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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: RTSigma on October 21, 2004, 12:32:15 PM

Title: Problem with X45? Remove the spring!
Post by: RTSigma on October 21, 2004, 12:32:15 PM

Yep!

I gave it a whirl in a fit of disgust with the horrible amount of friction I was getting, sometimes unable to break free to manuever from center.

So, I took the joystick screws out(theres 5) and carefully removed the left side of the handle. I slid the joystick up a little bit, careful not to pull any wires out.

Now take the spring and remove it like a keyring over the wire and tape. CAREFULLY do it.

put it all back together (remember to put the stick down more as it'll be lose from the shaft and you'll get NO control.

Now the joystick doesn't center, and it flops around a little bit. Much like a REAL stick. You need a steady hand and trust in your movements. But, there is no tension to fight, no worry of friction.

Give it a try for you Saitekers, but I recommend training a little bit with some basic manuevers before moving on to more advanced craft.

I might post pictures once I find time.

Title: Problem with X45? Remove the spring!
Post by: lasersailor184 on October 21, 2004, 02:18:13 PM

Or you could just use silicone lubricants...

Title: Problem with X45? Remove the spring!
Post by: RTSigma on October 21, 2004, 02:37:57 PM

Tried those.

Still had no luck with those.

Tried Silicone Lubricant High Viscosity. Tried plumber grease. Tried KY.


No go.

Title: Problem with X45? Remove the spring!
Post by: JB73 on October 21, 2004, 02:50:41 PM

i don't want to know why you have KY lying around the house....

and if you bought it for thats specific reason, i hope you didn't tell the clerk it was for your joystick

Title: Problem with X45? Remove the spring!
Post by: RTSigma on October 21, 2004, 03:47:44 PM

I bought it for ummm,.....uses around the house.