Joystick problems

Discussion in 'Warbirds International' started by laline, May 28, 2003.

  1. laline

    laline Well-Known Member

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    Can anyone tell me what may be wrong with my stick.
    I have to recalibrate very second sortie :dark:
    Rudderfunctions fails, damper seems to fall out etc etc.
    BTW it is a "wingman extreme"

    Would like to have problem fixed.
     
  2. Pufjer

    Pufjer Well-Known Member

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    hmm had same trouble

    this is what i did: after i first tried reinstalling and recalibrate.
    and after deleting the joystick config file (sry dont know exact name again, anyone else knows?) in wb which all didnt help.
    i think the above wont work for u either
    u have to open it and clean the potmeters (pots) inside.
    that little turn thingies that where the problem with my joy.
    after opening it spray a little contactspray on them and move and twist them a few times.
    after that screw the joy back togheter again and start flying again!
    how long did it take to get this problem, my joy started doing it after 3-6 months after buying in shop:) after i cleaned it 1 year ago i didnt clean it againso its better now then when i bought it in store:)
    GL
    PS. be carefull opening it. pay attention how u open it because i opened my joy in 10 minutes but i needed 1,5 hours to close it again :super:
     
  3. --stec

    --stec Well-Known Member

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    Go to the nearest electronics store and buy a spray for fixing potentiometers. Open up your WED, take out potentiometer in a piece of cloth, give it a solid spray, twist a couple of times and place in it's slot again. Repeat for every potentiometer you may find inside (one is in the handle). Put the joystick together and enjoy using a brand new joystick for another year or more. :D
    90% of Polish pilots uses WE3D and most of them is familiar with this method. ;)
     
  4. laline

    laline Well-Known Member

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    Thank you

    Thanks mates :@prayer:
    Cleaning action will take place immedeately and hopefully i'll be back in air in a few minutes

    Report if successfull to folllow later :super:
     
  5. vojtas

    vojtas Well-Known Member

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    Stec , masz moze gdzies plany jak rozkrecic joya? Widzialem kiedys takowe na stronce Arona ale wsiunkly
     
  6. --stec

    --stec Well-Known Member

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    Neg, ale z tego co pamietam Pedzel robil zdjecia do tych planow - moze jeszcze gdzies je ma?
     
  7. jfm

    jfm Well-Known Member

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    depends which spray you will use
    i try "cleanser" and joy work as new about
    month

    regards
     
  8. vojtas

    vojtas Well-Known Member

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