When I set my throttle to 0, I still have a speed of 6. Doesn't matter if I'm in reverse or not. It wasn't like this when I started playing. Any ideas how to fix this?
Can't set throttle to 0?
- Thread starter Ixnatifual
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I had this happen with my X52 Pro. To 'fix' it, I unplugged it. Once I plugged it in again, the throttle would properly go back to zero.
Time to recalibrate? Not just the throttle, but if you have a joystick axis bound to X/Y/Z traversing, those will also add to your velocity. Try increasing the dead zone.
Any chance you have a second control combination set to the throttle (e.g. on a joystick)?
I did have this problem at one point with having failed to realise I had a control on the joystick mapped to the throttle, as well as they keyboard I actually use. Had a few cases where I found myself catching it accidentally and ending up at a different speed from intended (thankfully in my case, generally too slow rather than crashing into anything!).
I did have this problem at one point with having failed to realise I had a control on the joystick mapped to the throttle, as well as they keyboard I actually use. Had a few cases where I found myself catching it accidentally and ending up at a different speed from intended (thankfully in my case, generally too slow rather than crashing into anything!).
i used one of the rings on the throttle (X52 pro) for thrusters forward and back for fine maneuvering (scooping and landing) and accidentialy had it left in a slightly forward. rather frustrating till you notice it 
I had this problem with my X52 Pro, unplugging the USB and plugging the USB was a temporary fix. Even deleting certain registry settings in reg edit was also a temporary fix. In the end, as my X52 Pro was still under warranty, I sent it back for a replacement as a faulty product after weeks and many emails with Madcatz.
Now I have the new replacement, my X52 Pro is working fine, and I can enjoy the game with less crashes
When you calibrate your throttle axis, don't move it all the way: keep it a little bit under so it thinks the maximum values and minimum values are less/greater than they actually are. That gives you a pseudo dead-zone at each end rather than in the center (as that is where elite likes to put the deadzone)
I solved the issue by recalibrating the joystick in Windows like this:
Sounds like you have a similar problem to what I had with my X45. I had to manually delete some registry settings to get my stick to calibrate properly.
These instructions are for your X52 from the Saitek website.
http://www.saitek.com/uk/supp/x52fsx3.html
Hope this helps.
Paul
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Calibration Fix
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If you are finding that the axes on your controller are not travelling through their full range of movement and/or are not centering correctly then try these fixes. The first fix deals specifically with Flight Sim. The second fix deals directly with the controller in Windows and should resolve any issues detected in Control Panel > Game Controllers > Properties.
If you are having trouble with calibration in Flight Sim then you might need to rebuild the config (cfg) file.
To rebuild the Flight Simulator config file, press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT as you start Flight Simulator and start a new flight. Continue to hold down CTRL+SHIFT until the game is in Cockpit view. Note - When you rebuild the config file, some of your joystick settings may change.
This should work for FS9 and FSX. Once you have got in to the cockpit - make sure you move the controller in the full range of all its axes 4 times to make sure the calibration data is recorded properly.
To recalibrate in Windows, first remove the USB plug for your controller from the PC.
Press and hold the Windows key on your keyboard and then press the letter R. This will open the Run box. Type regedit and then click ok.
The Registry Editor will have a list of folders on the left hand side. Go down into the following folders in order by clicking the + next to the folder name.
+HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (CURRENT_USER if on Vista)
+System
+CurrentControlSet
+Control
+Media Properties
+Private Properties
+Direct Input
Delete any folder inside the Direct Input folder that begins VID_06A3.
Once deleted, close the editor, then plug the USB back into the original port. Move all the axes of the controller through their full range of movement four times.
Now go to Control Panel > Game Controllers > Properties to check the axes on the test screen. If the issue persists then test the controller on another PC to see if the issue is replicated. If it is replicated then it is most likely a fault with the controller which will need to be replaced if it is still within warranty.
Sounds like you have a similar problem to what I had with my X45. I had to manually delete some registry settings to get my stick to calibrate properly.
These instructions are for your X52 from the Saitek website.
http://www.saitek.com/uk/supp/x52fsx3.html
Hope this helps.
Paul
********************************************
Calibration Fix
********************************************
If you are finding that the axes on your controller are not travelling through their full range of movement and/or are not centering correctly then try these fixes. The first fix deals specifically with Flight Sim. The second fix deals directly with the controller in Windows and should resolve any issues detected in Control Panel > Game Controllers > Properties.
If you are having trouble with calibration in Flight Sim then you might need to rebuild the config (cfg) file.
To rebuild the Flight Simulator config file, press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT as you start Flight Simulator and start a new flight. Continue to hold down CTRL+SHIFT until the game is in Cockpit view. Note - When you rebuild the config file, some of your joystick settings may change.
This should work for FS9 and FSX. Once you have got in to the cockpit - make sure you move the controller in the full range of all its axes 4 times to make sure the calibration data is recorded properly.
To recalibrate in Windows, first remove the USB plug for your controller from the PC.
Press and hold the Windows key on your keyboard and then press the letter R. This will open the Run box. Type regedit and then click ok.
The Registry Editor will have a list of folders on the left hand side. Go down into the following folders in order by clicking the + next to the folder name.
+HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (CURRENT_USER if on Vista)
+System
+CurrentControlSet
+Control
+Media Properties
+Private Properties
+Direct Input
Delete any folder inside the Direct Input folder that begins VID_06A3.
Once deleted, close the editor, then plug the USB back into the original port. Move all the axes of the controller through their full range of movement four times.
Now go to Control Panel > Game Controllers > Properties to check the axes on the test screen. If the issue persists then test the controller on another PC to see if the issue is replicated. If it is replicated then it is most likely a fault with the controller which will need to be replaced if it is still within warranty.