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Offline Krusty

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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #30 on: October 11, 2009, 12:20:22 AM »
Quote from: boomerlu on October 10, 2009, 11:47:18 PM
Just curious since we use the same stick: have you ever had any problems with a loose center?

I need to have a slight dead zone because both my Twist axis and my X axis are a bit loose near the center. Still love the stick, but it could just be that much better without this problem.

I have the gameport version only (has to be built to allow that USB adapter, and mine wasn't -- first generation), so I may not have the same issue. I had to scale it properly to get comfortable with it, and I disabled the twist (not the best, probably weakest part of the stick) once I got some rudder pedals.
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Offline boomerlu

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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #31 on: October 11, 2009, 12:27:24 AM »
Quote from: Krusty on October 11, 2009, 12:20:22 AM
I have the gameport version only (has to be built to allow that USB adapter, and mine wasn't -- first generation), so I may not have the same issue. I had to scale it properly to get comfortable with it, and I disabled the twist (not the best, probably weakest part of the stick) once I got some rudder pedals.
Do you actually plug it into a gameport to use it? Of course that assumes you're still using it.

Sounds like my problem is just that I abused the stick over the course of 10 years. The twist is where the loose center is most annoying. Hard to have precision rudder control that way. Obviously if I got pedals, this would no longer be an issue. Aileron precision is not so much an issue.
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #32 on: October 11, 2009, 12:40:14 AM »
Yes, I do. It won't work with the USB adapter. This is literally the first generation of MS Prec Pro Sidewinder, with the round dome throttle instead of the lever.

In my second gameport (one on mobo, one on sound card) I have my old CH pedals (non USB, non-"PRO"), and plugged into USB I have the throttle. Eventually I want to move away from gameport totally, but that's not going to happen soon.
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Offline Stalwart

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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #33 on: October 11, 2009, 01:54:14 AM »
Two minutes on ebay produced:   
Buy it now: LOGITECH EXTREME 3D PRO USB JOYSTICK PC GAME CONTROLLER, FREE SHIPPING $22.95



Prolly more like it available all the time.
I use it. Own four.  It's good for a cheap stick.
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #34 on: October 11, 2009, 02:17:24 AM »
I've got a Cyborg Evo laying around here. Could use a bit of cleaning up (mostly, the angle adjustment knobs seem to "rust"), but other than that is in fine condition. I'd be willing to part with it if you cover the shipping charges.
I have a Wireless one too, but it's rather irritating to have your stick start cutting out when the single AA is dying.
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #35 on: October 11, 2009, 02:35:44 AM »
Quote from: BrownBaron on October 10, 2009, 08:09:36 PM
Logitech= cheap, sturdy, learners sticks, completely lacking in almost all aspects of a higher end stick.
funny, im using a 3d pro right now till my CH shows up and i own most of the people posting bad about them.... :joystick:
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #36 on: October 11, 2009, 04:30:54 AM »
I would still use one of my three CH Flightstick gameport models.  The one with only two buttons.  But my gameport to USB converter doesn't seem to keep pace with the OS any more.  :(



Hook this simple stick up with some home made pedals, and look out!~
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #37 on: October 11, 2009, 05:17:56 AM »
Quote from: JunkyII on October 11, 2009, 02:35:44 AM
funny, im using a 3d pro right now till my CH shows up and i own most of the people posting bad about them.... :joystick:

I'm curious, why did you order a CH?
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #38 on: October 11, 2009, 05:27:04 AM »
Quote from: lengro on October 11, 2009, 05:17:56 AM
I'm curious, why did you order a CH?
Because  its teh L33T !  my 3d pro its  fudgin up right now but hey! what time is it ? It's peanut butter jelly time. :banana:
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #39 on: October 11, 2009, 05:46:17 AM »
Off Topic:

Quote from: crazyivan on October 11, 2009, 05:27:04 AM

:banana:



and this one is alo a cute fellow:



sorry, couldn´t resist   :D

Back to topic:

I have the ST290 pro. As I am a beginner and n00b, this stick is fine with me. It doesn´t cost that much and is good quality.

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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #40 on: October 11, 2009, 07:59:28 AM »
I went through four Logitech 3D pros.  Constantly spiking, and overall cheep.  Had one that lasted a year, the rest made about 4-5 months. Now I use a X52Pro.  Had it about a year now and absolutely love it.   :joystick:
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #41 on: October 11, 2009, 08:15:38 AM »
Quote from: Hap on October 10, 2009, 04:34:03 PM
logitech extreme 3d pro is perfect

Until it falls apart after 3 or 4 weeks.
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #42 on: October 11, 2009, 08:18:34 AM »
Quote from: 5PointOh on October 11, 2009, 07:59:28 AM
I went through four Logitech 3D pros.  Constantly spiking, and overall cheep.  Had one that lasted a year, the rest made about 4-5 months. Now I use a X52Pro.  Had it about a year now and absolutely love it.   :joystick:

Don't you find the size of it makes quick movements somewhat awkward? It affects my precision and makes snap shots in intense dog fights hard to nail.
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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #43 on: October 11, 2009, 08:41:24 AM »
Ummmm excuse me  :furious, I think you are all missing what really needs to be discussed ...

A cool game ID!!  :neener:

Welcome nimblette, keep me posted to what ID so I can  :salute my girl in the MA!

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Re: Damn you, Betty.
« Reply #44 on: October 11, 2009, 11:57:46 AM »
Quote from: JunkyII on October 11, 2009, 02:35:44 AM
funny, im using a 3d pro right now till my CH shows up and i own most of the people posting bad about them.... :joystick:

Heh, and I can own you with a trackball, but it still sucks to fly with.
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