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Offline DREDIOCK

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« Reply #30 on: April 26, 2005, 08:57:48 AM »
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for $20 at Best Buy This suits VERY nicely Altec Lansing Headset Mic Combo

Lightweight, Sounds GREAT and Mic works well as long as you dont take them off your head and throw them against the wall too often (which is what I do instead of Cussing up a storm on Vox)

Also has inline volume control and mic switch.

Very nice set for the price
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« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2005, 09:26:41 AM »
I'd recomend the X45.  But I can't stand twisty sticks.  The only problem with my X45 is that the hat is finally wearing out about 6 months out of my 1 year coverage plan.


Also, I have a nice set of headphones that DO NOT have a Mike on them.  I have a cheapy 5 dollar set that do have a Mike.  I use the mike from the cheapy set, but wear the nice set.
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« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2005, 10:42:19 AM »
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When I had my X45 it was sticky also. The best thing I found to use was graphit. You can get it in a tube, it's like a fine power. Only problem is it can get all lover the stick bottom. It seemed to work the longest and didn't gunk up like other librucants.

 


I am currently trying Accrolube which is a teflon based grease. I applied a thin film with a Q-tip. It has helped so far. So far it has lasted a lot longer than the silicon I was using.
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« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2005, 08:20:05 PM »
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I am currently trying Accrolube which is a teflon based grease. I applied a thin film with a Q-tip. It has helped so far. So far it has lasted a lot longer than the silicon I was using.


Sounds alot like something I picked up at a plae I used to work at ony it was called "Teflon Lube"

Use it on my fishing reels. Works great and is water proof
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« Reply #34 on: April 29, 2005, 11:58:50 AM »
I use the CH USB Fighter stick and pro-throttle combo; I do not use the pedals. I have been usinmg CH stuff for years now, and like them.
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« Reply #35 on: April 29, 2005, 02:26:34 PM »
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Originally posted by Clifra Jones
When I had my X45 it was sticky also. The best thing I found to use was graphit. You can get it in a tube, it's like a fine power. Only problem is it can get all lover the stick bottom. It seemed to work the longest and didn't gunk up like other librucants.

This is, IMO the weakest piece of an otherwise fine piece of gear. They tout this center mechanism in thier marketing yet I think it just plain sucks. It sticks, there is a distingtive drop at the center position and it's nearly impossible (at least it was for me) to perform fine movement anywhere near the center position. The "cup" ring that the "saucer" sits in actually sheared off on mine.


I also tried the graphite - what a mess!  Then I read a suggestion to try "plumbers grease".  I went to Home Depot and got a small container, put it on with a q-tip about 10 months ago, and have not had to re-apply since then, still working fine.
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« Reply #36 on: April 29, 2005, 03:32:13 PM »
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I use the CH USB Fighter stick and pro-throttle combo; I do not use the pedals. I have been usinmg CH stuff for years now, and like them.


In my opinion being without a rudder is a big handicap in the game.  I'd recommend pedals, a twisty stick, or some type of control that is easy to access and can be used as a rudder.  I understand on many Saitek sticks there is a lever people use for the same purpose.
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« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2005, 07:05:36 PM »
Soda,  The CH pro throttle has a mini joystick that can be assigned for rudder control. I use it this way myself.
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« Reply #38 on: May 01, 2005, 02:40:55 AM »
I use the "girly" X-52:D   Its not that bad really but I should of put the $150 towards CH gear since I already have the Pro Pedals new and still in the box. (the X-52 was an impulse buy, I really have to quit that stuff:rolleyes: )

 Anyways, what ever you wind up getting, stay away from the Thrustmaster Cougar. Its an unreliable, frustrating, moody POS and not worth the hassle or the money. (another impulse buy:mad: )
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« Reply #39 on: May 01, 2005, 06:30:34 AM »
I have a thrustmaster afterburner 2 joystick and it is no longer stable along the x axis after 1 year of ah use.

Ill try to fix the poti, but not sure if it will work out.

Is there any optical stuff left? I thought optical sensors would be way better, why are they not used in the top line joysticks?
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« Reply #40 on: May 02, 2005, 04:03:04 PM »
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I have a thrustmaster afterburner 2 joystick and it is no longer stable along the x axis after 1 year of ah use.

Ill try to fix the poti, but not sure if it will work out.

Is there any optical stuff left? I thought optical sensors would be way better, why are they not used in the top line joysticks?


New pots should fix your problem. You can fork out the money for Hall sensor pots (top of the line optical). Look them up on Google and you should be able to find a supplier. Warning they are pricy. This is what all the Cougar drivers are putting in their sticks. If you don't want to spend that much money you can go to CH's replacement parts site and buy pots. These are the same post that they put in their sticks and they are good pots.

That's not a bad little setup and new pots should make it work quite well.  If it were me I'd do that before I'd go out and buy a Saitek,.
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« Reply #41 on: May 03, 2005, 02:09:51 PM »
I use the Saitek X45 atm. As soon as I can afford CH gear this junk from Saitek is going in the trash. Worst things about the X45: trigger and hat switches wear out to quickly, the joystick begins to *stick* after a couple hours of use and requires you to lube them regularly. They also have a tendency to spike.

That said, if you buy one, buy it from Best Buy and purchase the 2 year replacement warranty for 10 bucks. Every time the stick goes bad take it back to Best Buy for a replacement and purchase the 2 year replacement warranty again.

The X45 is NOT worth the $80 you initially pay for it but it is the best $10 stick on the market ;)
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« Reply #42 on: May 04, 2005, 07:33:25 PM »
winder2 pro is a great stick but the optics get monkeyed up after a year or so.
CH will last forever, especially if using Trackir with it instead of the hats.
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« Reply #43 on: May 04, 2005, 11:34:09 PM »
I can also recomend the CH joysticks. I just got the Quadrant Throttle myself and after some playing around in the setup I love having seperate engine manifold levers and a combined RPM lever. This left me with 3 levers to use for trim and I find it is a lot more intuitive with a actual lever vice pressing a button.

One thing I do think you can get better then CH is the pedels. I recomend the SIMPED Vario-pro if you are going full out on a HOTAS setup. Much wider stance then the CH and a more comfortable movement. You have to order from Germany though but it only takes 2-3 weeks to receave them.
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« Reply #44 on: May 05, 2005, 04:52:14 AM »
I have the X45 and one way to help "soften" the feel of the stick, without lube, is to put a small panduit around 2 or 3 rings of the spring to help compress it. It was too stiff for my liking when new and now it is buttery soft and easy to use without the jerky effect.
Try it you'll like it! If not, it's easy to remove...
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