OverKill Simulations — Control the Experience

Command center for your entire simulation rig
Hangar Control is your unified control platform for simulation and gaming hardware—from device discovery and button mapping to managing your entire ecosystem of apps, mods, and window layouts. Native SimConnect integration for MSFS 2020/2024, keyboard-chord output for DCS World, American Truck Simulator, and virtually any PC game. Built on .NET 8 with 60 Hz polling, direct hardware communication, and zero dependencies on middleware.
- Smart device detection – automatically discovers DirectInput devices, Stream Decks, MIDI controllers, and generic HID hardware with accurate input enumeration
- Per-aircraft profiles – one-click switching with intelligent aircraft-to-profile mapping for MSFS, DCS, and other simulators
- Advanced binding system – complex press types (short, long, hold, release, sequence), conditional AND/OR logic, SimConnect events, LVars, and keyboard chords
- Rig Orchestration – App Hangar launches your tools in sequence with delays, arguments, and automatic window positioning across monitors
- Mods Hangar – container-based management for liveries, scenery, and add-ons with symbolic link deployment, conflict detection, and profile activation
- System Tools – VM-style Snapshot Manager for config backups, Process Priority Manager for CPU optimization, and comprehensive logging
- Conflict Guard – visual warnings for duplicate bindings across all devices before they cause issues in flight
- Stream Deck integration – full button and display support with live SimVar token processing for real-time cockpit data
Supported Hardware
Hangar Control works with virtually all flight simulation hardware through direct communication—no middleware required.
Full support for all DirectInput joysticks, yokes, throttles, rudders, and button boxes. Includes VPC, Virpil, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Honeycomb, CH Products, and any standard game controller. POV hats handled correctly with repeat-guard.
Complete duplex support—button input and display output. Live SimVar token processing shows real-time cockpit data on keys. Supports all Stream Deck models including Original, Mini, XL, MK.2, and Plus.
Any USB-MIDI device works out of the box. Buttons, encoders, faders, knobs, and transport controls. Perfect for mixing console-style hardware integration with flight controls.
Custom button boxes, LED panels, and DIY controllers built with Arduino, Teensy, or similar platforms. Direct HID communication means your custom hardware works exactly like commercial products.
Intelligent detent handling for smooth encoder behavior. Works with dedicated encoder hardware like SFS RotAIR and any DirectInput device reporting encoder events.
Direct HID protocol support for WinWing FCU and EFIS panels currently in development. Reverse-engineering complete for FCU displays and LEDs—EFIS barometer protocol work in progress.
Simulator & Game Support
Tailored integration for each simulator’s unique requirements—from native SimConnect to keyboard chord emulation.
Native SimConnect integration for MSFS 2020 and 2024. Direct event binding (K:), LVar access (L:), AVar support (A:), BVar support (B:). Real-time aircraft detection for automatic profile switching. SimVar monitoring with live display updates on Stream Deck. Low-latency control with marathon session stability.
Keyboard chord bindings for all clickable cockpits. Multi-key combinations with modifiers (Ctrl, Alt, Shift). Profile-based aircraft switching for quick module changes. DCS Export companion app coming soon for automated cockpit view management across monitors.
Keyboard chord support for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. Profile switching for different truck configurations. Mods Hangar integration for livery and truck mod management.
Keyboard chord bindings work with all X-Plane versions. Profile support for aircraft switching. Mods Hangar handles liveries and scenery packages with game-specific path detection.
Universal keyboard chord output works with any game accepting keyboard input. Advanced press types (short, long, hold, sequence) maximize limited button hardware. Conditional logic enables context-sensitive bindings.
Core Features
Automatic hardware discovery with accurate button, axis, POV, and encoder enumeration. No ghost inputs or hidden controls—UI shows exactly what your device provides.
Create profiles per aircraft or scenario with one-click switching. Map aircraft to profiles for automatic loading when you fly. Export/import for backup and community sharing.
Beyond simple presses: short, long, hold, release, and sequence detection. Conditional AND/OR logic triggers actions based on multiple button states—critical for users with limited physical controls.
Visual warnings for overlapping or duplicate assignments across all devices. Catch binding conflicts before flight with quick-resolve interface.
App Hangar launches applications in sequence with custom delays, arguments, and working directories. Window Manager captures and restores positions—MSFS pop-outs snap exactly where you saved them. Toggle windows with button bindings.
Container-based mod management for liveries, scenery, airports, and add-ons. Symbolic link deployment (instant, zero disk duplication) or copy mode (safe). Conflict detection, profile activation, and multi-game support (MSFS, DCS, ATS, X-Plane).
VM-style snapshots of HangarControl configs and mod directories. Create restore points before major changes, test configurations without risk, and roll back instantly if something breaks.
Automatic CPU priority management for simulation apps. Set rules once, HC monitors and maintains priorities even when processes restart or priority drifts.
No middleware, no black boxes. Direct HID communication with 60 Hz polling means zero latency overhead. Event-driven architecture with pre-compiled binding cache eliminates reflection in hot paths.
What Sets Hangar Control Apart
Built from the ground up to be reliable, transparent, and powerful—without the compromises.
Direct hardware communication with zero dependencies on middleware or third-party services. Your bindings execute exactly as configured, every time. No vJoy, no HidGuardian, no intermediate layers.
Stop juggling multiple tools. One interface for devices, profiles, apps, window layouts, mod management, and system utilities—designed to work together seamlessly.
Built on .NET 8 with 60 Hz input polling (2x faster than standard 30 Hz), event-driven architecture, fixed-size LRU throttle cache, and zero reflection in hot paths. Handles 17+ simultaneous devices without breaking a sweat.
Clear visibility into what’s happening with per-module logging, conflict detection, hardware debug visualization, and comprehensive diagnostic tools. No mystery behavior—just reliable control.
Clean separation of device providers (DirectInput, MIDI, HID, Stream Deck) makes adding new hardware straightforward. Game adapters for MSFS, DCS, ATS, and X-Plane with generic fallback.
Built for content creators and testers with repeatable workflows, profile export/import, snapshot-based testing, and tools designed for recording and demonstration scenarios.
Interface & Workflow
Clean, focused interfaces designed for efficiency. Screenshots show the current production build (v1.3.0.135).
Compatibility & Requirements
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit) with .NET 8 Desktop Runtime
- MSFS 2020/2024: Native SimConnect integration for events, LVars, AVars, BVars, and real-time aircraft detection
- DCS World, ATS, X-Plane, and other PC games: Universal keyboard chord binding support
- Hardware: DirectInput devices, Elgato Stream Deck (all models), MIDI controllers, generic HID devices, rotary encoders
- Performance: Handles 17+ simultaneous devices with 60 Hz polling and event-driven architecture
Pricing & Access
- $39.99 USD – Single-machine license for personal use (transferable by signing out)
- Includes updates for the current major version (1.x)
- No subscription fees or recurring charges
- Works with MSFS 2020/2024 (SimConnect), DCS World, ATS, X-Plane, and any PC game accepting keyboard input
- Download link and license key delivered by email immediately after purchase
Development Roadmap
Transparent development with active progress on multiple fronts.
Direct HID protocol support for WinWing FCU and EFIS panels. Reverse-engineering complete for FCU displays and LEDs. EFIS barometer protocol work requires additional packet analysis.
Expanded icon library with aviation-specific controls beyond generic templates. Authentic styling with embedded text for common cockpit functions.
Companion app for automated DCS cockpit view management. Auto-export views based on Windows monitor configuration—launched and managed from HC for seamless multi-monitor setups.
UI improvements with friendly folder naming instead of GUID-based directory structures. Enhanced container organization and visual mod conflict resolution.
Session state saving and restoration across application restarts. Remember active profile, window positions, and runtime settings for seamless continuity.
Profile sharing platform for the community to exchange aircraft configurations, Stream Deck layouts, and binding presets. Built-in browser and one-click import.
FAQ
What hardware does Hangar Control support?
All DirectInput devices (joysticks, yokes, throttles, rudders), Elgato Stream Deck (all models), MIDI controllers, generic HID devices (Arduino/Teensy), and rotary encoders. WinWing FCU/EFIS support coming soon.
Does it work with DCS World?
Yes—HC supports DCS today via keyboard chord bindings for all clickable cockpits. DCS Export (companion app for automated view management) is on the roadmap.
Can I use it with American Truck Simulator?
Absolutely. Keyboard chord bindings work perfectly with ATS and ETS2. Mods Hangar can manage your truck liveries and mods with game-specific path detection.
What about X-Plane?
Keyboard binding support works with all X-Plane versions. Mods Hangar handles liveries and scenery packages with automatic path detection.
How is this different from SPAD.neXt or MobiFlight?
HC uses direct hardware communication with zero middleware dependencies. No vJoy, no HidGuardian, no subscription fees. Built on .NET 8 with 60 Hz polling (2x faster than standard). Includes rig orchestration (App Hangar, Window Manager) and mod management—not just device control.
Can I switch profiles in VR?
Yes—profiles switch with a single button press or keyboard shortcut. You can also map aircraft to profiles for automatic switching when you load into the cockpit.
Does it replace in-sim bindings?
You can mix HC bindings with in-sim controls, but we recommend keeping all bindings in one place for clarity and conflict prevention. HC’s Conflict Guard catches duplicate assignments before they cause issues.
What’s the Snapshot Manager for?
VM-style state saving for your entire HC configuration and mod directories. Create restore points before major changes, test configurations without risk, and roll back instantly if something breaks.
How does Mods Hangar work?
Container-based organization for liveries, scenery, and add-ons. Deploy with symbolic links (instant, zero disk duplication) or copies (safe). Conflict detection warns about file overlaps. Profile activation enables/disables mod sets per aircraft or scenario.
Can I export and share my profiles?
Yes! Profile export/import built-in for backup and community sharing. Perfect for aircraft developers, content creators, and anyone who wants to share their configurations.