CH Products Pro Pedal Rudder twitch

[Beeroshima]

Apologies if this has been covered. I found a few similar cases with a search but none on this site and all were several years old. I've made a video to show the issue I'm having. My CH products pedals twitch back and forth between a value of zero and 1 on the rudder(Z) axis. It can be seen in a subtle twitching of the pedals both graphically, in game, and in the "axis tune" section of the control settings where dead zones are shown. It doesn't seem to affect the X or Y axis, which is the Toe Brake, respectively. The issue isn't solved by putting a dead zone on the axis either, as shown in the video. Anyone have a fix or theory?

 

 

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[Lensman]

Sounds like loose spade connectors on the pot. It's a simple fix. I had the same problem. Just disassemble the pedals and give the connectors a squeeze to make sure they are making a good connection. Use this guide on the CH forum. It's important to follow the correct order or you will have springs and other bits flying out everywhere.

http://www.ch-hangar.com/forum/index.php/forum/13-hardware-help/

:)

[WildBillKelsoe]

I had the same problem and as described above it could be a connection solder problem, or you are not using it enough that the pot may oxidize.

 

The solution that worked for me was taking the rudder apart per above guide and putting it back together after checking the 3 solder joints to the Z pot.

 

Also, before taking apart your unit, make sure you request pots from CH products (they are a bit overworked but sent me 2 pots) as backup, specially that I live in Egypt where no pots are really here.

 

 

I also disconnect rudder, mash it with my legs fully and fast to right and left so quickly and aggressively (be careful not to step on the limits of hardware) so as to mechanize the pot. Try this also before taking it apart.

Edited June 27, 2015 by WildBillKelsoe