Saitek X52 Pro shaking problem

[DeckardThrustmaster]

Hello everyone,

I have bought a new Saitek X52 Pro stick and I have already exchanged it once and I still experience the same problem.

I was wondering if anyone else experienced the same problem.


On the Pro Throttle only : Z Axis, X Rotation, and Y Rotation, and a slider are all "shaking" in the neutral middle position. Moreover, they are also shaking throughout most of their respective axis of movement. It is evident in the control panel and in Saitek software (when testing it).

I have tried to reinstall the drivers, exchanged the joystick, used different USB ports (have not used an external USB self-powered HUB), tried turning the LEDs off. I also unplugged everything from all USB ports , except for the stick. Tried both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. Nothing works. Is this the poor Saitek workmanship?
This is a big deal in  IL2 BOS, however, in DCS World, the problem of the joystick is much more evident and renders the joystick to be unusable because of this problem (using mouse wheel to zoom in is not a viable alternative).
I am thinking of returning the second stick while I still can and never again buy a Saitek product.

The only thing I have not tried, is to use it on another computer. However, I did a fresh format on my HDD and reinstalled Win 8. This did not help either. Is this my USB hub problem? Everything else works without a problem though.

Thank you very much for all the responses!

 

[oneeyeddog]

Deckard, I have Saitek Combat Rudder pedals that have been trouble free and a Saitek Throttle Quadrant that I've had some issues with but I've no first hand experience with the X52.  If you  were having a problem with 1 of the 3 axis on your x52 throttle and then only at the neutral position perhaps you could introduce a small deadzone to mask the problem.But frankly one should not have to fix a brand new item and I'd bet things with this Stick will only get worse in time.  If I were me I'd return the stick.

[DeckardThrustmaster]

Thank you for your reply. I just tested the stick on the second computer, same problem. I could introduce the small deadzone, however, the problem also persists on the lower 25% of the axis of movement. I will follow up on your advise and just return the second stick.  I will never buy a Saitek again. Thanks a lot again and good luck

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Thank you for your reply. I just tested the stick on the second computer, same problem. I could introduce the small deadzone, however, the problem also persists on the lower 25% of the axis of movement. I will follow up on your advise and just return the second stick.  I will never buy a Saitek again. Thanks a lot again and good luck

 

Saitek makes a fine stick, but the X52's sensors are known for their innaccuracy right out of the box. Search google for the X52 magnet mod - I performed this and got better accuracy (less "shaking"). Eventually I replaced it with an X55 setup.