MSFFB2

[SYN_Repent]

then theres my problem, mine shows as 4 axis blah blah blah

[kissklas]

This is translated from the Norwegian interface but it should resemble the names you have. Here goes.

 

Try selecting it in the Device Manager and going into properties -> Update driver -> search computer for driver -> let me pick from a list -> HID compliant game controller. Check that the driver version you have now is: 10.0.14393.82 dated 21.06.2006 from Microsoft

[JG5_Schuck]

Mine shows the same Stick-95.

 

kisslas, my driver version for the stick is 6.1.7601.18199 dated 21.06.2006

 

 

[Giglio]

I had similar problems with my MSFF2, repaired cleaning the potentiometers with WD40. They are shielded, but there is a hole where it is possible to inject the WD40.

[kissklas]

Mine shows the same Stick-95.

 

kisslas, my driver version for the stick is 6.1.7601.18199 dated 21.06.2006

Hmm I would have thought that would be the same. OS related mayhaps? I'm on Win10. What about you?

[VBF-12_Stick-95]

Here's my driver info:

 

Date: 6/21/2006

Version: 10.0.14393.82

 

Using Windows 10 Home 64bit

[JG5_Schuck]

Yeah, im on W7 64Bit

And Stick-95's is the same as yours.

[Sokol1]

then theres my problem, mine shows as 4 axis blah blah blah

 

Using USBDVIEW tool you can Uninstall the actual drivers, unplug the stick, power OFF and turn ON the computer, plug the stick and see if Windows install correctly - assuming that installed Windows is updated.

 

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

 

Can try too - with help of ones with stick correct installed - get the HID drivers used in their installs through one these driver backup tools:

 

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

http://www.drivermax.com/download.htm

Edited September 28, 2016 by Sokol1

[SYN_Repent]

Heres a screenshot of USBdeview, first of all i had the msffb2 in a usb 3.0 port, and USBdeview recognised it as a usb game controller only, then i uninstalled the game controller, changed it to a usb 2.0 port and it now sees the msffb2 as a sidewinder 2 force feedback.............so, i thought we might be getting somewhere, but alas, in the window i have mentioned in previous posts it is still seen as a 4 axis 8 button with hat.

 

I really do appreciate the help your offering guys.

Edited September 29, 2016 by SYN_Repent

[VBF-12_Stick-95]

Must be a USB 2.0 from what I understand.

[Extreme_One]

Heres a screenshot of USBdeview, first of all i had the msffb2 in a usb 3.0 port, and USBdeview recognised it as a usb game controller only, then i uninstalled the game controller, changed it to a usb 2.0 port and it now sees the msffb2 as a sidewinder 2 force feedback.............so, i thought we might be getting somewhere, but alas, in the window i have mentioned in previous posts it is still seen as a 4 axis 8 button with hat.

 

I really do appreciate the help your offering guys.

 

You may have already tried this but worth a try anyway:

From the second window click on Advanced. Then Choose Uninstall Driver.

Discontent the stick.

Reboot Windows

Reconnect the stick (in a different USB port to one you've used previously)

Cross fingers - hopefully Windows will install the correct driver

 

Must be a USB 2.0 from what I understand.

It really doesn't matter, USB 3.0 is backwardly compatible.

I plug my MSFFB2 into a USB 3.0 port with no trouble.

Edited September 29, 2016 by Extreme_One

[Dakpilot]

 

 

It really doesn't matter, USB 3.0 is backwardly compatible.

I plug my MSFFB2 into a USB 3.0 port with no trouble.

 

I feel there maybe many different types of USB 3.0 found in various spec computers and USB controller/drivers and although meant to be backwards compatible USB 3 has had many well documented issues

 

A lot of people have solved issues with MSFFB2 by changing to USB 2 and or powered USB2 hub, in your situation USB 3 may work but this is not always the case

 

Cheers Dakpilot

[SYN_Repent]

hi quax....i think i may have found a fix....it seems to work for me anyway, the stick doesnt push right on its own anymore....

 

go to program files>il2>data>input>joys             open with notepad

 

find the lines "microsoft" and "sidewinder"

 

copy and paste this over those lines

 

4 axis 8 button joystick with hat switch

 

 

perhaps save your old file somewhere just in case...let me know if it works

[335th_GRbas_754]

[default] //real default hardcoded, this is only description

[const_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="single";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]


[pereodic_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
pad_mode=false;
[end]


[condition_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]

[end]


[microsoft] 4 axis 8 button joystick with hat switch

[const_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="single";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]


[pereodic_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]


[condition_force]
axis_map="1","0","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]

[end]

[sidewinder] 4 axis 8 button joystick with hat switch

[const_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="single";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]


[pereodic_force]
axis_map="0","1","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]


[condition_force]
axis_map="1","0","2","3","4","5","6","7","8";
axis_type="multi";
max_offset=10000;
min_offset=-10000;
[end]

[end]

 

like this i suppose????

[langers1066]

Thanks, the above changes in the joys file sorted the same problem for me too.