G940 related questions

[unhappytroll]

1. Looks like my stick developed free play and as stick is relatively heavy in front, it is leaning forward.

Not much, perhaps 10% deadzone can fix it (I really dislike the idea of getting into the dive each time I releasing stick), but I do not like it. Probably it is a lash in gears, because it's plastic. Is that fixable without changing gear part of the gimbal?

 

2. Did anyone tried to modify the stick or throttle by adding buttons or hats (that button in the stick under thumb is really asking for exchange) into them? Probably, original controllers would not support it, so ofc it would need a MMJoy, but what about place for that additions inside the hulls? Or may be someone tried to replace a stick with something more ergonomic, like CH Flightstick?

[Sokol1_br]

1 - Google for "G940 reverse bug".

 

2 - Since CH Flightstick is just a 4 buttons + POV HAT grip I assume that you mean CH Figherstick.

 

Fighterstick grip has 16 buttons + POV HAT, what us more thant G940 controller handle, so you need use external controller like Arduino+MMJoy2 or BU0836, DSD12, etc. Fighterstick grip use

5x4 matrix, what theoretically allow you add more 4 buttons in this grip, e.g a 2nd stage in trigger, a "paddle lever" (F-16 style)...

Edited July 31, 2019 by Sokol1_br

[unhappytroll]

thank you for your reply

1. no, it isn't. Fred's firmware patch got rid of that. this is physical movement of the stick in the center. to the aft that play is less noticeable, but stick is heavier in the front, so. if not the need to click the switches with the mouse in the cockpit - - -.

 

2. yes, ofc, sorry. should have sleep more. well, starting backwards, g940 has a 2 stage trigger - though it is good for Il-2, it is way less useful in jets. I know, ppl do some crazy stuff with MSFFB, but looks like g940 is way less popular DIY platform. yes, ofc, I will need external controller for that (all hail Mindog), i even have some older stuff. I just not sure, should I risk my g940, which is not in big supply right now, and almost go as an antique on ebay, or to buy and upgrade Fighterstick to Halls and decent controller will be way better option.

[Sokol1_br]

So if is not the "infamous" firmware issue, inspect the gimbal gears, if they are not wear out, seems made in acrylic or similar.

 

I see a guy mentioning, time ago in another forum, that have to 3D print new gears for their G940.

 

Compared to MSFFB2, G940 sold very little, ending considered by players a not very good joystick, why don't see too many - or even few, MOD in then.

 

IMHO - Fighterstick gimbal is too floppy for worth the work of install HALL sensors.

Is OK with potentiometer because use an old type (CTS) made in metal and pot pole is part of gimbal - if remove potentiometer gimbal fall apart, so play in plastic parts don't disturb readings.

[unhappytroll]

yes, I had feared that. I'll check.

 

there's a recent example of Cobra sensors installed into Fighterstick on Il-2 forum