Tassie Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have found after turning my computer on recently that the throttle function does not work. I have tried recalibrating it, it shows to be working but does not operate in a flight. I have tried the Saitek site which advises this "If you are having trouble with calibration in Flight Simulator and your controller seems to be ok in the test screen of Game Controllers; then you might need to rebuild the config (cfg) file: To rebuild the Flight Simulator config file, firstly press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT, then start Flight Simulator and start a new flight. Continue to hold down CTRL+SHIFT until the game is in Cockpit view. You can then let go of the CTRL+SHIFT keys. This will reset all the controls in the simulator: so you will need to move the controller in the full range of movement, for all the axis at least 4 times. Note when you rebuild the config file, some of your joystick settings may change. This should work for FS2002, FS2004 (FS9) and FSX " I gave it a go but no difference. I have tried the latest driver but still the same. Anyone had the same problem? Win 7 64 bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Try deleting all Saitek drivers and software, they have a bad rep. in ny book. Install FSUIPC (free version available), uncheck controllers in FSX settings. Bjorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hi Bjorn, thanks for your suggestion. I have read a few reviews on that program and it seems to cause FSX to crash, the last thing I need. I would rather try and rectify the cause of my problem as I have been using this joystick for a long time and on many different computers. Cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hi Bjorn, thanks for your suggestion. I have read a few reviews on that program and it seems to cause FSX to crash, the last thing I need. I would rather try and rectify the cause of my problem as I have been using this joystick for a long time and on many different computers. Cheers, Rick Well, as you said "a few". You can read a few bad reviews on everything out there. You´ll probably find many more reviews on Saitek software warning you to stay away from it, if you do a search. Good luck B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterhayes Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Tassie I have found after turning my computer on recently that the throttle function does not work. - Have you changed the sensitivity or null zone settings in FSX/SST? I have tried recalibrating it, it shows to be working but does not operate in a flight - Where did you calibrate it? Windows or Saitek SST? Have you tried unplugging all of your controllers closing down the PC - reboot and the plug the controllers back in in different USB ports? Have you tried a "clean" boot (Google) to see if the controllers work? You may have a corrupt standard.xml file so that may need rebuilding. Checked the throttle for faults (hardware) BTW FSUIPC4 could not possibly crash FSX it doesn't work that way. Its a mystery - GRush Shakespeare in Love. Regards PeterH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I agree with Peter, any time I have communication issues with any of my many peripheral devices, I unplug and wait for the disconnect ding dong then reconnect and it usually solves my issues. I also agree I don't use any of Saitek's included software on my X52, I program it straight from FSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Do Saitek issue drivers with their products then? I only ever plug the USB in and the computer does the rest! I have the Saitek throttle quadrant at the moment - perfect, and did have the Saitek Evo Joystick until I managed to get hold of a second hand old Microsoft Force Feedback Two at the beginning of the year - what a difference that's made to my heli flying! I can even land the damned things now. I have Vista 64x but imagine that Windows 7 isn't vastly different on this subject, so I agree, the best thing to do is uninstall the throttle in the usual way and start again by simply plugging it in and letting it install itself. I suggest uninstalling the throttle first because I think that will probably get rid of the errant software that's causing the malfunction. John John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks all for your suggestions. I have tried unplugging and reinserting in a different USB, I have uninstalled any Saitek software and then let Win 7 reinstall it but still the same problem. I have e-mailed Saitek support but am still waiting for a reply. Will keep you posted. Regards, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Don´t get your hopes up, mate. While you´re waiting for an answer, try FSUIPC, just the free-ware version for starters. If that doesn´t cure it, I´d suspect you´ve got a hardware failure on your hands. Bjorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi all, no response from Saitek, drops their products down the list for future purchase. Have installed FSUIP ( registered ) no change, so I will dismantle the Cyborg and see if there are any contacts that can be cleaned. If not it looks like a new Joystick, and " it won't be a Saitek " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 If FSUIPC under miscellaneous there´s spike reduction, try that out too. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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