Logitech X56 HOTAS User manual

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USER MANUAL / MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

X56 HOTAS

SYSTÈME 3M

(MAINS SUR MANCHE ET MANETTE)

HANDS ON THROTTLE AND STICK

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Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Português . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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STICK OVERVIEW

A. POV

B. Mini Analog Stick

C. Thumb HATs, Witches and

Castle

D. Stick Buttons with Trigger

and 2 x Head Buttons

E. X, Y, and Rz Axes, Elevator,

Aileron and Rudder Axes

F. Pinkie and Flying Pinkie

G. F.E.E.L. Spring System

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THROTTLE OVERVIEW

A. Throttle Rotaries with inset buttons

B. 2-position Slider

C. Thumb Controls with 2 HATs, Thumb Button,

Mini AnalogStick

D. Twin Throttles with Throttle Lock

E. Throttle Tension Adjuster

F. 3-position Mode Switch

G. Base Controls with 7 Toggles and 2 Rotaries

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GETTING STARTED

Drivers and Software Installation

Windows®7/8/10

1. Download and install the X56 HOTAS software from logitech.com/support/x56

2. After reading the Disclaimer, select the 'I accept the terms of the Disclaimer' option

andclick 'NEXT' to continue

3. At the Plug In screen, plug the Stick and Throttle units into the PC. Click ‘Next’ when

itbecomes highlighted

4. From the end screen, click ‘Finish.’ Your drivers and software are now installed

NET Framework

1. If this is the rst Logitech product that you have installed, you may be asked to install

.NET Framework after the software installation nishes. This is strongly recommended;

this Microsoft Feature Update is required by the Software

2. Click ‘Download and install this le.’ The PC will now nd the correct les from

theInternet and download them

3. When the installation nishes, click ‘Close’

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CONTROLLER SETTINGS

If at any time you wish to check that the X56 is working correctly, open the Game Controllers

page and click on the controller’s Properties tab.

Here are the various ways to do this from each operating system:

Windows®8/10

1. From the Metro/Start screen, click the ‘Control Panel’ icon. NOTE: If you have

noControlPanel icon on your Metro/Start screen, type ‘control panel’ and the icon

fortheControl Panel will appear

2. Once the Control Panel is open, double-click on the ‘Devices and Printers’ icon.

NOTE:Ifyou cannot see this icon, make sure that you have large icons selected

3. With the Devices and Printers screen open, nd the X56 HOTAS in the device list and right-

click on this icon. From the dropdown menu, select ‘Game Controller Settings’

4. From the Game Controllers window, you should see the X56 HOTAS. listed and selected.

Click ‘Properties’ and this should take you to the Controller Test screen

From the Controller Test screen you can test all the functions, axes, buttons, rotaries, etc.

Whenyou have completed your tests, click ‘OK’ twice to get back to the main desktop

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Windows®7

1. Click on the ‘Windows’ icon from the system tray. Hover over the All Programs menu.

Clickthe ‘Games’ folder and then the ‘Games Explorer’ icon

2. Click the ‘Tools’ option (with downward facing arrow) from the list across the top

ofthewindow. From the dropdown list, click ‘Input Devices’

3. From the Game Controllers window, you should see the X-56 Rhino listed and selected.

Click‘Properties’ and this should take you to the Controller Test screen

RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE Notes

k = Rate 1 2 3 4

OD = Outside diameter 33 33 33 33

d = Wire diameter 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

E = Youngs Modulus ( 210000 ) 210000 210000 210000 210000 N/mm2

FL = Free length 52 47 42 36 Un-compressed

WL = Working length 30.8 30.8 30.8 30.8 Pre-compressed

P1L = Position 1 length 25.8 25.8 25.8 25.8 Full Working Compression

n = Total Number of coils 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 Active coils (6.5 coils in spring)

D = Mean Diameter 31.2 31.2 31.2 31.2

Rate K= Ed*4/8n D *3 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 N/mm

Load @ Breakout BL = FL-WL x k 36.12 27.60 19.08 8.86 N

Load @ P1L SoL = FL - SL x k 44.64 36.12 27.60 17.38 N

Stress= 8 x P x D/ 3.14 x d *3 608.50 492.38 376.25 236.90 N/mm2

% UTS ( M4 Music Wire ) 30.89 24.99 19.10 12.03 %

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F.E.E.L. Spring Tension System

Each spring placed on the Rhino stick shaft will give a dierent feeling. You can also operate

thestick without a spring, providing a total of ve dierent forces.

Each spring has a unique feel and dierent identication. These identiers are color swatches

at the top of each spring – Red, Yellow, Blue, and Green. This table lists some of the calculations

used for dierentiation:

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Changing or removing a spring

To insert, change, or remove a spring, follow these steps. Ensure the trigger is facing away from

you and that the X56 HOTAS logo plate is facing you.

1. Turn the Locking Bezel (part B) counterclockwise until the Stick comes away from the base.

2. Remove the Seal Ring (part C) by placing the ngers from your left and right hand under

thering on either side, and then lift up. The Seal Ring is sti by design.

3. Pry apart the Locking Clamps (part D). These pull apart from the stick, but are under load

from the spring. Take one half o rst, hold the spring, and then remove the other half.

4. Remove the Spring (part E), then either replace with a new Spring of leave the Spring o.

To reassemble, reverse the order of the above steps, making sure to securely seat the Seal Ring

(Part C) and rmly tighten the Locking Bezel (part D) on the Stick base.

Note: When changing springs, please ensure that the USB cable is disconnected from your PC

and avoid touching the connectors in the stick handle and base.

1. Turn Locking Bezel

counterclockwise

4. Pry apart Locking Clamps

2. Remove Stick

5. Remove Spring

3. Remove Seal Ring

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