The Thrustmaster T.1600m FCS is a joystick manufactured by Thrustmaster.
Image is of the 1st generation but button mapping is identical
Specifications
Operating system compatibility
OS |
Rating |
Notes
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Win 10 |
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Win 8 |
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Win 7 |
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Win Vista |
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Driver Package 2020_TFHT_1 release notes do not indicate support, but the manual does.
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Win XP |
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Driver Package 2020_TFHT_1 release notes do not indicate support, but the manual does.
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Mac OS |
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Device is plug-and-play. Optional T.A.R.G.E.T software not available.
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Linux |
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Device is plug-and-play. Optional T.A.R.G.E.T software not available.
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Simulator compatibility
Connectivity
- Wired: Yes
- Cord: USB v2.0, hardwired to USB A, 1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Chassis
- Overall: 10.39 in L × 9.01 in W × 10.7 in H (26.4 cm L × 22.9 cm W × 27 cm H)
- Weight: 3 lb (1,400 g)
- Chassis material: Thermoplastic
- Base material: Thermoplastic
- Feet: 8 — Rubber
- Clamps: None
- Holes: 2 — layout PDF
- Compatible premade mounts:
- Thrustmaster TM Flying Clamp
- Monstertech Joystick Table Mount
- MonsterTech Joystick / HOTAS Table Mount (long version)
- MonsterTech Joystick / HOTAS Chair Mount
- MonsterTech Center Joystick Chair Mount
- MonsterTech Flight Stand
- J-PEIN Desk Mount
- T16000M FCS HOTAS Table Mount (DIY — Thingiverse)
Stick and Yolk
- Axes: 3 — X (aileron), Y (elevator), Z (rudder)
- Sensor type: Hall effect (X-/Y-axis), potentiometer (Z-axis)
- Stick twist: Yes
- Stick material: Plastic
- Grip material: None
To convert the grip to left-handed configuration:
- Remove the cover opposite the thumb rest and remove the Phillips head screw underneath
- Remove the thumb rest
- Place the included left-handed thumb rest on the opposite side
- Replace and gently tighten the screw
To convert the palm rest to left-handed mode:
- Loosen but do not fully remove the screw on the palm rest
- Rotate the palm rest 180°
- Gently tighten the screw
To mirror the button mapping of the 12 buttons on the base:
- Slide the dip switch located on the underside of the base
Levers, verniers, and sliders
- Levers: 0
- Verniers: 0
- Sliders: 1
- Thrust reversers: No
- Sensor type: Potentiometer
Inputs
- Buttons: 15
- Hats: 1 (8-way)
- Triggers: 1
Support
Reviews
Written
Videos
Thrustmaster T16000m - Is It STILL WORTH IT? (Review) 2021
Microsoft Flight 2020 What HOTAS Should You Get? - Thrustmaster T16000M or T.Flight Hotas X
Thrustmaster T16000m FCS Review (3 Years Later)
Thrustmaster T16000M FCS with Flight Simulator 2020 Review
Hardware Review - Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Hotas
Third Party Mods
- Z-axis hall effect sensor upgrade: TheKlaxon via Youtube
Bundles
Axis, switch, and button details
Axes
Axis |
Type |
Values
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1 |
Stick left/right |
0 (-) to 16383 (+)
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2 |
Stick forward/aft |
0 (-) to 16383 (+)
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3 |
Stick rotation |
0 (L) to 255 (R)
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4 |
Slider forward/aft |
0 (+) to 255 (-)
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Hatswitches
Hatswitch |
Direction |
Button
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1 |
Up |
1
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Up/left |
2
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Left |
3
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Down/left |
4
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Down |
5
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Down/right |
6
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Right |
7
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Right/up |
8
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Buttons
Button |
Type |
Values
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1 |
Trigger (momentary) |
0 or 1
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2 |
Trigger (momentary) |
0 or 1
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3 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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4 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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5 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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6 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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7 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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8 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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9 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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10 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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11 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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12 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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13 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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14 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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15 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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16 |
Button (momentary) |
0 or 1
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Default assignments
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020)
Axes
Axis |
In-sim description |
Assignment
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1 |
Joystick L-Axis X |
Ailerons Axis
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2 |
Joystick L-Axis Y |
Elevator Axis
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3 |
Joystick R-Axis Z |
Rudder Axis
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4 |
Joystick Slider X |
Throttle
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Hatswitches
Hat |
Dir |
In-sim description |
Assignment
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1 |
🠩 |
Joystick Pov Up |
- Cockpit Camera: Next Pilot Position
- External Camera: External Quickview Top
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⬉ |
Joystick Pov Up_Left |
not assigned
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🠨 |
Joystick Pov Left |
- Cockpit Camera: Cockpit Quickview Left
- External Camera: External Quickview Right
- Instrument Views: Previous Instrument View
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⬋ |
Joystick Pov Down_Left |
not assigned
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🠫 |
Joystick Pov Down |
- Cockpit Camera: Previous Pilot Position
- External Camera: External Quickview Rear
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⬊ |
Joystick Pov Down_Right |
not assigned
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🠪 |
Joystick Pov Right |
- Cockpit Camera: Cockpit Quickview Right
- External Camera: External Quickview Left
- Intrument Views: Next Instrument View
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⬈ |
Joystick Pov Up_Right |
not assigned
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Buttons
Button |
In-sim description |
Assignment
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1 |
Joystick Button 1 |
Toggle Smart Camera
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2 |
Joystick Button 2 |
Reset Cockpit View
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3 |
Joystick Button 3 |
Cockpit/External View Mode
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4 |
Joystick Button 4 |
Toggle Autopilot Master
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5 |
Joystick Button 5 |
Decrease Flaps
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6 |
Joystick Button 6 |
Elevator Trim Down (Nose Down)
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7 |
Joystick Button 7 |
Brakes
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8 |
Joystick Button 8 |
Toggle Landing Gear
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9 |
Joystick Button 9 |
Elevator Trim Up (Nose Up)
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10 |
Joystick Button 10 |
Increase Flaps
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11 |
Joystick Button 11 |
not assigned
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12 |
Joystick Button 12 |
not assigned
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13 |
Joystick Button 13 |
Toggle Spoilers
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14 |
Joystick Button 14 |
Toggle Parking Brakes
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15 |
Joystick Button 15 |
not assigned
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16 |
Joystick Button 16 |
not assigned
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