Saitek X52 problem

Killerkebab · 2 Apr 2006 at 14:55

I have had this joystick for almost five months now and for the past day or so I've had a very irritating problem.

Even though the joystick is not moved at all, there seems to be a slight twist towards the right. The joystick is perfectly straight as far as I can see, but the computer seems to detect a slight twist.

This is very annoying for flying.
Anyone know if there is something I can try?

P.S: Quick question also, what is the precision slide used for?

Skully · 2 Apr 2006 at 15:00

Killerkebab said:
P.S: Quick question also, what is the precision slide used for?

Sliding with precision.

Lovejoy! · 2 Apr 2006 at 15:12

i'd also like to know the answer to this question.

stefan, not helpful

Lovejoy! · 4 Apr 2006 at 02:59

so yeah!

KnightStalker · 4 Apr 2006 at 09:48

Regarding the problem of the OP, take the stick handle part, apart and see if the POT (piontometer) is loose, if it is, open the game control panel/or game and mess around with it getting it straight, then wedge some thin cardboard or something to secure it into your new place, then re-assemble the stick, i had to do this a few month ago on my X52, and my Thrustmaster one....

As for the precision slide, i use it for rudder, a lot easier than the twist stick, a lot easier to combat the torque of the motors on take off, especially on WW2 birds, i used it for Brakes aswell, which worked very well indeed

I dont think theres really any use to it, apart from being very precise in movement, and it doesnt self centre, which in my eyes is a good thing for small adjustments on long/short flights.