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F-16 HOTAS User Guide
Release Date: Nov 02, 2021
Version: 1.3
Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 F-16 HOTAS User Guide Release Date: Nov 02, 2021 Version: 1.3 Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 • Mounting Plates & Cover Dimensions • HOTAS cable connection & USB Plug-in • HOTAS Calibration • MS Game Controller • DirectInput Joystick Mapping • Stick X & Y Axis Calibration Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 F-16 Stick (Rear) Weapon Release Trim Switch Missile Step/ Target Nose Wheel Management Steering/ Aerial (TMS) Refueling Disconnect/ A- G Toggle Countermeasures Management (CMS) Display Management (DMS) Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 4 F-16 Stick (Side) Missile Step/ Trim Switch Nose Wheel Steering/ Aerial Refueling Weapon Release Disconnect/ A- G Toggle Countermeasures Management Trigger (CMS) Pinkie Switch Paddle Switch Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5 F-16 Stick (Front) Weapon Trim Switch Release Countermeasures Missile Step/ Management Nose Wheel (CMS) Steering/ Aerial Refueling Disconnect/ A-G Toggle Paddle Switch Trigger Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 • Countermeasures Management Switch (CMS) • 4-Way Push Button • Trigger • 2-Position Depress Switch • Paddle Switch • Single Push Button with Paddle Lever • Pinkie Switch • Single Push Button Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7 F-16 Stick Base Plate Stick Base Plate Dimensions: 7.250” X 7.250” Stick Mounting Screw Dimensions: 4.750” X 4.750” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 8 F-16 Stick Base Cover **Actual drawings can be downloaded at: wraithsystems.com Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 9 F-16 Throttle (Rear) Dogfight / Missile Override Speed Brake Antenna Elevation Cursor Enable & Control Black-Out Switch / Shift Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10 F-16 Throttle (Right) Dogfight / Missile Override Speed Brake Manual Range / Uncage Switch Cursor Enable & Control Comm Switch Antenna Elevation Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11 F-16 Throttle (Front) Dogfight / Comm Switch Missile Override Manual Range / Uncage Switch Antenna Elevation Black-Out Switch / Shift Key Throttle Tension Knob Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 12 • X & Y Axis Cursor with Z Axis Push Button • Manual Range / Uncage Switch • Radial Dial with Z Axis Push Button • Black-Out Switch / Shift Key • Single Push Button • Communications Switch • 4-Position Switch Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13 F-16 Throttle Base Plate Throttle Base Plate Dimensions: 6.312” X 7.625” Throttle Mounting Screw Dimensions: 4.750” X 4.750” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14 F-16 Throttle Base Cover **Actual drawings can be downloaded at: wraithsystems.com Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 15: Usb & Cable Connections

    USB & Cable Connections 15-Pin Serial Port Throttle 9-Pin Cable (Rudder Pedals- (Male) to Stick Future Growth) 9-Pin Serial Port USB Cable to (Female) for Throttle Computer Cable Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Ensure the F-16 Throttle cable is plugged into the F-16 Stick. Ensure the USB cable from the stick is plugged into your computer USB. From the search bar type “Set up USB game controller”...
  • Page 17 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Ensure : X Grip is displayed, and Status is “OK” Select: “Properties” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) From the Properties window Select “Settings” Tab Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 19 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) From the Settings Tab Select “Calibrate” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 20 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) The Game Device Calibration window will appear, select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 21 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) A good technique is to simply select “Next”. Don’t touch the HOTAS, it may introduce an artificial input. Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22 For the most accurate results, select the “Display raw data” box. Holding the base of the stick, fully deflect the stick left, right, up and down. Full deflection should ready +127/-127 in both X & Y axis Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 23 MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Once completed, release the stick, the “+” should be relevantly centered and the raw data should be +/- 10 for both X & Y Axis When satisfied, select “Next”. Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Recommend selecting “Next” to avoid artificial input. Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 25 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Scroll the Antenna Elevation dial completely up to 100% (raw data dial will show 127). Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Scroll the Manual Range / Uncage Switch dial completely up to 100% (raw data dial will show 127). Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27 Move the RDR cursor completely to the “left” & “right”. If looking at the throttle, it may seem to be “up” and “down”. It should deflect -127/+127 at full range and return near 0. +/-10 is acceptable Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28 Move the RDR cursor completely to the “up” & “down”. If looking at the throttle, it may seem to be “left” & “right”. It should deflect -127/+127 at full range and return near 0. +/-10 is acceptable Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 29 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) No rudder pedals are detected Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Run the throttle all the way from idle to afterburner (pull fully aft and push fully forward). Full throw should be -95/+95 Select “Next” Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31 HOTAS Calibration: MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool (Win 10) Select “Finish” Calibration is complete Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 X Axis, Y Axis (Stick control) Dial, ANT Elev, X Rotation, Y Rotation (Cursor Enable), Throttle will now reflect accurately. You can always recalibrate if HOTAS is not responding properly. Select “OK” when finished Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33 Button 15: DMS Forward Button 16: DMS Right Button 17: DMS Aft Button 18: DMS Left Button 19: CMS Right Button 20: CMS Aft Button 21: CMS Left Button 22: CMS Forward Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 Button 27: VHF Button 28: Button 29: SPD BRK Aft Button 30: SPD BRK Forward Button 31: Dogfight Left Button 32: Dogfight Right Button 33: Shift Key (Not visible on MS game controller) Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35 Controller Device Calibration Tool , a small jeweler's flat head screwdriver and a small Phillip’s head screwdriver. Step 1: Using the MS Game Controller Device Calibration Tool determine if the X & Y axis are not properly centering Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36 X & Y Axis Stick Calibration Step 1: Using a small Phillip’s head screwdriver remove the paddle switch Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37 X & Y Axis Stick Calibration Step 2: Using a flathead screwdriver, carefully remove the calibration dustcover caps Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 Tool to guide you, carefully insert the screwdriver into the stick base until you reach the small axis dial screws. While referencing the screen you can re-center both the X & Y axis. Once complete, reverse steps 2, 1. Copyright © 2021 Wraith Systems LLC. All Rights Reserved...