Phantom button presses with my MCG grip

[LukeFF]

For a while now, one of the buttons on my MCG Grip (Button 9) will randomly activate when I move the joystick through its pitch and roll axes. I've tried resetting the profile and updating the firmware, but nothing's worked. Firmware revision and other details are in the screenshot.

This happens both outside of playing Il2 Battle of Stalingrad and while playing the game.

[Ron61]

It is rather strange that the virtual keyboard keys are triggered if it is not activated at all. Show the Global tab and Profile-Buttons.
You can try using the latest firmware and configurator from here.

[LukeFF]

That Left Alt keypress is from me taking the screenshot.

Here are the Global tab and Profile tabs:

[Ron61]

We need Profile-Buttons and Global-Common. Try the extreme firmware and configurator.

[Victorus]

How old is you grip?

[LukeFF]

It's not that old. I purchased it in December 2019, along with the Gunfighter Upgrade kit (Order #58946).

[LukeFF]

We need Profile-Buttons and Global-Common. Try the extreme firmware and configurator.

[Ron61]

Have you tried the extreme software?

[LukeFF]

What exactly is the extreme software?

[fallout9]

It is the latest beta version of both firmware and configurator. Could be downloaded from here. You could either try those or the latest stable version, but whatever you'd decide to do first, just get BOTH the firmware and software. And don't forget to press the Default button after flashing. Guide here.

[LukeFF]

Ok, so far everything seems alright with the latest stable firmware (in regards to the phantom button pressing problem), but now a new problem has cropped up - the X-axis occasionally jumps around when moving the stick to the left of center. I pulled the stick off the mount and wiped off the contacts to make sure everything was clean and then reattached everything, so hopefully, that fixes the problem.

[fallout9]

If that's not enough and you'll keep getting these jitters just open the base, unplug all the white connectors and plug them back firmly. Also check if the wires are sitting properly inside the connectors.

[PhoenixCNE]

For a while now, one of the buttons on my MCG Grip (Button 9) will randomly activate when I move the joystick through its pitch and roll axes. I've tried resetting the profile and updating the firmware, but nothing's worked. Firmware revision and other details are in the screenshot.

I also suffer this problem LukeFF and have noticed that if I swing the stick 360 degrees a few times the button presses will stop. I have 0 explanation just wanted to share. It could very well be a loose connection or something (especially since it has persisted through multiple firmware updates) but since the problem is easily mitigated I hadn't taken things back apart quite yet.

[LukeFF]

If that's not enough and you'll keep getting these jitters just open the base, unplug all the white connectors and plug them back firmly. Also check if the wires are sitting properly inside the connectors.

Ok, thanks! I did some flying after I updated the firmware and software last night, and everything seemed to be OK.

[PhoenixCNE]

Glad it was solved for you, unfortunately the new firmware/software was a temporary fix for me and it started doing it again in short order. If you don't mind answering, did you ever end up trying the extreme software or simply use the latest stable?