CH Fighterstick

[JunkyII]

So i finally got tired of my X52 acting up and bought a CH Fighterstick



All i wanted to know is if i made a good choice, I have heard nothing but good things about CH products. I have the pedals and they are simple but work really good. Another question I have is if I use the CH stick, will my X52 throttle work with the stick?

[Lusche]

Yes, you can continue to use the x-52 throttle. You just have to have both joysticks plugged in.

[flatiron1]

I got three sticks hooked up. more buttons the better

[JunkyII]

Yes, you can continue to use the x-52 throttle. You just have to have both joysticks plugged in.

hm might need another usb port, which could cause some problems with the connection of the ones plugged in. Does the CH stick lose calibration at all?

[Masherbrum]

Yes, you can continue to use the x-52 throttle. You just have to have both joysticks plugged in.

The X-52 throttle can work on it's own.   Before my Throttle started going, it was never plugged into the JS.   Just use the throttle and Fighterstick.   

[Auger]

My CH FighterStick is about 3 1/2 years old.  I have calibrated it less than 10 times in AH.  All three CH pieces are attached to a powered USB hub.

[JunkyII]

My CH FighterStick is about 3 1/2 years old.  I have calibrated it less than 10 times in AH.  All three CH pieces are attached to a powered USB hub.

It comes with 1 or you have a usb hub? I think i need to find one of those at the PX

[Getback]

You have made a considerably wise purchase!

I don't use a hub. If you get one get a very good one. In fact I believe CH recommends you plug them directly into the computer.

[gpwurzel]

I've got my CH Stick plugged directly into my pc, as when I was using a powered hub with it, it gave me a delay (which was a bit odd). You dont need the saitek j/s plugged in (it plugs into the throttle anyway) and I've had no problems with using a x52 throttle and pedals with my CH stick.

The difference between my CH and X52 control wise, is big - I was happy with the x52, but the Ch stick is just better,  much much better imo.

Wurzel

[TequilaChaser]

I recall the old gameport models the stick and throttle plugged in together,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but not so with the USB versions where all 3 ( Stick/throttle/pedals ) all have independent USB plugs

if you use the CH control manager software you can mate them up to be all as 1 instead of 3 seperate controllers..

YMMV

[JunkyII]

Thank you for all the helpful information and Im glad to hear I made a good decision

Just cant wait to get it, should be hear in a week 

[Masherbrum]

Thank you for all the helpful information and Im glad to hear I made a good decision

Just cant wait to get it, should be hear in a week 

CH is the chit.   

[Getback]

One tiny last piece of advice. Those trim wheels on the stick aren't trim wheels. Leave them centered or you will never be calibrated properly.

[JunkyII]

One tiny last piece of advice. Those trim wheels on the stick aren't trim wheels. Leave them centered or you will never be calibrated properly.

I cant use them for RPMs or something like that?

[Getback]

I cant use them for RPMs or something like that?

Nope, If I find the article I will post it.

Addendum: Some support for what I said.

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/ch_products_saitek_x52_review/page8.asp

CH Cons

No trim knobs
Like HOTAS, until I tried them, I didn't know what I was missing out on and now I can't go back. As much as I wish the X52 throttle had more buttons and switches, I stick with it because it has trim knobs.


Random Nitpicks

The USB cords on the CH sticks are short, and neither the throttle nor FighterStick likes to be connected to a USB splitter/hub.

I noticed a remarkable improvement when I switched from a powered hub to usb ports on the computer.