But the thumbstick button press and all the other buttons on the flight stick stopped working. I was in the middle of playing Elite Dangerous when all the buttons on the flight stick stopped working.For starters the throttle is so lubricated on the inside that if it sits for a while, it becomes so gummed up that it becomes difficult to move it at all, regardless of the resistance setting on the side.The switches, knobs and buttons feel solid - time will tell how they hold up, but they feel good so far.adjustable tension on both the throttle and stick Soooo many buttons, each switch on the base of the throttle is a toggle essentially doubling the amount of switches that you have.I assigned them to my all of my translation thrusters that I had previously assigned to the two throttle hat switches on my x55. All the switches and dials turn and work as expected.I don't have much of a use for them though. The buttons / clock on the throttle don't really seem to work.But over all, it might be more annoying to some, such as when flying a helicopter. Likely for locking the thrust and preventing further movement of the thrust axis when on ground, or locking into afterburner or maximum thrust while in flight. There is a catch at minimum and maximum thrust axis.While the stick does not advertise it, I do believe this stick uses HEART technology even though it is not advertised (as it should be). The rudder axis is also very precise, and the x-y axes are just insane. The throttle is very precise, the rotary axes are very precise.I am very impressed with the design and quality of the materials used. This feels like a real piece of equipment and not a toy.Lots of buttons and hats to keep me keyboard-free in Elite. Lots, and lots of customization with the software. Smooth, and precise control, feels like you got your money's worth.I really think you will enjoy using this throttle after this modification. It should stick pretty well.Īnd try it out. Try to stick the rubber pad back in place the best you can.
#Saitek x52 pro throttle disassembly install#
So you’ll notice we’re attaching the screws in the reverse order that we removed them.įinally install the screws in these last two corners. Next attach the two tiny screws for the tension knob.Īnd then the two middle screws. Snap it shut and start reinstalling the screws.Īgain, here is a reminder of what they look like. These two white plastic tabs must fit in these two slots. The two halves of the base must be aligned perfectly. Use pliers, find a good grip and pull strait out. This really is like pulling a tooth, but much easier. By the way, do not get that grease on you. Those ridges are what rub against the tooth and cause the resistance you feel when you move the throttle. Here as I’m moving the throttle grip, you can see two ridges on the rotating axle. See that slimy looking thing there? That’s what we will remove, like pulling a tooth. There is plastic latch inside there holding it together.Īs we open it, observe how the parts fit together. The two halves of the base are snapped together. Here I’m using a smaller screwdriver for these small screws under the tension knob.įinally, we’ll remove the last two screws in the corners. There are three different types of screws: the four corner screws, two longer screws for the middle, and two tiny screws for the tension knob. Repeat with the screw in the opposite corner.
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A magnetic screwdriver can help in this situation.
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I’m using a small screwdriver to pry up the rubber pad to reveal the screw underneath. Two in the middle.Īnd two more in the corners underneath the rubber non-skid padsīy the way, disassembly of this product will void the warranty. There are 8 screws that hold the throttle base together. I recommend placing the throttle on something soft so it won’t get scuffed up Reduce the setting to zero on the tension knob. I like to begin by placing a piece of tape over the USB cable to keep the dirt out. This is a pretty easy modification, so let’s get started. If you’re using this throttle with the DIY Easy Helicopter Collective, you definitely do not want detents in the throttle movement. The two detents in this throttle are at the 25% position and the 75% position.
#Saitek x52 pro throttle disassembly how to#
This video shows you how to remove this tiny part, so you can get back to smooth flying.Ī detent is a mechanical resistance to rotation. There are actually many situations where you don’t want to feel detents as you’re adjusting the throttle setting. The Saitek X52 throttle includes two detents in its throttle movement Saitek X52 Throttle Fix Saitek X52 Throttle Fix