Help with Saitek X52 Pro please

zl2bmh · #1 12-03-2011, 12:51 AM

Hello All.

I am desperate to work out how to setup my Saitek X52 Pro for CLoD I have followed the manual but somehow I am not configuring it right If you have the same controller and know how to set it up please call me, as it would be really appreciated.

Jim.

SEE · #2 12-03-2011, 02:28 AM

Do you mean setting it up in the CloD axis and controls options menu or advice on which buttons, sliders, etc, to use for various flight/game functions?

First, make sure you have the correct driver installed for your operating system - Windows version and wether your pc is 64bit/32 bit. Drivers are on the supplied disc or available from Saiteks web site. Your X52 must be recognised in windows control panel.

The best way to use the X52 is with the Saitek SST software which allows you to assign the games existing keyboard commands to a button (you dont have to use it) and fairly easy to use - there is a tutorial with the SST software. If you do not want to use the SST program then you can simply assign the buttons in the controls/keys options menu by selecting a function in the list - select 'change' - then press the button you want to use for that function. Same for the axis controls.

A number of X52 owners had problems getting CloD to recognise the axis for ailerons and elevators (I was one of them!). If you are having the same problem then there is a work around but may be its better if you explain exactly what the problems are before describing the workaround.

Hunden · #3 12-03-2011, 02:37 AM

Also if your controler just isn't working as it should you may have to disable any other controlers you have plugged in. I have a logitec hand controler for bf3 that I have to disable in device manager when playing cliffs. Hope this helps

nmaggie · #4 07-17-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SEE

A number of X52 owners had problems getting CloD to recognise the axis for ailerons and elevators (I was one of them!). If you are having the same problem then there is a work around but may be its better if you explain exactly what the problems are before describing the workaround.

This is the problem I'm having. Just bought Cliffs of Dover via Steam.

Saitek X52 with Pro Flite pedals. Throttle appears to be working. Joystick axes (ailerons & elevators) and rudder pedals do not.

I disconnected the pedals to see if it would recognize just the joystick axes. No change (throttle only).

What's the fix? (I searched & have found lots of controller problems, but not this particular one.)

Thanks!

Stublerone · #5 07-17-2012, 07:38 AM

Also remember to assign the axis in the game again, when you disconnect the joystick. The axis get other signature (often happebs, when you do not connect into the same USB slots).

Normally you install the software, have a look into control panel, if it is recognised correctly. Then start your game and remap the axis (overwrite the entries although they seem to be correct).

Z-axis could also be z-axis2, etc.

SEE · #6 07-17-2012, 11:41 AM

Some found that adding the X52 axis data directly into the 'ConfUser' file worked as described earlier in the thread. I had to wiggle the flightstick axis and at the same time continually click the mouse button with the cursor on the tab in the controls axis setup menu.

drewpee · #7 12-03-2011, 02:39 AM

Hi Jim, It can be frustrating. I have mine working without the Saitek profile software. You still have to launch the Saitek control panel. Are you having trouble selecting buttons? The mane mistake I've made again and again is you need to remember to hit the apply button after selection or it won't save.
Hope this helps. If not you may need to ask more specific questions of what part you are having trouble with.

drewpee · #8 12-03-2011, 02:43 AM

Hehe you got 3 replies before I hit send. Thats got to be good.
Remember HIT THE APPLY BUTTON

SEE · #9 12-03-2011, 02:46 AM

......and always 'name and save' for future use........(I forgot that.....

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zl2bmh · #10 12-03-2011, 03:52 AM

Gee, you guys are amazing, and I thank you all very very much indeed.

I have never been any good at configuring games with these new fangled controllers. It works perfectly with Flt Sim X but ClOD phew!! and I'm certainly not blaming software or hardware, the problem is me.

Right, the problem is, I cannot give the Axis the right command and make it stick. eg what the heck does 'right joystick z mean?, I cannot delete that setting and put my own in. My throttle doesn't activate, elevators don't activate. So I cannot get speed up using the throttle nor can I pull back on the stick to get height. If I can be shown one configurel, I'll be away with the rest.

So to sum up, how do you get rid of what's already there, and how do you put your own in. I notice that throttle goes from no's 1 to 7, how do you configure that!!.

So again gentlemen, I would like to thank you all.
Jim.

My setup is: i7 920GHz, 6GB ram, GTX 570sc (super over-clocked), 1000wP/S, 64bit, OS W7 HP, 24" widescreen, Saitek X52 Pro controller.