Rocky49 Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I am getting a Warthog HOTAS for Christmas. I noted in another thread about motherboards and "bricking" that there has been some discussion about leaving the Warthog plugged in all the time and whether using a USB Hub might cause problems. I normally only have my current HOTAS (X52PRO) plugged into a powered USB Hub when actually using it. Also can't find any mention if the firmware/driver update released in Feb addressed this issue. Can you simply unplug from a powered USB port without issue. System:Motherboard Asus ROG Strix Z390-E,Asus ROG GeForce RTX 2080Ti OC, GPU, 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 Ram, Intel i9 9900K @ 5 GHz , cooled by NZXT Kraken X52, Acer XB270HU G-Sinc monitor, Windows 10 Pro, Warthog joystick and throttle with wasy extension, VBK Gunfighter Pro and MCG Pro,MFG Rudder, running on a dedicated 1TB Samsung 970 Pro M2 Nvme , Super Wheel Stand Pro, with a HP Reverb G2
cichlidfan Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I am getting a Warthog HOTAS for Christmas. I noted in another thread about motherboards and "bricking" that there has been some discussion about leaving the Warthog plugged in all the time and whether using a USB Hub might cause problems. I normally only have my current HOTAS (X52PRO) plugged into a powered USB Hub when actually using it. Also can't find any mention if the firmware/driver update released in Feb addressed this issue. Can you simply unplug from a powered USB port without issue. I have had mine for several months. I updated the firmware the day I got it. Sometimes it stays hooked up, sometimes it gets unhooked for a couple of days. Not one single problem. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero, i7-6700K, Noctua NH-D14 Cooler, Crucial 32GB DDR4 2133, Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256GB, Samsung EVO 250GB & 500GB SSD, 2TB Caviar Black, Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Extreme 8GB, Corsair HX1000i, Phillips BDM4065UC 40" 4k monitor, VX2258 TouchScreen, TIR 5 w/ProClip, TM Warthog, VKB Gladiator Pro, Saitek X56, et. al., MFG Crosswind Pedals #1199, VolairSim Pit, Rift CV1 :thumbup:
wess24m Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 plugged mine in, updated the firmware, hasn't been unplugged for 2 months, no issues.
sobek Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Mine bricked after about 2 months. Has not been unplugged ever since i got it back from RMA in late February and still works like a charm. Edited December 14, 2011 by sobek Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two. Come let's eat grandpa! Use punctuation, save lives!
RogueRunner Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I unplug my throttle before I shut the pc down each time. With the price of ammunition these days do not expect a warning shot.
Rocky49 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 So it would appear that there is no one right way...although it appears that you can leave unplugged without incident maybe:huh: i wonder if this "bricking" just happens because of an errant spike or because of random faults in individual joystick construction? System:Motherboard Asus ROG Strix Z390-E,Asus ROG GeForce RTX 2080Ti OC, GPU, 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 Ram, Intel i9 9900K @ 5 GHz , cooled by NZXT Kraken X52, Acer XB270HU G-Sinc monitor, Windows 10 Pro, Warthog joystick and throttle with wasy extension, VBK Gunfighter Pro and MCG Pro,MFG Rudder, running on a dedicated 1TB Samsung 970 Pro M2 Nvme , Super Wheel Stand Pro, with a HP Reverb G2
Supersheep Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Got mine in july, updated the firmware right after I unboxed it and since then never bothered with unplugging. Ocassionally, (ss/cc???) I unplug it for other reasons (need ports, unplug wrong device) but no problems whatsoever. Supersheep The PVC Pipe Joystick Stand How to thread
eagledeer Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I really don't think its an issue anymore (if it ever was). Congrats and enjoy!
Sarge55 Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I leave mine plugged in all the time, had it for 6-7 months now and no issues. I do have it plugged into the motherboard though, not a powered hub. Make sure you update the firmware as soon as you get it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] i7 10700K OC 5.1GHZ / 500GB SSD & 1TB M:2 & 4TB HDD / MSI Gaming MB / GTX 1080 / 32GB RAM / Win 10 / TrackIR 4 Pro / CH Pedals / TM Warthog
Rocky49 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks for your input :lol: I have already downloaded the driver package (2011_TMWH_1) ready to install the drivers then update the firmware. System:Motherboard Asus ROG Strix Z390-E,Asus ROG GeForce RTX 2080Ti OC, GPU, 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 Ram, Intel i9 9900K @ 5 GHz , cooled by NZXT Kraken X52, Acer XB270HU G-Sinc monitor, Windows 10 Pro, Warthog joystick and throttle with wasy extension, VBK Gunfighter Pro and MCG Pro,MFG Rudder, running on a dedicated 1TB Samsung 970 Pro M2 Nvme , Super Wheel Stand Pro, with a HP Reverb G2
TwoLate Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I think it was a issue at the begging and is fixed. Mine bricked in 2 weeks. The new one has no issue. If any one notice the reports of bricking is almost dead now. I think some of the first off of the line had a bad part from China. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Rocky49 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Stranger ops, I mean Stanger Do you leave your unit plugged in all the time or unplug after every flight Edited December 16, 2011 by Rocky49 Spelling mistake System:Motherboard Asus ROG Strix Z390-E,Asus ROG GeForce RTX 2080Ti OC, GPU, 32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 Ram, Intel i9 9900K @ 5 GHz , cooled by NZXT Kraken X52, Acer XB270HU G-Sinc monitor, Windows 10 Pro, Warthog joystick and throttle with wasy extension, VBK Gunfighter Pro and MCG Pro,MFG Rudder, running on a dedicated 1TB Samsung 970 Pro M2 Nvme , Super Wheel Stand Pro, with a HP Reverb G2
WarriorX Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 My WH has been plugged in to a 7 port, powered DLink USB 2.0 hub (the WH is the only thing plugged in to it) since the day I got it in Nov 2010. No problems. Follow the advice given already regarding flashing the firmware and ENJOY your HOTAS! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "Is that you John Wayne?.......Is this me?" Full Metal Jacket //My Mission Data Card//My Cold Start Checklist //Clearing a Hung Store Tutorial //CDU Offset//Asterisk Error Correction Procedure//JTAC UTM Coordinate Entry Tutorial//JTAC 9 Line Lat Long Coordinate Entry Tutorial
159th_Viper Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Same - both throttle and flightstick plugged into G15 since release with no issues. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
MTFDarkEagle Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Had it plugged in during the day untill I installed newer firmware which made the lights go out (considering my cockpit is inside my bedroom). After I installed the firmware the lights went of as they should and now I always have them plugged in (powered 7-port USB2 hub, together with 2MFD's, TrackIR, Saitek TQ and rudder pedals). Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
Ragtop Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Got mine a couple of days after release. Updated the firmware when it became available, and it's never unplugged except when I've been building my pit. No problems whatsoever. 476th vFG Alumni
TwoLate Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Stranger ops, I mean Stanger Do you leave your unit plugged in all the time or unplug after every flight Most of the time I unplug them after I start my computer, (in my wierd way of thinking not because it might brick but not wanting a led light to burn out). If I know I will not play DCS and just surf or other computer stuff, I will unplug. I have no concern at all now of it bricking. I believe the problem is solved either by firmware or hardware. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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