VKB STECS Standard throttle review (part 1)
Channel: DCS Unscripted
Date: 09/01/2024

Second part of the review: https://youtu.be/jBnOQqgHFug
Third part: https://youtu.be/1qtfRWhxT8s

VKB STECS playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDtbsvyzXZFCQ4qaknS_jOSf56r-sSktX
VKB STECS encoder to axis: https://youtu.be/GB-pf6dEICM
VKB Adding buttons (e.g. for the neutral position of a toggle/flip): https://youtu.be/kp3_KrRq4Tk
Generate pulse instead of push&hold: https://youtu.be/rvK4ksUBbPU?t=1374 by @StrIIker-TV
VKB Setting up custom detent: https://youtu.be/zHMS7Gctxpo

0:00 Intro
0:30 Why STECS Standard?
1:04 Why not MAX?
1:29 Story of my STECS (EU aerial price)
1:47 Unboxing, first impressions
3:05 Very tight clutches after unboxing
3:40 Grip falls forward with loose clutches
4:10 Throttle action
5:36 Hand on the throttle, finger position
6:14 Grip axes... lack of them
6:50 Grip encoders and my problem with them
7:41 Encoder as axis
8:47 Encoder action and/or axis
9:31 Encoders vs buttons for inc/dec actions
10:22 Thumbwheel axis
11:44 Thumbstick (TDC), orientation, action
13:08 Thumbstick press action and hat shape
14:11 Switchable modules with buttons and hats
15:11 3-way cradle, 5-way hats, press action
16:12 Grip triggers
16:43 RST/ENT and Weapon select buttons
17:35 Throttle base, 2 buttons and 5-way switch
17:56 STEM K-switches, buttons
19:18 STEM encoders, flip and toggle switches
20:09 Detents frames and detent pieces
20:52 Swapping the detents demo
21:58 Comparison with Virpil and WinWing
23:23 Conclusion