HELP!! Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Precision Joystick Issue
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I have the same joystick so this should be easy to help. What seems to be the problem? (I forgot to hit reply... whoops)
sorry i was busy. I've had mine for a good 3 years, and I do in fact have throttle issues. I've found that trying to set key binds to the throttle on the joystick makes the game freak out. To fix this problem I use the default keys on my keyboard for the throttle and have the joystick control movement of the ship such as banking and turning.
That is weird. When I used the stick (from E: D alpha 1.0 launch to a couple of years ago), I had no trouble with the throttle.
Are you sure you've bound the throttle axis as an axis (FLIGHT THROTTLE - THROTTLE AXIS) and not digital (FLIGHT THRUST - THRUST FORWARD / THRUST BACKWARD)?
Also, having pre-set throttle percentages bound (for example zero throttle), and using those keys and then even slightly nudging the stick throttle will ramp up the thrusters.
If you change any bindings it will be a custom binding. If you keep switching to generic stick or kb/m you are changing your binds.
Yes I would appreciate that thanks.
I have used this JS in ED since the I got into the Beta in October 2014. Prior to that I used in in MSFS since the JS was released.
The only issue I have ever had with this JS is I wear them out and have to buy a new one.
Either you had the misfortune of getting a bad JS out of the box or you are doing something wrong.
Review posts #11 and #12 then review all the changes you have made to your settings.
Can you return the JS and get a different one to see if the JS is at fault?
The only issue I have ever had with this JS is I wear them out and have to buy a new one.
Either you had the misfortune of getting a bad JS out of the box or you are doing something wrong.
Review posts #11 and #12 then review all the changes you have made to your settings.
Can you return the JS and get a different one to see if the JS is at fault?
I am at a loss really. I cant return the JS during this virus issue. It seems to be working now but I cant use axis throttle (it is definitely axis throttle that I programmed before). Its no biggie to use the keyboard for throttle control. I seem to be able to launch without crashing. I think the axis throttle was moving the ship forward and it would crash into the station inside. If I then change quickly to mouse and KB then it recovers and I dont die it just auto launches.
What settings do you use?
I think the main issue here @Hawknerd is that you are not conversant with how the control settings work in the game.
When you select the joystick from the drop-down list you are making the game use a predetermined set of controls rather than your "custom" setup that you created. One option is to select the custom option from the drop-down list and then individually assign each axis and button on the joystick - alternatively you can select the joystick on the drop-down and then assign all your keys as you want them - then after you click "apply" that becomes your new "custom" option.
This might help you too:
Maybe after you get sorted do a search for "rename binds file" to save you tears in the future.
P.S. You should not need to use a "driver" - just calibrate the stick in windows.
When you select the joystick from the drop-down list you are making the game use a predetermined set of controls rather than your "custom" setup that you created. One option is to select the custom option from the drop-down list and then individually assign each axis and button on the joystick - alternatively you can select the joystick on the drop-down and then assign all your keys as you want them - then after you click "apply" that becomes your new "custom" option.
This might help you too:
Maybe after you get sorted do a search for "rename binds file" to save you tears in the future.
P.S. You should not need to use a "driver" - just calibrate the stick in windows.
I found that the only JS available from the drop down is a generic JS and this wont let me use the KB or mouse at all. If I try to change the settings of the generic JS then it becomes the custom setting. The Custom setting I use is the only one which allows me to use the JS mouse and KB. As long as I dont bind the throttle axis then all seems good.
Should I uninstall the 64bit driver and use the 32bit one? I found the 64 bit driver on here and so used it. How do I configure it in windows?
You do not need a driver at all. The inbuilt windows game controller handles the stick perfectly well. So I would uninstall any drivers you have loaded for it. Then go to your Control Panel - Devices and Printers - right-click your stick and open Game Controller Settings - select the Logitech in the list and then click Properties - there you can select "Settings" and then Calibrate - follow the instructions - then you can test all axes and buttons on the "Test" tab - click apply and you are all set.
Here, I just plugged in my old Logitech 3D to show: