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Offline Sarnack

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Saitek X45
« on: April 17, 2004, 08:07:20 AM »
Hello, my Thrustmaster FLCS finally gave up the ghost after 9 years of loyal service (had to have a memorial for it) so I received the Saitek X45 as a gift. Not quite the same unit but it works, except with my CH peddles but that is another issue. I am looking for a .dat file for the X45 and a website with a good listing of files, the Saitek site seems pretty out of date. Thanks for any help.
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« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2004, 08:48:15 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2004, 09:47:32 AM »
Thanks for the files. My CH pro peddles are game-port hookup not USB does this matter? Also I did not think peddles would work with the X45. How did you get them to work? I do not like the rudder on the throttle, next to the CH peddles it really sucks.
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2004, 09:53:29 AM »
Correction to my last post, I remembered I do have a set of USB Pro peddle and a set of game-port peddles.  I got the USB about 4 years ago and never used them with my Thrustmaster set up.
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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2004, 11:58:29 AM »
you would better go buy CH product stick my third X36 just broke ... 3 in 4 year is a bit to much for me ...

I'm buying a CH now .
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Re: Thanks
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2004, 08:10:24 AM »
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Thanks for the files. My CH pro peddles are game-port hookup not USB does this matter? Also I did not think peddles would work with the X45. How did you get them to work? I do not like the rudder on the throttle, next to the CH peddles it really sucks.
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you have to assign the Z axis in AH under the joystick setup to your ch pro peds. all the other inputs should be defaulted to the X45

my profile has the X45 throttle rocker rudder programmed as the aileron trim
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USB or Game port
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2004, 09:28:29 AM »
I will give that a try, one more question are you using USB peddles?
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Re: USB or Game port
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2004, 10:08:41 AM »
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I will give that a try, one more question are you using USB peddles?


Yes
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2004, 03:07:14 PM »
There is a small prog at the stickworks site

http://home.att.net/~stickworks/

that lets you set up analog peds without a joystick attached.  Called clickit or something like that.  Have used it and it works very well for W98se.  Don't know if it's usuable in XP.

Think it's under rudderonly.

I used it when I had my X45 hooked up USB and some analog rudder peds.

Set up the axis and stuff in the AH controler sections.

Hope it helps.
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Thanks it works
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2004, 08:58:38 AM »
The information was helpful and I got the rudder peddles working as a second controller. I just started flying AH after taking a year or so off and the AH community has always been very friendly and helpful. Thanks.  :aok
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2004, 10:11:50 AM »
Beware of the hat ...

I started the surgery ...

Joystick opened ...


the microswitchs I'll change tomorrow (one is already removed)
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2004, 05:47:11 PM »
Glade it helped :D

Yo I opened mine but saw no way to get the micro switch off?   Gettin old and eyes aren't so good since then I purchased a magnify hoop light rig and next time :)

It was still under warrenty anyway and sent it in and they replaced it with a brand new one.

How ever  Can't make out how you removed the micro switch???

Also where do you get replacements????

Care to share?

And final question are you running 98se or???  this way I'll know if rudder only works in other then 98se :D
« Last Edit: April 20, 2004, 05:49:50 PM by wrag »
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« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2004, 07:21:18 PM »
wrag if both are usb you don't need the stickworks file
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« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2004, 08:29:07 PM »
Yep

Wanted to know if it was used or not for future info :)
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« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2004, 03:40:41 PM »
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Glade it helped :D

Yo I opened mine but saw no way to get the micro switch off?   Gettin old and eyes aren't so good since then I purchased a magnify hoop light rig and next time :)

It was still under warrenty anyway and sent it in and they replaced it with a brand new one.

How ever  Can't make out how you removed the micro switch???

Also where do you get replacements????

Care to share?

And final question are you running 98se or???  this way I'll know if rudder only works in other then 98se :D


sorry to be late but I'll give you the answer ;)
First I opened the X45 as seen on the picture, nothing very difficult ,
To remove the PCB on the second picture hat you have to unscrew the screw on the the bottom of each hat so you will be able to remove the hats.


Next you will see 4 screw per hat ,those screws are maintaining the translucid part on wich the microswith are placed and so keeping the PCB on the upper part of the stick.

You will need a tool as a level because it's glued averywhere (quite badly ...)

Now to remove a soldering iron and a "tresse à dessouder" or a "solder pump" this kind of hardware



Once you have removed all solder you just put a screwdriver under the microswitch and use it as a lever and the thing should popup nicelly :)

My new swith are coming from http://www.radiospares.fr I'll give you the refference in another post as the stick is at work and I'm leaving for a week vacation.

if you need me to explain more or need picture just shot me a email : fdejager at club-internet.Fr
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