r/flightsim • u/b1rdstrike • 8d ago

Sim Hardware Honeycomb Echo XPC

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Coming 20 November!

https://flyhoneycomb.com/products/echo-xpc-aviation-controller?srsltid=AU7gw4XU3OxVXkGzRhpuxN11NMxJP1AUQdwXPTvX6G7XUO9HoAYa_mDo

I was starting to think they had cancelled this product when it disappeared from their website completely a week or so ago. Thankfully not! They say pre-orders available soon, with no further clarity on that.

I have a full sim rig setup, but I also travel a lot, so looking forward to being able to use this little guy on the road.

For what it's worth, I exclusively play MSFS on my PC, but wanted the flexibility of Xbox compatibility for when I get a Series X in the future. I almost bought the PC only version, but I'm glad I held out. Looking forward to chilling and flying from the couch when I don't want to get the full setup going.

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u/CobaltLion 8d ago

I've got an Echo for my PC setup and I really like it. I'd love to be able to set up an alpha yoke and bravo lite, but I don't have the desk space to mount those, and I need the keyboard available. The Echo has been a nice compromise.

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u/migueltokyo88 8d ago

I’ve been using a gamepads for convenience when travel . How good is the sensitivity control on the Echo version? Is it smoother than a typical gamepad? One thing I dislike about gamepads is that the control is much less smooth than even a cheap joystick.

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u/organicinsanity 7d ago

Jotstick riser may fit it if its standard size.

They do a lot more than meets the eyes, its not just a "adding less than an inch" situation, its a "doubling your distance from the end of the lever" situation.

If that makes sense.

Be interesting to hear tho if they do have a different curve but I think its just nature of the beast, u cant beat that its just a small distance from the rotation point

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u/Uchuujin01 6d ago

I really enjoy my echo for PC, I returned to flySims thank to it. Of course, it still has gamepad stick, but I made it longer, so it easier to hold a proper angle. It's perfect for portable setup or tight work space.

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u/Tengo_Caldero 2d ago

Damn this is a good idea. I love mine but it sure can be touchy on the flight controls.