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  1. Sorry to be late in replying. Been really busy. Unplugged the "new" Thrustmaster HOTAS 4 and plugged in my old Microsoft Thrustmaster Precision 2. Works fine with no artificial drift and no dither. It was the dither that really was hard to deal with. Just as a side note, I left the Thrustmaster software in place, and it works with the old joystick, allowing me to calibrate the old joystick. Also, the Properties feature shows the old joystick tracking perfectly. I do miss the throttle though, was thoroughly spoiled. Am now deciding on my next joystick/throttle and maybe pedals? Thanks for your help. m
  2. Good question. The reason I chose Thrustmaster was my experience with my Microsoft Thrustmaster joystick back before MS dropped it. I decided to replace it because it seemed to be inserting a slight roll to the right. Still, it works much better than the "new" HOTAS. As indicated, I have had little time for FS and had massive problems with FS2020, even with my new computer. I let the Thustmaster warranty expire, my mistake. Now that I know this is a electronic/mechanical issue with this particular unit, I'm wondering if it can actually be corrected. In the meantime, I'm going to buy a new joystick and throttle. I was hoping the get more information from Thrustmaster in regard to my initial complaint. It should be noted that their response did offer to provide information regarding their equipment. I would like to know if my experience is an isolated incident or if it is a design/manufacturing problem. At any rate, it has been a learning experience. Best to you and yours, m
  3. I'm very sorry, b52bob. You were quite right, of course. The notation is not in the manual, but it is on the website, as noted by Andy. I had, in fact, downloaded the software and installed it when I initially got the joystick/throttle a year ago. Anyway, I have now gotten the verdict from Thrustmaster tech support today. 1) It's a hardware issue; 2) the hardware is out of warranty; 3) they do not repair this hardware; 4) the only recourse would be to replace if under warranty (see 2) above); and 5) have a nice day. Anyway, thanks for your help. It is much appreciated.
  4. Andy, thanks for your reply. In the course of trying to get the joystick/throttle to work, I went through all the options including this one. Sooo, I finally broke down and contacted Thrustmaster tech support, evan though I had to sign up for an account which required my giving their third-party agent my birthday and date. After submitting description, videos, and invoices, here is the bottom line straight from the horses mouth: "Your T.Flight Hotas 4 has a hardware issue. The only option, as we do not repair these units, is to replace them if they are still under warranty. "The warranty for your unit is 1 Year for US Customers if purchased brand new. Your invoice shows that you purchased this unit in 2020. It is not longer under warranty as you said. "Our Thrustmaster team wishes you a pleasant day and remain at your disposal for any further information about our products." Again, many thanks for taking an interest and for your reply. People like you make flight simming much better. m
  5. Hmmm. Don't see anything at the Thrustmaster website addressing the use of the controls with a PC.
  6. Thank you for your quick response. No joy on the PC/PlayStation switch. The throttle has a PS button that changes the function somewhat with my PC. The manual doesn't note a switch on the base and contains no information about use with PC. Notes requirement to logon to PlayStation account to use but don't see how this applies to PC. This appears to be a hardware problem, but I don't see evidence that anyone has this problem but me. (Hooray!) I have a video of the wacky behavior. You did help me greatly in that I'm going to have to replace the joystick and didn't know whether the Tflight X might have the same problem. Are you using it with a PC? Thanks, Mike
  7. So, this is my first post. If I am doing something wrong, please correct me. Just got through trying to contact Technical Support for Thrustmaster. Was prompted to log in. Tried to set up account, and they required my birth date. What? As you know this is a red flag with respect to hacking concerns. Apparently, Thrustmaster uses a third-party login provider which is also a red flag to me. Anyway, the problem I'm having with the HOTAS 4 is that, in using it with FSX on my PC, the control inputs result in outputs that are all over the map. It's like having a crazy copilot who grabs the controls suddenly and inputs more aileron or opposite aileron, then the controls vibrate before settling down sometimes off center. This looks like a problem with the electronics. Any ideas? Thustmaster does say that this apparatus is for PlayStation, but they say it can be used for PC.
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