Reliable and tested gear that I currently use, have used in the past
or plan to use in the future
Reliable and tested gear that I currently use, have used in the past
or plan to use in the future
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or plan to use in the future
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Flight Sim HOTAS & Controls
My current flight controls as of June 1st, 2022 are:
Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS (Hands-on Throttle and Stick)
Civilian Aircraft Yoke & Throttle (bundle)
My planned upgrades or upgrade options include:
2-Pack Thrustmaster MFD (multi-functional display)
Thrustmaster TFRP (Rudder Pedals)
Thrustmaster TCA Officer Pack Airbus Edition (Civilian Flight Controls)
I get it! Sometimes you cannot purchase all of your flight controls at once, try these options...
If you cannot invest the amount of money required to purchase all of the above as a bundle, check out these options to build a premium cockpit one or two pieces at a time:
Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog Flight Stick (A-10 flight stick w/ base)
Thrustmaster Warthog F/A-18C Add-on Flight Grip
(F/A-18 Stick Only, MUST OWN the Warthog Stick Base)Thrustmaster Warthog Flight Stick Base (base only)
Thrustmaster Warthog Throttle Quadrant (Throttle only)
Thrustmaster TPR Pedals (Rudder Pedals)
I own two of these MEZA Desk Mounts and they work for both of my HOTAS systems which ultimately saves me money.
The HOTAS mounting brackets work for both my Thrustmaster T16000M HOTAS (discussed/shown below) and my Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS.
I do not use these for my civilian flight controls as they have their own mounting brackets.
How I got started! Even CHEAPER HOTAS OPTIONS that WORK!
I used the Thrustmaster T16000M HOTAS (Hands-on Throttle and Stick) for the first two years of flying in DCS World and MSFS. They served me very well and did not NEED to be upgraded for anything more than immersion. These HOTAS controls continue to be my back-up if needed. There are multiple buttons to map and these are very effective HOTAS controls for military and civilian flight simulations. The 'twist function' on the joystick allows for rudder control, so rudder pedals do not have to be purchased if cash is tight.
I recommend purchasing the Throttle and Stick quadrants (as shown above) as a bundle. This will save the most money overall. However, I am also a realist and understand that is not possible. Below are some options to get you off the ground if you are on a limited budget and can only afford to build a HOTAS one component at a time, over the course of several weeks or months:
Head-Tracking Devices
I currently use and recommend the Track IR 5 in tandem with the Track Clip Pro mount. I starteded with the Track IR Hat Tracker and it worked adequately, but it required me to wear a hat during the livestream and I need the glare off of my bald head for livestream lighting ;-)
In all seriousness, the Track IR Hat Tracker did the job and DOES NOT need a power source to function. The Track Clip Pro does an exceptional job (see photo on right) tracking head movement in DCS World and in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It can also be used in other military simulations such as Squad, Arma 3, racing sims and many more to increase immersion!
There are several options at the links above and below. Make sure you carefully select which one you are intested in.
There is an extremely high demand for these products. If they are unavailable, check back often!
Audio Devices, Headsets, Microphones and Mounting Booms
Audio Upgrades Planned
Items below are listed as plans or options for future upgrades as I grow the channel's audio to an even more professional sound and feel. Keep in mind that I have not personally used these audio products, but I have researched them enough that I would consider them as an audio investment.
I use and highly recommend Epidemic Sound as a subscription service for any music or sound effects on my videos and livestreams. Epidemic Sound offers a HUGE selection of music and sound effects.
For a very fair subscription price, you can use their content across several of your platforms during the length of your subscription.
Livestream Lighting and Background Lights
My lighting devices include:
2x LED Desk Lamps - 7 Brightness Levels
Gaming/Livestreaming Rig Specs
Case: NZXT H510 Elite Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case (default fans)
Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K Processor (8x 3.60GHz/16MB L3 Cache)
Liquid Cooling: 120mm Addressable RGB Liquid Cooling System
Memory: 32GB (16GBx2 DDR4-3000)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Z390 Maximus XI Hero - RGB
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 80 Plus Gold 850W Power Supply
Current Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6, Dual-Fan
Back-up (Original) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti - 11GB GDDR6
Primary Hard Drive: 1 TB WD Blue SSD Read 545 MB/s; Write 525 MB/s
Storage Hard Drives x2: 1 TB WD Blue SSD Read 545 MB/s; Write 525 MB/s
External Hard Drive #1: Seagate IronWolf 10TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD
External Portable Hard Drive: Samsung 2 TB External SSD - USB 3.1 Type C
Gaming/Livestreaming Monitors
1x MSI 32" Curved 1440p Gaming Monitor - 144hz
1x MSI 24" Curved 1080p Gaming Monitor - 144hz
1x Asus 21.5" 1080p Monitor - 75hz (Chat & Stream Metrics)
All monitors are mounted on the Mount It! Triple Monitor Mount and securely affixed to the desk
Content Creator Accessories
USB Hub
Logitech Webcam
10' USB to Micro-USB cord for Canon M200 Camera
Constant Power Adapter Cord for Canon M200 Camera
Webcam Mount
Canon M200 Camera
Corsair M65 RGB Gaming Mouse
Gaming Keyboard
Under Computer USB-Powered Dual Cooling Fan
Elgato Stream Deck Foot Pedals
Elgato Stream Deck Classic - 15 Keys
SecretLabs Gaming Chair
Magellan L-Shaped Desk
Green Screens
NeightWolf49 on the Move
Laptop & Mobile Accessories
More Coming Soon
Elgato Stream Deck Mini - 6 Keys
Future Upgrades
Elgato Stream Deck XL - 32 Keys
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