I LOVE the HOTAS, let's get this out of the way.
Problem:
The Yaw is off-centered.
I fly FA-OFF, exclusively, so it is MUCH more noticeable. Not bragging, simply explaining how this is a a bit more of a problem.
Specifics:
On Deadzone (2 ticks from 0) the immediately noticeable problem is that my ship will yaw right, at 1% turning.
The evidence that it is off-centered is that it takes around 3% turn to yaw left.
So, basically resting my hand on the joystick, just by minimal force of any sort on the joystick, will yaw my ship to the right.
Why Deadzone Shifting is not an option:
It's now at current, already far too unbalancing while flying in any situation, such as docking, or flying in a straight line to
1. Keep the ship from yawing right.
2. Overcompensate for any action that requires a left yaw.
Further increasing the Deadzone will negatively impact both the ability to accurately yaw left, while offsettingly and acutely yawing right.
Tightening the tensioner does nothing to help, obviously. This is a hardware issue, that can't be covered under warranty, as I have no clue as to where the warranty information is, or any interest in fixing a product that could just as easily be broken again if it means sending it away. I'd much rather handle it myself, if possible.
Question to the community:
Is there anyone out there experiencing a similar problem?
Advice other than "Deadzones"?
Any kind of guide involving dismantlement and reassembly to alleviate this problem?
Thank you in advance, CMDRs. o7
P.S.
All personal gripes moving forward.
I do wish M$ would open the gates to allow actual HOTAS support, rather than just their own product with the little "X" on it.
This is a decent setup, for entry, but at no point was I interested in something to flimsy. I plan on getting a better model for PC, when my build is ready, but until then, I am left with a minorly broken plastic eggshell that I personally wish was never released. If it came with an in-console calibration, this would be fine, however releasing a HOTAS with no calibration diagnostic, is a poor choice for the enthusiast.
I would like to avoid leaving the Xbox platform, as it is where my player faction is, but the outcry has been met with sub-optimal, overpriced re-release of 10+ year old hardware.
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, they do say.
I'd hoped to stay on the Xbox, and the PC, which I may do, but I just may not be using the HOTAS that Thrustmaster has provided Microsoft if Microsoft isn't willing to expand their bias in games away from FPS.
*Raises picket sign* "Flight Sim Enthusiasts need love too!"
This bone of a HOTAS we've been pelted with is both a blessing and a curse. Do not quiet down in asking for more support. I won't.
Problem:
The Yaw is off-centered.
I fly FA-OFF, exclusively, so it is MUCH more noticeable. Not bragging, simply explaining how this is a a bit more of a problem.
Specifics:
On Deadzone (2 ticks from 0) the immediately noticeable problem is that my ship will yaw right, at 1% turning.
The evidence that it is off-centered is that it takes around 3% turn to yaw left.
So, basically resting my hand on the joystick, just by minimal force of any sort on the joystick, will yaw my ship to the right.
Why Deadzone Shifting is not an option:
It's now at current, already far too unbalancing while flying in any situation, such as docking, or flying in a straight line to
1. Keep the ship from yawing right.
2. Overcompensate for any action that requires a left yaw.
Further increasing the Deadzone will negatively impact both the ability to accurately yaw left, while offsettingly and acutely yawing right.
Tightening the tensioner does nothing to help, obviously. This is a hardware issue, that can't be covered under warranty, as I have no clue as to where the warranty information is, or any interest in fixing a product that could just as easily be broken again if it means sending it away. I'd much rather handle it myself, if possible.
Question to the community:
Is there anyone out there experiencing a similar problem?
Advice other than "Deadzones"?
Any kind of guide involving dismantlement and reassembly to alleviate this problem?
Thank you in advance, CMDRs. o7
P.S.
All personal gripes moving forward.
I do wish M$ would open the gates to allow actual HOTAS support, rather than just their own product with the little "X" on it.
This is a decent setup, for entry, but at no point was I interested in something to flimsy. I plan on getting a better model for PC, when my build is ready, but until then, I am left with a minorly broken plastic eggshell that I personally wish was never released. If it came with an in-console calibration, this would be fine, however releasing a HOTAS with no calibration diagnostic, is a poor choice for the enthusiast.
I would like to avoid leaving the Xbox platform, as it is where my player faction is, but the outcry has been met with sub-optimal, overpriced re-release of 10+ year old hardware.
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, they do say.
I'd hoped to stay on the Xbox, and the PC, which I may do, but I just may not be using the HOTAS that Thrustmaster has provided Microsoft if Microsoft isn't willing to expand their bias in games away from FPS.
*Raises picket sign* "Flight Sim Enthusiasts need love too!"
This bone of a HOTAS we've been pelted with is both a blessing and a curse. Do not quiet down in asking for more support. I won't.
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