Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 issue

[Ryanair_Walshie]

So I bought a Force Feedback 2 yesterday for $5.  It didn’t come with a power cord, but I had a type C cord that fit (doesn’t have a converter on it or anything, it’s just a cord, I’m not sure if that’s right).  Anyway, when I plug in the power and USB, the light on the stick turns on, but when I grip it, the stick pulls all the way to the right, and sounds like the motors are constantly running.  
I took the base off and looked around, and nothing seemed obviously wrong to me, but I don’t know a whole lot about electronics.  Any ideas?  Is it fixable?   Thanks. 

[DD_Arthur]

Just the power cord is correct.  

 

Have you tried calibrating it through windows?

[Ryanair_Walshie]

Yeah, tried that.  I can get the full range of motion out of it, and all the axes work, but it will vibrate throughout the whole time, and snaps back to full right when you release pressure on it.  

[BP_Lizard]

Watching this thread as my MSFFB2 exhibits somewhat similar behavior. 

[marcost]

Try this tool, it might give you some more info:

 

https://www.fs-force.com/support.php

 

Ignore all the stuff about connections and config files, just d/l ForceTest.exe near the bottom of the page and fire it up.

 

Check Spring Centre and see if it behaves

 

I think mine used to do the full right thing when it loses the usb connection. Try another usb port and plug in direct if you're using a hub (or make sure it's a powered hub/port?).

 

Regards,

 

M

Edited January 15, 2021 by marcost

[Ryanair_Walshie]

Thanks for that, I played around with the spring center, changed everything to -100, and it didn’t change anything.  Pulls right as soon as I put a finger over the sensor.  If I pull it to the center, the motor is still clicking (clicks if I’m not even touching it too).  I might try calling the local electronics store, since I got it for so cheap, it might be worth putting some money into, if they can fix it. 

[BP_Lizard]

@Walshie : Keep us posted if you found a solution. 

[9./JG27golani79]

It shouldn´t do this at all - sounds to me that something is wrong with the stick itself. Probably a faulty unit.

 

Did a quick google search but only found older posts with similar problems where the stick was faulty.

Not too much info there (only about a faulty chip for the roll-axis-control) but maybe it can be of some helpt to you: https://www.condorsoaring.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3772