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First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:54
by Ace
Hello VKB

Today, on dogfighting I've noticed the trigger is not working properly.

I made a video to help to understand better rather than just writing of this.

Please look at the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7jiRqigHzY&feature=youtu.be

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 14:02
by Ron61
I stretched the spring a little and the rattling sound disappeared (which was annoying). Perhaps, after that, she took her usual place.

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 18:41
by Ace
Will stretching spring solve the button issue?

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 13:54
by Ron61
The spring, most likely, has shifted from its factory position. Therefore, the button does not work either. You can try and remove it without stretching and install it in a new way. This should solve the problem.

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 7:50
by Ace
yesterday when I disassembled the grip and took the spring out then turned a little bit and assembled again, It worked 5/10. Could be a spring problem (I really hope so...) I will stretch it a bit more tomorrow.

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 15:28
by drunken_sailor
take out trigger, and push the switch with ur finger than i will have 100% certainty that is not the spring
i think its not a spring, but the micro switch or other electronic problems like encoder or something along the way from the stick to pc

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 17:14
by Ace
Yep I fixed it guys, It was spring problem. I disassembled the grip again and corrected its position and now it works as a new.

I contacted with VKB through E-mail and they told me in detail how to fix the problem.

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 21:44
by Ashragon
I'm starting to have the same problems with my first stage trigger.

Ace, could you send me the instructions you got from VKB?

Regards,
Ashragon

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 2:33
by Ace
Ashragon wrote:I'm starting to have the same problems with my first stage trigger.

Ace, could you send me the instructions you got from VKB?

Regards,
Ashragon


Hello Ashragon.

Sorry to hear that you are having the same issue but I can assure you that this can be fixed!.

It happens mainly due to the spring inside the trigger compressed in a wrong way not pressing the button attached to the PCB board.

What VKB had suggested me to was,

1. Disassemble the trigger and pull out both spring and the trigger.

2. Correct the position of the springs and assemble it back.

3. Increase the thickness of the PCB board of the trigger by using glue tape, so it won't move.


You need a tiny screwdriver to disassemble the trigger mechanism.

Re: First Stage trigger is not working

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 16:21
by Ashragon
Thank you, Ace!

I will try this. :D