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Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:41
by 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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:18
by 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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:10
by LukeFF
That Left Alt keypress is from me taking the screenshot.
Here are the Global tab and Profile tabs:
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:41
by Ron61
We need Profile-Buttons and Global-Common. Try the extreme firmware and configurator.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 15:20
by Victorus
How old is you grip?
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:17
by LukeFF
It's not that old. I purchased it in December 2019, along with the Gunfighter Upgrade kit (Order #58946).
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:21
by LukeFF
Ron61 wrote:We need Profile-Buttons and Global-Common. Try the extreme firmware and configurator.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:23
by Ron61
Have you tried the extreme software?
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 0:42
by LukeFF
What exactly is the extreme software?
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:13
by 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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:16
by 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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:11
by 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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 18:59
by PhoenixCNE
LukeFF wrote: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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 19:49
by LukeFF
fallout9 wrote: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.
Re: Phantom button presses with my MCG grip
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:30
by 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?