Author Topic: CH Force FX...please god, please! (Read 912 times)

Lord ReDhAwK · « **on:** August 29, 2006, 12:31:32 PM »

Salute all,

I have flown with my "very sexy" Force FX for about the past 8 or 10 years and have never wanted another stick. Still flys and looks as good as the day I got it. However, I just moved to Tennessee from WV and I cannot find the power cord to my Force FX!

I have looked everywhere and have driven my wife insane

Question for the community..anybody have a spare power cord for the Force FX (maybe have an old one yourself that you dont use anymore?) Not looking for a handout. I will pay good money for it!

If nobody has a power cord, maybe you can translate these specs that CH sent me (I've been trying to get one through them..but no longer have them at CH)...

"I am sorry, we no longer have in stock or sell the power supply for the Force FX joystick; however, I can give you the specifications. The Force FX uses a plug-in Class 2 Transformer with an input of AC 120V 60Hz 396mA and an output of DC 20V 1500mA."

Now then, I looked on ebay and could not find anything that matched these criteria. Maybe someone here can direct me to a place that would have it.

Anyways, sorry to ramble. Just want my stick back

All help appreciated.

ReDhAwK

Mustaine · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:46:03 PM »

tried radio shack for a suitable replacement?

Geeb 2 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2006, 12:47:48 PM »

I used to have a one. Ill look for it but... if I do have it it will prolly take a while of digin through boxes of cords.

Hajo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:28:16 PM »

RedHawk....Radio Shack has many sizes and specs for that powersupply.

Take those specs with ya to Radio Shack I'm certain they'll have a replacement.

Lord ReDhAwK · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2006, 01:58:39 PM »

Wonderful gents. I appreciate it. I will go to RadioShack right now and see. Geeb, I appreciate you sir. I will post soon as I get back.

ReDhAwK

Lord ReDhAwK · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:08:45 PM »

Well, Radioshack is a no-go. They have transformers in 18v and 22v. However, no 20v

They said that it seems that transformer was specifically made by the company for that specific product. Of course, CandH no longer supports or carries it per previous post.

Re-did a search on e-bay. No Force FX Joysticks or power supply. Still hoping for the magic lightning strike here

ReDhAwK

Krusty · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:20:06 PM »

If you're looking for a pre-packaged plug, they might not have it. Perhaps look for the variable voltage adapters? They have a tire-iron head on one end with varying sizes of adapter plugs, and a switch on the wall plug-box that lets you set your desired voltage. I had one of these about a decade ago before losing it. It was a nice tool.

I don't know if they have one that goes up to 20V but I'm sure they must.

If they don't have the pre-packaged one, a variable one might do the same job -- the Radio Shack guy might just be looking in too narrow an area to solve the problem.

Lord ReDhAwK · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:28:56 PM »

Rgr Krusty,

I will be going into town tonight where the big one is (yep, Im rural where I am)

Go to town once a month for flour and such (j/k)

I appreciate the insight. Nice to know hope isnt lost.

ReDhAwK

Westy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:38:19 PM »

Search Google for "20v" power supplies and look at ones that meet the 1500ma (or more) requirement. Laptop power supplies would work. A search on eBay for "20v power supply" brought up a number of hits. For example

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-ZVC70NS20112-Laptop-Power-Supply-20V-3-5A_W0QQitemZ250021779114QQihZ015QQcategoryZ31512QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

IMO just cut off the laptop connector and replace it with one that fits the FX base..

Keep in mind the voltage is not very critical but the amperage is. You could use an 18volt 1500ma unit and probably a 22v one. But too little on the millamps (like 1k, 500 or 300ma) and the unit will fry.
I have one but it's not for sale. I await the day that an OS, other than Win 98 or 95 permits me to use it again.

Krusty · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:39:49 PM »

Good point on the amps. However I'd not think a joystick would need so much.

Westy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:49:24 PM »

Those motors/solenoids in that stick are hefty. I'm 6'5" and with the FX effects cranked up that thing could out arm-wrestle me any day

I imagine the current use could peak close to the rating they gave to him. Course they may have used that size or rating to be safe and it could be more than enough. If he can find wallwarts cheap enough he could try 18-22v w/500-1200ma ratings and if they "pop" just toss them.

Geeb 2 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:28:35 PM »

No joy in finding my old pwr supply:mad: I think I may have given it away already. I will try to call the guy I gave it too in 4hrs, and see if he still has it. Mabe try talking to your local TV repair shop & see if they can make one for you? Your prolly looking at $50 for parts. Labour is gonna kill though.

Clifra Jones · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:30:41 PM »

Here you go. http://www.mainelectronics.com/acadater.htm

Man that is one odd power requirement. Not sure if this will work but it will do 20vDC @ 1.5A

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PSSMV7U
COMPACT SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY 36W WITH SELECTABLE OUTPUT

$ 56.95 Canadian Dollars
This adaptor is a state-of-the-art switching power supply and features some major advantages such as: - cooler running - stabilised output - short-circuit and overload protection
- compact design - very low idling consumption
Features
8 detachable DC plugs for notebook computers & personal digital electronic devices.
stabilized output, low ripple & interference, short-circuit & overload protection, high efficiency & low energy consumption

Specifications
Supply Voltage: 100 ~ 240V AC
Power: 36W
Efficiency: >= 70%
20 selectable outputs: 5 to 24V DC in steps of 1V
(from 4.3 to 1.5A)
output plugs: 2.5mm mono - 3.5mm mono - 1.0x3.0mm 1.35x3.5mm - 1.7x4.0mm - 2.1x5.0mm - 2.5x5.5mm, 1.5x5.5mm.
dimensions: 3.5" x 1.8" x 1.2"

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hubsonfire · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:42:21 PM »

If all else fails, RadioShack sells a cheap little paperback book on building power supplies with off the shelf parts. I ran into a similar situation building an amplifier, and was able to slap one together in a few hours.

It won't be in a neat little wall pack like a mass produced unit (mine's about the size of a shoe box

), but it beat not having one.

Auger · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2006, 10:35:47 PM »

Redhawk, sitting on the floor next to me is the power supply to my retired ForceFX stick. I haven't used it in ages as it has been replaced by a CH USB setup. PM me if you want them. I'm willing to sell the stick and power brick cheap. And my wife will be happy that I got rid of one more piece of clutter.

I also have analog Pro Pedals that still work, and an analog Pro Throttle, which I have no idea if it works. If anyone wants them, PM me and we'll work something out.