X56 random gear and flap extension

[jetmanjeff]

I always fly the f-18 and I've got my gear toggled to the bottom left toggle switch on the throttle. My flaps are bound to the bottom row middle toggle. Just recently, I 've noticed that occasionally, my gear and flaps will go down by  themselves, without a switch being hit. I've tried clearing and rebinding the controls, but no luck.

I've tried the Saitek program, and everything looks good. 

Any ideas? 

[Oozler]

Ensure that it is plugged in to a USB 3.0 port on it's own and not through a hub. Problems may occur in low power conditions. I heard it from a friend

 

Good luck and happy flying!

Edited February 28, 2021 by Oozler

[Dangerzone]

Sounds like you're experiencing the not-so-uncommon ghosting issues with the X56.

 

Turning off the lights on the unit may help you out a little as a workaround. Also try a separate/dedicated USB port or an external powered one. 

 

Some people have opened up their units and put in ferrite rings that have noticed have helped too.

 

As a last resort option, you could map a 'modifier' to your stick and use the toggle switches with the modifier. This means any ghost inputs wouldn't set your gear or flaps because the modifier wasn't held down. It's a agricultural solution but if all else fails could be worth considering.

 

Also check out X56: has anyone truly fixed the throttle ghosting issue? - Saitek - ED Forums (eagle.ru) for info.

[jetmanjeff]

I changed USB ports and the problem has seemed to have gone away! Thanks all!