VKB-SIM

That was it! I also noticed that the connection error would disappear when squeezing the grip. Turns out the 3-pin connector *in* the grip was simply loose. Sorry for all the trouble, but I know more about troubleshooting now.

It seems I can reliably reset the comms error by leaving the stick unplugged for a very long time (while I'm at work). But when trying to use it again, it will eventually return to the errored state.

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I checked that it was still plugged in and none of the cables (the red, black, yellow ones?) seemed loose or damaged. Should I try re-seating the connectors? EDIT: Re-seated both connectors. No fix. Tonight when I plugged in the stick, the LEDs were not flashing, and the buttons were working again, ...

OK, I downloaded firmware and software, not quite the latest as the website says. I flashed the firmware, loaded the configurator in administrator mode, and performed the same steps as in my last post. Still the joystick only recognizes the 3 axes, no twist or buttons. And the lights are still flash...

OK, I did: Default -> stick reloaded -> "Do you want to configure" -> Yes -> stick reloaded -> "You need to calibrate" -> OK -> Start calibration -> I was able to calibrate axes X, Y, Z, but not RotZ -> End Calibration This time it didn't ask me to calibrate again, but the lights...

Hello, thank you for your quick response. Please see attached.

Also, even if I perform a calibration, after I press "End Calibration," the software simply asks me to calibrate again, as if it is not being saved?

I have a Gladiator NXT EVO L and R pair of joysticks. Today the left one was flashing, so I opened the device config utility and restarted the device. This didn't seem to help so I went to Tools and pressed the Default red button. After it rebooted, this joystick now shows up as "VKBSim Gladiat...