Central MS FFB2 topic - repair, settings and mods

[recoilfx]

Is there any way to increase default force effects under windows 7? I've extended my MSFFB2 stick, so the force feedback effects feel much weaker now.

I don't mind opening up the stick to do some hardware modding, but since I don't know much electronics, I am hoping that someone can point me to the right direction.

Any help? Thanks.

[Azimech]

Please note that the materials are calculated on certain strength properties that will not withstand greater forces.
Without very heavy modification there is nothing you can do.

[Icewolf]

how do i activate the buttons for win 7?

[swiss]

Originally Posted by Icewolf

how do i activate the buttons for win 7?

which buttons?

I've extended my MSFFB2 stick,

extended with?

[recoilfx]

Originally Posted by swiss

extended with?

I've extended the shaft with a metal pipe of ~5-6 inches or so.

[Icewolf]

Originally Posted by swiss

which buttons?




extended with?

the old software doesn't work with win 7 to assign the buttons on the base

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by recoilfx

Is there any way to increase default force effects under windows 7? I've extended my MSFFB2 stick, so the force feedback effects feel much weaker now.

I don't mind opening up the stick to do some hardware modding, but since I don't know much electronics, I am hoping that someone can point me to the right direction.

Any help? Thanks.

If you extended the usb lead the 5v power loss would /could affect it, use a powered usb hub (http://www.power-on.co.uk/ProductDet...ProductID=5563) nearer to your stick for better forces rather than messing around inside the sick.

[recoilfx]

Originally Posted by KG26_Alpha

If you extended the usb lead the 5v power loss would /could affect it, use a powered usb hub (http://www.power-on.co.uk/ProductDet...ProductID=5563) nearer to your stick for better forces rather than messing around inside the sick.

Nope, I extended the shaft - not the usb wire. Either way, the power for force feedback comes from an AC plug, not usb.

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by recoilfx

Nope, I extended the shaft - not the usb wire. Either way, the power for force feedback comes from an AC plug, not usb.

Ok now it makes sense, it wasn't clear to me what you meant before.

You have more leverage in the stick so less resistance is felt.

Have you tried editing the "Spring.ffe" in IL2 1946 ?

[recoilfx]

Yep. I tried, but the strength was already set at max 1000.

I tried to add another spring effect. While this makes the overall force stronger, unfortunately it also increase the 'notches' of the stick (when I move the stick one direction, I can feel soft notches of resistance during motion).