observation from pigpen post/photos

[Lye-El]

The problem I discovered upon opening the thing up was that one of the wires running to the brake pot had been severed.  No problem with the main wire running into the shell.

Same here. And it's now broke again.

[grizz441]

I'm guessing the X52 is a very fine stick and feels great.  Of course from what I've heard it always has calibration problems amongst other things like broken hat switches and such.  I think it's kind of sad that Saitek makes such low quality $100 plus joysticks that wear and tear so easily.  CH FS might not feel quite as good as X52 but at least I know it won't break on me.

[Vulcan]

It really blew me away to find out how much the molds cost to make and it's something that is relatively easy to fix in most cases, just wiggle the wire.

ack-ack

But it's been a fault since the first set of gameport ch pedals. They might save money that way, but they lost sales, my next pedals will be saiteks.

[Anodizer]

I see a lot of guys saying how they lose calibration unless they use a powered USB hub..  Am I correct to assume you have more than a few USB devices?
I use almost all of my USB ports on the back of my system as well as the two on the side of the case(that are also connected straight to the mainboard) and I never have problems keeping calibration..  Are some onboard usb ports less powered than others?

[RumbleB]

I'm guessing the X52 is a very fine stick and feels great.  Of course from what I've heard it always has calibration problems amongst other things like broken hat switches and such.  I think it's kind of sad that Saitek makes such low quality $100 plus joysticks that wear and tear so easily.  CH FS might not feel quite as good as X52 but at least I know it won't break on me.

Superficially it's amazing. I love the loose tension, the macros you can make and the button availability..
shame about the rest.

[Lye-El]

I use almost all of my USB ports on the back of my system as well as the two on the side of the case(that are also connected straight to the mainboard) and I never have problems keeping calibration.

I have a Saitek X52 Pro and seldom have calibration errors. The few times I have were for a slow drift of a GV gunsight. A quick recal in AH and good for a few more months.

[A8TOOL]

I use almost all of my USB ports on the back of my system as well as the two on the side of the case(that are also connected straight to the mainboard) and I never have problems keeping calibration..  Are some onboard usb ports less powered than others?

Well you probably have a large power supply. Trade that one in for 400 watts or less and you'll know what everyone is talking about.

[Shuffler]

Well you probably have a large power supply. Trade that one in for 400 watts or less and you'll know what everyone is talking about.

Even a cheap large power supply is apt to have low amp rails.

[texasmom]

I prefer the X52. The handrest adjusts further up than most of the other joysticks do.  My two youngest sons & I all need that.

I need another X52. Haven't looked into getting one, just been complaining that I don't have one and waiting for my husband to get it for me.

[Shuffler]

I prefer the X52. The handrest adjusts further up than most of the other joysticks do.  My two youngest sons & I all need that.

I need another X52. Haven't looked into getting one, just been complaining that I don't have one and waiting for my husband to get it for me.

    

[Getback]

I'm guessing the X52 is a very fine stick and feels great.  Of course from what I've heard it always has calibration problems amongst other things like broken hat switches and such.  I think it's kind of sad that Saitek makes such low quality $100 plus joysticks that wear and tear so easily.  CH FS might not feel quite as good as X52 but at least I know it won't break on me.

I went through a bunch of Saiteks before finally saying this is enough. Went to CH and haven't looked back.

[dunnrite]

I went through a bunch of Saiteks before finally saying this is enough. Went to CH and haven't looked back.

I bought a factory reconditioned saitek x52 about 2 years ago and have not had a problem one.  $80.00 with throttle.