Flight Simulator 2000: How to Configure CH Products USB Yoke/Pedals (285061)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
This article was previously published under Q285061

SUMMARY

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 is designed to give you the best simulated flying experience. One way to experience the simulation program is with yokes and pedals. This article discusses how to configure the hardware by CH Products within the programs listed above.

MORE INFORMATION

The following hardware by CH Products can be used in Flight Simulator 2000.

FlightSim Yoke USB
FlightSim Yoke USB LE
Pro Pedals USB

The configuration of these products is a two-part process: Configure the devices in Windows and configure the devices in Flight Simulator 2000.

Configure the Devices in Windows

To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Gaming Options icon.

    NOTE: Each installed CH Product should be listed under Game Controllers and each should have a status of OK.
  3. Click Properties.
  4. Click the Test tab and test the device.
  5. Click OK. Click OK again.
If the products are listed, but the status is Not Connected, or the device does not test properly, contact CH Products for support. For more information, visit their Web site:

www.chproducts.com

Configure the Devices in Flight Simulator 2000

  1. Get into the cockpit of a plane.
  2. Click Options, point to Controls, and then click Assignments.
  3. Click the Joystick Axes tab.
  4. Under Joystick type, select the CH Products Yoke.
  5. Click to select Elevator axis then click Change Assignment.
  6. Move your yoke in and out. You should now see Axis 2. Click OK(the green check mark).
  7. Click the Aileron axis.
  8. Click Change Assignment.
  9. Move your yoke left and right. You should now see Axis 1. Click OK.
  10. Click the Throttle axis then click Change Assignment.
  11. Move your left-most lever up and down. You should now see Axis 3. Click OK.
  12. Click the Propeller axis then click Change Assignment.
  13. Move your middle lever up and down. You should now see Axis 4. Click OK. The following axes should be assigned as follows:

    Elevator axisAxis 02
    Ailerons axisAxis 01
    Rudder axisAxis 04
    Throttle axisAxis 03


  14. Click Rudder axis, and then click Delete joystick assignment.

    NOTE: If you have the Flight Sim Yoke USB (NOT the LE version) you can also assign the other two axes to Spoilers and Mixture.
  15. Under Joystick type, select Pro Pedals USB.
  16. Delete all joystick assignments for the following:

    Elevator axis
    Ailerons axis
    Throttle axis

  17. Click Rudder axis, and then click Change assignment.
  18. Slide the rudder pedals to assign Axis 03.

    NOTE: Do not push down on the individual pedals; this will not assign the correct axis.
  19. Click the green check box, and then click the green check box again to bring you back to the game.

Set Up CH Yoke HAT (POV) Switch

To setup CH Yoke HAT (POV) switch in Flight Simulator 2000, follow these steps:
  1. Exit Flight Simulator 2000.
  2. Click Start, point to Find, then click Files Or Folders.
  3. In the Named box, type Fs2000.cfg.
  4. In the Look In box, click My Computer and then click Find Now.

    NOTE: Make sure the Include Subfolders check box is selected.
  5. In the list of found files, double-click the FS2000.cfg file.
  6. In the Choose the program you want to use box, click Notepad. (If the file opened up then you do not have to choose Notepad, continue down the list.)
  7. Click to clear the Always use this program to open this file check box, and then click OK.
  8. On the Search menu, click Find.
  9. Type [JOYSTICK_00], and then click Find Next.
  10. Type the following lines under [Joystick_00] section, press Enter after each line:

    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_32=VIEW_DOWN
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_32=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_33=VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_33=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_34=VIEW_RIGHT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_34=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_35=VIEW_REAR_RIGHT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_35=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_36=VIEW_REAR
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_36=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_37=VIEW_REAR_LEFT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_37=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_38=VIEW_LEFT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_38=1
    BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_39=VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT
    BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_39=1
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_32=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_33=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_34=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_35=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_36=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_37=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_38=VIEW_RESET
    BUTTON_UP_EVENT_39=VIEW_RESET

  11. On the File menu, click Exit. When you are receiv a prompt to save the changes, click Yes.
  12. Restart Flight Simulator.

Test the Devices

  1. From cockpit view, switch to exterior view by pressing the S key twice.
  2. Press the NUM LOCK key on your keyboard to activate the numeric keypad. Press and hold the 4 key on the numeric keypad until you are looking at the plane from the rear.
  3. Make sure the parking break is engaged and the game is NOT paused.
  4. Check the elevators and ailerons by moving the yoke in and out and left and right.
  5. Check the rudder by sliding the pedals forward and backward.
  6. Release the parking brake and push the throttle forward on the yoke.
  7. Once you have verified that the devices are working properly quit the game to lock in your configuration.
NOTE: If you ever delete or overwrite the Fs2000.cfg file, you must repeat this procedure.

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
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