Saitek X52 Throttle Fix

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8 жыл бұрын

The Saitek Pro Flight X52 Throttle: How to Remove Detents
The Saitek X52 throttle is a quality product however, it includes two detents (mechanical resistance to movement) in its throttle movement. Here is how I fixed this problem by removing the detents. This is an easy project and totally reversible.
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@globext80 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this popped up on my feed. Those bumpers in the thruster were super annoying

@Llyander 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! My X52 Pro's throttle had got very spongy after 75%, it wasn't engaging all the way too 100 unless you kept constant pressure on it, it would just move back to 90%. Removing the detent has fixed this! Thanks so much for posting this.

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad the throttle works for you now.

@Xerxes17 3 жыл бұрын

This was my issue too, it seems like the upper 25% screw in the doohicky had collapsed inward inside the piece, so removing it and going to a smooth 100% range throttle was an easy fix, and this guide helped a lot.

@drivenbyart 2 жыл бұрын

@@Xerxes17 Same.

@biggnasty989 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I just purchased a "used twice" (obviously used more than twice) X52 pro on offer up, got it home, and the throttle was jumping around, and didn't have full range. Yeah, I plugged the throttle in while it was apart and immediately saw that the input smoothed out, and I got full range. I removed the detent, and used a little more pressure on the tension knob. You are the man. Go buy yourself a beer!

@joshthepagan Жыл бұрын

Awesome instructions! Worked like a charm. I was trying to figure out what went wrong in a dogfight when my throttle wouldn't move all the way forward and sprung back. That little detent was the cause of it all. Never liked it in the first place. Had it for years and now it's like I have a fully functioning throttle. Thanks!

@alexhooks6037 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My little Detent piece with the two springs on it had become warped due to over use, and one of the springs was protruding further than the other. Made it almost impossible to fly! You rock!

@bitofbeer 3 жыл бұрын

You legend! My throttle kept going back to 80 from 100, wasn't going over that dammed "tooth". Feels better than ever now!

@BigDawgCleveland 7 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!!! This video is awesome. I never did like the detent but would deal with it... The throttle started getting stuck and I had to play with it to get the throttle all off or all on... anyhow ... I watched this video (Just before getting ready to order another joystick) and low and behold I followed you awesome video took it apart removed the detent, put it all back together and this joystick works BETTER than when I first got it brand new! Thanks a million!!! You saved me close to 200 bucks!

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my video helped you. Happy flying!

@tillanous Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO SO much for this video. The Detent broke on mine and my throttle could no longer move fully forward, was driving me nuts. I did this and now I love throttle motion better than before!

@abbasid 2 жыл бұрын

Just completed my first flight post-throttle dentistry: so much smoother to fly now! Thanks!

@robertwestreicher1924 4 жыл бұрын

Its gone... ITS GONE ITS FINALLY GONE! Thank you sir from the bottom of my heart.

@BlueStarBrony Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I play Elite Dangerous with full range throttle and landing with the detents was driving me nuts. I always thought the throttle was kind of stiff but I didn't even know the detents were there but this definitely fixes it! I have the Logitech X52 (The non Pro silver one) and initially the base wouldn't open until I realized the 2nd center screw was hidden under a "disclaimer" sticker. I used the screw driver to feel where the hole was and then pushed it through. Thanks again!

@TheFlametroll 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I managed to play 1 hour of elite dangerous before it drove me nuts, then I found your video, got started right away, job done in 10min.

@torbinator9729 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Opens up a bunch of power settings previously unavailable with many of my aircraft. Thanks! One tip, be sure to remove the center screws completely as shown in this vid. Otherwise it's easy to accidentally pull part of the mechanism off, and those wires are very thin. No damage was done, but removing the screws will ensure so.

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@werewolf1336 7 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks. The detent on my X52 Pro Throttle went south. I was about ready to drop $400+ on a Warthog HOTAS when I found your video. Watched video. 15 minutes later and voila no detent. It's like a whole new throttle and way better without the detent. Now if I could just get rid of the noise around the center detents on the x and y rotation knobs on the throttle.

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad it worked out for you

@cuebanb4227 5 жыл бұрын

Just found this vid. It helped me solve a problem where the throttle would push back from 100% to 75% and would not stay where I wanted it to stay, at 100%. Thanks for this tutorial! Saved me a lot of grief!

@harvbegal6868 5 жыл бұрын

Mine just started doing this too! Glad to see it worked. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

@viewer54322 2 жыл бұрын

Worked great. Tip: When reinstalling the screws, use the screwdriver to rotate the screw as if you were trying to loosen it. Each full revolution you will hear/feel a 'click'. This is the screw thread dropping back into the thread on the plastic housing. Once you feel that click then you start rotating it to tighten it. This will help prevent stripping out the plastic threads.

@Cajun76 4 жыл бұрын

I actually liked the detent, even for Elite: Dangerous, but the detent started acting "weird", it would bind up a bit until I released pressured and reset, but just tonight, it bound up on the low side, preventing me from zeroing the throttle without physically holding it back. Per your excellent instructions, I was able to remove it. It appeared to be rather dry, like glob of grease missed when it was being assembled +2 years ago. Rather than mess with the grease, I removed the detent instead. I just have to take care not to slam the throttle forward or backward without that familiar tactile feedback. This is my second X-52, been using them for almost 15 years, 20,000 hours easily between them. Good hunting!

@ALT11i 2 жыл бұрын

can confirm: the grease is hard to wash off xd thank you so much for this tutorial, this detent was really annoying, but now the throttle feels amazing

@basti1914 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I liked the resistance but I broke and my throttle didn't work any more. I removed it and I can use my Saitek again. Thanks again and greetings from Berlin!

@karlheinzmuller5193 6 жыл бұрын

My throttle had no resistance to move to the 100 but most of the time it was not possible to put it to zero without a having coming back to 10 or the like. Turned out that one side of the slot was broken. Now there is no problem for propper landings. Thx a lot - your vid still saves throttles and money.

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

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@iNeoTroniC 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these awesome instructions! Now the X52pro is perfect!!!

@delmonti 7 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU! My throttle had the "wandering hump" phenomena, wouldn't go to 100% without constant pressure then creep back to 90%. Removed the sticky little git and now its wonderfully smooth.

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Great! Happy to hear the throttle works well for you now.

@Bromaross 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. Just got X52 Pro and was looking for a way to put that tiny thing back so i could feel climbing throttle witout looking on the stick.

@montmorencypascal8380 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! can not be more explicit !

@rogerdodgeraviation 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@rent2ownnz Жыл бұрын

Easy as... Thanks. My X-52 had a tab in the centre near the left function button on the inside clipping the silver cover that curves over the front. I had to open from the rear and then kind of wrench it forward a bit to separated the cases.

@H3llsEmper0r 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much been playing Elite Dangerous and that kept getting in the way and getting me killed. Keep up the good work.

@Kamel_Jr 2 жыл бұрын

Worked very well, taking apart and putting back together was a slight struggle ban managed in the end

@peterhuiskens6548 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you saved my x52 , aparently something with the tooth can happen , and it gets stuck @ 25 / 75% it made a horrible clicking sound, and really had to push true it. ( happened very suddenly) , i pulled de tooth out, and now it works very smooth again So thnx again for explaining

@callaway86 3 жыл бұрын

The reason for this is that the detent housing is most likely cracked. It causes the detent to get twisted inside the stick. The detent housing is way to thin and almost always crack over time. Best to just remove the detent.

@bb10880 7 жыл бұрын

This is great. So simple. I know what I'll be doing tonight!

@bb10880 7 жыл бұрын

BTW, it takes about 5 min for all of you wondering.. And it's SOOOO much nicer now!

@scraaty8441 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. This little thingy moved a bit inside and caused my throttle not sticking to the full position.

@harvbegal6868 5 жыл бұрын

Just this evening my x52 throttle started doing this thing where I have to push forward extra hard to get it to 100% Then it slides back if I let go. I hope this fixes the issue. Here is another Subscriber for the good info!

@Zeckmon3 5 жыл бұрын

Almost as if 100% is an afterburner.

@yv.l.3732 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, same problem here, did it fixed it ? Thx !

@antonip1114 Жыл бұрын

I just did it and it is much nicer. I also added some thick big bolts as dead weight. Now it is much more stable and it feels better.

@cmdrdyland Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the type of screws

@RichRich-iy5jb Жыл бұрын

awesome vid, so much better now. Thankyou very much

@vedritmathias9193 3 жыл бұрын

I had an issue where, when I adjusted thrust, the thrust in-game would go crazy. I figured my X52 pro was just crapping out, but when I went in to remove the detents (got tired of them after all these years of owning it), I checked the cables and components, didn't see any immediate problems, and put it back together. Don't know what was going on, but now my thrust is read accurately in-game, and the lack of detents makes the experience that much better.

@arkadiusz6198 Жыл бұрын

with classic X52 (not pro, silver one) solution works exactly the same. Thanks.

@DFX2KX 10 ай бұрын

This also told me how to get in to clean the pot. Which is Hella nice!

@him91360 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - worked well and saved me spending - cheers

@Xaelur 3 жыл бұрын

Tyvm, mines housing broke and this was an extremely easy fix.

@patrickdellvideo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was perfect.

@marcosgc2024 7 жыл бұрын

could you make a video how to disassembly the joy of the x52 pro ? im planing to make a deep clean and gresing again but without info would be very difficult ... there are no videos how total disassembly the x52pro , would be good for you and all the people that want to see a video about the disassembly of the x52pro joy ! grtulations for your videos

@zulurewts3606 4 жыл бұрын

Would you have an advice if one of the middle screws seems that it's socket is stripped. It just turns but dont come out.

@jackschoonover6418 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU DANKE СПАСИБО!!!! My detents went wonky and wouldn't hold 100% and if I left it at idle for too long it would get really hard to move out of idle. I almost bought a new HOTAS because of it.

@pete9b 4 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video. thanks!!….

@Thepher6 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect video, ty!

@dobbo4596 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work for a non pro X52? I hope so as the detent drives me crazy when flying helicopters

@Xerxes17 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Roger Dodger, I've always had a minor issue with my throttle in that the slider and the X/ Y Rotation knob have always been a little noisy at certain positions. Is this normal behavior? If it isn't, is it likely to be an issue with the pots or with the electronics somewhere?

@FinsaneLorist 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianlonjak9424 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic sir!! Thank you so much

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad the video was helpful.

@jaywright9820 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Why in the name of flight did they not allow you to just turn off the detents? All better now!

@marianandnorbert 6 жыл бұрын

my issue is that sometimes my joystick has set keybinds in mode 1 + pinkie switch like T (Target) and sometimes it stops working and starts spamming the key to the point that I have to restart my pc as everything that involves typing is completely impossible

@stvnnmnn 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, took me 15 minutes and most of that was finding a pliers, haha. The detents have annoyed me for 8 years! Gone!!

@drgluck07 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@grande1900 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do the ST290 pro

@mikem.2078 4 жыл бұрын

I hit the like. Couple of questions. Does the x52 Pro throttle LCD screen and the wheel buttons directly below the LCD screen allow you to use them to interact and modify / adjust the Radio Control Panel found in every cockpit (i.e. can see at 0:44 , upper left)? Or does the LCD on the throttle base act as a read-only display? Secondly, is it possible (and fairly easy) to re-insert the small detent thing that you took out for the mod? Should use any special grease / fluid when putting back in? Thanks.

@Connor_Bowles 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to do this but the back wouldn't come off and now it seems like there is something stuck near the tension knob and it won't go back together properly

@dkgnjman 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, first: thanks for the video. With my history of breaking joysticks since th C64 days, I wouldn't have touched it without an explanation ;) I have another problem though: the joystick part started squeaking. Do you have an idea how to fix that or which parts I'd have to oil/clean? Otherwise the whole thing is still working good, I wouldn't want to buy new ones just because of that.

@XzadforSpacefox 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That little piece of junk in there was a real problem

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

@joebeard 6 жыл бұрын

Was wondering why the fecking thing wouldn't come apart, those hidden screws were cheeky. Thanks!

@FEVB 7 жыл бұрын

0:13 2k+ set up....$25 headset lol. Great vid man.

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I have a better headset, but I only use it with real airplanes.

@grizzlybear1754 4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerdodgeraviation BOOM. BUUUURN. Joke aside thanks for the video!

@arcadealchemist 3 жыл бұрын

now what about adding self centering ?

@cfc3972 2 жыл бұрын

is this the same on non pro x52?

@Dudull76 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Thanks :)

@Gremlinke96 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone ever had a problem with that mouse ministick? I've noticed that depending on the position of my throttle the range of x and y axis of that ministick is limited. It has nothing to do with deadzones. Like I can move it however i like and its not getting stuck or anything, the problem is that its in the properties window its values are heavily limited or I can move it left, down and up but the cursor doesn't go to the right.

@dickboogaard3175 4 жыл бұрын

Topy thanks .

@nosteh 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! couldn't have made it easier, this feels a lot better

@kaimeraprime 3 жыл бұрын

thanks this saved my buying a new stick

@DED_S_WHISKEY Жыл бұрын

THX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@shugularity 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I think I'll have to think about removing it after it broke on me, I can still use the throttle but to go from below 25% to 100% I have to flick it back down from 100 to 25 and back up again, otherwise the detent stops it from going 100%. I actually wouldn't even prefer it without, I like having the biting point at 75% for both blue-line combat flying and for supercruising into a station on Elite Dangerous, but I already had to return an x52 standard for a broken spring on the centering mechanism and I'm not about to send this one away for something much more easily fixed myself.

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your message. Quick reminder: I always respond to customers as soon as I see their email. Customer support is a high priority for me. Unfortunately, I can't respond to all messages I get from the general public. However, I have already provided an enormous amount of free information for you... * FAQ: Many general questions can be answered in my Frequently Asked Questions section www.rogerdodger.net/aboutus/faq/ * Builder Academy: Enroll in the Builder Academy to view DIY videos and instructions on improving your home flight sim. It's free with no advertisements! www.rogerdodger.net/builder-academy/ * Get notified of new products, sales, product updates, and more by signing up as a Roger Dodger Insider www.rogerdodger.net/contact/email_signup/ Again, I appreciate your message and I wish you the best of luck in building your home flight simulator. Happy Landings! ~Matt Thomas Roger Dodger Aviation

@Paskiewicz1985 7 жыл бұрын

I hate annoying feature in the new version of throttle! But thank you so much for the video!

@rogerdodgeraviation 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. I sure enjoy my throttle a lot more since I removed the detent. Thank you for watching.

@Paskiewicz1985 7 жыл бұрын

Roger Dodger Aviation - Yeah, I'm now satisfied after removing the little detent! The throttle won't mess up my muscle memory anymore.

@CarlosJim27 5 жыл бұрын

good video, do you know how to fix the x52 throttle when its not responding and its not being recognized by the computer at all?

@rolivaresf2608 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue, I have tried to reinstall the drivers but no way the PC recognize the X52

@Kilen_BE 7 жыл бұрын

good to know, after warranty gone, i will do too (y) :)

@foxyt4066 6 жыл бұрын

YOU MADE MY FLIGHT

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you liked this, you will love the Builder Academy. It's an online training course with many techniques for modifying flight sim controls and building DIY Flight Simulators. You can enroll in Builder Academy for free and best of all... no advertisements! www.rogerdodger.net/builder-academy/ Again, I appreciate your message and I wish you many happy flight simulator adventures. Happy Landings! ~Matt Thomas Roger Dodger Aviation

@WolfHack 3 жыл бұрын

I liked to use my detents, but they broke so their position changes... so It's better that they're gone. Thanks for this

@chinesecamelswing 8 жыл бұрын

awesome, any tips on cleaning the x52 pro. Mine has become sticky over time.

@rogerdodgeraviation 8 жыл бұрын

It's sticky? I haven't heard of that issue for the X-52. Have you tried opening it up to see if it's dirty around the rotating axle?

@brunofporto 7 жыл бұрын

It is the thin rubber over surface. You have two options: Remove it all with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) But I do prefer the second option: baby powder. Carefully put ir where it sticks and the sticky sensation will go away. :D

@qwert_au 4 жыл бұрын

I used a "Stainless Steelo Wool"- it did not scratch the plastic underneath and it cleaned up all of the residue in now time. Little more challenging with the contours on the stick, but the throttle must have taken all of 60 seconds. @Roger over time the 'rubber surface' disintegrates and becomes sticky- any pressure (say like from your nail) will simply remove part of it but leave the adhesive smeared- like when taking off a sticker that leaves all of its glue behind.

@chinesecamelswing 4 жыл бұрын

@@qwert_au thanks mate. I tossed it years ago.

@TacticalSandals 4 жыл бұрын

ugh my X52 totally bricked itself today, worked fine last night and today after loading up xplane I noticed that it has no power, swapped usb ports, still no power, tried another pc, still no power. I am so irritated.

@snux7364 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why this is needed then I remember space sims don't need the detents that flight sims do which this stick was designed for

@gabriel-bl4ckh4wk-6 6 ай бұрын

I love you !

@Mutrino 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My throttle wouldn't go back to zero any more which was a pain. Ripping this stupid and pointless detent out fixed the issue. The X52 is NOT a quality product I'm sad to say, they actually used the wrong screws when it was manufactured. The throttle works, but high quality? not so much.

@vivisect53 Жыл бұрын

They made it easier now. All the rubber feet have holes.

@kevo31415 2 жыл бұрын

Removed all the screws, but can't open it. Can't figure out how to get that stupid plastic latch loose.

@lik_doyaya 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how to add a custom detent? I want to add the AB detent back, without the 25% detent.

@KAWIX 3 жыл бұрын

(SUPOSITION) Maybe if you remove one of the 2 "dent" on the throttle lever (the one who clicks at 25%) it will work ?

@lik_doyaya 3 жыл бұрын

@@KAWIX That is very invasive though, since you have to file the detents down and you can never get them back. I was hoping there'd be a "bolt on" (3D printed) solution, like there are for the X56 and other HOTASes.

@KAWIX 3 жыл бұрын

@@lik_doyaya yeah i know but even if there where a 3d printed solution you'll need to go far in the dissasembly so in both ways it is very invasive

@BobPrivacy 7 жыл бұрын

It wouldn´t be so critical if the throttle would stay in place. (like 95% or so) But it is moving and that is really annoying excpet you would keep your hands on the throttle but i have to operate some other things in a sim. I mean, who is buying a 200€ Joystick for an arcade game? The companys are not thinking, and about the warranty. Maybe the company should make it sure that the expensive crap is working. The first X52 pro was dead by arrival and i have no idea how long the second one will be working. There is no more quality on the marked! EDIT: It´s done. Thanks.

@kalvorax 7 жыл бұрын

gah..ive had my x52 pro for a couple years now and never did this easy as hell task...i hate the fact they even put the stupid detente in anyways (i only use it on Elite Dangerous)

@chemicalBR0 7 жыл бұрын

seems weird you want to remove the detent for elite dangerous... the 2nd detent is where you place the throttle for it to auto slow you in supercruise. (keep you in the blue) without the detent you will be overshooting stations and planets constantly. (I know this from experience coz i tried it.) I lasted about half an hour and reversed the mod back to having the detents. in elite the detents are your friend :)

@kalvorax 7 жыл бұрын

eh, Ive always disliked the detents, especially for elite...I much rather have a smooth full range than to hitches at the high and low ends for no reason. Ive had MUCH better control since i took the "cavity" out :P

@shugularity 6 жыл бұрын

The HOTAS model in Elite is based on the X52 and it seems they designed the game to function around an x52 the best, mine broke and now I don't have these useful stoppers to ease me onto blue line combat speed/blue line supercruise speed. Honestly, flying FA off in combat with that detent there is really useful for me. But hey, each to their own.

@duomechtra1234 6 жыл бұрын

Does this void warranty?

@rogerdodgeraviation 6 жыл бұрын

Affirmative

@mv8984 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought my throttle was defective

@ossianns 5 жыл бұрын

i removed it but i still feel the dent

@nickcarnevalino7462 5 жыл бұрын

instead of pulling up the non slip pads , just poke a Phillip through the pads , this doesn't get glue everywhere and it's sort of self healing.

@ZennybearOG 5 жыл бұрын

Removing the dentent.... *laughs in afterburner*

@VladQuake 3 жыл бұрын

@1:50 no screws on the non-pro version, to anyone curious

@dobbo4596 3 жыл бұрын

Does the fix work the same ? I need to do my non pro

@VladQuake 3 жыл бұрын

@@dobbo4596 yes it's very similar inside

@dobbo4596 3 жыл бұрын

@@VladQuake Job done and big improvement especially with helicopters

@VladQuake 3 жыл бұрын

@@dobbo4596 Nice. I took apart the stick to get rid of the rubber goo, and now can't get the pinky switch together.

@dobbo4596 3 жыл бұрын

@@VladQuake That's always my worry if something will not go back together luckily it was all ok, i also use some silicone spray on the moving parts and its nice and smooth as well as more accurate. Hope you get yours sorted soon