Thrustmaster TWCS Potentiometer Cleaning How-to

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LouisCYUL

LouisCYUL

2 жыл бұрын

By popular* request: an unscripted and quickly put together how-to on cleaning the surface mount throttle axis potentiometer on the Thrustmaster TWCS.
*one or two redditors on r/HOTAS

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@astromos
@astromos 11 ай бұрын
I had severe jittering at about 97-99% and 0-6% throttle. This complete fixed my issue. Thank you so much!
@smbarbour
@smbarbour 6 ай бұрын
I was having the same issue. I used an alcohol prep swab to do the cleaning (isopropyl alcohol and a tiny lint-free cloth) and it did the trick.
@bonesoneuropa1610
@bonesoneuropa1610 Ай бұрын
omg me too!! we should be firneds
@davenottingham3254
@davenottingham3254 23 күн бұрын
I don’t know if you’ll ever see this but it would be rude not to say thank you! Saved me a chunk of money and a massive gap from flying while I saved up! Really appreciate your video
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 23 күн бұрын
Glad I could help!
@spedkaone
@spedkaone 2 жыл бұрын
You are a life saver. Was about to purchase a new throttle. Followed these steps and it's as good as new. THANK YOU!
@Darusamon
@Darusamon 2 ай бұрын
Just did this and it completely resolved the jumping issue that the throttle had been exhibiting for me previously. Thanks for the guide!
@deranged19
@deranged19 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, just wanna thank you, found this video of yours and worked wonders for me. Just out here to send my appreciation. cheers!
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@BurkeAviator
@BurkeAviator 11 ай бұрын
Thank you from this, I recently replaced the grease with the nyogel 767a on the slide rails and thought I messed something up. This not only fixed my issue, it's smoother now than when I first got it, thank you so much
@iballlp
@iballlp 4 ай бұрын
It fixed the jittering. Very nice. Thank you
@octylionflight5140
@octylionflight5140 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very useful video ! Saved me discarding my TWCS when it developed a very noisy pot. I found that I didn't need to unscrew the linkage arm from the throttle handle; I just pulled up on the end connected to the potentiometer and swung it to one side.
@angryscan2970
@angryscan2970 7 ай бұрын
Had severe jittering between 30-97% ish. Worked like a charm, smooth acceleration! Thank you for posting this!
@supra1jzed
@supra1jzed 9 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Was having hellish issues with mine and ran across this video from a Reddit post. My metal ring in the base of the potentiometer was almost solid black. Took hard scraping with the pick to get it off. Way simpler than I thought it would be! For having only 2 hands when you needed 4, great video! 😂
@TheDani2033
@TheDani2033 9 ай бұрын
Thank you my dude! I had a lot of jittering at the top and bottom ends of my throttle. After following the video and some harder scraping on the metal ring, mine had a couple of stains, it is working flawlessly again.
@fishbed_
@fishbed_ Жыл бұрын
Life saver! I dealt with months of severe jittering at max/center of the joystick, making it super hard to fly properly nor do any AAR, etc. Feels strange to be able to fly normally again.
@nuxogaming8439
@nuxogaming8439 2 ай бұрын
Legend! This worked for me, thank you so much. TM customer services were useless, they should watch this video themselves to point people in the right direction, as it's clearly a common problem.
@PhilCole
@PhilCole Жыл бұрын
Useful. Thanks cleared up my jitter. In the absence of switch cleaner I used plain old WD-40 on the advice of a friend and it was fine.
@gomes389
@gomes389 Жыл бұрын
You saved my day... my Thrustmaster TWCS had this problem and I managed to fix it, but I didn't use spray, I just wiped it off with a swab.
@Strax1357
@Strax1357 6 ай бұрын
It did fix my problem, like everyone elses in the comments, BUT i had some problems after this fix. Nothing of your fault, its bad design from thrustmaster. After i did what you said. My TWCS didn't want to be recognized by windows. I took it back apart, tested cables, shorts, missing components on the PCB. Turned out it just didn't want to work. After 45minutes of useless diagnosing, it just started to work again. At least i learned something new. Thanks for the fix, it did fix my issues!
@underthewater_
@underthewater_ Жыл бұрын
Worked for me! Completely smooth input now. I used Isopropyl Alc. for the cleaning, it looked like there was some grease buildup in the potentiometer. The IPA I used completely removed the grease, so might have 'shortened' the lifespan of the part, but at least it works for now.
@zelots1991
@zelots1991 20 күн бұрын
holy shit, this works! You are the best, OP
@Grzechu2142
@Grzechu2142 Жыл бұрын
Thank You! Just have the same problem and your film help a lot!
@Daniel-CMelinte
@Daniel-CMelinte 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!Fixed my jittering at 100% throttle .
@funfsinn14
@funfsinn14 5 ай бұрын
i love you. been struggling with mine and this fixed it. good video
@kromeboy
@kromeboy 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! You are a live saver. The central screw that hold the arm of the throttle could be unscrewed partially
@danielk7291
@danielk7291 Жыл бұрын
great video helped me clean and find a broken contact. bit of aluminumfoil and it works like a charm again!
@bastien2561
@bastien2561 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ! It totally solved my problem ! By the way I used some glass spray cleaner to clean the potentiometer.
@sami-my1vi
@sami-my1vi Жыл бұрын
You helped me alot thanks!
@JackHamMer199
@JackHamMer199 Жыл бұрын
Much Thanks brother, it did help fix the wrong inputs ❤❤
@smax7019
@smax7019 6 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! That worked like a charm!!
@sparrowlt
@sparrowlt 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!! just did this and my TWCS stoped jumping in the throttle axis. Removing the cover its quite hairy.. one of the taps broke just pulling it out gently.. so be carefull (fortunatlly didnt afected reasembly) also recomend taking a photo before removing the pot to make sure reinstall is correct.. i couldnt renember wich was upside up or down but had taken a pic and could see a small circle wich was on one side only and up
@dp8610
@dp8610 9 ай бұрын
Thank you sooo much!!! It worked exceptionel.
@j.m.taylor8372
@j.m.taylor8372 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This worked for me!
@andremcburney6969
@andremcburney6969 Жыл бұрын
😊 agreed with all the other ppl successfully fixing their tech. Thanks to your video, I managed the fix, 100% successful. Thanks 🙏👍
@oznckr
@oznckr 8 ай бұрын
Fixed my throttle thanks
@DerekWilsonProgrammer
@DerekWilsonProgrammer Жыл бұрын
the little metal thing that pops out, make sure you put it back in with the metal side down, its bent a bit so one side it looks bent up, other side it looks bent down, I had to put it in bent down. Also, I applied more pressure and snapped off the single solder joint on the top, had to re-flow it and it's good, thanks for your help.
@LukeWarmGamer234
@LukeWarmGamer234 5 ай бұрын
A year later, you saved me from thinking my throttle was broken, made the small adjustment, and everything worked. Thank you for saving my heart. Lol
@nuxogaming8439
@nuxogaming8439 2 ай бұрын
@@LukeWarmGamer234 That makes two of us lol, I did exactly the same
@akhdi05967
@akhdi05967 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! You are my hero.
@stasaviator3503
@stasaviator3503 Жыл бұрын
с помощью этого видео, я починил свой Thrustmaster TWCS! Спасибо!
@heavyhornet93
@heavyhornet93 6 ай бұрын
Thanks man, it's very helpfull for me
@RoamingAdhocrat
@RoamingAdhocrat Жыл бұрын
DUDE. you saved my throttle from being angrily destroyed with hammers. and somehow the slew hat is now working too despite not touching it!
@supra1jzed
@supra1jzed 9 ай бұрын
You likely have a loose connection in there somewhere that was disturbed in the magic way to get it reconnected.
@giovannigiorgio3211
@giovannigiorgio3211 Жыл бұрын
thankyou! sooo much better now
@luika112
@luika112 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I fixed it!
@jeancoquelicot1249
@jeancoquelicot1249 Жыл бұрын
thank you very much, it worked great
@theshotdoctor4602
@theshotdoctor4602 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much works perfect
@WillRaben
@WillRaben Жыл бұрын
Absolute life saver, revived my throttle back to 100% usability. It had severe jitter at blower and idle levels. borderline unusable. Any chance you got any inputs on what can be done with the TDC index stick? mine came with travel in pitch and has a hard time returning to center :(
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL Жыл бұрын
I managed to desolder and clean the mini-stick once with a Soldapullt and much cursing - it prompted me order a motorized desoldering pump. I would not try it again without that and my hot air rework station. The part used doesn't match the standard Alps footprint found on typical console controllers either, I haven't been able to find a compatible replacement.
@vince.namdak
@vince.namdak 2 ай бұрын
Very nice ! i used Facom contact cleaner and it worked perfectly ! Thank you !
@maximpikalev9538
@maximpikalev9538 2 жыл бұрын
thank you! thank you so much!
@benbrady1389
@benbrady1389 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@enfantterrible4868
@enfantterrible4868 4 ай бұрын
i used normal disinfectant spray because i had nothing else and it worked too :D
@FireCulex
@FireCulex Жыл бұрын
Opening that plastic tab, super scary. I just stuck alcohol into the hole and it works good as new. We'll see how long it lasts. My T.16000m had a problem with the twist within a week of purchase as well but I use pedals instead.
@Jojooooooo
@Jojooooooo Жыл бұрын
if you have a warranty you could always replace it
@hideakibanno7540
@hideakibanno7540 9 ай бұрын
I live in the middle of nowhere, can i just use normal alcohol to clean it?
@graydeath1
@graydeath1 8 ай бұрын
Still get a few jitters near 25% and 75%, but it registers 100% now at least!
@Aviatn11
@Aviatn11 14 күн бұрын
Lifesaver 🙏
@sparkelstr2418
@sparkelstr2418 13 күн бұрын
Hey mate, just wondering if its safe to undo the latches without a pick, as i dont have one and this kind of stuff is very expensive in my country
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 13 күн бұрын
I suppose a sowing needle or the point of a knife would also do
@sparkelstr2418
@sparkelstr2418 12 күн бұрын
@@LouisCYUL Ah, thanks mate, so i can use the pointy end of my scissors? Thanks for replying so quickly.
@narryp
@narryp 2 жыл бұрын
can i do the same thing for the rudder pedal it just stop turning right for msfs but it still works for xplane 11 very strange
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 2 жыл бұрын
The fact it works in X-Plane but not MSFS is pointing to a configuration or software issue, not a hardware one. (I bought the throttle standalone so I don't have matching rudder pedals or stick to tell you much about their internals either.)
@narryp
@narryp 2 жыл бұрын
@@LouisCYUL thank you
@kylincrofford01
@kylincrofford01 15 күн бұрын
I somehow put it back together backwards and now my axis is inverted lol. Time to take it apart again
@mustangbr8074
@mustangbr8074 2 жыл бұрын
Which contact cleaner do you use?
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 2 жыл бұрын
I believe that's the one: crc-canada.ca/automotive/cleaner-degreaser/qd-8482-electronic-cleaner-312-grams.html but really, any plastics-safe "electronics contact cleaner" should do, there are several brands out there. "Deoxit" is another I've heard mentioned a few times but haven't tried myself.
@mustangbr8074
@mustangbr8074 2 жыл бұрын
@@LouisCYUL cool, thanks!
@mustangbr8074
@mustangbr8074 2 жыл бұрын
@@LouisCYUL Did a quick trip to the shop to buy some, issue seems to be resolved! Thank you very much!
@alexthebest1869
@alexthebest1869 11 ай бұрын
Completely fixed all my jittering, it got so bad
@kartal2339
@kartal2339 Ай бұрын
hi..can we found this potentiometer?
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL Ай бұрын
Per a few Reddit comments Panasonic part # EVW-AE4001B14 is a higher quality drop-in replacement available from the usual components distributors. I haven't tried this replacement myself (yet) but you need to be proficient in surface mount work to do it.
@catus9228
@catus9228 2 ай бұрын
nvm it works thanks
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it works now! So... what was it?
@catus9228
@catus9228 2 ай бұрын
@@LouisCYUL The golden ring was on The wrong side
@Darknt69
@Darknt69 Жыл бұрын
it kinda fixed it, when i go WAY back, its there but only WAY back, ima just put a deadzone there, still thank you :D
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL Жыл бұрын
Could be that yours is "too far gone" and needs to be replaced outright, not a problem if you're equipped for SMT soldering. Searching online says that Panasonic's EVW-AE4001B14 is a compatible and much higher quality replacement part, component suppliers like DigiKey, Mouser, or AvNet should have stock.
@Darknt69
@Darknt69 Жыл бұрын
@@LouisCYUL yeah, its ok now with the deadzone, thanks anyways!
@Darknt69
@Darknt69 Жыл бұрын
magic man showed up and overnight fixed the problem \(〇_o)/
@jonevans8498
@jonevans8498 Жыл бұрын
What is that contact cleaner you're using? Is it just WD40?
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL Жыл бұрын
Not WD40, which isn't plastics safe. Suitable products are going to be sold as "electronic cleaner" or "electronic contact cleaner". Examples include "CRC QD Electronic Cleaner" or "MG Chemicals Electrosolve Contact Cleaner" - those two are "zero residue" formulas, an alternative would be "Deoxit D5" which leaves a thin lubricant film instead.
@Jojooooooo
@Jojooooooo Жыл бұрын
@@LouisCYUL would isopropyl alcohol work fine since it's what I have for other tech cleaning stuff?
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL Жыл бұрын
@@Jojooooooo It should help, but contact cleaner will work much better against any corrosion if that's your issue.
@Zen-mo4ue
@Zen-mo4ue Жыл бұрын
fucking love you :*
@EnginKeser.
@EnginKeser. 10 ай бұрын
I hope you go to heaven. Thanks to you, it's fixed. Thank you very, very, very much. Greetings from Turkey. 😇😇
@glennledrew8347
@glennledrew8347 8 ай бұрын
Such a tiny PCB mounted pot is just deplorable practice, edging into toy quality. It should be a larger, easily replaceable type, of greater durability/longer life. The carbon film material over time suffers grooves worn into it by the wiper, and eventually will get scraped completely away. There is often utilized a conductive lubricant which reduces this wear. By cleaning it away the remaining life of the pot is shortened. Replacing these PCB mounted things is a more involved process than for swapping out mechanically mounted types, such as found in the CH throttle. And so more of these units will get needlessly trashed sooner than warranted.
@LouisCYUL
@LouisCYUL 7 ай бұрын
Every single time I've seen potentiometers inside Thrustmaster devices they were bottom-of-the-barrel grade. Any specific conductive lubricant to recommend that could be used here as a second step after cleaning? I don't mind miniaturization that much as I can (de)solder this sort of SMD but I'm in the minority there. Perhaps I've been lucky, mine's kept on working since so replacement hasn't been necessary - yet.
@JodyParsons
@JodyParsons 13 күн бұрын
Going to try using de-oxit. Amp tech’s best friend.
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