Simviation Forum - my joystick!

May 15^th, 2004 at 11:07am

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hey everyone- I'm haviong a problem with my joystick. It's a Logitech Wingman Attack 2, USB, non-f/f stick. Whenever I try to bank right, the plane will bank, but very slowly, however, when I go left, it will bank at the normal rate. Also, when taking off, once I get enough speed, when i pull back the elevators don't move up enough to get lift. I have to end up re-plugging in the joystick everytime to get it to input control surface commands... Anyone have this happen before?

Also, I have been looking into the Saitek Cyborg 3D Force stick. Is this a good one to get?

thanks in advance, bm

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Reply #1 - May 15^th, 2004 at 11:59am

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hey everyone- I'm haviong a problem with my joystick. It's a Logitech Wingman Attack 2, USB, non-f/f stick. Whenever I try to bank right, the plane will bank, but very slowly, however, when I go left, it will bank at the normal rate. Also, when taking off, once I get enough speed, when i pull back the elevators don't move up enough to get lift. I have to end up re-plugging in the joystick everytime to get it to input control surface commands... Anyone have this happen before?

Also, I have been looking into the Saitek Cyborg 3D Force stick. Is this a good one to get?

thanks in advance, bm

Hi Bm...!

Have you got your auto-pilot switched on... Roll Eyes

...?
(That will over-ride your joystick control)...!

Cheers ...!

Paul.

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Reply #2 - May 15^th, 2004 at 3:14pm

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Hi BM. I fly with a Saitek Cyborg 3D USB Gold, no force feedback, and its a great stick!!
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Reply #3 - May 15^th, 2004 at 4:17pm

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Have you got your auto-pilot switched on... Roll Eyes

...?
(That will over-ride your joystick control)...!

lol fozzer, no I don't have the autopilot on Wink

This is in normal flight ???

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Reply #4 - May 15^th, 2004 at 6:23pm

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Don't laugh. lol Most of the suggestions from folks here are made because of things they've done themselves.

Keep that in mind while you read some of the more off the wall suggestions. You'll never look at 'em the same way.

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Reply #5 - May 16^th, 2004 at 8:33pm

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Hi have you tried cleaning the usb connections, make sure it makes good contact. Had that problem with a broadband modem.

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Reply #6 - May 17^th, 2004 at 12:40am

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It sounds like a potentiometer problem, or at least potentially. Have a look in the test settings or calibration and see if it can be fixed.

For new joysticks I can reccomend Saitek products, my wife (the Real Sarah) bought me the X-45 HOTAS for Christmas and I haven't looked back. It is an amazing stick. If their other products are of the same quality you will be onto a winner.

Will

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Reply #7 - May 17^th, 2004 at 4:07pm

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Don't laugh. lol

hey- wait, isn't that an oxymoron Tongue

zeberdee- it sounds like you might be right... how do I clean the connections?? I have blown dust out before Tongue

will- i recalibrated it and it still doesn't work right Tongue

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Reply #8 - May 17^th, 2004 at 7:48pm

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Hi, RS components do / did a spray can of cleaner for electrical connections. My can ran out 6 months ago and haven't tried to get any more, but I would think a good computer shop will have something as good. Sorry I can't be more help with the name, good luck, regards Chris

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Reply #9 - May 17^th, 2004 at 9:05pm

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You could always use compressed air from a compressor. Just don't set the PSI too high.

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Reply #10 - May 18^th, 2004 at 2:40pm

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Hi, RS components do / did a spray can of cleaner for electrical connections. My can ran out 6 months ago and haven't tried to get any more, but I would think a good computer shop will have something as good. Sorry I can't be more help with the name, good luck, regards Chris

Hi Chris...!
Failing a dedicated contact cleaner, try WD-40 from a hardware/car accessory, etc, shop.
(It's also good for cleaning dodgy potentiometer tracks, ignition switches, door locks, removing grease, discouraging next-door neighbours cat, etc, etc. In fact it does exactly what it says on the tin... (Famous advert!)...)... Wink

...LOL...!

Cheers all...!

Paul.

P.S. I use it to clean the wheels on my motor bike... 8)...!
...(after I've run over next-door neighbours cat).. 8)...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

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Reply #11 - May 18^th, 2004 at 4:39pm

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lol

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