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Post by Captain Zedo on Aug 25, 2011 7:27:13 GMT -5
I was having some problems with my Logitech stick. It was pulling up or down depending on the day. The Logitech software did *not* include calibration - only testing. I go to Windows Control Panel for help and found it only had the testing, too.
What happened to the nice calibraton program that used to come with Windows? Well, they hid it for reasons known only to Micro$oft. If you ever need it here's how to access it:
1) Open Control Panel > Game Controllers. Select your controller.
2) *Hold down Shift + Ctrl* while clicking the "Properties" button. This brings up a totally different dialog box than just clicking Properties alone.
3) Click the "Test" tab initially. If you go straight to calibration, your stick might not have been detected. Once tested go back to the "Settings" tab and click the "Calibration" button.
4) Follow the calibration process and click "Apply". Close out the dialog box.
I have no idea why this very handy tool is hidden. I haven't needed it in a while and it took the better part of an hour to find the solution. I hope this saves someone out there some frustration.
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Post by amanita on Aug 25, 2011 10:33:06 GMT -5
I was having some problems with my Logitech stick. Interesting problem. One would, however, only to know is what kind Logitech stick it is.  |
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Post by ouch on Aug 25, 2011 19:41:53 GMT -5
and what windows version your using... in windows 7 just go to the control panel->hardware and sound->devices and printer, and right click on the controller and select game controller settings. There you will find the calibrate button.
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Post by Captain Zedo on Aug 26, 2011 8:34:50 GMT -5
ouch: I'm using XP SP3. I've discovered that the type of joystick you use can effect this. My stick allows testing, but no calibration. Logitech claims that if it needs calibration, it's broken and should be replaced. Nice for them, but the calibration worked just fine and saved me $40.
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Post by Captain Zedo on Aug 26, 2011 8:37:36 GMT -5
amanita: I use Logitech's Extreme 3D Pro. Logitech claims that if the stick needs calibration that it is broken and should be replaced. Their software brings up Windows' testing screen, but with no calibration button. There is no calibration button using Control Panel > Game Controllers, either. I'm using XP SP3 for Windows, but my stick has had the same thing happen under Windows 7 SP1.
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Post by amanita on Aug 26, 2011 14:42:29 GMT -5
I have read just by the German Amazon page which contains reports of experience to the Logitech's extremes 3D Pro. What should I say? The reports are shattering everything anyhow. However, I have nowhere read that not everyone could calibrate the embroidering. It is quite strange that the point does not exist for calibrating with you. Most users report about the fact that the embroidering loses the centring after a certain time and deviates then constantly to the right. Almost everything recommends to throw away the thing and to change on a Saitek. Well, this is certainly no solution, because how you write, the thing has cost sometimes 40 euros (if I have properly understood you). Then it is still reported that Logitech has offered a repair tool which did not lead, however, with most also to the success. Maybe helps the following link: de.driverscollection.com?file_cid=390765477963e6c27c1ca0f0ffeThere one can download driver-software, if you have not tried this yet. |
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Post by Captain Zedo on Aug 27, 2011 6:00:22 GMT -5
I have read just by the German Amazon page which contains reports of experience to the Logitech's extremes 3D Pro. What should I say? The reports are shattering everything anyhow. However, I have nowhere read that not everyone could calibrate the embroidering. It is quite strange that the point does not exist for calibrating with you. Most users report about the fact that the embroidering loses the centring after a certain time and deviates then constantly to the right. Almost everything recommends to throw away the thing and to change on a Saitek. Well, this is certainly no solution, because how you write, the thing has cost sometimes 40 euros (if I have properly understood you). Then it is still reported that Logitech has offered a repair tool which did not lead, however, with most also to the success. Maybe helps the following link: de.driverscollection.com?file_cid=390765477963e6c27c1ca0f0ffeThere one can download driver-software, if you have not tried this yet. I previous stick was a Saitek and it worked very well for a couple of years until it just wore out. My biggest problem is that it didn't have any base buttons and I had to use the keyboard a lot. That's okay with Hardwar which doesn't require a lot of buttons, but other games became a problem moving between throttle and keyboard. |
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Post by amanita on Aug 28, 2011 7:39:47 GMT -5
I know!
Hardwar to have to play with the keyboard is really not nice.
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