winwing throttle: problem with Z axis handle R
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I am writing in the hope that someone can help me with the problem I am having with the Z axis of the right handle of the Orion 2 throttle. Basically, Windows does not recognize the axis or in any case, moving the lever does not happen anything. Can someone help me? Thanks.
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@pes_ter It may be worth a try going into Winwing software Simapp Pro and performing an axis recalibration. I have experienced a winwing device mysteriously lose its calibration for some reason before. It was slightly different, as it also involved a bad connection, but after restoring the connection the axis didn’t register any movement until after recalibrating.
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@foxster I am grateful for your reply already for the fact that I was able to contact you again. Thank you very much. Unfortunately I have already done all the tests with the SimAppPro software and I have tried to recalibrate that damned axis several times. If you want or have time I will send you some screenshots or some short videos of what I have already tried. But I absolutely do not want to bother you. I was already happy to read you once again. Bye.
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@pes_ter Is this by chance the F15EX right throttle handle? If so, there’s a small design flaw and WinWing has a walkthrough to fix it. I can dig up the reference pics tomorrow for you.
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@foxster it’s exactly the Z-axis of the F15EX right throttle handle that doesn’t work! I’ll send you a drawing of the non-working part on discord. Thanks in advance for your help. bye
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@pes_ter Yep, that’s the problem then. The solution is to open the handle and slightly bend the pins inward on the analog 10-pin connector.
Since I can’t directly post images anymore, here’s a link to the steps to fix on my discord forum.
https://discord.com/channels/1217524384516935740/1217524385070579849/1355568059468873839
I’m not sure how well this works from discord as you may have to join the server first. Do that from here: https://discord.gg/vc37eJ4Bsp
Anyone wanting to re-post the steps in a place more accessible, feel free!
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@foxster I found the solution to my problem and I am reporting it for anyone who has the same problem as me. I apologize as of now because I am using a translator. I thank Foxster for helping me out, but in my case the solution was something else, ok go! Basically, I disassembled the Z-axis control and noticed that a small round neodymium magnet had detached itself from its normal seat which is the special housing attached to the inside base of the knob. With some difficulty I detached this little magnetic pill from the metal part to which it had attached and repositioned it inside the above location (I had to use double-sided tape but I think I will do the operation again using hot glue). After resealing the part with the two small screws all I did was recalibrate using SimAppPro… and … voila… the Z axis came back to life perfectly!
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