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Title: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on April 06, 2017, 05:20:59 PM: Bought it on a whim. Plugged it in once thought hey this is neat and never used it again. Its basicly brand new. Got the box still. 150 + shipping.

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z207/Pimpzdog/DSCN0446_zpsxk9fvydp.jpg) (http://s191.photobucket.com/user/Pimpzdog/media/DSCN0446_zpsxk9fvydp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: BFOOT1 on April 08, 2017, 05:23:01 PM: How is the X55, I've used the X45 for a long time and need an upgrade :D
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on April 08, 2017, 05:38:13 PM: Dunno I didn't really use it. Seems cool. After breaking it out I am tempted to use it. :joystick: :)
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Max on April 10, 2017, 06:58:34 AM: Beware! This model was manufactured in Canada and has not been screened for asbestos content! :old:
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on April 10, 2017, 05:16:23 PM: Quote from: Max on April 10, 2017, 06:58:34 AM
Beware! This model was manufactured in Canada and has not been screened for asbestos content! :old:

:D :rock
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Mister Fork on April 10, 2017, 05:41:41 PM: Hey, we pick up our Asbestos - even by hand!

(https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/opinion/commentary/2013/05/05/russia_zimbabwe_pick_up_the_asbestos_baton_from_canada/asbestos_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on April 19, 2017, 09:05:17 PM: Sold to the man in the bright red smoking jacket and slipperz!
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Vulcan on April 20, 2017, 05:12:42 PM: Button 0 on my X-55 throttle has decided to die. The unit is barely 6 months old.

Google X-55 throttle wire breaks, it's a bit disheartening.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: USCH on April 22, 2017, 12:02:58 AM: Pipz hows Iowa?
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on April 22, 2017, 07:50:17 AM: Quote from: USCH on April 22, 2017, 12:02:58 AM
Pipz hows Iowa?

Not speaking 2 u ! :D
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: trogdor on April 29, 2017, 01:57:42 PM: Quote from: Vulcan on April 20, 2017, 05:12:42 PM
Button 0 on my X-55 throttle has decided to die. The unit is barely 6 months old.

Google X-55 throttle wire breaks, it's a bit disheartening.
Multimeter + soldering iron ftw ;)
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: JimmyD3 on April 30, 2017, 03:23:43 PM: Quote from: trogdor on April 29, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Multimeter + soldering iron ftw ;)

Yep getting my parts together to re-do mine before it breaks.
:airplane:
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: The Fugitive on April 30, 2017, 06:29:12 PM: Im going to make some aluminum shafts to replace the plastic ones on the hat switches.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Vulcan on May 01, 2017, 03:13:32 PM: Quote from: trogdor on April 29, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
Multimeter + soldering iron ftw ;)

Me with a soldering iron is how disasters happen... space craft fall out of orbit, airliners burst into flames, ships run into icebergs etc.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: mbailey on May 01, 2017, 06:45:39 PM: Quote from: Vulcan on May 01, 2017, 03:13:32 PM
Me with a soldering iron is how disasters happen... space craft fall out of orbit, airliners burst into flames, ships run into icebergs etc.

Reminds me I should check the batteries in my smoke detectors ;)
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Molsman on May 03, 2017, 09:01:55 PM: With the price and crappy time frame these sticks die class action suit
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: lunatic1 on June 04, 2017, 01:48:58 PM: wow look at all dem knobs and swishes.
it is a handsome stick I think dragun uses one
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: Wiley on June 05, 2017, 10:36:11 AM: Quote from: Vulcan on May 01, 2017, 03:13:32 PM
Me with a soldering iron is how disasters happen... space craft fall out of orbit, airliners burst into flames, ships run into icebergs etc.

I've seen pics of the wires that would need to be redone. I agree with this assessment.

Wiley.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: SlipKnt on June 14, 2017, 02:14:22 PM: I'm going to put some heavy gauge wire in there and solder. All good info. I love the stick.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: JimmyD3 on June 15, 2017, 10:03:13 AM: Quote from: SlipKnt on June 14, 2017, 02:14:22 PM
I'm going to put some heavy gauge wire in there and solder. All good info. I love the stick.
Slipknot, go buy some GOOD ribbon cable and use that, heavier gauge is not the answer. Good "military grade" ribbon cable is great for that.

:aok
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: FBDragon on August 07, 2017, 04:33:02 PM: Yeah I've got one, I've had it for over 2 years and so far I haven't had any issues at all with it--surprizingly lol!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: pipz on August 08, 2017, 05:22:00 AM: FYI...This stick has been sold. Thank you.
Title: Re: Saitek X55
Post by: zack1234 on October 24, 2017, 01:58:10 PM: 😀 :)