Arma Reforger HOTAS Configurator

A browser-based configurator for setting up HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) controls in Arma Reforger.

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🚀 Use the Online Tool Here →

Don't download the files! The configurator is ready to use online at https://hotas.deltafarce.win

No installation needed - just connect your joystick and start configuring in your browser.

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Features

• Browser-Based: No installation required - runs entirely in your web browser
• Joystick Detection: Automatically detects connected joysticks and game controllers
• Interactive Configuration: Walk through each action and assign buttons/axes
• HAT Switch Support: Special detection mode for HAT switches and POV controls
• Visual Feedback: Real-time display of configured actions with progress tracking
• Config Generation: Generates Arma Reforger-compatible .conf files
• Smart Defaults: Automatically names config files based on your joystick
• Navigation: Arrow keys and clickable actions for easy configuration editing

Quick Start

1. Visit https://hotas.deltafarce.win in your browser
2. Connect your HOTAS/joystick
3. Click "Start Configuring"
4. Follow the prompts to assign each action
5. Press SPACE to confirm each input
6. Download your config when complete

Installation

Save Location

After downloading your config file, save it to:

%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\profile\.save\settings\customInputConfigs

Or on Linux:

~/.local/share/bohemia interactive/arma reforger/profile/.save/settings/customInputConfigs

Usage

Configuring Actions

1. Press or move a button/axis on your joystick
2. Press SPACE to confirm the detected input
3. Use ↑/↓ arrows to navigate between actions
4. Click any action in the list to jump to it
5. Use Skip to skip an action
6. Use Clear Binding to remove a binding

HAT Mode

Enable HAT Mode for difficult HAT switches that behave unexpectedly. This uses simplified detection for discrete axis inputs.

Resume Feature

If you navigate backward, a Resume button appears to jump back to where you left off.

Configuration Actions

The configurator supports 40 actions including:

• Character: Fire, weapon switching, optics
• Helicopter: Collective, cyclic, anti-torque, brakes, lights
• Turret: Fire, aiming, rotation, reload
• Voice: VON toggle and channel
• Utility: Get out, map, perform action

Technical Details

• Uses the browser's Gamepad API for joystick input
• Generates configs compatible with Arma Reforger's customInputConfig.conf format
• Supports multiple joysticks (uses joystick0, joystick1, etc.)
• Includes proper GUID generation for InputSource elements
• Implements FilterPreset system matching Arma Reforger's input manager

Browser Compatibility

• ✅ Chrome/Edge (Recommended)
• ✅ Firefox
• ✅ Safari (limited File System Access API support)

Monetization

This tool includes Google AdSense integration. See ADSENSE_SETUP.md for setup instructions.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to:

• Report bugs
• Suggest features
• Submit pull requests
• Share feedback

Running Locally for Development

If you want to contribute or run the configurator locally:

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Run dev server: npm run dev
4. Build for production: npm run build

The configurator is built with Vue 3 + TypeScript + Vite.

License

MIT License - feel free to use and modify for your own projects.

Credits

Created for the Arma Reforger community to make HOTAS configuration easier.

Links

• HOTAS Configurator (Online Tool) ← Use this!
• Arma Reforger Input Manager Wiki
• Arma Reforger Official Site

Support

If you find this tool helpful, consider sharing it with your Arma community!