Central MS FFB2 topic - repair, settings and mods

[rakinroll]

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

[jameson]

Swiss, if you loosen your grip on the handle and allow the ir beam to go between the two small holes ( one at the front of the stick on the base of the grip and one directly above it under the trigger), the FF cuts out. I'd be surprised if the stick has a fault with the IR sensor tbh. If it isn't you, then I'd check the mains power lead, if the light stays on all the time then it's ok. Hope this helps...

[Azimech]

Originally Posted by rakinroll

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

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.

[Azimech]

Summary:

No mains lead - Blinking LED - XYZ+Slider pots and buttons still work.

No IR obstruction - Power Save Mode - Dim LED - XYZ+Slider pots & buttons still work.

IR obstruction - Force Enabled - Bright LED

[CharveL]

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.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by CharveL

the proper resistance out for the "twisty" axis

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

momentary switches

They do what?



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

[CharveL]

Originally Posted by swiss

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



They do what?



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

The twist should have at least a bit of resistance and spring back to center easily but as to how it compares to another stick I couldn't tell ya.

The switches are for the trigger and all the other buttons. Forget what they're called or the part number offhand but I have some extras at home. Just that if you find sometimes your keypresses aren't registering on a button or the trigger than it's time to replace them.

[Mad G]

Originally Posted by CharveL

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.

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.

[Azimech]

Originally Posted by Mad G

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.

They were forced to due to patent infringements.

[Mad G]

Originally Posted by Azimech

They were forced to due to patent infringements.

Really!? Well, he should payed the royalties and keep us happy!