Originally Posted by CharveL (Post 220769)

the proper resistance out for the "twisty" axis

Originally Posted by swiss (Post 220774)

Mine has almost none - at least compared to the X52. :confused:



They do what?



Awesome thread btw, I love you guys for all the info you share. :)

Originally Posted by Azimech (Post 220510)

Then you're out of luck :( Buy a USB version and keep the other for spare parts. It was already a problem with XP, it's impossible with Vista or 7.

Originally Posted by swiss (Post 220236)

Post moved from original thread:


Ok, just went for some evaluation flights:

I think it's broken.

Ffb comes and goes whenever it likes, sometimes the stick stays ffb free for several seconds.
The ffb itself does feel like you were moving the stick over some tiny knobs or something.
Actually unflyable.

Win7 Problem? I'll give it a try on the xp machine later this afternoon.

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Update:

* FF=1 in config
* FF disabled in GUI(seems to disable the "rumble" effect, resistance is still there)
* calibrated stick
* Power light is on, didn't see any flickering or dimming


I guess(and/or hope) it works now the way it should, of course I can't compare.

Should the resistance feel like your were moving soft plastic over the coil of an e-motor?

Originally Posted by rakinroll (Post 220423)

Guys, i have MSFFB2 but it requires midi port. How can i use it via usb? Midi to usb changer did not work.

Originally Posted by CharveL (Post 220769)

I've had to fix one of mine a couple times because of failing momentary switches by soldering in new ones. This was a few years ago now so my memory is bad but I found the switch type online and by some wierd chance the manufacturer had an outlet that just opened in my city. I just walked in and bought a bunch of them for dirt cheap.

It's a bit tricky putting together the handle once it's apart and the spring can get put in the wrong position which takes the proper resistance out for the "twisty" axis but I didn't bother fixing it because I have rudder pedals and don't need it anyway.

Originally Posted by Mad G (Post 221219)

Nope. You need a sound card with gameport like Sound Blaster Live than get a driver on the net for gameport leaked By Daniel K and only works with XP.

Originally Posted by Mad G (Post 221221)

If I´m not wrong these switches are tactile switches model B5 from Oron, and yes, the handle is a pain to reasamble.

You still can find this great joystick second hand in amazon and ebay. The discontinued production line was one of the bad decisions of Uncle Bill.

Originally Posted by rakinroll (Post 221407)

Ah, great to hear that. I will try it mate. Could you please send me a link for midiport program?

Originally Posted by Azimech (Post 221446)

They were forced to due to patent infringements.