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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: YUCCA on March 10, 2015, 11:28:06 AM

Title: CH Combatstick Issues
Post by: YUCCA on March 10, 2015, 11:28:06 AM

So I just got my computer and rig set up and was able to fly AH last night.  Everything went well but then 2 buttons quit working along with right side of my hat switch.  Maybe a bad stick?  Weird thing is that my other buttons actually changed their mapping.  For example I had another button saved for flaps and all of a sudden it started controlling views at the same time I noticed the 2 buttons and hat switch quit working.  Normally I would just think I got a bad stick.  However, the fact that I have buttons that still work but have changed mapping on their own make me think that there is another problem?  Im running windows 7 pro and it's  a USB combatstick.  Suggestions or ideas?

Title: Re: CH Combatstick Issues
Post by: Bizman on March 10, 2015, 11:40:22 AM

Since you didn't mention it, you apparently aren't using a powered USB hub? Get one, they don't cost a lot ($20-ish). Having every device connected to USB nowadays can easily cause lack of power.

A separate USB hub will also prevent your USB ports prematurely wearing out.

Title: Re: CH Combatstick Issues
Post by: FLS on March 10, 2015, 12:15:30 PM

Try running the CH software even if you program in AH.

Make sure your USB selective suspend is off in your power options.

Title: Re: CH Combatstick Issues
Post by: YUCCA on March 10, 2015, 12:57:21 PM

Went through it with a ch support guy.  Guess that's life hah.  Thanks for the help guys!

Title: Re: CH Combatstick Issues
Post by: Drano on March 10, 2015, 01:03:22 PM

Every once in a while mine acts screwy and loses buttons like that. I use the CH software and usually re-applying the profile will fix it up.