Classic British Flight Sim

Hi all,

My Saitek Cyborg Force rudder (twist) has suddenly decided that it does not want to play anymore.
On takeoff, the aircraft goes in ever decreasing right hand circles and I am a bit worried it might eventually go where the don't shine

Everything else works just fine, but no amount of re-installing will correct the lack of rudder - just goes to the extreme right on testing and refuses to work - no movement either way. Potetiometer problem?

Does anyone know of a cure?

If not, and I have to go for a new one, what would you kind folks recommend?

Graham

Hi Graham.

Does it appear to work correctly in the calibration window?

James

Sl4yer wrote:Hi Graham.

Does it appear to work correctly in the calibration window?

James

Hi James,

All works OK in the calibration window - except the rudder. After a second, the red bar goes over completely to the right with no further movement either way after that.

Graham

Oh dear! Probably knackered then.

My only recommendation on a new stick would be DON'T get a Logitech one. I did, and they may be better nowadays, but the force feedback on mine is very poor.

James

Graham..

I get similar with my old dog of a M$ Sidewinder Precision ProII sometimes. All is fine.. I take off.. I turn left.. then go to turn right and there ain't no RH control. Pull back on the stick a little to get it into a climb then pull the USB connector.. wait for the bing-bong then plug it back in again. RH control restored ;-) It's worth a try matey

ATB

DaveB :tab:

DaveB wrote:Graham..

I get similar with my old dog of a M$ Sidewinder Precision ProII sometimes. All is fine.. I take off.. I turn left.. then go to turn right and there ain't no RH control. Pull back on the stick a little to get it into a climb then pull the USB connector.. wait for the bing-bong then plug it back in again. RH control restored ;-) It's worth a try matey

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Certainly worth a try because I have had the same problem - very rarely, but when it does occur Dave's suggestion works like a charm!

Thanks for the replies.

Tried the suggestion by Dave B and Nigel B - no luck.

Still think it is a potentiometer problem, but I am not into that sort of thing.
If I take it apart, I am sure bits and springs will fly off all over the place.

Example: - I do not get along with glass cutting - start with a picture window and finish up with a shaving mirror. :roll:

Any suggestions for a replacement?

Graham

If you like knobs , bells and whistles i would whole heartedly recommend the Saitek X52 Pro , not a FF but a hell of a stick and throttle combo for your dosh.
I have had the X45 now the X52 and would not go back......

Techy

Graham,

I use the same stick and I suggest you just buy another of the same. Force sticks don't seem to be as popular now so your choice may be limited. I agree with James, don't go Logitech - nowhere near the same quality.

Thanks for all the replies and "tips"

I have settled for a saitek ST290 PRO at the minute, miss the extra buttons, but will have to wait a bit (save the pennies)for something else. Not really helped seeing the Scimitar posted

Graham