Stick Calibration

[4deck]

I had the same problem with a set of CH pedals last night: I'd calibrate, and then a few minutes later calibration would go out until finally I just couldn't get them calibrated again at all. This first started happening right around the most recent update, and other people in the arena last night mentioned having had similar problems lately so there COULD be something else.

Im experiencing same with a CH stick, and Saitek Joystick. Every flight I have to calibrate. Thought it was my pots going bad.

[Ack-Ack]

Im experiencing same with a CH stick, and Saitek Joystick. Every flight I have to calibrate. Thought it was my pots going bad.

The majority of the issues of this type are caused by using a USB hub that isn't outputting the necessary voltage for your USB gear.  The standard is 5 volts and if the USB device isn't getting sufficient power, it will cause the stick to lose calibration, spike or just not function. 

It is highly recommended that you use a powered USB hub that outputs the standard 5 volts.  Unfortunately, not all manufacturers follow this established standard and I recommend Belkin or D-Link if you're looking at getting a powered USB hub.


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[SectorNine50]

The majority of the issues of this type are caused by using a USB hub that isn't outputting the necessary voltage for your USB gear.  The standard is 5 volts and if the USB device isn't getting sufficient power, it will cause the stick to lose calibration, spike or just not function. 

It is highly recommended that you use a powered USB hub that outputs the standard 5 volts.  Unfortunately, not all manufacturers follow this established standard and I recommend Belkin or D-Link if you're looking at getting a powered USB hub.


ack-ack

Ack-Ack, do you still recommend that for people who still have ports available on the computer as well?  Or are you saying if you have a hub, make sure it's powered?

[waystin2]

One thing I did with my X52 because of this problem is to dim the LED lights on the stick.  I cut it back about 40%.  My thought was dimmer lights equals less power draw.  The controls are in the Windows control panel under Game Controllers.  I have not lost calibration again.  Simple, easy, and free possible fix.

[The Fugitive]

I would recommend it Sector.... even tho I never worked for CH  Your still drawing power from your power supply with each thing you plug in. I really went into the poorhouse and bought a $30 powered hub  and plug all of my CH stuff in to it (stick, throttle, and pedals) then plug the hub into one USB port. Over the years I've never had a problem with power. A lot of computers come through with an OK power supply, but once you start hopping up the thing with a new video card, better sound and so on the last thing most people think about is the power supply. Start adding USB powered units to an average powersupply and your going to start running out of power for something.

[OOZ662]

ANY of the new sticks SHOULD be coupled with a USB HUB. Plugging them into the computer can easily overload the power supply in which case the stick will act very oddly and your power supply, and in extreme cases, internal components will begin to wear out faster. Hell, I burnt out 7 X45s (at the expense of Best Buy) because I was just plugging them into the computer and the PSU was coughing on them.

Onboard USB ports are designed to power a flash drive, not an appliance.

[Lye-El]

I have my X-52 Pro, rudder pedals, scanner, printer all plugged into my computer (Dell) without any problems. <knocks on wood>

[iTunes]

Every now and then my X52 loses calibration so bad my plane acts like its flying with one wing. The stick is fairly new, and I never had this problem with my old stick. I do however have this stick scaled way different then before. Can the way the stick is scaled cause it to lose calibration? I have the sliders all the way up and dampening all the way down on all axis.

Thanks

I used to get the very same thing, What I do now is pull up the control panel from the icon in the system tray, then I log onto AH and it works just fine now.

[Hungry]

One thing I did with my X52 because of this problem is to dim the LED lights on the stick.  I cut it back about 40%.  My thought was dimmer lights equals less power draw.  The controls are in the Windows control panel under Game Controllers.  I have not lost calibration again.  Simple, easy, and free possible fix.

Could this be the clue?  Ive never used the LED's always had them off and have had no problems even though I dont use a powered hub, 3 years and counting.  I still use the original windows driver with no SST software.

[Fugita]

Don't get frustrated. Sometimes you have to step away from the stick.

[lagger86]

Could this be the clue?  Ive never used the LED's always had them off and have had no problems even though I dont use a powered hub, 3 years and counting.  I still use the original windows driver with no SST software.

My stick(x-52) had been losing cal constantly lately...turned of the LED's and it didn't lose cal once last night....coincidence? I Hope not.

[Hungry]

My stick(x-52) had been losing cal constantly lately...turned of the LED's and it didn't lose cal once last night....coincidence? I Hope not.

Elementary my Dear Watson

[mbailey]

I have my X-52 Pro, rudder pedals, scanner, printer all plugged into my computer (Dell) without any problems. <knocks on wood>

Me to no issues 

[OOZ662]

Well, here's the choice; Spend $5 next time you're driving past an electronics shop and know that everything's safer for it, or keep everything plugged into an already inadequate (Dell) power supply and hope for the best.

[Getback]

I switched my Ch setup from a powered USB hub to the computer itself and had much better results.