Looking forward to seeing how these mount together. The Aussie shop rep also mentioned that there are JST to JST cables that are meant for connecting modules that are side-by-side, fully internal and not visible on the outside. Is this true?
Help me out, please: I think of buying the SEM, but to use with my only VKB NXT Premium (left) apart from each other (the keyboard in-between). How should I connect the SEM to the stick? Does it come with a USB-C to USB-C 40cm cable and both devices have such connector?
Looking at the THQ's connectable handle, and realizing the gap on either side of the central throttle "socket" is the same size as the gap on the outward-facing side of the other throttle socket...can you get two of these, attach them side-by-side, and connect the left THQ's right throttle to the right THQ's left throttle?! I don't know enough about flight sims to know why someone might want to do that, but it looks *so plausible!* Similarly, could there be a "dummy throttle" module that lets you use all three axes with the double handle by putting a 4th pivot on either side? So many possibilities...
The modules could work independently, if you upgrade them with a GNX HID controller. Soon we'll also offer the possibility to have them working together with a Black Box too.
Do you have instructions on how to connect modules together and to the gladiator stick? I’m home with the SEM and THQ sitting in boxes not knowing how to connect them. Thanks!
It's the same principle as pictured in this video ruclips.net/video/wv3A6pBPlNA/видео.html. However, a specific video guide on attaching modules to Gladiator NXT will show up later today.
It looks to me that the axis arms/knobs are not indexed in any way. Meaning that you can mount that in development WWII grip handle on top either way left or right? I have hope it can. Lefty players never had a professionally available HOTAS throttle before this if its true.
First of all, the Gladiator NXT is an upgrade; the Gladiator MKII has been great, but it was time for something new. Second, there are 33 buttons on the Gladiator NXT compared to 21 on the MKII, plus the mini-throttle (which is not on the side anymore, but in the middle). And third, what's the point of this 2 question marks question here, on a module video presentation?
@@VKBSim you are right and I'm sorry. Initially i thought this was a downgrade of the joy to add modules but i read some more about it and i see its use for some people. Maybe these small modules are not for me as im looking for a general mid range hotas above the saiteks as im not flying il2 or GA anymore, but i know you're working on that too. But i cant emphasize enough that the mid range gladiator is the best thing that happened to the market for a long time.
Will we be able to use longer-length USB-C cables of our choice other than this? Current cable is too short IMO. Can you release a USB-C cable for Gladiator NXT too? You've inadvertently relieved recent MacBook Pros that don't have USB-A ports, which currently need a dongle/hub to use most flight sim peripherals. It will be very interesting to use the Gladiator NXT and the other modules (+TECS) on the new 14-inch and 16-inch ones via the Thunderbolt 4 ports while playing IL-2/DCS in CrossOver/Parallels.
The THQ is a released product, so I really don't get your first part of the comment. TECS is still under works for various reasons, some of them well known - COVID and global chip shortage. Can't neither fight with that nor cut corners to overcome it.
If you got only the THQ module, there is no USB cable included, as the THQ can't work independently as a USB device; it has to either get attached to another module, a Gladiator, or upgraded with a GNX HID Controller. For more info please visit our Discord server discord.gg/UJAdpdHpYm
You're not supposed to use the USB-C to connect these to a computer anyway, it's only used for module to module connections. The USB HID upgrade comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable, you'd use that to connect to a PC.
@@VKBSim Just guys please stay with the visual prototype you posted a few years ago. That one thats basically copy of SU-35 cockpit. Its absolutely perfect. I saw some disturbing pictures another day on your website of TECS real product looking like some downgraded children toy, it was horrible, hope it wont make it to the production. Your target group are hardcore DCS simmers, not 8 yo trying to hook up a joystick to play Fortnite. Just make a literal copy of russian fighter throttle quadrant with no "changed for gameplay" bullshit and i quarantee you people all around the globe will buy it no matter the cost
Very excited that you finished development and finally released these!
Glad to hear it :)
I just randomly went to their website this morning after i hadnt been there for months and saw these
Looks amazing. Can't wait for the throttle now.
Just ordered mine. It's perfect for what I need. Thanks VKB.
Thank you!
Can one of these inputs be for flaps with detents?
Looking forward to seeing how these mount together. The Aussie shop rep also mentioned that there are JST to JST cables that are meant for connecting modules that are side-by-side, fully internal and not visible on the outside. Is this true?
Yes, it is. A new video will demonstrate that soon.
@@VKBSim Looking forward to both all the videos, as well as my modules. =)
Help me out, please: I think of buying the SEM, but to use with my only VKB NXT Premium (left) apart from each other (the keyboard in-between). How should I connect the SEM to the stick? Does it come with a USB-C to USB-C 40cm cable and both devices have such connector?
Looking at the THQ's connectable handle, and realizing the gap on either side of the central throttle "socket" is the same size as the gap on the outward-facing side of the other throttle socket...can you get two of these, attach them side-by-side, and connect the left THQ's right throttle to the right THQ's left throttle?!
I don't know enough about flight sims to know why someone might want to do that, but it looks *so plausible!*
Similarly, could there be a "dummy throttle" module that lets you use all three axes with the double handle by putting a 4th pivot on either side? So many possibilities...
Not only that, but if you attach 2 THQ modules side by side you could connect the 2 adjacent throttles :)
I have a MCG Pro grip....will these work with it or only with the GladiatorNXT?
The modules could work independently, if you upgrade them with a GNX HID controller. Soon we'll also offer the possibility to have them working together with a Black Box too.
That throttle handle in the thumbnail with buttons? Curiosity intensifies.
I'm curious about that too
It's based on Focke Wulf 190 "Gahebel" knob, with the "Drehzahl" rocker switch for control propeller pitch (increase, decrease).
Do you have instructions on how to connect modules together and to the gladiator stick? I’m home with the SEM and THQ sitting in boxes not knowing how to connect them. Thanks!
It's the same principle as pictured in this video ruclips.net/video/wv3A6pBPlNA/видео.html. However, a specific video guide on attaching modules to Gladiator NXT will show up later today.
It looks to me that the axis arms/knobs are not indexed in any way. Meaning that you can mount that in development WWII grip handle on top either way left or right? I have hope it can. Lefty players never had a professionally available HOTAS throttle before this if its true.
Let's wait and see that when it comes out or at least officially announced :)
looks nice
can I connect this to the NXT Evo ?
I have that and this in my cart and wanna do some more research before I spend 66 dollars for shipping haha
Yes, you can: ruclips.net/video/hM6G_wvOCN4/видео.html
Is the main axis mechanism plastic or metal? I can see the plastic directly below each handle, but I wonder about the main axle.
There's no main axis, there are 3 and all the same. The components are made of plastic.
You removed the side throttle and button from the gladiator for this??
First of all, the Gladiator NXT is an upgrade; the Gladiator MKII has been great, but it was time for something new. Second, there are 33 buttons on the Gladiator NXT compared to 21 on the MKII, plus the mini-throttle (which is not on the side anymore, but in the middle). And third, what's the point of this 2 question marks question here, on a module video presentation?
@@VKBSim you are right and I'm sorry. Initially i thought this was a downgrade of the joy to add modules but i read some more about it and i see its use for some people. Maybe these small modules are not for me as im looking for a general mid range hotas above the saiteks as im not flying il2 or GA anymore, but i know you're working on that too.
But i cant emphasize enough that the mid range gladiator is the best thing that happened to the market for a long time.
Will they be shipped worldwide?
asking cause I only get shipping for the Gladiator NXT and few small replacement parts on the vkb ali store.
If you don't live in North America, EU, or Aus then please write about the issue to sales(at)vkb-sim.pro
What's the width of the device, the website says 26cm, but there's no way the device is 26cm in the video?
I think that refers to the shipping box. The device is 146mm*98mm.
@@VKBSim That's great, thank you!
Will we be able to use longer-length USB-C cables of our choice other than this? Current cable is too short IMO. Can you release a USB-C cable for Gladiator NXT too?
You've inadvertently relieved recent MacBook Pros that don't have USB-A ports, which currently need a dongle/hub to use most flight sim peripherals. It will be very interesting to use the Gladiator NXT and the other modules (+TECS) on the new 14-inch and 16-inch ones via the Thunderbolt 4 ports while playing IL-2/DCS in CrossOver/Parallels.
The cables in the video are only BUS cables, for inter-connecting modules. The USB cable is a Type-C to Type-A cable and it's of regular length.
AVAILABLE IN 2035..!!
Whatever the hell happened to the VKB TECS that you guys said last year to be "coming soon"...?
The THQ is a released product, so I really don't get your first part of the comment. TECS is still under works for various reasons, some of them well known - COVID and global chip shortage. Can't neither fight with that nor cut corners to overcome it.
I cant fount the usb cable in my packeg
If you got only the THQ module, there is no USB cable included, as the THQ can't work independently as a USB device; it has to either get attached to another module, a Gladiator, or upgraded with a GNX HID Controller. For more info please visit our Discord server discord.gg/UJAdpdHpYm
Are we gonna get a video showing how the different modules snap together?
Of course!
why USB C type??
What's wrong with it?
You're not supposed to use the USB-C to connect these to a computer anyway, it's only used for module to module connections. The USB HID upgrade comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable, you'd use that to connect to a PC.
@@VKBSim Nothing, I really appreciate you guys using it instead of Micro-B or some proprietary cable.
Because everything should use USB-C. Near-anything that doesn't use it yet can get an adapter.
@@jubuttib ok i'm understand. thx!
Damn I wish I saw this before purchasing the logitech 945 throttle which is a cheap and nasty pile of junk
Sorry to hear that, but we'll put one of these aside for the time when that thing completely breaks down on you ;)
Please give us just a throttle.... Please...an hotas one
Of course, as soon as it's ready.
@@VKBSim I will wait with trepidation 💪🤙
TECS when?
Still under works at this time with no release date, sorry.
@@VKBSim Just guys please stay with the visual prototype you posted a few years ago. That one thats basically copy of SU-35 cockpit. Its absolutely perfect. I saw some disturbing pictures another day on your website of TECS real product looking like some downgraded children toy, it was horrible, hope it wont make it to the production. Your target group are hardcore DCS simmers, not 8 yo trying to hook up a joystick to play Fortnite. Just make a literal copy of russian fighter throttle quadrant with no "changed for gameplay" bullshit and i quarantee you people all around the globe will buy it no matter the cost
@@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu Thank you for suggestion!