MS FFB2 - swapped axis

[Quax]

The forcefeedback axis of the MS FFB2 is "swapped" by default. IL2 BoS and RoF swap them automatically, when Windows reports a "Sidewinder FFB2".

 

In DCS f.e. the swapping has to be done manually by checking a "swap axis" checkbox.

 

But, if windows is reporting "8 button, 4 axis joystick" instead of "FFB2" IL2 BoS can´t swap the axis, and the stick is useless.

 

Is there a way to report the "swap axis" to IL2 BoS via any setup or init file ? 

[SYN_Repent]

i also have this problem, would be great we could get some help with it.

[Sokol1]

In BoS control GUI, selecting:

 

Plane control: pitch  > and move joystick axis for assign -  if the logical Y result inverted for this function, assign X.

Plane control: roll > same

 

Or editing axis names in "Current.actions" file,m and changing the axis letter:

 

rpc_pitch,                                      joy0_axis_y,                                      0| // Plane control: pitch

rpc_roll,                                         joy0_axis_x,                                      0| // Plane control: roll

 

Don't result practical?

 

Joy0 or Joy1... depends on number of joysticks/pedal/throttle connected and how they are listed by Windows.

Edited October 5, 2016 by Sokol1

[yeikov]

I had a very similar issue with a racing wheel in Windows 10 due to its automatic drivers update (wrong name shown in Windows device list, axis not working properly). To solve it, I did:

- go to Control Panel > Devices and printers

- right click on your malfunctioning joystick device (whatever name it has) and select Properties > Hardware

- Select "USB input device" from the list and click on Properties

- Click on Change configuration to be able to make changes in the new window

- Go to Driver tab and select Update Driver > Search manually (lower option) > Choose from list (lower option) > Select "USB input device" from the list, and click Next

 

That did it for me, it's worth to try.

Edited October 5, 2016 by yeikov

[Quax]

Sokol, this does not help, as the FFB force is swapped, not the axis.

[BlackDevil]

I have the same problem, making the great stick useless. I have to fly without force

Edited October 7, 2016 by BlackDevil