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More info?)
Ches wrote:
>I had a Logitech stick for a while - once it was out of warranty, Logitech
>were not interested; same fault as Rick. I eventually solved it by buying a
>Saitek stick.
Which model?
Thanks,
Phil
"Rita" <rita@lineout.net> wrote in message
news:uKhQd.97663$B8.20119@fe3.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Arthur wrote:
>> I have a Logitech Wingman Force 3D joystick which I've been using for
>> a couple of years and I find it works very well with FS9. The twist
>> handle controls the rudder from one side to the other as well as
>> ground steering and the other axis' work equally as well. If I had
>> any complaint about the stick at all, it would be the amount of play
>> which has developed, which I think is due to the force feedback
>> feature (which I feel is not a necessity for simming). I wish there
>> was a way I could tighten the handle and eliminate the play, but
>> there doesn't seem to be anywhere I can do this.
>>
>> I can't recommend a 'fix' but will suggest you make every effort to
>> solve the problem without replacing the joystick. I have a notion
>> it's a software adjustment, either in your machine or FS9, which you
>> may incur even with a new joystick. I suppose you could go out and
>> buy another one and test it on your machine.....if it's better,
>> that's great.
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Arthur
>>
>> "Rick Blythin" <newsgroup_post@yahoo.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Nm9Qd.2000$dZ.161249@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Hey Everyone,
>>>
>>> I've been having an issue with a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick
>>> for a while now. I've recently confirmed the problem on my gliding
>>> simulators. I had to replace my mother board a few weeks back so I
>>> haven't re-installed FS2004 and all my add-ons yet. When I plug the
>>> joystick in the calibration is fine and has full movement. A few
>>> minutes into the sim movement to the right and right rudder becomes
>>> limited and hardly moves. I've done a web search and this appears to
>>> be a common thing with Logitech controllers. I've
>>> tried uninstalling the Logitech software which allows manual
>>> calibration. After a few minutes into the sim the same thing happens
>>> reduced movement to
>>> the right. Pushing left gives full movement. The only cure I've
>>> found is to
>>> keep unplugging/re-inserting the usb to reset it.
>>>
>>> I was wondering if anyone knows of a fix that works. OR can
>>> recommend a replacement joystick that they've found to be reliable.
>>> I've had the Extreme
>>> about 2 years now. The only thing is I'm left handed so I'd be
>>> looking for a
>>> stick/buttons that are comfortable with either hand.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts would be great.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Rick
>
> I had a Logitech stick for a while - once it was out of warranty, Logitech
> were not interested; same fault as Rick. I eventually solved it by buying
> a
> Saitek stick. No more problems.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ches
>
>