CH Analog Throttle And Windows XP

[spirittoo]

I just got this analog CH throttle control and XP doesn't see the buttons ... only the throttle action. I have the analog CH F-16 Flight Stick hooked up to it connected to a gameport. How do I get windows and FS to see all the buttons on the throttle? Thanks for reading my post

[JSkorna]

Does Windows recognize it properly?

You may have to use the CH software to fully use all its features.

[spirittoo]

Windows recognizes it, but it doesn't have all it's features. I'll check ch products site and see if there is any software.

[spirittoo]

This is the only place I could find a analog driver or software ... it list everything except the throttle control ... I installed it and looked in the game controller ... everything was listed except the throttle.

Why on earth wouldn't CH make a way for the OS to see all the button?

[fxsttcb]

...connected to a gameport.

A "Gameport", by design, is Analog only. No Digital functions...Don

[spirittoo]

I don't understand Don ... the throttle was made for a gameport why doesn't all the buttons function? It is a analog device correct? Shouldn't all the buttons work or is it the OS that prevents it? The flight sticks I have are analog and all the buttons function. That's weird isn't it?

[fxsttcb]

I stand corrected! Actually in a newer game port controller DB-15 connection, there are four "button" signals available.
From what I have read, they're only recognizable with controller specific drivers, or if the OS's generic drivers are directly compatible.
Unfortunately I have yet to find a DB-15 to USB adapter that directly buffers the 4 pins that are related to those switches.
I think the issue is the way the bi-directional communication works in USB vs a com port/game port.
The adapter(stated: no digital) I have wouldn't work with my old CH Joystick's buttons either, but, works flawlessly with my Pedals.
The buttons were not available in any of my calibration menus, so, for $10 more than the price of an adapter, I bought a new HOTAS...Don

[spirittoo]

Thanks for posting again Don ... what is a HOTAS? I really only wanted the POV to function on the throttle ... don't need anything else.

[fxsttcb]

HOTAS = Hands On Throttle And Stick. Yeah, my hat switch is very dear to me too. Good Luck getting what you need...Don