X45 Question.

[akkobek]

I got an x45 last Friday but could'nt get the rudder smooth it was either full on or off . Any idaes as to why that is. I tried the in game rudder sliders no help.

[JB73]

Originally posted by Sikboy
I'm running Win98se, and I just let Windows load the joystick, then set it up in AH. I don't mess with the Saitek Programing.

It's the easiest stick I've ever set up.

-Sik

you are missing out on the best part of the stick.

i only use 2 modes now, fighter and GV, but used to be 1 for bomber too. only reason i need to touch my keyboard is to type, or zoom in out the map.

[Lazerus]

Got an X45 that's been sitting in my garage for a year. Is there any way to set the elevator trim to the rollers on the throttle?

I use a MSPP and the only way it's worth it for me to change is if it can be set up that way.

I'll still have to buy pedals, can't use that pincky switch rudder that it comes with.

[Murdr]

Been taking my Cyborg apart about once a week to keep the hats working.  Tempted to go to the 45, but Im holding out for the release of the X-52

[SirLoin]

I know a store (EB)that has a MS FFB2 still in stock. $150 canadian...Let me know if you still want this stik..can pik it up for you if you still want FFB.

[Eagler]

Originally posted by Lazerus
Got an X45 that's been sitting in my garage for a year. Is there any way to set the elevator trim to the rollers on the throttle?

one of the biggest improvements in AH2 is the ability to map the trims to rotors as they are now assigned an axis just as yaw,pitch and roll were in AH1.
Inside AH2 in the jstick coonfig just assign the trims to the rotors you want.
I have my rudder trim on the front throttle rotor, elevator trim on the thumb throttle rotor and alieron trim on the rudder rocker as I use CH Pro Peds for rudder control.
works great

[Eagler]

Originally posted by akkobek
I got an x45 last Friday but could'nt get the rudder smooth it was either full on or off . Any idaes as to why that is. I tried the in game rudder sliders no help.

what OS are you using?
What does it look / act like in the windows jstick calibration windows? Is it smooth or all/nothing there?
If it looks screwing in the windows cal window, maybe you have a flaky stick.Can you switch it out for another?

If windows is smooth & its just messed up in AH...
Are you sure it is mapped as an axis in the Saitek software and not a banded keystroke command?

[Curval]

Originally posted by RedTop
I use an X45. No pedals. I have no problems with it. Bout the only thing is the stick gets a bit stiff..little bit of silicone spray on a Q-Tip works well.

Its a nice feel

Where EXACTLY do you put the silicone on the stick?  I have the same problem.

[JB73]

Originally posted by Curval
Where EXACTLY do you put the silicone on the stick?  I have the same problem.

on the stick, below the sprint showing there is a round piece, that is convex. it "glides" around inside a piece on the base. that's where you put the silicone.

[Eagler]

between the bottom of the spring cup and the hollow it swims in

powdered graphite works well also

[Curval]

Originally posted by JB73
on the stick, below the sprint showing there is a round piece, that is convex. it "glides" around inside a piece on the base. that's where you put the silicone.

Hmmm...I was advised to use graphite lock lube on that area, as the silicone would eventually eat away the plastic.

The graphite lock lube sucks though.

We are talking about the same area I hope...underneath the "convex" right...on the stick that stays stable and is attached to the base?

[JB73]

yeah, though i have only seen it done, wiht just a tiny ammound rubbed on with a qtip.

i just take mine back to Best buy when it gets like that LOL

[storch]

Cut the spring a turn at a time until u like the way it feels.

[JB73]

Originally posted by storch
Cut the spring a turn at a time until u like the way it feels.

i like the resistance, wish it was a bit more lol.

but we're talking about over time the base "sticks" in it's basket or whatever you want to call it. taking the spring out totally it would still "stick"  because there is gunk rubbed into the plastic.


BTW cruval...

make sure to clean in there first. some good rubbing alcohol on a q tip, or cotton. hold the base away from the cradle and clean it real good. then keep them seperated to dry.

after about 5 min add the silicon

[Curval]

Will do JB..thanks.

Yea Storch, I feel the same way as JB..I like the tension but the sticking, particularly when trying to make minor corrections can reallt affect one's performance when flying...particularly in gunnery.

I find the stick "groans" when the "sticking" occurs.  The groan is the sound of plastic scrapping plastic and/or metal.