Simviation Forum - Upgrade Help

May 9^th, 2005 at 7:54pm

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I'm the last person you'd expect to need help with upgrades (or need an upgrade at all), but here I am.

I'm looking for a good joystick. It's main use will be for fs2004, but it must work (well) with other (not necessiarily flying) games.

Price isn't really a problem for me, but I do have some requirements.
-It must use USB. I don't have any ports available unless there is such a thing as a firewire joystick.
-It was must be small. <---Big issue
I don't have a lot of room for a joystick becuase my entire room is filled with moniters, tv's, computers, workstations, servers, projectors, surround sound speakers, etc. Any space I do have is reserved for my workspace (like assembling comps, etc.)
-It must be wireless. I have too many wires from ethernet (I don't like wireless networks) to optical fiber.
-It must use USB power. I don't think i have an extra outlet and if I did, i will probably use it for a new peice of equiment very soon. Yes, I have extension cords, but again, they will probably get used up by other stuff.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Reply #1 - May 11^th, 2005 at 5:43pm

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Could I have some help please?

I heard saitek's are good, but I don't know if they meet my req's (above).

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Reply #2 - May 11^th, 2005 at 9:01pm

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I've not seen any small wireless joysticks, but I'm piping in to make sure you've balanced the Amp usage of all that equipment? If you'd like to know more PM me.

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Reply #3 - May 11^th, 2005 at 9:07pm

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Yeah, the amps are balenced.

I have several power lines that go into this house (each a seperate bill).

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Reply #4 - May 11^th, 2005 at 11:44pm

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Yeah, the amps are balenced.

I have several power lines that go into this house (each a seperate bill).

Whew! Just hoping you weren't heading into disaster. Sorry I can't help fill your joystick request though.

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Reply #5 - May 12^th, 2005 at 8:20am

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Autopilot.........

Saitek does make a wireless version of the Cyborg evo joystick. Uses 2.4 Ghz too. BUT, I dont know if it is USB or not. The stick itself uses batteries (of course), so I dont think that it has any other power issues. Here is a link, hope it works......

http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cyborg_evo_wireless.htm

I dont think it is a very large joystick either. It is about the same size as the old Wingman sticks, give or take a little. Hope this helped.

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Reply #6 - May 15^th, 2005 at 1:42am

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Thank you.

I will look into it. BTW, does anyone have this joystick. It is easy to use, accurate, etc.?

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Reply #7 - May 15^th, 2005 at 4:23am

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A while back PC PILOT did a review of a cordless joystick, I don't remember any more than that. I will try to find the report for you if your interested, BUT it may take a few days as everything is still packed away (had builders in) Regards Chris

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Reply #8 - May 16^th, 2005 at 6:55pm

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Autopilot....

I know a couple people that have the corded version of the Saitek Cyborg Evo and they like it alot. I dont know about the wireless version. You have to be careful with most wireless sticks though because they will go into a sleep mode when they arent used for a few seconds. Your intial inputs will wake up the stick, but wont do anything. Freaks some people out, but it only takes a heartbeat for the stick to "wake up" Just be prepared for that with a wireless.

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Reply #9 - May 24^th, 2005 at 10:38pm

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Ok, thanks.

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