Goggles Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am running FSX SE and using a Hotas controller. Everything was fine yesterday when I shut down, but when I started up this morning all the controller button settings had gone. Most of them I have managed to reset but have not succeeded with the throttle and with the rocker arm which I use for rudder trim. When I load a free flight it comes up with the engine running, and the rpm dial showing 0. Pushing the throttle lever on the controller gets no response or effect on the rpm's. In the cockpit view if I push in the throttle with my mouse then the rpm clock registers and the rpm's go to maximum. So, the problem is how to set the throttle in the controls? The Cessna doesn't have an auto-throttle - I thought maybe there was an auto-throttle engaged somewhere. How do I assign a 'throttle increase' to a lever that doesn't register a 'click' in the settings? It is presumably the same issue with the rocker arm that I use for the rudder. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger2k2 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am running FSX SE and using a Hotas controller. Everything was fine yesterday when I shut down, but when I started up this morning all the controller button settings had gone. Most of them I have managed to reset but have not succeeded with the throttle and with the rocker arm which I use for rudder trim. When I load a free flight it comes up with the engine running, and the rpm dial showing 0. Pushing the throttle lever on the controller gets no response or effect on the rpm's. In the cockpit view if I push in the throttle with my mouse then the rpm clock registers and the rpm's go to maximum. So, the problem is how to set the throttle in the controls? The Cessna doesn't have an auto-throttle - I thought maybe there was an auto-throttle engaged somewhere. How do I assign a 'throttle increase' to a lever that doesn't register a 'click' in the settings? It is presumably the same issue with the rocker arm that I use for the rudder. ThanksYou need to look under "axis controls" to find the throttle. Check first that you are seeing axis movement on the throttle when in joystick calibration . Cheers Stinger Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes, I have gone through the Windows calibration procedure for the joystick and all appears to be in order. Over in the FSX Buttons/Keys assignment settings, how do you assign functions to the rocker and the throttle lever when neither of these 'click'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger2k2 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes, I have gone through the Windows calibration procedure for the joystick and all appears to be in order. Over in the FSX Buttons/Keys assignment settings, how do you assign functions to the rocker and the throttle lever when neither of these 'click'?As i say, both throttle and rudder are found under axis assignment rather than buttons/keys. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Clear. I am in the Control Axes and can see the Rudder Axis and the Throttle Axis. There are 3 buttons to choose from, Reset Defaults Delete Joystick Assignment Change Assignment I highlight the Throttle Axis and press the Change Assignment and the Change Assignment window opens. If I move the joystick throttle lever forwards nothing registers in the box (whereas if I was changing an assignment for a controller button, then the button no. would appear), so I can't assign Throttle Axis to the throttle lever. I presume I'm missing something, my apologies. What do I need to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger2k2 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 It sounds like you are doing everything correctly so i think you are going to need someone who uses the same controller to help you further. The only other thing that i can suggest trying is to start fsx without your controller plugged in. Then once fsx has started, plug the controller in, using a different usb port if you have one available. Cheers Stinger Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Unfortunately, that didn't do it either. Thanks for your help. Still looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger2k2 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 If your Hotas came with specific drivers software it may be worth re-installing those. Worth a try? Stinger Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 That's the answer. I downloaded the drivers from Hotas and everything is running again. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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