MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

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MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Mon May 10, 2021 22:40

Hi,

The twist axis suddenly stopped working. I've reset to defaults, nothing happens on the axis test when I twist the grip.

It's the third issue I'm having with the MCGU since I got it last thursday, did I get a lemon?
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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Mon May 10, 2021 23:05

Ok, there are communication errors when I'm twisting back and forth, so there must be an issue with the cables in the twist adapter, or something else.
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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby Victorus » Mon May 10, 2021 23:08

Open Test - Misc tab and press Check MARS button.
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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Mon May 10, 2021 23:14

Thanks, here is the result. Does that mean that the grip is faulty?
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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Tue May 11, 2021 9:25

I don’t know if it’s related but sometimes both leds on the grip would turn white for a short time.

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby Victorus » Tue May 11, 2021 10:41

Try to reinstall the grip. May be communication errors cause problems.
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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Tue May 11, 2021 10:53

Same… still red error on MaRS #7

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby UIV » Tue May 11, 2021 15:01

You are using beta firmware. We know about this bug and will soon be releasing an updated version.
But now you can use an official stable firmware for MCG-U http://ftp.vkb-sim.pro/Firmware/BlackBo ... 2_02_0.zip
P.S. Don't forget reset to default and calibrate the joystick after updating the firmware.

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby UIV » Tue May 11, 2021 15:03

mk2k21 wrote:Same… still red error on MaRS #7

It's a pedals port. Of course you can see errors on MaRS #7 because the Blackbox can not connect to the T-Rudder MaRS sensor.

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Tue May 11, 2021 15:07

As I’m away from home I’ll try this next Sunday. Thank you for the info, I hope it’s just a software problem :D

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby ZERO_Thunder » Tue May 11, 2021 18:39

Please change to this firmware and hit Default button in VKBDevCfg

https://vkbcontrollers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/v2_02_52.zip

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby ZERO_Thunder » Tue May 11, 2021 18:41

The firmware you used may have configuration error so the twist won't work.
Try this one: https://vkbcontrollers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/v2_02_52.zip

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby mk2k21 » Sun May 16, 2021 22:33

Hi,

Downgrading to latest stable firmware (2.025) resolved the issue.

Thanks for the heads up! I will now edit my original message and remove the complaints that were unwarranted in retrospect :)

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Re: MCGU - Twist axis not working anymore

Postby UIV » Mon May 17, 2021 3:03

Please wait a little. The new FW is under making.


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