Hello there! I am a semi-new member here so excuse me if Im posting the thread in the wrong forum (have been lurking for some time, finally decided to commit and start learning a new SIM :) ). I looked for a similar thread but I couldn't find one - most people seem to be working only on the stick. :(
I have a really annoying problem with my Saitek X52. Its working perfectly, almost. DCS A-10C recognizes the inputs from the throttle reversed - full throttle on the HOTAS is zero throttle in the sim and vice-versa. :joystick:
Since yesterday Im trying to fix the problem, i've slept for around an hour and this morning I started working on this again. I really want to fly my A-10 but this damn bug is stopping me from enjoying my new purchase :)
The X52 works perfectly in every other game, sim, whatever. Last summer I even gave it to a friend that has Black Shark, he wasnt sure if he wants a new HOTAS so I convinced him to take one with an actual Throttle :P no problems with the X52 on DCS Black shark.
( Detailed description of the problem and screenshots: in this really old thread - http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=1488982#post1488982).
Since I really dont expect the problem to be resolved any time soon, I decided to take things in my hands.
My goal is to reverse the inputs on the hardware end. I really dont want to do this, but at this point I have no other choice. I've opened a ticket, but there's a high chance that ED wont be able to help me with this problem.
Here is how the throttle input looks from the inside:
I cant remember the name of the electronic component that translates the different positions of the throttle to analog signals (sorry, I havent slept much and im really tired) - (edit:) i think it is a potentiometer . My plan is to change the red and blue wires (the black looks like Ground, I couldn't see the markings on the board clearly but i'll check it before I start).
Does anyone have an idea how this thing actually works and if the thing im planning to do will have any positive effect? I am desperate :(
What should I expect if I reverse the wiring on the potentiometer?
1) Yes, this will void the warranty. I bought the X52 ~ 2 years ago, it has already expired.
2) This will **** things up for all other sims/games I might try some day - I really dont care, as long as I can fly my A-10 properly :) and some sims have working "Invert Input"
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If anyone knows of a way to do this through the drivers, os or whatever I'll be really grateful.
Regards!