Author Topic: More Joystick Problems (Read 771 times)

SirLoin · « **on:** July 19, 2002, 07:14:47 AM »

I couldn't solve the mystery of why my MS FFB Pro's hat switch was getting laggy views or not working at all.Same with the buttons,they would stick on or not function.I tried another FFB Pro and exact same thing.But..the weird thing is that both sticks work perfectly in FS2002,EAW,IL2 etc..but wont work in AH.

One of my squaddies (escafe) gave me a brand new in box MS FF2.This one is USB and plugged in and works perfectly..except..AH won't detect buttons 7 and 8.All the bottons detect in joystick properties,but not AH.

I have a new install(wiped drive) of Windows ME and everything else is fine,but for some reason MS FF sticks don't work for me in AH anymore.

I would like to go back to my FFB Pro1 so I can give Escafe his new stick back.Mine plugs into the gameport and used to work perfectly.I prefer it's layout to any other stick I've tried.

My system..

P3 1ghz
512 ram
GF3 Ti500
Sound Blaster Value
No Firewall
MS Internet Keyboard
Sound Blaster Value

Just to add,all was working fine then while flying an F4U,the views went laggy and the buttons sticking.

Any help much appreciated again..

SirLoin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2002, 01:04:28 PM »

Aurelius · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2002, 01:10:44 PM »

working on installing it and sending you the files to see if it works.

SirLoin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2002, 01:22:35 PM »

thanks..

Aurelius · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2002, 01:50:06 PM »

Copy your settings folder somewhere else on your hard drive. Then extract these into the settins folder under HTC.

SirLoin · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2002, 02:14:42 PM »

I deleted to recycle bin all settings..Extracted to settings and still the same..Views and buttons are laggy or sticking...I rebooted after each action too..Treid my backup FFB Pro as well..same.

Aurelius · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2002, 02:26:01 PM »

Are you running the force feed back software in the background? If you are disable it. When it stopped working did you install any new software or hardware or any other changes to the system?

SirLoin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2002, 04:07:15 PM »

I had upgraded to Windows ME 2 days prior..All was working fine when while in an F4UD,my views started lagging and buttons sticking.

I disabled FFB icons in lower right task bar..No difference.

Here's a clue perhaps...I jump inside a Lanc,my views stick or are laggy.I use hat for 6 view and it glues on it for 5 seconds.I go to external view and hat switch works perfectly.

Would going back to Windows 98SE be a good idea?

Aurelius · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2002, 04:12:20 PM »

For more then just to reset your game. I have not run into many people that have experienced anything good with me, and I don’t see what it offers that also does.

SirLoin · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2002, 04:19:56 PM »

Arrg..Is HiTech passing around the bottle today?..He's supposed to save it for the convention.

AcId · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2002, 04:21:11 PM »

This is strictly my opinion but the only thing you gain going from 98se to ME is bugs, so I would say go back to 98se if that is an option for you.

MrLars · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2002, 05:04:53 PM »

I'm no techie but....are you getting hard drive activity during the lag? If so, you may need to look at your virtual memory settings and possibly manualy control it. I use an unused partition on one of my HD's that doesn't have AH on it and have the memory set at 1/2 of my system ram <256mb>.

There is a setting in the system .ini file that can be added to minimize the swap file usage but I don't have the exact entry that is needed. Animal could help you with that.

Good Luck!

SirLoin · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2002, 06:10:44 PM »

No hard drive activity Mr Lars.I have defragged and tried all the usual suspects as well...Thnx for tip though..

airbull · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2002, 03:01:46 AM »

I still run an old FFB 1 with saitex throttle & ch pedels. Never came across a problem like this before.
I had a few problems when I used the old 3.0 vertion of the software when I forgot to upgrade after a reinstall but that was just buttons not working at all & upgrade to 3.1 fixed it.

SirLoin · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2002, 06:40:23 AM »

Airbull...The only drivers I can find are 3.0..That might be it!...I'll scour the net for 3.1..Thnx!