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- **** XWING2 program for Thrustmaster WCS2 **** 2/19/94 **** Dave Read ****
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- I got tired of the sluggish throttle response and that incessant keyboard
- *DING* while using the XWING.ADV program supplied with the WCS2, so I made
- my own that uses the GAME 2 type throttle control. While I was at it, I changed
- some of the other functions as well. I like it a lot!
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- FCS
- The 'Hat' functions the same way as with the original file, selecting various
- cockpit views. The Top Button selects the nearest threat as the target, the
- Middle Button selects the target in the crosshairs, and the Lower Button
- toggles the instrument display off and on. These functions remain the same,
- regardless of the WCS Rocker Switch position.
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- WCS
- The six buttons have functions that vary with each position of the Rocker
- Switch. I divided the buttons into two groups of three. When the Rocker
- Switch is Up, Button 1 selects the Weapon type, Button 2 toggles between
- Target and ID Mode, and Button 3 cycles forward through all available targets.
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- With the Rocker Switch in the Middle position, Buttons 1,2 & 3 store the
- currently selected target into Memory. When the Rocker Switch is Down, Buttons
- 1,2 & 3 recall the stored targets from Memory.
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- I've designated Button 4 as the 'ATTACK' button. With the Rocker Switch Up, it
- adjusts Laser Energy. With the Rocker Switch in the Middle, it transfers Energy
- from the Shields to the Lasers. With the Rocker Switch Down, it sends the
- command 'Wingman, Attack'.
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- Similarly, I've designated Button 5 as the 'DEFEND' button. When the Rocker
- Switch is Up, it adjusts Shield Energy. With the Rocker Switch in the Middle,
- it transfers Energy from the Lasers to the Shields. With the Rocker Switch
- Down, it sends the command, 'Wingman, Cover Me'.
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- Button 6 handles miscellaneous functions. When the Rocker Switch is Up, it
- cycles through the weapon linked-fire options. When the Rocker Switch is in
- the Middle, it balances the Shields to equal strength, front and rear. With the
- Rocker Switch down, it sends tye command 'Go Home'.
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- ***
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- FCS Joystick:
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- Top Select Nearest Threat as Target
- Middle Select Target in Crosshairs
- Bottom Toggle Instrument Display Off & On
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- Hat Up Toggle between Level and Up-angle Views
- Hat Middle Forward View
- Hat Left Left Side View
- Hat Right Right Side View
- Hat Down Rear View
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- WCS2 Throttle:
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- Throttle Type 2
- Off 1/3 2/3 Full
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- Rkr BUTTONS
- Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6
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- UP Select Toggle Cycle Adjust Adjust Cycle
- Weapon Targ/ID Targets Laser Shield Link
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- MID Store Store Store Shld to Las to Balance
- Targ 1 Targ 2 Targ 3 Laser Shield Shields
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- DWN Recall Recall Recall 'Wingmn 'Wingmn 'Go
- Targ 1 Targ 2 Targ 3 Attack' Cover' Home'
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- ****
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