Central MS FFB2 topic - repair, settings and mods

[Bolelas]

Well, mr Devil, i donk know the joystick, so dont know what caind of sensors it uses. But it can be something forced in the sensor/pot, (or excess of use) it can also be calibration, or something in the electronics. If calibration,
try some programe to calibrate, instead of using only the windows calibration. The windows calibration "sucks". So, do it manually.
I use 2 programes, but there are more. What i use is freeware: DIview, and Dxtweak2. Just spend some minutes and sure you will understand how the programe works. You will input the nunber you want for center, and also were it starts and were it ends. Even if it doesnt help you, it is a precious tool to work with game controlers.

[daredevilpt]

Originally Posted by Bolelas

Well, mr Devil, i donk know the joystick, so dont know what caind of sensors it uses. But it can be something forced in the sensor/pot, (or excess of use) it can also be calibration, or something in the electronics. If calibration,
try some programe to calibrate, instead of using only the windows calibration. The windows calibration "sucks". So, do it manually.
I use 2 programes, but there are more. What i use is freeware: DIview, and Dxtweak2. Just spend some minutes and sure you will understand how the programe works. You will input the nunber you want for center, and also were it starts and were it ends. Even if it doesnt help you, it is a precious tool to work with game controlers.

Thanks for the reply. I guess it really it a sensor damage I tried Dxtweak2 and it immediately shows my "Rotation Z" off to the left and although I can tweak it to the center, it never reaches the right side to the end. Damn shame, cause it's a fine joystick. Guessing there's no point in opening it then

[Will00ard10]

I don't know what happen to the Screen shot's thread but can we have it back?

[Willia55m]

I guess(and/or hope) it works now the way it should, of course I can't compare.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by swiss

It does, but:
- you cannot use the software - the forces are not adjustable(only with fedit which is a pita)
- If you use Alt+Tab while in cockpit you will lose FFB. If you respawn it will be back

Yeah that's a bummer.. I hope TD can do something about that.

Originally Posted by xnomad

That's good, I never adjust the forces. I only removed the files from IL2 that stop the shaking when shooting.
I had the same Alt-Tab problem years ago with IL2/FB because of that I never Alt-Tab when flying. I guess they must have fixed it at some point.

I primarily use the stick forces... I dont use the full FFB because of that ALT+TAB thing.

Originally Posted by x__CRASH__x

OMRON part numbers
Trigger: B3M-6009. http://www.omron.com/ecb/products/pdf/en-b3m.pdf
Buttons 2/3/4: B3FS-1002. http://www.components.omron.com/components/web/pdflib.nsf/0/7A04F73D25AF4A8785257201007DD542/$file/B3FS_1110.pdf
They are less than $1 per button. The problem you will run into is finding a distributer that will sell them in a small quantity, like 5-10. I don't need a 100-button bag.

Hey Crash you the same Crash with a lady named Jen? The one that sent me some switches a while back?

[KG26_Alpha]

Links courtesy of Troll2K

Trigger Omron B3M-6009 http://www.digikey.com/product-searc...omron+b3m-6009

Hat(4 pieces) Omron B3F-3122 (150g) http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=0&y=0&cur=USD

Switches 2-4 Omron B3F-1002(150g) http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=0&y=0&cur=USD

Base Omron B3F-1002(150g) http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea...=0&y=0&cur=USD

[horseback]

It is often easier to improvise using parts from old Microsoft products than to find the 'official' replacement--open up that old USB controller or defunct wireless mouse and look for the parts that look familiar or similar.

I just fixed the bottom half of my POV hat by pulling one of the switches off of an old 8-button Microsoft game controller; I have also cannibalized the odd mouse for parts (although the reason one usually discards a mouse is because the left click button is worn out...).

cheers

horseback

[Snake]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I primarily use the stick forces... I dont use the full FFB because of that ALT+TAB thing.

Can you be more specific about the stick forces used and not the full FFB? I'm a new user of this type of joystick! Thanks!

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by Snake

Can you be more specific about the stick forces used and not the full FFB? I'm a new user of this type of joystick! Thanks!

Have a look at page one of the thread at force feedback editor

[Knight29]

hello!

Thanks for showing-explain and share.

I just want to ask is possible to add new .ffe file. Im sure is not easy

Thanks!