HF8 haptic pad and simshaker wings

[kalerider1]

Hey all

I'm after some opinions on using the HF8 (non pro version) and simshaker wings in IL2 before I pull the trigger on buying. Anyone using it think it's worthwhile? Easy to get working etc?

I understand I also need to use the additional simshaker module for HF8 to use it with simshaker in IL2?

I presume this setup will also work in DCS?

Cheers in advance.

Kale

[Panzerlang]

I tried it but it doesn't use transducers, it uses spinny motor things and is quite anaemic as a result. I returned it.

[Alexander9822]

Hey, I use SimHub and I have the HF8 Pro.

 

I  like it, It adds something I didn't have before.  Toke a bit of time to get used to it but I enjoy it.

 

 

[Bulldog]

Same here: nice piece of kit.

Some of the guys in my virtual squadron also use it. 

BD

[kalerider1]

Thanks for feedback all.

I noticed the NLR software has been improved and now includes IL2 as a supported game. Has anyone tried it?

Or is Simshaker still the recommendation?

[Bulldog]

S!

I use SimShaker software from Andre. Works flawlessly.

Do keep us in the loop on how you get on.

BD

 

[Alexander9822]

I use SimShaker aswell. I tried NLR software but I couldnt get it to work. It had to do with the telementry port etc that I couldnt get right but SimShaker sets that up all for you so I just use that. Best 8 euros I ever spent.

[WWCraven]

Exactly the same issue I had while trying to setup the NLR software, agree that SimShaker works best with the HF8.

[kalerider1]

Interesting. I thought you simply added an entry for telemetry port numbers into the startup config file and that’s the only thing required for NLR software.

How do you find the simshaker wings software. Is it stable/bug free and easy to use?

[WWCraven]

Wish it was that easy, I'd love to at least try NLR's software.  I couldn't find or figure out what numbers to put in, whatever I tried didn't work.  Andre's software is extremely stable, bug free and so easy to use.  Setup the sliders how you want, then forget about it, don't have to anything else unless you want to adjust your preferences.

[kalerider1]

I thought the recent NLR software told you what you need to do to get it working? Obviously that doesn't work then.

I think you've convinced me to just stick with Andre's software.

Edited February 16 by kalerider1

[kalerider1]

OK so I have everything working with simshaker wings. Easy enough to set up as Andre said. Connect seat pad via USB, connect power, install wings, add telemetry ports to il2 startup.cfg, start wings, select manual start, select hf8 in settings, and open il2.

All good and working, however the default settings definitely need tweaking. I've noticed that engines are off by default (enabled now) and that machine guns don't cause much vibration (even after turning up guns 1 setting). Cannons are powerful as expected.

It'd be great if those that are using this setup could share your settings so I've got a good starting point to work with.

[WWCraven]

Here are mine;

[kalerider1]

Here's what I'm using now:

[ITAF_Maven65]

On 2/16/2026 at 9:53 PM, kalerider1 said:

OK so I have everything working with simshaker wings. Easy enough to set up as Andre said. Connect seat pad via USB, connect power, install wings, add telemetry ports to il2 startup.cfg, start wings, select manual start, select hf8 in settings, and open il2.

All good and working, however the default settings definitely need tweaking. I've noticed that engines are off by default (enabled now) and that machine guns don't cause much vibration (even after turning up guns 1 setting). Cannons are powerful as expected.

It'd be great if those that are using this setup could share your settings so I've got a good starting point to work with.

Was it enough simshaker wings to make it work or did you purchased also "NLR HF8/HF8 Pro/Realteus ForceFeel Support SimShaker Wings option (addon)", as suggested in Andre's site? 

[GOA_AveFenix=VR=]

12 hours ago, ITAF_Maven65 said:

Was it enough simshaker wings to make it work or did you purchased also "NLR HF8/HF8 Pro/Realteus ForceFeel Support SimShaker Wings option (addon)", as suggested in Andre's site? 

Yes , it worths.. I use my HF8 for IL-2 ,and i cant fly again without using it.

[ITAF_Maven65]

On 3/29/2026 at 4:31 AM, GOA_AveFenix=VR= said:

Yes , it worths.. I use my HF8 for IL-2 ,and i cant fly again without using it.

great! Do i need to uninstall NLR software or can i keep it?

[GOA_AveFenix=VR=]

4 hours ago, ITAF_Maven65 said:

great! Do i need to uninstall NLR software or can i keep it?

You can keep it, it won't conflict with Andre's software. 

[kalerider1]

Yes it was definitely worth it. Would be hard to go back to flying without the feedback now, particularly for being able to hold aircraft on the edge of a stall when dogfighting.

And yes you need the add on option for hf8.

Andre is also very responsive to any questions.

I've never installed the NLR software so can't comment on compatibility but I thought from others comments that they do conflict?

Edited April 1 by kalerider1