Wingman Extreme Problem

[Bruno Stachel]

I've been using a Wingman Extreme for two or three years now. It's been a nice joystick for me. But I think something has broken. The stick feels very loose and less proportional. It seems that I have to deflect it full right or left to get any aileron movement. I'm assuming there is some sort of elastic inside, that has either broken or slipped free. Any tips on how to open the base up? Has anyone tried? I've tried removing all the screws, but I can't get it to pop open. I'm afraid to break it. Is there spot I need to pry at? Thanks for any help. I should just get another joystick. But my wife has been giving me strange looks over recent radio control purchases. So, I'd better attempt a repair first.

[Ross_Moorhouse]

Originally Posted by Bruno Stachel

I've been using a Wingman Extreme for two or three years now. It's been a nice joystick for me. But I think something has broken. The stick feels very loose and less proportional. It seems that I have to deflect it full right or left to get any aileron movement. I'm assuming there is some sort of elastic inside, that has either broken or slipped free. Any tips on how to open the base up? Has anyone tried? I've tried removing all the screws, but I can't get it to pop open. I'm afraid to break it. Is there spot I need to pry at? Thanks for any help. I should just get another joystick. But my wife has been giving me strange looks over recent radio control purchases. So, I'd better attempt a repair first.

I use basic joysticks. My old Sidewinder was getting very sluggish. I did try to open it up but has the same problem as you. So for $30 AUD I bought a new Thrustmaster. I am still trying to get used to how feely it moves.

I would not waste my time trying to fix it. They are made to be thrown away after a time.

[paule]

http://www.wings-of-valor.net/files/...7_stickfix.pdf

this will tell you how to open the stick ect...

good luck

[Bruno Stachel]

Thanks Ross and Paule. Paule, You're probably right. I might be better off saving myself the aggravation and buy a new stick. But I have to try to fix it at least once more. So Paule, I'm on my way to buy some M&M's. (It's reassuring to learn that the hex screws are dummies. I spent some time turning on those! )

[Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bruno Stachel

Thanks Ross and Paule. Paule, You're probably right. I might be better off saving myself the aggravation and buy a new stick. But I have to try to fix it at least once more. So Paule, I'm on my way to buy some M&M's. (It's reassuring to learn that the hex screws are dummies. I spent some time turning on those! )

WINGMAN products are reasonably priced and are usually throwaways. I avoid the "extreme" stick and the Sidewinder "force-feedback" sticks because they are just "one more thing to go wrong" items.

I had a Thrustmaster system once. It would only work with DOS and early WINDOWS. God, I miss the pedals!!!


Shooter sends

[Bruno Stachel]

Thanks Ross,

I took it apart yesterday. I couldn't find anything obviously wrong. And getting it back together was a real puzzle. But I managed. It still works, but feels very loose. It has ball socket affair, that I'm guessing is worn out. One dismantling was enough for me. Off to the store.