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I think I might start rebuilding the Mandalay purely for eploration tomorrow, seeing as I have a week off. I need to do a little surface mining anyway. Though I'll keep the weaponry. You never know when things might get a little spicey.
Maybe I'll head back out to Colonia. Though Fdev will probably start another bubble CG. That would be annoying since I'll feel like turning around. I haven't checked if I got the cash and decals from the last one.
Have you mentioned which system you're in?
Maybe I'll head back out to Colonia. Though Fdev will probably start another bubble CG. That would be annoying since I'll feel like turning around. I haven't checked if I got the cash and decals from the last one.
Do you think it's a hardware or software problem? I don't recall which ones you have but I'm a newb beyond magnet modding my X-52.
Toasty.
Have you mentioned which system you're in?
Might as well throw in some free-range Gila Monsters and Armadillos.
And Tree Grubs (I might upset the Lave cartel though...) and Edible Moths.
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I was about to ask the same question. If it's a Thrustmaster I might have some suggestions, and there's quite a bit of info on the web as regards (Thrustmaster) fixes that might work.
Jack
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I was about to ask the same question. If it's a Thrustmaster I might have some suggestions, and there's quite a bit of info on the web as regards (Thrustmaster) fixes that might work.
Jack
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Col 285 Sector BR-I b11-0, lots of PowerPlay to be had around there but still most of the way to the edge of the Powers, some nice big systems nearby.
I'm not particularly happy that Federal Fleet Marine Force are omnipresent round there, doesn't feel very Federal... I'll do something about that when BGS is working properly again.
That's probably closer to the edge than other player systems I've seen on here but I see there's a few named systems around.I may head up to that area while looking for places to surface mine. Away from any bubble riff raff who may take a shot at me.
I finished watching all 5 seasons of Babylon 5 and now I'm watching Halo season 1, they really need to continue this series. I think it's a great show.
I've learned to keep some sort of a backup around, I just can't bring myself to use a keyboard and mouse.
I liked halo *and bab 5), but apparently season 2 is it.
Whilst I would prefer to use keyboard and mouse, unfortunately arthritis has decreed playing for more than a 30 minutes is a painful no-no. So controller it is.
yes, it's a real bummer only 2 seasons, it's a great story line and I like the Master Chief, but they leave you hanging at the end of season 2 (I've seen it only once).
Hi
Yep, that's what I eventually did. I'd had a Thrstmaster T16000m for quite a few years and I'd 'repaired' it twice by taking it apart and cleaning it after the main axis movements started to get 'flaky'. The main fire trigger started playing up eventually, intermittent trigger failure, I took the joystick apart again but the trigger works on a sealed 'pot' that can't be cleaned, at least I couldn't do it.
I messaged Thrustmaster about it but they don't supply those particular spare parts (or any parts actually when the joysticks warranty runs out).
Still for the price at the time it was good value (£38). I bit the bullet and bought the modern DUO version, though apart from external cosmetics the sticks are basically the same as when they were first released.
So...Just under a couple of years ago (I think) I bought the DUO version in a sale that came up, I paid roughly £84 for the two and free postage came with it so it was a saving compared to buying two separate sticks which was just over £120 for the two and postage on top of that. The price has risen again slightly this year.
I've still got one stick still new in the box as a 'spare', I'm using the other one, and it's still accurate in it's functions after hundreds of hours play so far.
I still use a keyboard for mostly the planet scanning stuff and other one key press functions, the mouse I use fires the bio scanner, and I use it for on foot movement as well as bringing up the system and galactic maps plus pointy and click stuff. The joystick is mainly used for the main ship movement, speed and weapons controls. I use all three control peripherals as it's my belief that it evens out any ware and tare generally. For example, when firing the mining weapons I use the right mouse button, the mouse in this respect takes a hammering, but it takes the place of the joystick fire button, so less use of that joy's main fire trigger.
Though you can find it a bit cheaper on Amazon uk. maybe around £10 cheaper when I last looked.
Jack
Yep, that's what I eventually did. I'd had a Thrstmaster T16000m for quite a few years and I'd 'repaired' it twice by taking it apart and cleaning it after the main axis movements started to get 'flaky'. The main fire trigger started playing up eventually, intermittent trigger failure, I took the joystick apart again but the trigger works on a sealed 'pot' that can't be cleaned, at least I couldn't do it.
I messaged Thrustmaster about it but they don't supply those particular spare parts (or any parts actually when the joysticks warranty runs out).
Still for the price at the time it was good value (£38). I bit the bullet and bought the modern DUO version, though apart from external cosmetics the sticks are basically the same as when they were first released.
So...Just under a couple of years ago (I think) I bought the DUO version in a sale that came up, I paid roughly £84 for the two and free postage came with it so it was a saving compared to buying two separate sticks which was just over £120 for the two and postage on top of that. The price has risen again slightly this year.
I've still got one stick still new in the box as a 'spare', I'm using the other one, and it's still accurate in it's functions after hundreds of hours play so far.
I still use a keyboard for mostly the planet scanning stuff and other one key press functions, the mouse I use fires the bio scanner, and I use it for on foot movement as well as bringing up the system and galactic maps plus pointy and click stuff. The joystick is mainly used for the main ship movement, speed and weapons controls. I use all three control peripherals as it's my belief that it evens out any ware and tare generally. For example, when firing the mining weapons I use the right mouse button, the mouse in this respect takes a hammering, but it takes the place of the joystick fire button, so less use of that joy's main fire trigger.
Though you can find it a bit cheaper on Amazon uk. maybe around £10 cheaper when I last looked.
Jack
I understand, it can be frustrating with the lack of OEM spare parts. Perhaps fleamarket's, yard sales, rummage sales and even estate sales might be a place to look for broken joysticks similar to your model. Aren't most of those parts off-the-shelf or are they proprietary?Hi
Yep, that's what I eventually did. I'd had a Thrstmaster T16000m for quite a few years and I'd 'repaired' it twice by taking it apart and cleaning it after the main axis movements started to get 'flaky'. The main fire trigger started playing up eventually, intermittent trigger failure, I took the joystick apart again but the trigger works on a sealed 'pot' that can't be cleaned, at least I couldn't do it.
I messaged Thrustmaster about it but they don't supply those particular spare parts (or any parts actually when the joysticks warranty runs out).
Still for the price at the time it was good value (£38). I bit the bullet and bought the modern DUO version, though apart from external cosmetics the sticks are basically the same as when they were first released.
So...Just under a couple of years ago (I think) I bought the DUO version in a sale that came up, I paid roughly £84 for the two and free postage came with it so it was a saving compared to buying two separate sticks which was just over £120 for the two and postage on top of that. The price has risen again slightly this year.
I've still got one stick still new in the box as a 'spare', I'm using the other one, and it's still accurate in it's functions after hundreds of hours play so far.
I still use a keyboard for mostly the planet scanning stuff and other one key press functions, the mouse I use fires the bio scanner, and I use it for on foot movement as well as bringing up the system and galactic maps plus pointy and click stuff. The joystick is mainly used for the main ship movement, speed and weapons controls. I use all three control peripherals as it's my belief that it evens out any ware and tare generally. For example, when firing the mining weapons I use the right mouse button, the mouse in this respect takes a hammering, but it takes the place of the joystick fire button, so less use of that joy's main fire trigger.
Though you can find it a bit cheaper on Amazon uk. maybe around £10 cheaper when I last looked.
Jack
I finally got a fleet carrier a few days ago, took it out on it maiden voyage. Did some exploring etc. Decided that I had enough and started back towards the bubble. Got halfway there before I realised I left the FC behind.
I thought leaving my SRV on a planet was bad, but to forget a whole FC. I must be getting old.
I thought leaving my SRV on a planet was bad, but to forget a whole FC. I must be getting old.
Well, unlike the SRV, you can call your FC in remotely, if I understood that right...
I got into the habit a long time ago of always filling up the FC tank from stock (cargo) after jumping so if need be I could remotely jump the FC for a considerable distance.
As long as you can stand the volume level the Carrier option in your right hand display will let you plot jumps remotely as long as the Tritium in the tank lasts.
It will be largely due to unfamiliarity, you haven’t yet got used to using your FC yet.
Well it is more remote control rather than calling it to your current location, in the way you can transfer a ship.
Hehe, well that's something I've not done (yet). I tend to travel in the FC most of the time, and then explore around the area in a ship. So there's not much chance of leaving the FC behind. All my stuff is in the FC. It'd be like leaving my wallet behind, it's just always with me haha.
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