Ship Console: The First Console For Boat Simulators

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:02:06 GMT by

Now available for pre-order. Continuously expanding their products range, VRinsight and Wilco Publishing today announce the imminent release of the first product of its kind: Ship Console.

VRInsight's Ship Console hardware.

Whether you are an expert sailor or a hobbyist, this control unit brings reality in your hands as you can maneuver your ship with the same ease as if you were onboard.

The Ship Console is compatible with almost every boat simulation software: Ship Simulator - Virtual Skipper - MotorBoat Simulator - Sail Simulator - and more...

Ship Console is even compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator and its boats add-ons!

Buttons, throttles and steering bar can be easily assigned to any simulator function through the configuration menu of your simulator.

Features

Fully compatible with all ship and boat simulation software
Main motor boat functions : Thruster Left/Right, Engine Ahead/Reverse,
Rudder Left/Right, Horn, Views and cameras, Moor/Unmoor,...
Main sail boat functions : Trim/Ease sails, Gennaker, Spinnaker, Jib, Map, Views,...
Realistic steering bar and levers force loading
Two throttle levers
26 programmable buttons
Idle detent for throttles and steering bar to easily feel the neutral position
Back lighted buttons - Plastic decals for three different boat simulators : Ship Simulator 2008, Virtual Skipper 5 & Sail Simulator 5 (and above)
Aluminum throttle levers and steering bar
Large and stable metal base
Full metal case
Four anti-skid rubber feet for a perfect grip on any surface
USB 2.0 connection
Measurements : Length 50cm - Depth 14cm - Height (front) 4cm - Height (back) 9cm
Unit weight : 3Kg
1 year warranty

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Ian Stephens

Ian Stephens is a flight simulation industry expert with over 20 years of experience and also has a keen interest in aviation and technology. Ian spends a lot of his time experimenting with various simulator packages but has a love for Microsoft Flight Simulator X because of the huge selection of add-ons available. However, Ian also has copies of Prepar3D and X-Plane installed.

Ian has been writing for Fly Away Simulation for over 9 years. Should you wish, you can contact Ian via email at ian.stephens@flyawaysimulation.com.

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