Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift

netburnr

Well I finally broke down and got the x52 from Circuit City, and after a few days I must say, its a freakin awesome JS, I should have made the plunge sooner.

After a couple days of use, I noticed that the JS is drifting a small amount "down" or positive Y axis. Its a very small amount, but when I put Jumpgate at 0 deadzone, it makes the ship change coarse if I'm not paying attention.

My question is....is this normal? should I just set the deadzone in the game controller control panel (or leave Jumpgate at 5%) or should I return this JS as defective?

Thanks for your input.

Tritian

cant you adjust the trim?

netburnr

Umm, dunno, can you? In the control panel it allows for you to easily set the deadzone for everything, but I don't see trim.

Jump

How much $$$?

netburnr

Jump

plus tax?

Hornet

I havent noticed any drift in mine yet. Id say, if in doubt..exchange it.

(its too bad u didnt pick it up a couple weeks ago when I told everyone about the $50 rebate they had!)

Injustice

Most sticks invariably develop a drift in one of the axis, although it's normally in the direction of most often use. I'd actually prefer a stick with a little bit of forward bias to conteract my tendancy to not pull to the stops when I'm circle-fighting in Jumpgate, although normally I go with 0% deadzone, 115% sensitivity to account for it.

ELPIRATA

My mouse drifts at times

ELP

netburnr

Yes, plus tax, 7.5%

Yes I realize thats the same price as your amazon link. Yes i wanted it that day and not days later....not to mention if I had to return it like I'm having to do now.

I'll be having it replaced, thanks for the feedback.

Jump

LOL, I never said any of those things. Just looking for myself to get the best deal since my x45 seems to be fubared.

netburnr

Yeah, reg price at CC is 109 right now, which is 20 less than best buy.

Both stores had REALLY crappy selection, it was either one of 2 crappy 20 buck JS or the mama of them all the X52.

Loving the X52 for sure though

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	netburnr I love everyone Pilot Name: netburnrol Faction: Pirate Joystick: X52 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 2,023	Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift Well I finally broke down and got the x52 from Circuit City, and after a few days I must say, its a freakin awesome JS, I should have made the plunge sooner. After a couple days of use, I noticed that the JS is drifting a small amount "down" or positive Y axis. Its a very small amount, but when I put Jumpgate at 0 deadzone, it makes the ship change coarse if I'm not paying attention. My question is....is this normal? should I just set the deadzone in the game controller control panel (or leave Jumpgate at 5%) or should I return this JS as defective? Thanks for your input.
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	Tritian Butcher of Solrain Pilot Name: Tritian Faction: Pirate Joystick: Mouse Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind you. Posts: 791	Re: Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift cant you adjust the trim?


	Jump Big Daddy Pilot Name: JumpDemon Faction: Solrain Joystick: MS FF2 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tracy, Ca. Posts: 6,834	Re: Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift How much $$$?
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	Hornet Member Pilot Name: Hornet Faction: Solrain Joystick: Saitek x52 & Saitek rudder pedals Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 319	Re: Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift I havent noticed any drift in mine yet. Id say, if in doubt..exchange it. (its too bad u didnt pick it up a couple weeks ago when I told everyone about the $50 rebate they had!)


	Injustice Member Pilot Name: Injustice Faction: Pirate Joystick: Some POS Logitech because my FF2 broke Join Date: May 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 629	Re: Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift Most sticks invariably develop a drift in one of the axis, although it's normally in the direction of most often use. I'd actually prefer a stick with a little bit of forward bias to conteract my tendancy to not pull to the stops when I'm circle-fighting in Jumpgate, although normally I go with 0% deadzone, 115% sensitivity to account for it.
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	ELPIRATA Moderator Pilot Name: ELPIRATA Faction: non-aligned Joystick: Saitek X45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Carolina, PR Posts: 1,419	Re: Brand new X52 - Small Y Axis drift My mouse drifts at times ELP