Problems with Warthog stick.

Hi ! I just recently bought a Warthog stick for $60, because it has some issues and I ended up getting a discount after I discovered them.Testing the stick in the device analyzer that's included in the script editor software, the only button that works is the first stage of the trigger, and when you press it, all 19 buttons are activated. I took the base off, and didn't see any obviously loose wires. I do have a multimeter, but no schematic.

What I'm wondering is the best way to go about troubleshooting and repairing this, or at least figuring out if the problem is isolated in the gimbal, so that maybe I can at least salvage the grip and use it with a Virpil base. It also has a missing thumb (countermeasures) button, by the way, and I did write to TM almost a week ago, with no reply as of yet. Thank you !

What you are describing sounds like the known problem where one of the wires breaks loose at the connector that connects the stick to the base. The wires have no strain relief and the one that has the most tension usually breaks from the movement of the stick. You can remove the screws that hold the connector to the base and lift it out to get to the wires to re-solder the one that broke. You can also take the base cover off and unplug the cable to give it more slack for the repair. If you search the forum you will find more instructions and also TM will send you instructions if you email tech support and describe the problem. IF I remember correctly TM took a while to respond and I had already fixed it by that time. I had to fix my stick also so that is how i know about this.

slyfly

I guess it's silly to ask if TM fixed that problem on the latest Warthogs?