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[Vulcan]

X45 for 9 or 10 years...still going strong.

Yeah my X45 is still rockin along.

[Sol75]

Von- yea, the microswitch (i would assume based on disassembly of other sticks) has gone out.  it still "clicks" but sends no signal.

[RumbleB]

I'm one of the peeps guilty of having an x52 in my pic. Who wants it?...

[Rebel]

Mind your tounge. 

Cougar FTW  

[Rich46yo]

As long as its working right the X-52 is a fine choice, "boy that made a lot of sense right"?

I just went about 4 months without ever having to even calibrate mine. Now, for about a week now, Ive had to recalibrate almost every time I change planes or vehicles. Next I'll have another good 4 month run. Who knows why?

Overall Im happy with mine but I had a lot of problems when I first bought it. Ive heard good things about the new beta release of their SST software but frankly Im afraid to try it since the old version still works for me. I'd probably go CH next time around but Im not totally unhappy with my X-52 Saitek stuff.

[VonMessa]

Von- yea, the microswitch (i would assume based on disassembly of other sticks) has gone out.  it still "clicks" but sends no signal.

If you want, PM me your address and I'll send it to ya. 

Also, if it's less than 2 years old (they can tell be the serial #, as I have contacted them about this in the past)  you can send it to them and they will fix it.

[The Fugitive]

Von- yea, the microswitch (i would assume based on disassembly of other sticks) has gone out.  it still "clicks" but sends no signal.

if it still "clicks" then most likely its just a broken wire. Just my opinion after working on pinballs for 20 years 

[Sol75]

Von, thanks,

But, my wife as of today approved my purchase order for a new stick..  .  I think I am going to order one from the website I listed above.. either that or a CH setup (Minus the pedals, my saitek pedals are still good to go).  Question though, anyone use CH stick with X52 throttle? I REALLY like the throttle on the X52... was wondering if it is possible to use a mix?

Sol

[Getback]

Von, thanks,

But, my wife as of today approved my purchase order for a new stick..  .  I think I am going to order one from the website I listed above.. either that or a CH setup (Minus the pedals, my saitek pedals are still good to go).  Question though, anyone use CH stick with X52 throttle? I REALLY like the throttle on the X52... was wondering if it is possible to use a mix?

Sol

You can go to their website and check it out but yes I think you can. They aren't connected.

[VonMessa]

Von, thanks,

But, my wife as of today approved my purchase order for a new stick..  .  I think I am going to order one from the website I listed above.. either that or a CH setup (Minus the pedals, my saitek pedals are still good to go).  Question though, anyone use CH stick with X52 throttle? I REALLY like the throttle on the X52... was wondering if it is possible to use a mix?

Sol

 

[Shuffler]

If your having to recalibrate alot it might be that the USB doesn't have enough power. Have you added any new USB items lately? I always suggest getting a powered USB Hub. It is inexpensive and fixes a lot of problems.

[Anodizer]

Just traded out my X45 stick for my good ol' Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro.. 
X45 wasn't a bad stick, I just couldn't get used to using the little rocker on the
throttle for yaw control..  It did not have enough finesse to and was more of an all or
nothing input..  I tried adjusting with scaling to no avail..  Now that I have twist rudder
control, I'm having much more fun..  I'm still using my X45 throttle with the Sidewinder and
it's a great combination!  For whoever asked if you can use an X52 throttle with a CH stick,
I'm pretty sure that you can(sorry, just woke up and frankly too lazy too look who it was)..  PM me what the connection is for the CH stick and I"ll tell
you what you need..   

[bongaroo]

Kind of like concluding from the greater number of Toyotas that they're better than a BMW.

Less expensive to maintain, easy to work on yourself, less expensive initial investment...sounds like that would be a good reason.

[Shuffler]

lol I've always been a buy American type and a big Chevy fan. Problem is that now only 40% of the Chevy truck is american made and 80% of the Toyota Tundra is made in America. Ohhh the webs that we weave.

[bongaroo]

lol I've always been a buy American type and a big Chevy fan. Problem is that now only 40% of the Chevy truck is american made and 80% of the Toyota Tundra is made in America. Ohhh the webs that we weave.

Yeah.  The DOT here buys American vehicles (besides a few Prius or Honda hybrids they have in the fleet).  Funny thing is you open the door and low and behold: Made in Mexico.

So much for helping your fellow hard working countrymen.  We're only helping the guys with all the money that sent the labor elsewhere.  I know this is all an oversimplification of it but what you said about the vehicles really hits home.