Exploring Space – The Tools

Before I set out on the long journey in Elite: Dangerous, which I plan to start this weekend, I wanted to write a bit of what I use to play, and what my Eagle is outfitted with.

I am not that familiar with it so far, but I got a cheap HOTAS, which had a lot of good reviews. Many of them specifically for this game. And as I am on a budget, I am glad it turned out to be as good as it is. The name of it is “Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick“. I know for a fact you can get a lot better, but also a lot worse. I didn’t expect it to be as good as it is for the price, so I am happy with it.

I got Voice Attack set up, but don’t use it all the time. I have found it easier to just use the buttons on the Hotas so far, but it is cool to be able to say what I want the ship to do.

Here is a quick tour of what I have equipped. Most of it is cheap, starter gear. Grade G and E for the most part, but I do have a D class FSD, which will help a bit with how far I can jump. Right now I can do jumps up to 10.22 Light Years. I also got a Fuel Scoop, making sure I won’t get stuck. Did that once, never again.

I am aware I should try and earn some money “on the road” as it where, to upgrade several components. Especially the FSD, but also the Discovery Scanner. With a better one I will be able to earn more by exploring.