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By: 16th December 2010 at 15:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Don't know much about it but could it be that the X52 is not compatible with your PC/laptop operating system?
By: 16th December 2010 at 19:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Check the cable that links the stick to the throttle. Does it work when you test it on the control panel/game controllers?
By: 18th December 2010 at 03:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-My guess would be the cable too, try the cable both ways around and check for bent pins. A replacement should be easy enough to try, I think it's a standard PS2 lead.
Good luck,
Bruce
By: 18th December 2010 at 16:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Just noticed that mine looks the same until the drivers load :)
By: 24th December 2010 at 15:57 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-It is my belief that the X52 is quite a power hog with regard to the dc supply from the USB socket. On my system, if I plug it into the wrong socket the panel on the throttle and some of the LEDs refuse to come on. A swap to the other socket and away we go. I don't have any problems at all with either socket with other stuff so it's possible that one of them is just a bit marginal for power. One of these days I will try a powered USB hub to see if that makes any difference. On the other hand I am saving up for the yoke to go with the pedals so I may not bother.
Bottom line, if leads check out OK try your joystick on another USB port, possibly on another computer.
HTH
Rod
By: 26th December 2010 at 14:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Turned out to be a faulty unit. PC World replaced it with a new unit, working fine now :) Thanks for your suggestions. Chris.
By: 14th July 2011 at 01:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-I picked up a "catalogue" return for (read it and weep) £34 (X52 Pro) RRP is about £115. The supplied PS2 cable seems to be a weak link, as others have mentioned it.
When my stick isn't working, there's a single green led glowing, but only the throttle works. If you have an old KVM switch lying around, you might have a spare PS2 cable - try that, but pushing the supplied cable in is usually enough for me.
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By: XL319 - 16th December 2010 at 15:04
Hi,
Just got my new X52 but the joystick doesn't work. The power light comes on but the blue LED's don't. I have installed the drivers and connected it in the correct way but nothing :mad: Can anybody help?
Cheers, Chris