Upgraded electronics on early MkI GF and now no lights/funciton

[strong05]

Just finished upgrading my early MKI gunfighter and as soon as I connect the joystick to the base the black box (MKI/Orange) all the leds go out on both the black box and the joystick base. Please advise on how to resolve the issue.

Regards,
Brad

[Victorus]

What upgrade have you made? Describe your configuration please.
Please follow instructions viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2762.

[strong05]

As stated previously I have a Mark I gunfighter base (early version purchased June/July time frame 2017). Latest firmware installed from the VKB website for gunfighter with a Mark I blackbox, but I also tried the warthog stick firmware and both produced the same result. Upgrade performed was this: https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=ele ... pgrade-kit

Upgrade installed per the instructions. There are no compatibility exceptions listed and I followed the directions and emailed the address on the webpage above with a picture of my base to ensure receipt of the proper compatible kit.

[Ron61]

Most likely, you have a short circuit and therefore the BB will not start. I think you should try swapping the red and black cables in the MCG to GF board connector. See the picture.
It would be nice to see a photo of your board before rearranging the cables.

[strong05]

I only had to remove the yellow wire to re-arrange per the video instructions.

[Ron61]

So did the BB work after rearranging the cables?

[strong05]

I did not change anything. The picture depicts the current configuration for which the base is non functional.

[Ron61]

It is necessary in the connector marked with a circle, using a needle, to swap the black and red cables. On the board there is an inscription GND above the connector - there should be a black cable here.

[strong05]

To further clarify:

When I installed the new electronics I only had to unpin the yellow wire. I simple re-installed it once I had re-arranged it to allow the cable enough length to be plugged in. The picture shown is the only way I've had the wires configured, and the one in which the lights on the base and the blackbox Mk1 go out as soon as I plug in the stick (and the VKB software also loses com with the device). As soon as you disconnect the stick the lights turn back on and the VKB software will re-acquire the controller.

I have also checked continuity across the 3 wires with the pins on the top that go to the stick. All show good continuity indicating good connections with the board.

[strong05]

It is necessary in the connector marked with a circle, using a needle, to swap the black and red cables. On the board there is an inscription GND above the connector - there should be a black cable here.

To confirm:

What I have now matches what you have pictured for the three wires, and what you are saying is to swap the black and red wires?

[Ron61]

My photo shows the connector where you need to change the cables. And they have to be positioned like this for it to work.

[strong05]

That fixed it!

Thank you for your help!

[Ron61]

you're welcome