Author Topic: Got a Thurstmaster HOTAS Cougar.. Need Help! (Read 362 times)

Puff · « **on:** December 25, 2004, 07:48:19 PM »

Ok... My wonderful Fiance got me the HOTAS for christmas. Sweet gizmo!!

I have some throttle issues and I was wanting other opinions.

My best guess is that the darn thing is broken. When I first installed everything I got good feedback fromt he throttle. Stick and all buttons responded perfectly. Then I stoped getting input from the throttle. But only the throttle, the buttons on the throttle work fine it's just the throttle itself that isn't giving input.

I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software and the devices, I've restarted the software in the stick to no avial. I've read the book 4 times and still nothing.

Wondering if anyone has had this issue and if so how they fixed it. Like I said I think the throttle is broken so monday I will call thrustmaster and talk to them if I can't get it fixed by then.

Thanks in advance.

thebest1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2004, 07:51:29 PM »

is it in the game u lost input or in the program it came with? If its in the game go to settings, joystick, selectjoystick. the click on the throttle name in the middle of the screen. then click throttle on the right side of the page then click Set Input.

- Hope this helps

= Best

Redd · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2004, 09:02:14 PM »

Puff

The best place for Cougar stuff is Frugals Cougar world. All sorts of experts etc

And SOB has done a nice job of a profile which has a great view set-up.

Speznaz · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2004, 12:39:48 AM »

Flashed the new firmware whit throttle plugged in??
look here:

http://cougar.frugalsworld.com/

Read this thread:

http://forums.frugalsworld.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=78832&highlight=flashing+throttle

Hajo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2004, 05:55:28 AM »

Puff

Could be you have the axis wrong.....usually X and Y axis are centered. Like rudder and stick for pitch and roll. Try selecting Z axis for the throttle itself.

Karnak · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2004, 02:29:15 PM »

I hope you didn't flash the firmware on it with the throttle plugged in.

If so you toasted the throttle.

Good news is they'll replace it, but it'll take awhile.

Puff · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2004, 03:55:38 PM »

I'm starting to think that you may be right.

they should really put a big red warning lable on this stuff...

Slash27 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2004, 08:37:50 PM »

The Cougar is nothing but a headache Puff. Ive been through two and have nothing nice to say about them. I hope you have better luck.

Thats a hell of a good woman you got there btw:aok

Puff · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2004, 08:39:29 PM »

I've had great luck with the Stick itself... I'm in love with it.. it's just this dang throttle... I'm gonna call them tomorrow and see what they say....