X52 pro x and y axis range of motion

[Strong05]

Hi all,

 

I have noticed that in the windows controller properties for my x52 pro that it shows a nearly 1 to 1 ratio of movement to the controller with there only being maybe a couple milometers worth of movement left in any direction that don't result in an input change (hardware hasn't hit the stop but the software registers the joystick at the stop). This seems to occur for both the x and y axis, regardless of motion direction (coupled vs uncoupled).

 

My main problem is that in DCS this problem is exascerbated to the point where only 50-75% input will resgister as full inputs in DCS for both axis. Is there any solution for this? My guess is software but I've scoured the internet and this forum and haven't found anything to help.

 

Oh and changing the curves in DCS doesn't address the problem, that just manipulates how the registered inputs are utilized (in other words I want close to 1:1 movement ratio of input from joystick to game and I'm currently getting 2:1 and changing the curves have 0 effect on the ratio).

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

Brad

[jimcarrel]

Have you tried un-installing and then re-installing the drivers. Possibly that is only way to really recalibrate. there used to be a bat file around that would erase any joystick settings and you could then recalibrate, but not aware if it is still around or even works in the newer OS's.

 

I could understand if only one axis was off ( it could be a loose pot or chip) but both axis together would indicate software.

 

Maybe check youtube for a x52 joystick mod where you reset the internal parts, I did that at one time---seems they were not actually glued in or something. shifting of parts might explain it.

 

Other than that no clue, but surely one of them is the problem.

 

**edit- This problem is only in DCS? Just happened to think about whether or not you have recently started plugging the stick into a different USB port. As you might know, port should be directly into PC or a powered hub. On rare occasions plugging a version 2 usb into a USB 3 slot doesn't work correctly (motherboard dependent I think)

Edited February 8, 2015 by jimcarrel

[Strong05]

Jimcarrel, thanks for the quick response!

 

I just recently put new drivers on, and it's been doing this since I got the joystick and started playing DCS (so multiple drivers, and a fresh load of windows with no affect).

 

It's not hardware, as within the windows joy stick settings you can see a range of motion very close to 1:1. So it's gotta be something with how DCS is interpreting the inputs from the drivers or something.

 

Cheers,

Brad

[Strong05]

disregard... after messing with it further I've concluded that the X-52 is just a pos and wildly inconsistent as to how the software see's the stops... wonder if the magnet mod helps?

[sniperwolfpk5]

Well i have same issue. What i do is open control panel not windows control panel, You will see a joystick icon on taskbar near clock, right click and you will see control panel option select it. Now move your joystick on all axis it will calibrate your joystick and your control will response properly.

 

Remember if you unplug your joystick you have to re-calibrate your joystick. Otherwise your controls will be very sensitive. You have also do it when you restart your windows

[Strong05]

I"ll give it a shot and see if it helps. Thanks Sniperwolfpk5!