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Title: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 09, 2010, 03:48:39 PM
I have a Saitek cyborg, and I don't like how hard it is to move it. Is there a way to change the amount of force needed to maneuver the joystick? Right now it is pretty stiff and it screws with my aim pretty badly.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: gyrene81 on August 09, 2010, 03:59:37 PM
RTFM...there is a spring tension adjustment on the bottom of the stick, just have to figure out which way to turn it.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 10, 2010, 07:45:45 AM
RTFM...there is a spring tension adjustment on the bottom of the stick, just have to figure out which way to turn it.

The only thing I can see is the locking mechanism that keeps the stick together
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: gyrene81 on August 10, 2010, 08:51:17 AM
The only thing I can see is the locking mechanism that keeps the stick together
Which specific model do you have? Since there are several models, it would help to know exactly which one you're dealing with.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 11, 2010, 09:03:51 PM
Which specific model do you have? Since there are several models, it would help to know exactly which one you're dealing with.


I have the Saitek cyborg X. I would read the manual but I have a feeling that is long gone.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Tigger29 on August 11, 2010, 10:04:59 PM
http://www.saitek.com/manuals/Cyborg%20X_manual.pdf (http://www.saitek.com/manuals/Cyborg%20X_manual.pdf)
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 11, 2010, 10:44:52 PM
http://www.saitek.com/manuals/Cyborg%20X_manual.pdf (http://www.saitek.com/manuals/Cyborg%20X_manual.pdf)

Thanks! But I don't see anything about how I can adjust the spring in that, I don't even think it is possible.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: ebfd11 on August 12, 2010, 06:05:11 AM
Thanks! But I don't see anything about how I can adjust the spring in that, I don't even think it is possible.

unfortunately that is one drawback to the cyborg, along with not enough buttons for my liking.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Wobbly on August 12, 2010, 06:17:55 AM
you could try some pull ties on the spring, compressing 2 or 3 rings together, I saw this done on a x52 pro which has a stiff spring
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 13, 2010, 05:29:51 PM
you could try some pull ties on the spring, compressing 2 or 3 rings together, I saw this done on a x52 pro which has a stiff spring

Pull ties? you wouldn't happen to have an example of using them on the spring would you?
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Tigger29 on August 13, 2010, 11:27:31 PM
AKA zip ties or wire ties (http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/drm/83901/image/4/)
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 14, 2010, 04:21:56 AM
AKA zip ties or wire ties (http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/drm/83901/image/4/)

Yes, I know what they look like. I was asking how would I be able to do what he said. I can't picture it in my mind very well.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: The Fugitive on August 14, 2010, 08:50:52 AM
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii253/maddogjoe_photos/stick1.jpg)

I think what they are saying is to wrap the wiretie around a spring loop or two like the red circles in the picture and pull them tight. This will take some of the tension out of the spring. You may have to experiment with placement and number of ties to get the feel you want with out having the stick tipping one way or the other.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Wobbly on August 14, 2010, 09:32:10 AM
^^ correct, I think the website where I saw this has shut down as I can't find it now
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 14, 2010, 11:01:31 AM
Thank you fellas. I'm gonna go out and buy some zip ties.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: ozrocker on August 15, 2010, 08:18:23 AM
You can turn the black knob( what spring sits on) under the spring clockwise/ counterclockwise to adjust tension.

                                                                                                    <S> Oz
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: gyrene81 on August 15, 2010, 12:21:49 PM
You can turn the black knob( what spring sits on) under the spring clockwise/ counterclockwise to adjust tension.

                                                                                                    <S> Oz
That's it!!! The thin black ring under the spring turns...totally forgot about that.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 15, 2010, 02:43:34 PM
You can turn the black knob( what spring sits on) under the spring clockwise/ counterclockwise to adjust tension.

                                                                                                    <S> Oz

You have peaked my interest. However, I have been staring at this joystick for 20 minutes and I do not see this knob. I don't suppose you have a picture?
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: ozrocker on August 15, 2010, 04:07:59 PM
Clone, look at the representative picture. See the black circular thing that the spring sits on? Daading,lol

                                                                                     <S> Oz
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: CRYPTIC on August 16, 2010, 08:23:41 AM
Are you sure it's the black part or the silver thing right under the stick that looks like a wheel that has groves to be turned. I never had this stick but that would be my guess.It looks like it was made to be turned really don't see anything at bottom.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: gyrene81 on August 16, 2010, 09:16:50 AM
Are you sure it's the black part or the silver thing right under the stick that looks like a wheel that has groves to be turned. I never had this stick but that would be my guess.It looks like it was made to be turned really don't see anything at bottom.
The silver ring at the top of the spring, right under the grip is the locking ring. If you look closely at the very bottom of the spring, it's sitting on a solid black piece, that piece rotates to adjust spring tension.
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Clone155 on August 16, 2010, 04:33:29 PM
Either I found what you guys are talking about and fixed it, or I just think I fixed it. Either way, I am aiming better now, so thanks everyone.  :)
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: ozrocker on August 17, 2010, 07:51:22 AM
Good to hear.

            <S> Oz
Title: Re: Joystick troubles
Post by: Digr1 on August 17, 2010, 03:32:21 PM
my X-52 started to get a little still, then i was told to wipe it then lube it with PAM the same stuff yo cook with. orks great now and smooth as silk