Saitek Evo Issues

[Max]

Pellick I went through 3 Cyborgs in about 2 years. It seems to do a lot better with non XP OS's. I never had much of a problem with any of them other than their' shelf life is good for about 9 months.
Then again, for $35...it's hard to get upset. Very few folks seem to like the throttle placement of the Evo. I just wish Saitek could iron out their age old XP drivers ((

[jetb123]

thanks guys for  help:)

[AWCHKRS]

Originally posted by DMax
Checkers could you please do me a favor? Have you flown AH2 yet? My Evo seems to require much more calibrtion, and feels a lot more loose/twitchy in AH2 vs AH1. Do you get the same impression? I know the flight models are different in AH2 so I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is from the new FM or stick spiking.

Thanks ~ DmdMax

 I tried the EVO in AH 2 and found it to be a hand full, after that I decided to beat the bushes and I was able to locate a new MS Sidewinder Pro II USB . I brought it home , put the EVO in back  the box and never looked back 1 .
 To answer your question , IMO AH 2 FM is different and the planes fly way different . I do not think that your joystick has squat to do with what you are seeing and feeling  in AH2 ! .

 I hope this helps ....also you would do way better asking others that have used the EVO for more  time than me  (just a few days)  .... They can give you a much better answer than I can .
 
  CHECKERS

[2Slow]

Using an EVO.  The Saitek profiler settings do not seem to pass through to AHII.  Nor have I been able to get an button functions to work in the AHII stick map setup.

Any1 care to share their stick mappings or profiler settings?

[Max]

2Slow I've never had much luck with the Saitek software. Rather I do all mapping via the AH stickmapping feature within the game.

My stick scale cfg is available if you'd like, drop an e-mail to topchef52@adelphia.net

Good luck,
DmdMax

[Octavius]

The Saitek forums have had a few discussions on Evo "drifting."  I haven't had any problems with the calibration, but they had mentioned a possible fix.  One option that worked for some was to invert the axes twice.  Another option was to get this:  DXTweak.

It helps you alter various settings for USB input devices.

[Octavius]

This is from one of the Saitek support dudes on Evo "drifting":

The stick should be self-calibrating so moving it through its full range of movement should correct any mis-calibration that is present.

If it doesn't then do the following:

Unplug the controller, click Start>Run, type regedit and click OK. In the Registry Editor browse to the following folders in order:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Control
MediaProperties
PrivateProperties
DirectInput

And delete the VID_06A3&PID_0464 folder. Plug the controller back in, rotate and twist the stick fully a couple of times and that should have fixed it.

[Max]

Thanks for those tidbits Octavious. Those come from the Saitek tech forum?


DmdMax

[ArtLaw]

My only complaint about Evo is where the damn gas is Cyborb.  It was on the sides up front where its needed.  I lose alot of fights because of this.

[Octavius]

Heh yeah, the throttle position more or less sucks arse.  

DMax, sorry, here's a link the forum.  Unforuntately, you can't view the Cyborg Evo or joysticks general section until you're registered and approved.  It took me a day or two for approval.

Support replies to threads relatively fast, too.

[BGBMAW]

i hav ebeen using cyborgs for last 2 years ..love them..

broke about 5 of thewm..but  got free returns from Bets Buy..

been usn  EVO..now..

I have to recalibrate  everytime i log on the..kinda suks..


and throttle position does suk.........got used to it now tho

who the fuq is designing these things...they doont play?

throttl up front is much bettr

[StraDog]

Originally posted by DMax
Hmmmm....XP Home here as well.

 Saitek support did point me to a utility which allows deadband tweaking...the preset is set at about 6% for both X & Y axes. That's helped a bit. .

Thanks guys ~

DmdMax

Can you pass on the utility?  I could use it also.

Thanks

StrayDog

[dragoon]

i also have to calibrate my stick each time i log in. this is my second evo first lasting about 5 months (glad i  got the 2 year warrenty) one of the buttons stuck. first and second evo both require calibration upon launch of AH. it dont matter if i calibrate in windows before game launch. once i calibrate it in AH its good to go the rest of the night.

i have noticed when i log in and dont calibrate the stick feels really sloppy and loose.  

other than the calibration issue its a sweet stick and i like it alot:aok

whatever ya do DONT go get a logitech extreme 3d pro
this stick will last ya a month...then its back to wally world to exchange for another POS 3d pro...rinse and repeat:rolleyes:

[TequilaChaser]

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[Ohio330]

DMAX:   I never installed the drivers that came with the joystick.
Win XP popped a message up stating it didn't recommend
installing drivers for that device.  Apparently I'm only using the
ones that came with the service pack.  After my post about having
a prob with the nose-bounce on the evo, someone sent me their stick.cfg it virtually elliminated the bounce.  Haven't had time
to battle test it, but offline use seemed a lot smoother.