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Update: It's working fine now. I took the cover off the control box where the collective pivots, and reseated the cable connectors to the boards. I also pivoted my Butt Kicker further away from the control box in case the large magnet was creating interference. Not sure which actually solved the problem, but thought this might be useful information for others.

Hello Mikhail, My collective with button box #3 (the square one) has started randomly losing all button/switch functionality mid flight. The axes for throttle and collective still work fine. When I check in Windows Game Controllers (joy.cpl) it confirms only the axes are recognized, none of the buttons or switches on the button box register a signal (red lit circle). When I reboot the computer sometimes they will come back and sometimes not. If they come back I usually lose them again during the next flight (again, buttons only, not axes). I have tried different USB ports on my computer but this does not help. Sometimes unplugging the collective cable from the control box at the base of the handle will get it functioning again temporarily. This has become quite frustrating. Any ideas or things I could try?

Thanks for the quick reply Mikhail. My existing quadrants use potentiometers and are starting to throw transient signals, which interfere with my other controllers. Unfortunately, there are few alternatives on the market. They are mostly entry level or slightly above, so little better than what I have. There is the one I showed you, which is very high quality, but VERY expensive. If you were to produce one I would definitely buy it, and I think there would be considerable interest from others due to the lack of an affordable quality product in the market. The key features for me are 6 levers, preferably in pairs, using contactless sensors. The special functions at the lower end of the throw are nice, but not necessary (perhaps just a detente?). Some buttons would also be nice (but not necessary), but not switches as MSFS does not handle switches well. Maybe a Flaps lever and Gear lever? .... just a thought. If the design would accommodate one of your trimmer boxes that would be ideal, and I would buy one of those too. I understand the design and production of this unit would take some time, but given the proven quality of your products I am willing to wait. I am quite sure you will find interest from others in this type of controller. Word of mouth gets around, and you are becoming widely known

I bought a K-51 collective in May and have used it a lot! It is so much fun to use that lately I have only been flying helicopters. It is a fabulous addition to my controls. I see you also build other control units as well. While I have many hours in DCS, lately I have been flying mostly in MSFS, primarily classic piston/turbine aircraft. The controller I need for those is a 3 lever quadrant, for throttle, propeller and mixture. As I also fly twin engine aircraft a 6 lever would be ideal, or paired 3 lever units. Additional buttons would be nice, but not necessary (I fly exclusively in VR). Any chance you might produce something like this with contactless sensors? My old Saitek (Logitech) quadrants are crap.

Hello Mikhail, I am another Canadian customer and would like to place my order for a 1 head device. I assume the cost will still be as above (quoted to Spetz May 6th) I appreciate your efforts in supplying a quality device at a fair cost. I have PM'd you with more details Thanks Matt