SolR 2 HOSAS - Controller THRUSTMASTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SolR 2 HOSAS THRUSTMASTER

Carefully read the instructions provided in this manual before installing the product, before any use of the product and before any maintenance. Be sure to follow the safety instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidents and/or damage. Keep this manual so that you can refer to the instructions in the future.TABLE OF CONTENTS

Enjoy a truly unique stellar experience with the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick: it will accompany you right to the heart of your space battles and explorations. This manual will help you install and use your Sol-R 1 Flightstick in the best possible conditions. Before taking off, be sure to read the instructions and warnings carefully: they will help you get the maximum amount of enjoyment out of your product.5

Updating the firmware In order for the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick to work properly with video games, you need to update its firmware. To carry out the update, visit https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/sol-r-1- flightstick. Select Drivers and follow the instructions, including the downloading and installation procedure.6

2. Technical features

❶ Analog mini-stick ❷ 8-way multidirectional point of view hat switches ❸ Action buttons ❹ Scroll wheel ❺ Thumb rests (right-handed and left-handed) ❻ Ambidextrous wrist rest ❼ Rudder function via rotating the flight stick grip (lockable)8

❽ Triggers (including one dual-position trigger) ❾ Removable buttons ❿ Removable height adapter (right-handed and left- handed)9

⓫ Toggle switches (two positions) ⓬ Backlit action buttons ⓭ Encoder ⓮ Throttle with indicator lights ⓯ Rotary selector (four positions)10

Documentation Before using this product, carefully read this documentation again and keep it for future reference.12 Pinch hazard When using the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick, never place your fingers in the space between the base and the flight stick grip’s axis.13

1. Place the flight stick grip on the base. Make sure that

the flight stick grip is properly positioned, as shown in the diagram below.

2. Tighten the clamping ring.

If you feel any resistance, do not force it. Make sure that the connectors for the base and the flight stick grip are properly aligned, as shown above. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in damage to the products.14

3. (Optional) Clip the stability supports into the four

corners of the base.15

5. Installation on PC

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2. Download and install the PC driver and its

customized interface for the Windows control panel.

3. Once the PC driver has been installed, connect the

Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick to one of your PC’s USB ports, using the USB-A – USB-C cable.

*Not included16 Control panel To access the control panel, select Start, type Control Panel or Control Panel in the search bar, and then click Control Panel or Control Panel (in Windows

The Game Controllers dialog box is displayed. The accessory appears onscreen with the name Sol-R [R] Flightstick or Sol-R [L] Flightstick and OK status.17 In the Game Controllers dialog box, click Properties to test and view all features.18 Customizable LEDs The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick features eleven LEDs that can be customized via the control panel.

You can assign a different color to each LED.19 To change the color of the LEDs:

1. Go to the control panel for the Sol-R 1 Flightstick

3. In the LEDS tab, click on one of the colored circles to

select the LED that you want to change.

5. Click OK to save the change.

When the Sol-R flight stick grip is installed on an AVA base*, the mini-stick area is backlit and you can change the color.

6. Installation on a support

You can install the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick on different types of supports using M6 screws (not included) and the screw threads located on the underside of the base. Inside the base, the maximum length of the screw must not exceed 15 mm.

Before each use, make sure that the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick is properly attached to the support, in accordance with the instructions specified by the manufacturer.24 Installation on a TM Flying Clamp* To attach the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick to the TM Flying Clamp support*, use two M6 screws (not included).

*Sold separately25 Installation on a cockpit* or another fixed support* To attach the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick to a cockpit* or a desk support*, use M6 screws (not included) and the screw threads located on the underside of the base.

To avoid damaging the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick, please consult the cockpit manufacturer or technical support in order to determine the cockpit’s compatibility with Thrustmaster products.

Throttle The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick features a throttle that makes it easy to control your spacecraft engine’s thrust. Indicator lights help you to be more precise.27 Rudder function The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick features a rudder function that can be accessed by rotating the flight stick grip to the left or to the right. In an airplane, the pilot manipulates the rudder to pivot the plane around its vertical axis (making the plane turn to the left or to the right). This function can be disabled by locking the rotation of the Z axis (yaw).28 To lock the rudder function: − Using a 2 mm Allen wrench (not included), tighten the hexagonal screw located below the wrist rest. To unlock the rudder function: − Using a 2 mm Allen wrench (not included), untighten the hexagonal screw located below the wrist rest.29 Multidirectional point of view hat switch The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick features a multidirectional point of view hat switch that lets you monitor what’s going on around your spacecraft (in games that allow this). From your game’s configuration menu, you can program the different views (rear view, left view, right view, external views) onto the directions of the multidirectional point of view hat switch. You can also reserve the multidirectional point of view hat switch for other uses (shooting, etc.). Left-handed mode Right-handed mode30 The point of view function can be disabled. However, the multidirectional hat switch can still be used. To disable the point of view function:

1. Go to the control panel for the Sol-R 1 Flightstick

of view hat-switch.31 Point of view function (Right-handed mode) Enabled

Point of view function (Left-handed mode) Enabled

Right-handed or Left-handed mode The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick is ambidextrous, in order to perfectly adapt to all gamers (whether right-handed or left-handed). By default, the joystick is configured in Right-handed mode. Left-handed mode Right-handed mode

Carry out the procedure to switch from Right- handed to Left-handed mode (or vice versa) before connecting the joystick to your PC.33 To set the joystick in Left-handed mode:

1. Set the selector switch located on the underside of

the joystick’s base to LEFT HANDED. The joystick is recognized with the name Sol-R [L] Flightstick.

2. Unscrew the right-hand thumb rest (A1).34

3. Remove both parts of the right-hand thumb rest (A1

4. Place both parts of the left-hand thumb rest (B1 and

B2) on the flight stick grip.35

5. Screw in the left-hand thumb rest (B1).

6. Remove the removable button (C1 or C2) located on

the back of the flight stick grip.36

7. Insert the removable button that you prefer (C1 or C2)

below the B2 thumb rest.

8. Unscrew the two screws holding the wrist rest in

9. Remove the two parts of the wrist rest, and then

reposition them on the flight stick grip by reversing the parts.

10. Screw in the two screws that hold the wrist rest

in place.38 To set the joystick in Right-handed mode:

1. Set the selector switch located on the underside of

the joystick’s base to RIGHT HANDED. The joystick is recognized with the name Sol-R [R] Flightstick.

2. Unscrew the left-hand thumb rest (B1).39

3. Remove both parts of the left-hand thumb rest (B1

4. Place both parts of the right-hand thumb rest (A1 and

A2) on the flight stick grip.40

5. Screw in the right-hand thumb rest (A1).

6. Remove the removable button (C1 or C2) located on

the back of the flight stick grip.41

7. Insert the removable button that you prefer (C1 or C2)

below the A1 thumb rest.

8. Unscrew the two screws holding the wrist rest in

9. Remove the two parts of the wrist rest, and then

reposition them on the flight stick grip by reversing the parts.

10. Screw in the two screws that hold the wrist rest

in place.43 Height adapter The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick features a height adapter to raise your hand when you’re holding the flight stick grip, for greater comfort. Without the adapter With the adapter

To install the height adapter, clip it to the wrist rest. Left-handed mode Right-handed mode44

Be sure to only use authorized accessories. The use of unauthorized accessories may damage the product and void the warranty.45 Flight stick grips The Sol-R base is compatible with the following flight stick grips and accessories: − F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip flight stick grip*; − Viper Grip – HOTAS Add-On Grip flight stick grip* (formerly F16-C Viper HOTAS Add-On Grip); − AVA Offset Adapter adapter*; − future Thrustmaster flight stick grips*.

*Sold separately46 Base The Sol-R flight stick grip is compatible with the AVA base*.

*Sold separately47 Rudders The Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick is compatible with the following rudder pedals systems: − TFRP T.Flight Rudder Pedals*; − TPR: Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder*.

− The TFRP and the TPR must be connected to your PC via USB. − The TFRP and the TPR are compatible in all games that support multi-USB and rudders. *Sold separately48

10. T.A.R.G.E.T advanced

programming software T.A.R.G.E.T (Thrustmaster Advanced pRogramming Graphical EdiTor) is an innovative, high-performance software suite allowing for improvements to most Thrustmaster flight controllers, and the sharing of profiles with the Thrustmaster community. Installation

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2. In the Software section, download and install the

T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software.49 Main features − Various possible configurations of the axes. − Multiple programming levels available: Basic, Advanced and Script. − Use of the Drag and Drop principle. − Ability to merge the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick with other Thrustmaster flight simulation accessories (Hotas Cougar*, T.16000M FCS*, TWCS*, TFRP*, MFD Cougar Pack*, TCA range*, VIPER range*, AVA range* — all of which are also compatible with T.A.R.G.E.T), allowing for them to be recognized as a single USB device. − Access to advanced profiles created by the Thrustmaster community.

11. FAQ and technical support

Do you have questions regarding the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick, or are you experiencing technical problems? If so, visit the Thrustmaster technical support website: https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/sol-r-1- flightstick.51

1. My joystick isn’t working properly, or

seems to be improperly calibrated − Power off your PC, disconnect your joystick and then reconnect it, restart your PC and start up your game again. − When connecting your joystick, be sure to keep the flight stick grip centered and avoid moving it, to avoid any calibration problems.

2. I can’t configure my joystick

− Access your game’s menu and select Options > Controller > Gamepad or Joystick. Then choose the most appropriate configuration, or completely reconfigure the joystick’s options. − For more information, please refer to your game’s user manual or online help.52

3. My joystick is too sensitive, or not

sensitive enough − Sol-R 1 Flightstick automatically self-calibrates after a few movements on the different axes. − Access your game’s menu and select Options > Controller > Gamepad or Joystick. Then adjust your joystick’s sensitivity and dead zones if these options are available.

4. My joystick isn’t working

− In order for the Sol-R 1 Flightstick joystick to work properly with video games, you need to update its firmware. To carry out the firmware update, visit https://support.thrustmaster.com/product/sol-r- 1-flightstick. Select Drivers and follow the instructions, including the downloading and installation procedure.Pour PC (Windows® 10/11)

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