First complaint is that the seller is selling the product at £10 above the recommended MSRP, but as my Saitek Pro Rudder pedals had just didn't want to wait as the غ site didn't list an expected delivery date for rudder pedals at the standard MSRP.
However as an initial review after a few hours use I can find little to complain about the pedals themselves.
The pedals have an RSJ 12 Connector for connecting directly to the Thrustmaster T HOTAS 4 along with an RSJ 12 to USB adapter to enable you to connect directly to PC via USB should you want to mix and match to a HOTAS system of your choice.
I am currently using this with a 3 year old Saitek X52 Pro HOTAS with no problems in Elite Dangerous.
First thing to say is that this is the third set of rudder pedals that I have owned. I initially started with a set of Simped rudder pedals which while robust, were too wide for my liking. This was follows with the Saitek Pro Flight Rudder Pedals which lasted me for 3 and a half years until one of the toe break spring mountings gave way with no warning.
Initial impressions of the Thrustmaster pedals are very favorable. Whereas both the Simped and the Saitek pedals needed to be secured somewhat to the floor with the latter secured through Velcro strips on my carpet, the Thrustmaster Rudder Pedals are stable enough on carpet due to the lack of resistance on the pedal sliders with no need for worry about finding a way to secure them further.
The individual pedals each ride on a pair of aluminium rails. Thrustmaster have named the system S.M.A.R.T, Sliding Motion Advanced Rail Tracks. There is just enough resistance for you to gauge the pedal position, without having to worry about the pedals moving on the floor. Furthermore as I use an office chair on castor, I had no issues with the chair itself moving involuntary due to the pedal resistance, a problem I found with both of my previous pedals.
In game, I found them to be accurate and easy to use, with the only problem being that due to the lack of resistance that it was easy to find a little bit of right rudder being applied inadvertently. However I was able to adapt to this and learn to relax my feet in to the center detente on the pedals. It is possible that I could adapt the centre dead-zone with the Thrustmaster TARGET software downloaded from their website, but my initial experience of the software is that it feels very unintuitive to use.
In general though, I have to say this is the best set of rudder pedals that I have used, and even at the £90 pounds that I paid, the cheapest. Certainly from initial impressions, these are the best pedals that I have ever owned, with the feel being just right out of the box.
The pedals also incorporate a toe-break function pivoting through the center of each foot when resting on the whole pedal. I have not been able to test this much at the time of writing, but again I find that the motion is very smooth and fluid with little resistance, without the fear of activating it unbidden. I hope to update this review at a later point after tesing it both on Elite Dangerous on the planetary vehicle, and on Flight Simulator X on Steam.
One thing to finish on is that although the Thrustmaster Pedals come with attached heel rests, there are removable (through a supplied allen key) for any budding pilots who prefer to fly resting their heels on the floor (like real pilots). However while using the pedals using my shoes, the heel-rests never felt uncomfortable to use in this position.
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The Thrustmaster TFRP (T.Flight Rudder Pedals)
First rudder ever to feature the S.M.A.R.T (Sliding Motion Advanced Rail Track) slide rails system!
Capitalizes on the brand’s 25 years of expertise and leadership.
Is the device most highly requested by members of the flight sim community.
S.M.A.R.T (Sliding Motion Advanced Rail Track)
4 slide rails crafted of industrial-grade aluminum for perfectly smooth sliding motion.
Self-centering rudder axis: The perfect balance between smoothness and resistance for re-centering, for the most accurate maneuvers (1024 values on rudder).
Long range of travel on rudder axis for precise maneuvers.
Thrustmaster Flight Simulation Ecosystem
The Thrustmaster TFRP adds an innovative new product to Thrustmaster’s wide range of joysticks and other related flight-themed controllers, for a real ecosystem-based approach.
Two differential brake pedals for optimized flying
Large differential brake pedals: 10 inches/25 centimeters (12/45 shoe size).
Rounded central pivot with central grip, on the differential brake’s axis.
Pivot angle with a 15° range of travel: on an incline for deliberate activation, avoiding inadvertent activation when using the rudder.
Sturdiness and Precision
Versatile ergonomic design suitable for all types of flight (aerial combat, space adventure, civil flight, etc.). With the heel-rest removed, you can control the rudder using the ball of your foot, with your heel on the floor. With the heel-rest in place, you can rest 100% of your foot on the pedal.
USB and/or proprietary RJ12 connectivity
On PC (Windows 10/8/7/Vista), works with all joysticks on the market thanks to Thrustmaster’s drivers.
On PC, compatible with all games supporting multi-USB and rudders.
On PC and on PS4, works with and connects directly to the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas 4 joystick**.
** Official PlayStation4 joystick, also compatible with PC (sold separately)
Advanced calibration software: adjust dead zones
Adjust the dead zones at the beginning and end of the range of travel on the rudder axis, and on the 2 differential brake axes.
Adjust the central dead zone on the rudder axis.
T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software on PC for Programming the axes of rudders and differential brakes
The USB rudder can be combined with Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG, T16000Mand the MFD Cougar Pack so that they are recognized as a single USB device.
Access advanced profiles created by the Thrustmaster community.
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With all of its know-how and technological expertise, Thrustmaster creates products including racing wheels, flight simulation gear, headsets and gamepads specially designed for highly-precise gaming experiences, ensuring total immersion and enhanced realism across a wide variety of platforms.
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Great addition to your flight sim set up for beginner price
The counter acting rudder action is nice with smooth movement. Toe brakes work independently. Installed and running in 5 minutes with very little fuss. Comes with USB adaptor if you don't have TM controller to plug it into. Only downside is it could use a bit more grip underneath as it has a tendency to slide/move slightly under heavy brake use and I have it in a carpet
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