Joystick woes

[zack1234]

I don't think I have read of any problems with CH gear and I believe you can buy spare parts for CH products

[humble]

How's the vibration from the feedback on the computer desk?  Curious because I have a glass top computer desk.

ack-ack

Thats a tough one to answer, I really like the FF and feel it "on the stick" but don't get any "rattle" or vibration against the desktop surface. That being said I don't know how it might transmit to glass. It's got rubber grommets on the anchor holes so I think that minimizes transfer/rattle a bit.

[gyrene81]

Thrustmaster I believe has always made their sticks in China, even when they were still a family owned company.  Unlike CH, all made in the USA.

ack-ack

Thrustmaster is owned by Guillemot based in France, which also owns the Hercules brand. The electronic components and plastics are made in the same factories as everyone else...Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil, etc...  Never was a big fan of TM but, since Guillemot bought the company, their products have improved.

[FLS]

How's the vibration from the feedback on the computer desk?  Curious because I have a glass top computer desk.

ack-ack

If I stay in buffet for a while my mouse walks off the edge of the mouse shelf which is attached to the side of the stick platform. I could just turn it down or change the mouse shelf but I don't usually stay in buffet long enough for it to happen. You could put a pad under the base to absorb vibration on a glass desk.

[Chalenge]

Thrustmaster I believe has always made their sticks in China, even when they were still a family owned company.  Unlike CH, all made in the USA.

ack-ack

Not worth the price then... especially affiliated with... nvm 

[Ack-Ack]

If I stay in buffet for a while my mouse walks off the edge of the mouse shelf which is attached to the side of the stick platform. I could just turn it down or change the mouse shelf but I don't usually stay in buffet long enough for it to happen. You could put a pad under the base to absorb vibration on a glass desk.

Cool, thanks for the info.  Got a rather large bonus this year and trying to decide to go the G940 route or just buy new CH gear to replace my 10 year old and failing CH gear.

ack-ack

[ACE]

I just replaced my Saitek Cyborg X stick after only a year...bought one of these:

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Separate throttle control...HOTAS setup...you can use the twisty or the finger controlled rocker on the front of the throttle handle to control rudder...sensitive stick movement...and solid. For about $50 it's a really nice stick...only quality issue I have seen talked about is it either works out of the box or it doesn't.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001CXYMFS/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&qid=1272814226&sr=8-2&condition=new

Thats nice

[gyrene81]

Cool, thanks for the info.  Got a rather large bonus this year and trying to decide to go the G940 route or just buy new CH gear to replace my 10 year old and failing CH gear.

ack-ack

Ack-Ack...if I had the money...CH would be the only choice.

[Buzzard7]

CH
Might not look the greatest like the TM gear but it sure lasts a long time.

[Ack-Ack]

Ack-Ack...if I had the money...CH would be the only choice.

Yeah, going to stick with CH.  Even though the G940 looks nice, my settings and all are already set for CH gear and I'd really have to hate to redo my stick scaling. 

Thanks Buzzard for the tip on the deal 

ack-ack

[Eagleclaw]

What is the best stick I could buy at Best Buy? I have a $100 gift card and Im wanting to use it before it starts to decline in value. I saw a few nice Saiteks there.

[gyrene81]

The best you can get is online only...take your pick

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+Flight+System/9619768.p?id=1218132099405&skuId=9619768


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Saitek+-+X52+Pro+Flight+Control+System/9452503.p?id=1218106987854&skuId=9452503


I have no experience with either one but I'm sure someone around here has or had one that can tell you what to expect.

[RipChord929]

I have the G940, it kicks butt.. I wanted the FF, and all the rest of the gizmos, so I took the risk. It was worth it to me!
But If I had passed on the 940, I would have bought the Full CH rig.. The issue was with the Logitech longevity?  So far so good..

I wonder if anyone has ever kept a log on how much time you put on stick setups, including problems, etc.. Would be interesting..
Would have to start with a new stick tho, wish I had done that with the 940.

RC