New Warthog - question on small twist in center?

[dburne]

Hey gang,

 

Received my new TM Warthog setup yeterday, got it all hooked up and everything running well. I really really like this new setup, especially that throttle.

 

Anyway, question for you Warthog owners. Does your joystick, have a small amount of play in a twisting motion when at center?

I hope I am being clear on this - when I rest my hand on the joystick in it's center position, it can twist a little in each direction, the stick and the locking wheel both twist together - I don't know, maybe about 1/8" to 3/16" overall ... I am not moving the stick along either axis, it is just a small free twist. I don't suppose it really affects anything, the stick is operating very well, I was just a little surprised to see this small amount of free movement in the stick.

 

Is that by design, does everyone's stick do this? Just want to make sure there is not maybe something loose on the insides I should be concerned with that might progressively get worse.

 

Thanks for any feedback,

[celticcoho]

hello DB, If I try to twist mine, it will move a little, But when flying, I do not notice it at all, Good Luck with your new toy.:thumbup:

[dburne]

Yeah I do not notice it whilst flying either.

I registered at Warthog World after posting the above, and found a post there that talked about it - apparently this is common with all Warthogs - I am not going to worry about it any longer.

 

Thanks,

[Spy Guy]

Mine does not twist whatsoever, however there is a minor play in the center point. As others have said though, not noticeable in flight.

I also worry it's one of those things that will get worse over time, though...

[dburne]

Stange that is interesting, mine has almost 0 play around center, just this small twisting that it does.

I am hoping it does not get worse over time as well!

Edited May 19, 2012 by dburne

[FreeFall]

Anyway, question for you Warthog owners. Does your joystick, have a small amount of play in a twisting motion when at center?

I hope I am being clear on this - when I rest my hand on the joystick in it's center position, it can twist a little in each direction, the stick and the locking wheel both twist together

 

Actually, a few months ago I thought my joystick had developed that kind of twist (I think) you describe. But then I noticed that after using it for some months the knurled locking wheel had gotten a bit loose. I tightened the wheel and after that the stick felt OK again. I can twist it a bit, but considerable force is needed. So, I suppose it's good to check the locking wheel once in a while.

 

Try to loosen the locking wheel a bit. And there will be a tiny loose twist available, I think.

[dburne]

Yes I had already tried that, coming from the Cougar that has happened to me before, the locking wheel is nice and tight though.

 

Thanks,

[Beech]

Same here, NOT noticeable, but... perhaps 1 mm. (1/10 cm. and 1' is 2.54 cm., do the math).

 

So I wouldnt worry about it AT ALL. Enjoy the stick, its sooooooooo great.

[MTFDarkEagle]

Yes mine twists very very slightly as well. Don't worry about it, it's part of it's inherent design. I suppose you can open it up very carefully to have a look. Do put on some latex gloves for the greece :)

[Hamblue]

With a stick that sits on a ball and moves in all directions, I'm surprised it doesn't have more twist. As noted it's normal. Enjoy your new stick. :thumbup:

[dburne]

Thanks for all the feedback gang, I shall worry with it no more!