Reddit mentions of Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack for PC, Black

Don't forget the smaller screens built into programmable MFD bezels and the head tracking system.

Multi Function Displays for flight sims.

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY

This screen which I'm pretty sure is Available in the US under a different name
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DCT8PCB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vsHYCbT5AMKEZ

With these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002HH9TRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BtHYCbXDD1MSW

And some of this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00186Q9AK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7tHYCbN4FMBJA

He is using a tablet behind an MFD with free roccat power grid software created by Third.

MFD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HH9TRY/ref=s9_simh_gw_g147_i2_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=006AKF572XMD36HCCGR7&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

Free software for tablet: http://www.roccat.org/en-US/Products/Gaming-Software/Power-Grid/Store/Grids/Games/Simulation/553/

For holders you could use something like: http://www.amazon.com/PUREX-Technology-Tablet-swivel-extended/dp/B00D3205WU/ref=pd_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=31sPGznq17L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR103%2C160_&refRID=112Q343BKWGJHE6F9KF1

That one is for 7-8.5" tablets. there is a 9-10.5" version as well.

Those are almost certainly Cougar MFDs, you can get them and just tack them over a normal screen to provide buttons.

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY?th=1

It's been mentioned more than a few times here. Personally my next purchase will probably be this. If elite ever catches up with modern flight sim APIs I'll even retrofit them with LCD panels to create other displays like this guy did.

Yes, yes, yes please!

Especially because I want these...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HH9TRY?colid=254YWRLLN8MXY&coliid=I3L2GVQ2Q1QHC3&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

3D printing different size MFD "frames" would be a cool idea. Though getting the buttons working would be quite the feat of custom work.

Just to be clear, the Panel he is using is Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack Flight Control Panels and the buttons work like mapped joystick buttons.

I use these and they are great for systems/power/shield management.

I bought a Thrustmaster MFD Cougar Pack and spent a few minutes programing them to work with my X55.

I ended up using only one of the two in the pack as it has 28 individual buttons, which is more than enough for my needs.

Heh, they're wonky little Thrustmaster F-16 MFD panels. Along with the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar... they work nicely with Falcon BMS.

It's just bits of paper within the center of those MFDs... I prefer that though to the empty look. Some people get fancy and mount little monitors behind them and then run MFD extract utilities such that they actually do work as you'd expect.

Have you considered the Cougar MFDs by Thrustmaster?https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY

Plenty of buttons, and if you are creative or into DIY you can even modify them with small screens to function as true MFDs

Here this is the same thing with more pictures - http://amzn.com/B002HH9TRY

Yes its exactly what I bought and where I bought it but sadly its just paper cut outs they give you. Many people use USB 7" and 8" monitors as a live MFD but I wanted to try to go the tablet route.

Want to go halves on a twin pack from amazon?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B002HH9TRY

Mirage is fun, fast and quite simple in the controller department. So you don't need a lot of buttons, though these are always a great addition: https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY

The only minus about the Mirage is that the air-to-air payload is limited to 2+2 AAMs and the ground attack capability is somewhat limited. But still a great plane!

https://www.amazon.ca/Thrustmaster-2960708-Cougar-Cockpit-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY

The MDFs look like the cougar MDF with a small LCD behind them.

You can then clip the MDF in DCS to show just on that LCD so that you have a functioning MDF.

something like this and this.

Actually, the lowest they've been on Amazon was $50. I have been tracking them on CamelCamelCamel for a whille now. Check out the page for them. They tend to go for a lot on eBay still. anything less than $60 is probably a good deal. I will probably pick some up soon, but I always have a hard time justifying $50-60 on just the mfd frames, but I have a lot of monitors and will definitely make them live if I ever get them...probably totally worth it for me.

I recently bought a Logitech G13, I plan to use that for the ICP in BMS and the UFC in A10C. I got a good price on eBay, and figure if I don't use it much I can always resell it.

That looks like an awesome product. Unfortunately I couldn't see myself spending the $200 on it.

Thrust Master has a cool MFD that they sell in pairs for $75. Can't move the buttons around like the MFP but you get so many more for the price.

Nice item.. but couldn't find for sale anywhere except one out of stock item on Amazon for 189. Thrustmaster does sell these

The cougar MFD

but they are not nearly as flexible.

DSD has a bunch of designs

You could use Thrustmaster MFDs with custom inserts.

Saitek has a few different panels as well.

Xkeys if you need more buttons than you know what to do with

I love that kind of stuff. I know lots of people use Cougar MFD's but I can't say what they're like from experience.

I would make sure that you have the homas button enabled. This will keep you from moving the ship with the mouse. I have a setup that can switch between homas and hotas easily. You are pretty button light in your setup. I would have suggest looking at this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0086UK7I6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
It has the 12 buttons on the side and a shift key. Another option is another option http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY
I can share my key setups if you want? I do joystick right and mouse left with pedals.
Also, shoot me a message if you want someone to fly with.

Thrustmaster MFDs, I have them as well, they're pretty good

DCS auto maps the controls for you as well, at least on the F18, F16 and A-10 (so any plane they'll be relevant to)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-Replica-Force-Cougar-Flight-Black/dp/B002HH9TRY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=thrustmasgfetr+mfds&qid=1570374795&sr=8-1-fkmr0

There's also http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY which you can attach to a monitor like so: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5170763514_b1d9085b49_b.jpg

Yeah people do. Check out /r/hotas This is similar in function to what you built. Keep up the good work and you never know what may come of it. I can't wait to see more.

You mean the MFDs?

Enjoy! Now mod it to make it better!

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Replacement detent - highly recommended

Replacement slew stick

Table mounts

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There are different options for these, but this is what I have. I also got a 10cm stick extension when I bought my MFG Crosswind. Also check out the Thrustmaster MFDs. If you get the MFDs I highly recommend CTS for DCS. There's a bit of a learning curve to get it set up, but once you understand it and are used to it it's wonderful to have intricate profiles for each aircraft without having to develop it yourself. And of course with the MFDs you then have to get a second screen (or screens) to mount them to so you can export the MFDs to them.

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Yeah this is never ending. Welcome to the money pit. :)

I say my favorite peripheral is one of the most simple. The Thurstmaster Cougar MFD panels. They are NOT actually a display (though some have heavily modded them for simulation games to have an LCD). They do include sturdy clear card sleeves and some blank card stock. There is also a web tool to make your own card stock. I made mine labeled for Star Citizen functions and with a Vanguard in the center.

There are two great features with these. Mostly, they prevent me from having to reach past all my other controls to try and hit Right Alt + M in an emergency. I can map a ton of useful complicated keystrokes or macros and totally forget what Right Alt + M even is! I just look at my MFD and hit the button for Lock Gimbals. Done! Look ahead? I have no idea what that keystroke is either, but I have a clearly labeled button! It's like when we graduated from remembering every phone number to having perpetually updated address books built into all of our phones.

This is the key difference. When you reach up and press the button to toggle Quantum Jump, you look (I imagine) and feel, exactly like Han Solo punching the Millenium Falcon into hyperdrive. If that's not the best thing, I don't know what is. It honestly greatly improves my enjoyment of the game.

The Cougar MFDs come in a pair. I got mine for $65, but they seem to be a bit more expensive now. They are programable with Thrustmaster's Target scripting software. You can use them as simple button presses like I do, or very complicated state switching and scripting macros.

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473716710&sr=8-1&keywords=cougar+MFD

Yup! I love it!

It's bound for some upgrades, though, as I've started flying atmospheric too, lately. Looking in to a better stick (VFX in particular) and I need to figure out how to mount 3x MFD panels in a usable configuration. Oh well, baby steps.

Nice. Apparently the guy I responded to thinks its the "biggest problem in VR simming" so I thought it might be similar to trying to use a keyboard. Also, I dont really have a nose gap in my Vive so i have to lift my HMD every-time which is quite a PITA.

Now thanks to you I am on the Amazon page for MFDs lol

https://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-Cougar-Flight-Control-Panels/dp/B002HH9TRY