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Gladiator NXT EVO ‘F-14 Combat Edition’
Gladiator NXT EVO ‘F-14 Combat Edition’
Gladiator NXT EVO ‘F-14 Combat Edition’
Experience the thrill of piloting the iconic F-14 Tomcat with our Gladiator NXT EVO 'F-14 Combat Edition joystick.
- All joysticks with the F-14 Combat Grip come with a built-in twist adapter by default.
Ships With
- 1x GNX F-14 Grip
- 1x GNX EVO Base
Optionally Available
Desk Mounts:
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Looking for desk mounts for your Gladiator? Check our UCM Cadet Combo Set, or our Gladiator Stand-Alone UCM Mount.
F-14 Combat Grip Features
- 1 Rudder axis (lockable)
- 1 DLC (Direct Lift Control) axis
- 1 Hat Switch with a push button
- 1 Dual-stage trigger
- 1 Four-stage ammo selector with safety lock and push button
- 4 Programmable buttons
General F-14 Grip Specifications
Our F-14 Combat Grip series is designed for precision and durability.
- High-Quality Buttons: Features buttons with long travel and a soft-click feel, enhancing tactile feedback during critical maneuvers.
- Materials: Metal construction for the ammo switch, hat switch, and Emergency Autopilot Disable trigger ensures lasting durability.
- Modularity: User-replaceable buttons with a modular hat design allow for easy customization and maintenance.
- Advanced Technology: Incorporates contactless sensor technology for the ammo switch and a spring-loaded DLC (Direct Lift Control) maneuver wheel for precise control.
- Responsive Control: Equipped with a dual-stage trigger featuring a cam mechanism for nuanced input.
- Electronics: Powered by a 32-bit ARM controller, providing high-speed and precise control operations.
- Ergonomics: Constructed with industrial-grade ABS and integrated rubber inserts for a secure, non-slip grip.
- Twist: Features a built-in, lockable twist adapter for additional rotational control; includes a hex key and screw to lock the twist adapter in place.
Gladiator NXT EVO Base
The Gladiator NXT EVO Base is designed for precision and versatility:
- Precision Control: Equipped with 2 contactless MaRS sensors for accurate X and Y axes movement.
- Functionality: Includes an auto-centering 3-position switch, a throttle wheel, and a rotary encoder.
- Customization: Features 3 programmable buttons and 2 programmable single-color LEDs for visual feedback.
- Durability and Comfort: Smooth gimbal with ball bearings and an adjustable dry clutch to fine-tune the resistance.
- Stability: Comes with a tabletop steel baseplate with non-slip rubber pads.
- Flexibility: Includes soft (#10), medium (#20 default), and strong (#30) springs, a spring extractor tool for easy changes, and a complete set of screws and a screwdriver.
- Connectivity: Includes a 180 cm (6') USB cable and a cable holder tool for UCM Desk Mount compatibility.
- Each Gladiator NXT EVO joystick features a durable industrial-grade ABS base and grip with a gimbal made from strong glass-fiber-reinforced PA material, ensuring robust performance.
- It features a stable steel baseplate with non-slip rubber pads for firm placement. Equipped with high-quality ALPS buttons (Japan OEM) and precise, contactless MaRS sensors, the joystick offers lasting performance and accurate control.
- Dual 32-bit ARM controllers in both the base and grip enable efficient operation, while firmware updates and profile preferences are easily managed via USB, thanks to its onboard memory.
Video Guides
Warranty
- 2 Years
Support
Support
For video guides and tutorials to get started with our products, check our official VKB YouTube Channel. |
For community-based assistance with controller setup, configuration, or firmware updates, we recommend visiting our community Discord Server. The VKB community is highly supportive, and Discord offers the fastest response times for any questions or troubleshooting needs. |
For official hardware support, configuration assistance, warranty claims, or order cancellations and returns, please submit a Support Ticket. Kindly have your VKB North America Order # ready, as it is required to open a ticket. |
Downloads
Downloads
Firmware | Version | Uploaded |
Firmware for all VKB devices | v2.18.9 | Oct 24, 2024 |
Configuration Apps | Version | Uploaded |
VKBDevCfg Device Configurator | v0.93.17 | Oct 24, 2024 |
VKB zBootloader | v1.9654654 | Aug 27, 2023 |
T-Link | v0.7.8 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Testing/Troubleshooting Apps |
VKB Joy Tester |
VKB Button Tester |
VKB Show HID |
Gladiator Profile Templates |
SCG Left-Hand | SCG Right-Hand | SCG OTA Left-Hand | SCG OTA Right-Hand |
Gunfighter Profile Templates |
MCG Ultimate |
Technical Documentation | Version | Uploaded |
NJoy32 Family Controllers Configuration Utility |
v2.19 | August 17, 2023 |