fantastic now.
Again, thank you very, very much... ;-)
I am so glad that the controllers are working for you!! And yes, that PMDG 737 is amazing to fly in VR!! Truly immersive.
interesting video. By chance do you have a video on the settings you are using to get your VR to look so good?
Exactly what I needed! Classic VR Sim Pilot, making life easier!
😄 So glad this helped!! 🤣 and yes, we try to make lives easier here... 🤣 Maybe that should be our tagline - "VR Sim Pilot..... Making your VR life easier, one setting at a time." 🤣 Think of the commercials.... 🤔
Thank you! This solved my Quest 3 Fenix issues.
Awesome!! Glad this helped!!\
Very helpful information! Saved me the trouble of having to figure it all out .
I'm so glad this helped you!! It was frustrating at first trying to figure out the right bindings, so I'm happy this has saved you the trouble! Hope your VR experience is a great one!
Great video for the VR community. Like you, I prefer to use the VR controller rather than the computer mouse while in VR. MSFS has such a poor default VR controller layout, I wonder if it makes some VR users just stop playing the game. BTW, if you leave the "VR - Right" default binding and try to use that, what breaks it is not random, but it's whenever you use the "Secondary" or "Tertiary" actions that you've also bound. When it happens you could make the trigger work again by clicking on the game window with your mouse (which is actually the same "Primary" action). Setting the trigger to Primary fixes that though, since it just thinks you're doing mouse clicks anyway.
I use a similar layout with some differences. I use A & B for increase & decrease rather than the stick Up & Down. I think it gives me more precise control. You have Raycast Pointer Toggle & VR Toolbar on those buttons, but I use those infrequently so I just put them on keyboard keys instead. It's also been my experience that I don't need the Tertiary action, because the Secondary action will actually toggle between pushing & pulling a knob depending on its current state. Maybe this isn't the case for your airliners, but I don't fly those.
thanks for the kind words and for the very helpful comments! I like your ideas about the increase and decrease actions bound to the buttons. For me, I like to use the keyboard as little as possible so I don’t have too many keys bound. And you are right - the tertiary action is, as far as I know, only used in the airbus where certain knobs have a turn action, a push, and a pull action. Thanks again!
Mine does not show tertiary, primary and secondary.
Absolutely a God send! Thank you, Thank you Thank you!
Glad it helped!!
Brilliant Stuff: I was wondering how you did it: I’ve been using the behringer x touch mini: but this is great. Thank you
Thanks! glad you enjoyed it. I have see the touch mini and it looks nice!
Thank you thank you thank you! You saved my VR life!
🤣 I'm glad this helped you out!!! Hope your VR experience is even better after using these controller settings!! Happy VR flying!!
Hola , te comento a mi no me deja usar los controles de mi oculus quest2 , solo me sale los controles del teclado y mouse , ayuda por favor
I can’t find any settings for secondary and tertiary cockpit interactions, did they change this in an update?
No, no changes that I am aware of.... I am not on the beta, though.... You have to be in VR to set the controller settings, though. Don't try to do it in 2d
@@soundboy605 Same for me...
What a genius!! Thank u again for all the amazing advice!!
🤣 Genius? mmm.. 🤔 no. You have seen the live streams, right? 🤣 But if this helped even a little bit, then it was worth making it!!
thank you!
You're welcome! Hope it helped
What control mode are you all using under General - Accessibility - Cockpit Interaction System - are you using Legacy or Lock?
Do you find that using the thumbsticks to turn the knobs feels awkward and moves your hand off the control? Maybe X would be better instead of the trigger and and use the trigger and squeeze for up and down inputs?
I think I'm using legacy mode, but I'd have to check. I don't find the tumbstick interaction awkward, but there are certainly options if you do - you could try binding it differently and see how it feels. I'd make a copy of the control profile first so it's easy to set back if u don't like it though. :)
That is SO helpful! If you're only using Quest controllers (Q3 in my case) and no sim hardware, how do you manage the toe brakes? I fly the C172S.
Glad you found this helpful!! 🤔 I honestly don't know how you would use toe brakes or rudder for that matter without any physical hardware... I suppose you could bind both brakes to an unused button on one of the controllers? I have rudder pedals with brakes so I have never tried :(
This is exactly what I need
Excellent! Glad this helped!!
Thanks. This is gold !!!
Glad it was helpful! Yeah it took me ages to figure out how to set them up to my liking. Glad this could help someone else!
Thanks, I needed this
You are welcome! Hope it helped!
Using this today! Finally got my PC
Awesome!!!! Please let us know if you need any advice/help setting things up for VR!!! So glad you have a new PC!!
@@vrsimpilot it won’t let me go into VR, I used Ctrl + Tab and I also clicked on the button. And it didn’t do anything. What do I do?
@@SimPilotMika If ctrl+tab won't let you in to VR, it may be that your headset isn't connected in PCVR mode via oculus link.... what does it show in the oculus app? Are you able to see the windows desktop when you go to your oculus headset and click that little flat button to bring up oculus dashboard? You need to make sure you are connected via oculus link.. pretty sure that's the issue.
@@vrsimpilot I think I found the answer. I forgot to install Windows Mixed Reality
I’ve been flying in VR for years now and I know about oculus link and how to get it ready, it’s not that
@@SimPilotMika Excellent! Glad you got it sorted!
Can you do an update version of this? The control scheme has changed in game. Trying to get this to work.
How has it changed? I am using the same control bindings with my Q2 controllers that I used when I made this video and it works great.
@@vrsimpilot I might be doing something wrong then. Because when I have a look at my settings I cant see the same options as you do, e.g I cant see the tertiary cockpit interaction.
@@abcd123456q you´re right. it has totally changed, no more firtst, second, tertiar....i thought it was different because i use the pico controllers. Anyone an idea how to set it anyway like this in the video? Br from germany...
Yeah, i found it. Set the Filter on the left not to assigned, but to unassigned or free, forgot what it says. Then you can scroll down a huge list and find it
@@majortom4338 Thanks!!
Gracias tío. Me estaba volviendo loco. Pero hay botones que cuesta llegar porque el puntero se sitúa en todo lo de alrededor menos en el botón que quiero. Un ejemplo, la lla va de acceso al combustible en el c152 que está entre los asientos.
I would like that when I press the lower trigger, the steering wheel would be activated, as if I were holding it in my hand. how to do it?
Great tutorial captain Sim
I have some questions:
How you call the popup menu in vr ?
How your add items in Oculus Right controller?
Hi and thanks!! To call the popup menu, I press the top button on the right Oculus controller.... To add bindings to the right controller like shown in the video, you have to be in VR mode (ctrl-tab in to VR)..... then the right controller will show up as a device that you can bind the commands to.
Hope this helps!
@@vrsimpilot Yes I understand but in my menu of OCULUS TOUCH CONTROLLER RIGHT/MISCELLANEOUS I dont have COCKPIT INTEREATION items as your. I have COCKPIT INTEREATION RIGHT/Y AXIS/X AXIS items in menu.
My question is how to add these items TERTIARY/SECONDARY/PRIMARY/INCREASE/DECREASE in the menu MISCELLANEOUS ?
It is so frustrating that FBW or Fenix have not managed to synchronize the thrust lever to this day. With VR controller it is not possible to operate the thrust lever reasonably. You can only operate one lever of the two at a time. This makes a flight impossible
Totally agree. I use physical hardware to control TLs/Throttles/Power Levers, but yes I can understand how this would be frustrating if you are VR-only with no physical controls.
the standard A320 is synced. the new Asobo A320 v2 (beta) not synchronised anymore. sad
For some reason i cant see few option that on your screen? Unless the new update removed it?
Most likely you need to be in VR while setting this up or you won't see your VR controllers as hardware that can be set up.
Love your content. Thanks.
"Cockpit Interaction Primary/Secondary/Tertiary seems to be missing. Has this function been removed or changed by an update?
🤔 no... it still works for me just the same with the bindings in that video
@@vrsimpilot my bad. I found it. Thanks for the tutorial
where did you find it? I can't find it either.@@jasonrouse9749
thank you so much
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed this video and I hope it helped get your controllers set up to give you a great experience in VR!!
Great Videos!!! Are you using windows 11 by chance? I've purchased an Alienware x15 and windows 11 was my only option. I'm having trouble getting my quest 2 to work via the link cable
No, sorry. I'm on Windows 10. What is the issue with the link cable?
@@vrsimpilot Not 100% sure what I'm doing wrong but basically I can view MSFS as a large screen in the Quest 2 as a virtual desktop vs actually sitting in the cockpit.
@@Onebravoecho And hitting ctrl-tab while at your desktop doesn't put you in to VR mode?
@@vrsimpilot nope. its basically like a desktop in my headset. Was hoping there was a setting someone knew I could possibly alter.
@@Onebravoecho interesting. I recommend trying the exact startup procedure pinned over in our discord server's vr-help channel. Never had that issue with my Q2. But I do go through a very specific startup process that gives consistent results.
Hello i am setting up my quest 3 for the first time with flight simulator. How can i have my VR controllers show up in the "controls options" they are not available as option to be configured. I would like to use both controllers and not just one.
Hi! I found that you have to actually be in VR for the controllers to show up in the control options. If you try to do it in 2D, the quest controllers don't show up.
Just started msfs, wondering whether I need to actually buy a set up or if I can actually just use VR controllers. I’d really rather not put money into a setup
With some aircraft, you can use the VR controllers for things like yoke and throttles/thrust levers.... but others you can't. So I guess the answer is - it depends. But I'll tell you flying with even a cheap yoke/pedals/throttle makes a lot of difference.
@@vrsimpilot Any suggestions on what I'm looking for when it comes to a solid but cheap set up?
hi, in ur live streams do u use hotas for flying and touch controls for buttons and switches or do u use touch controls for everything?
Hi! In the live streams, I use a physical yoke or sidestick (depending on the aircraft type), rudder pedals and a throttle quadrant mounted to my left. On my stick and yoke I have a few commands bound to the buttons like the PTT button for communicating with ATC, trim, AP/AT disconnect, trim (on the yoke), hat switch to move the view around and a button to re-center the VR view. On the throttle quadrant, I have bindings for flaps, speedbrakes, TO/GA, and gear. I use the touch controllers for everything else. I find this is a good combination and it works for me. I only use the right touch controller since the left hand is always ready by the stick or yoke. When I need to manipulate the throttle quadrant, I just put the right touch controller in my lap. Hope this helps!
@@vrsimpilot helps a lot, appretiate ur response
I followed your steps but nothing really happens inside the cockpit. After a recent bios update the mouse and quest controllers totally ignored inside the cockpit 😒
hey thanks for showing this! however just a side question apart from this video, curious whether it be possible to use quest 2 headset integrate with physical yokestick combined with rudder pedals in msfs?
Hi! Yes! I use my Oculus 2 with a Honeycomb Alpha yoke, Logitech pedals and a TM16000M sidestick and throttle. The combination of VR with physical controls is amazing!
@@vrsimpilot noted, thanks sir! 🫡
I'm a pilot looking to practice maneuvers and procedures using VR, specifically with MSFS or other sims.
I have a question: Can you read a PFD instrument via Quest 2? Due to budget constraints and the intention of using it solely for flight sim purposes, I
'm considering purchasing the Quest 2 rather than the Quest 3.
Thank you.
Hi! Yes, with my settings I have no problem reading the PFD and other instruments in all aircraft I have using the Quest 2. Check the settings video to see what settings I use to run my VR setup!
Thank you a lot!!! @@vrsimpilot
Im struggling with the pmdg 737 switches that can go both ways. When I try to press a switch down, it just goes whatever way it wants. Is there a way to make it so you can flick the switch down when you want it down, and up when you want it to go up? Thanks. Great video btw
Hi and great question!! Honestly, I sometimes struggle with the PMDG switches.... but not all of them. The APU switch for example... or the fuel flow reset/used fuel switch... I can't for the life of me get it to flick up/down using the thumbstick (interaction increase/decrease) binding... while other switches DO work with the thumbstick.... in general, switches that have more than one position will work with the thumbstick up/down once you have the bindings set like in the video.... But, in the PMDG... this doesn't work for some reason with all switches... It's a bit annoying, but you just sort of have to remember which switches dont' work like this and adjust accordingly. :( Sorry, wish I could help more on this, but I also struggle with it! Still a great aircraft to fly in VR!
@@vrsimpilot No doubt it’s an awesome plane in vr but it would be nice to have the option with the switches. Thanks so much for the reply :)
Hello. I need help, how do you can put or push button with oculus meta quest 3. I followed exactly your instructions. I'm using first oculus link and after 2 days, no acces to my pcvr????. So i bought virtual desktop, that's better and i could acces to my computer, but always same issues. I have blue indicator but unable to push or turn buttons. I m going crazy!. 4 days to try ... Do you launch others applications (i see oculusdebug, stema vr,...). I have microsoft version not steam. Many thanks for your support
it works, make sure that binding option "VR something - left/right" (forgot the exact name now) is unbing. When you find binding via Trigger or Grip, you will notice there are additional VR left/right assignments. Those need to be cleared out!
Hello, I'm telling you, it doesn't let me use the controls of my oculus quest2, I only get the keyboard and mouse controls, please help
oculus controls you get once in VR session, those are not visible when you are in 2d mode
Hi
i try what you show on this video,but i don't have this setting under "oculus touch controller" i only have cockpit interaction-primary action ,don't have the option ,the stick control the Rudder
Hi! Sounds like you have the yaw axis bound to your thumbstick. You need to clear that control binding if you don't want to control the rudder with the stick. Then you can bind the other actions shown in the video in the controls setup screen as shown.
When I am in game settings under Oculus Touch Controller settings, I see the Primary - Trigger and X, Y axis config options but do not see "Secondary and Tertiary". Any idea what I'm missing? TYIA
Same here
To folks that the following video did not work. Make sure that binding option "VR something - left/right" (forgot the exact name now) is unbind. When you find binding via Trigger or Grip, you will notice there are additional VR left/right assignments. Those need to be cleared out!
The problem with deleting "VR - Cockpit interactions L/R" is that you can no longer grab the yoke and pull the throttle at the same time. Unfortunately I don't have a solution for this yet.
Can hands be used instead of controllers in quest 2? To use hands to control knobs buttons instead of pictures of controllers. I know u can do hands but it still show controllers pics on screen
I don't think hand tracking is enabled with the Q2.... but I have never really looked into it, so I could also be wrong
hello I'm a student pilot. I'm dying to have this setup. I have a occulus. what is my next step. how do I purchase this game and link to occulus?
First, congratulations on taking that step toward getting your private pilot cert!!! One of the most rewarding things you will ever do!
To get started with MSFS in VR - yes, buy MSFS. Recommend getting the official Link Cable. Then... join our Discord and watch the setup video on the channel. And ask lots of questions in the Discord! We are here to help you!!
I'm wondering if it's possible to use the controllers on the flight stick itself...
I own a company that makes gunstocks for VR shooters and i'm thinking about making something for the controllers to be held onto to simulate the yoke, this it wouldn't be mandatory to buy a flight stick...
That is an interesting concept... yes similar to the gunstock... or the Golf+ hardware that lets you attach the controller to a golf club handle. You would have to experiment with some way to get the virtual controller to 'latch' on to the yoke... meaning to ensure the yoke had the focus and was being controlled by the VR controller. And I am not sure if all aircraft have the ability to be controlled by the VR controller (I think some payware aircraft are like this)... but interesting concept!
@@vrsimpilot Yeah, the gunstock model that i sell uses magnets at the base so it can be used to atach to anything, in this case like i said, a yoke!
Doesn't seem too hard and i'm also making atachments for other games genres besides junt shooting ones, you can check my YT for the video on that but that's in Portuguese since i'm from Brasil lol
When I try to make this changes my Quest 2 controller is named as "Touch pointer" in the settings and there are no preset buttons just like the ones you have. I am using SteamVR btw how can I fix this?
Sounds like you are trying to set up the bindings while in 2D mode... Try going into VR and setting up the controller bindings while in VR... it's a little more difficult, but it should let you see the controllers and default bindings that way.
Hi VRSimPilot. I tried going for a flight today and these controls didn’t work. Can you please help? I’m using the Fenix A320
The scrolling works with the thumb stick and the trigger, but the push and pulling with the side trigger and pressing the thumb stick isn’t doing anything
🤔 Which headset are you using for VR? Oculus? Also, check which control interaction you have specified in your settings... I'm not at my sim right now but I'm pretty sure I don't have mine set to legacy... I can check in the morning. Try with each and see if one works... otherwise, if you have oculus right controller set up exactly as I show in this video, it will work in fenix/fbw/pretty much any aircraft.
@@vrsimpilot oculus quest 2, just like you
I never heard of legacy mode or even thought of it. Might check that out! I’m burned out today so I can’t fly today, I’ll sort it out when I’m ready
Also can I ask for a favour. When the Aerosoft A330 releases can you do a live stream with it? I want to see if it’s VR compatible enough for me to buy it
I cant for the life of me get the right squeeze button to work when l bind it ..using pico 4
Is this also working with the Quest 3 ? I cant get it to work :( Got the same settings on the Controller, but the sim isnt recognizing them in the Cockpit.
it works, make sure that binding option "VR something - left/right" (forgot the exact name now) is unbing. When you find binding via Trigger or Grip, you will notice there are additional VR left/right assignments. Those need to be cleared out!
Can we please make video
Is there a way I can disable the conflicting controls? Such as the rudders moving when I turn knobs
Hi! Yes, you need to find the conflicting binding in your controller setup and then clear it. Sounds like you have yaw axis bound to something.
@@vrsimpilot god, I’m such a noob at this 😂
@@SimPilotMika Nah! We all started out at the same place with VR!!! It's just too epic to not use! Never hesitate to ask questions here (or over in our Discord)... I may not know the answer, but please never ever hesitate to ask the question. We are all here to help each other out :)
Please suggest,
Are instruments clear and readable in this vr?
Yes, for sure. With my settings (Oculus App/MSFS/OpenXR Toolkit), most everything is readable from a comfortable distance in VR. Some aircraft like the CRJ I need to lean in a bit... but those are the exception (and the CRJ is known for having small fonts :) )
Thanks , I heard HP Reverb 2 is clearest of all and doesnt need tweaking
@@dem0npain it can be clearer if you can drive it at full native render resolution. But I'm not sure if it doesn't require tweaking.... with my CPU/GPU combo, any headset is going to require tweaking settings 🤣 But the G2 is a great headset!
What's your RIG?
@@dem0npain i9-9900k oc'ed to 5.0GHz, 3080Ti, 32GB Ram, Oculus Quest 2
does this work without the steam version
Should work fine. As far as I know, there aren't differences between the steam and marketplace versions of MSFS.
@@vrsimpilot ok thank you very much
is there a tutorial like this for xplane i need help!!!!!!
Hi! I don't have one up on the channel, sorry.... the quest controllers worked well just with the defaults for me. Are you having issues with a particular aircraft in VR + xPlane?
@@vrsimpiloti just dont know how to twist and pull and push abd i have to double click the trigger and not like msfs just a click
It does not work. It’s not in 1st person and it is like a windowed screen on the oculus
If you are setting a 'windowed' screen on your oculus - from the MSFS home screen, have you pressed CTRL-TAB to enter in to VR mode? Sounds like you aren't fully in VR mode yet.
Has anyone had any luck making this work with HP G2 controllers?
I hope someone who uses the G2 can chime in, here.... I would imagine the bindings would be the same, but I haven't tested it.
@@vrsimpilot I followed your tutorial and got my controllers setup just like yours, works perfect!
@@KGSOsimpilot That is great news!!! I'm glad this will work with a G2, as well! Thanks so much for the feedback!
What game is this 🤔
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
@@vrsimpilot Thanks.