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Title: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: hazmatt on May 18, 2025, 03:18:30 PM
I'm trying to figure if there is a way to use the throttle with a different stick then the original  stick that came with it. I haven't experimented with it yet. I figured somebody might have gone down this trail already so I figured I'd ask.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: AKIron on May 18, 2025, 03:22:28 PM
I had an X52 years ago. If the throttle has a USB connector then yes. If it is a special connector that plugs into the stick then no.

Just read, the throttle can be stand alone, the stick not.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Spikes on May 18, 2025, 03:24:36 PM
Yes. I used the throttle with a VKB for a while.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Eagler on May 18, 2025, 03:43:58 PM
You have to hook both up as the throttle won't work without being connected to the jstick..I think

Just push the x52 jstick out of the way and use whatever other one you want to..just map that one in ah

Eagler
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: hazmatt on May 18, 2025, 03:46:10 PM
You have to hook both up as the throttle won't work without being connected to the jstick..I think

Just push the x52 jstick out of the way and use whatever other one you want to..just map that one in ah

Eagler

Utoh. The problem is I don't have the cable that connects the two together. It got lost somewhere. That means I'm out of luck?
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: AKIron on May 18, 2025, 04:10:42 PM
Try it and see. If it shows up working in your game controllers you're good to go.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: hazmatt on May 18, 2025, 04:13:53 PM
Try it and see. If it shows up working in your game controllers you're good to go.

Ya, I will. I just wanted to check before I started digging through my storage trying to find it.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: AKIron on May 18, 2025, 04:25:54 PM
What has grown in popularity in recent years is HOSAS. If I had to guess it would be that Star Citizen and maybe Elite Dangerous are spurring that trend.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Animl-AW on May 18, 2025, 06:50:42 PM
VKB Stick - X52 Throttle here, works great.
To setup controls make sure it's set to the right control you're working with AH stick selection.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Animl-AW on May 18, 2025, 06:52:07 PM
Utoh. The problem is I don't have the cable that connects the two together. It got lost somewhere. That means I'm out of luck?

No, just use a separate USB port for each,... better if you have a USB hub
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Spikes on May 18, 2025, 07:58:28 PM
Utoh. The problem is I don't have the cable that connects the two together. It got lost somewhere. That means I'm out of luck?
No, you can use the throttle and a different joystick that has a standalone USB cable.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: hazmatt on May 19, 2025, 04:27:37 AM
Ok. Thanks for all the info. I plan to go digging today if I get some time :)
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Eagler on May 19, 2025, 06:59:54 AM
I verified with images that the x52 throttle has the USB connector and it's jstick is connected to it with the din pin cable..

So you shouldn't need the x52 jstick on the desk as other stated just hookup your other jstick..powered USB hub is always my option..

Good luck

Eagler
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Meatwad on May 19, 2025, 07:07:46 AM
Ok. Thanks for all the info. I plan to go digging today if I get some time :)

If its the same cable from the x52 throttle to the joystick, all it is is a 6 pin mini din cable. Not a special one, but a regular one. I lost mine a long time ago and had to order a new one off ebay for $3. It worked perfectly.
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: Animl-AW on May 19, 2025, 08:17:33 AM
Alrighty then
Title: Re: It is possible to use the X52 throttle with a different stick?
Post by: hazmatt on May 19, 2025, 08:29:43 AM
If its the same cable from the x52 throttle to the joystick, all it is is a 6 pin mini din cable. Not a special one, but a regular one. I lost mine a long time ago and had to order a new one off ebay for $3. It worked perfectly.

Thanks. That's good to know as I might find the stick too when I go digging through my storage bins.