Joystick throttle not working correctly in FSX
Robin Hutter
Guest
Hi there,
My joystick (Logitech Extreme 3DPro) throttle control doesn't work properly anymore in FSX. Power can be set to between approx. 20 and 60%, sometimes it won't even do that. Joystick calibration works OK, and RAW data look good. Everything works normally in FS2002.
Anyone got some clues???
Tia,
Robin <><
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Guest
in fsx, go to settings and calibrate the stick.
Robin Hutter
Guest
I calibrated the stick more than once. Calibration rotines show the stick is calibrated OK. The raw data displayed vary between 0 and 255. The stick works fine in FS2002. This ist *NOT* the problem! There seems to be a misfunction in the way FSX reads the raw data. I can adjust the three axes roll pitch and yaw, but I can't adjust the sensibility of the throttle control.
Guest
FSX is the receiver of data... it is a passive device.
i.e. the worst that can happen is GIGO
Have you gone into your SETTINGS and checked to make sure you have the Throttle(s) set for joystck? There are four Throttles. My joystick has two seperate throttles that I have to assign in the SETTINGS area of FSX for it to know I'm using the jopystick throttles and not the keyboard throttles. SO check in your SETTINGS area and ensure you have the joystick throttles assigned accordingly.
your type of joystick...
LOGITECH 3D
has a reputation for problems.
try unistalling the program for the stick that you installed with the CD that came in the package. then reinstall. or if worse comes to worst buy a new stick
i special ordered a X52 and it took 2 months but it was the best decission i ver made relating to this situation
He says it worksd in 2002 so I'm not sure its the stick (altho stranger things have happened with Logitech) I'm interested to see if the Settings for the joystick are set-up. I know when I switch between single double and four engine, I tend to forget to go in and change the throttle quadrant settings.
Robin Hutter
Guest
OK, Thanks for the suggestions. I looked for the settings that jellrod mentioned. OK, I'm trying to translate this, as I am using a German version, but I hope you get the idea. In the main menu screen I chose "Settings" on the left and "Controls..." in the "Additional settings" area to the right. The "Controller" itself is activated. Controller-Type says "Logitech Extreme 3D". Below, I have the three axes with their respective sensitivity sliders. These are all flat left.
The third tab is named steering axes. Here again, the Controller Type is "Logitech Extreme 3D". Flight modus is "normal". The 10th setting ("power axis" between "flaps" and "propeller" is mapped to the throttle control on my joystick. I deleted this, reassigned it. This correct.
So I guess, I am stuck. I will try to uninstall the joystick and re-install ist. I will post results here. And I will talk to my minister of finance (my wife) about getting a new joystick. ;- This might be a good pretext...
gruss gluck mien Fruende
logiupdate
Guest
there is a new update from logitech for that joystick? 
Guest
check logitech website for updated driver.
Robin Hutter
Guest
Hi folks,
just wanted to thank everyone who tried to help. I'm not quite sure, what helped in the end. Uninstalling the joystick didn't work, because I didn't install it. So I unplugged it and removed it from my hardware manager. In addition I unchecked the "use joystick" in the FSX settings. Replugging the joystick, re-enabling it in FSX, resetting to default and re-assigning my F-keys finally worked. My throttle is working again. Can't tell what was the problem, or how I solved it. But I can tell you: I won't touch a thing about that joystick as long as it's working... 
And, jellrod, I guess you have to practice your German a little bit before you can really use it. 😂
So, thanks again everyone,
Robin <><
noproblemo
Guest
i never did know of logitech ever giving any type of problems with drivers or anything like that, they always seem to work on everything!
and i didn't see any improvement in the updated driver, didn't need it, worked fine with out it. 
&/$:@)!
Guest
First go to "Settings" then "Controls" then click "calibrate". After you do that click "Properties". A request to calibrate your joystick will pop up. Once it does click accept and then do all of the tests.
PitchBlack
Guest
it is important to set the Throttle AXIS Sensitivity to max. than and only than FSX is recognizing the whole axis.
Greetings
willie97
Guest
I am having trouble with the throttles on my fsx steam simulator. after a couple of flights i do a flight planer then wehn i am ready to go and being towed out. As soon as i leave the aircraft turns left only left throttle works. I havea thrustmaster flight 4 joystick
Clean out the old drivers and try the new ones.
https://support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/tflighthotas4-en/
Hey Robin,
It's great to hear that you were able to resolve the throttle issue with your Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick. Although the exact reason behind the issue remains uncertain, I'd like to offer some insights to help you and others who may encounter similar situations.
In some cases, FSX may have conflicting input settings that interfere with joystick functionality. Here's a rundown of steps to check and adjust settings:
- In FSX, go to Settings > Controls > Calibration.
- Make sure the Enable Controllers checkbox is selected.
- Click on the Change Assignment button and confirm that throttle axis is assigned to the correct control.
- Ensure that no other axis or input is assigned to the same control, as this may cause conflicts.
If the issue persists, it's worth checking the Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) to verify that the joystick's throttle axis is properly configured. You can download LGS from the Logitech support page.
- Open LGS and select your Extreme 3D Pro.
- Go to the Axis tab, and verify that the throttle axis is assigned correctly.
- Check for any conflicting commands in LGS, and remove them if necessary.
Another possible solution is to delete your FSX.cfg file to restore default settings. This file is usually located in your %APPDATA%\Microsoft\FSX folder. Be sure to back up the file before deleting, just in case you need to revert any changes.
Lastly, updating your joystick drivers and FSX to their latest versions may help resolve compatibility issues.
I hope these suggestions prove helpful in case you run into similar problems in the future. Enjoy your flights, and happy landings!
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