FS2002: CH Products controllers do not work as expected (317830)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002
This article was previously published under Q317830

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002, you may experience any one of the following issues if you use a CH Flight Yoke or CH Virtual Pilot Pro:
  • When you launch a new flight, the plane pulls to right or left immediately after the cockpit is loaded.
  • The toe brakes may be extremely sensitive, and you cannot release the parking brake.
  • The throttle controls do not work.

CAUSE

This issue can be caused by outdated or incorrectly configured CH driver software.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Manually set up CH Pro Pedals USB

To manually set up CH Pro Pedals USB, follow these steps:
  1. Start Flight Simulator 2002.
  2. Click Settings, click Control Assignments, and then click the Joystick Axes tab.
  3. In the Joystick type box, click CH Pro Pedals USB.

    Note On some computers, this option may be named HID 3 axis, 1 button controller.
  4. Delete all assignments until all the axes are empty.

    Note Some assignments may already be empty.
  5. Click Rudder axis, and then click Change Assignment.
  6. Very carefully using only your heels, move the rudder pedals back and forth. You should now see Axis Z.
  7. Click OK (the green check mark).
  8. Click Left Toe Brake axis, and then click Change Assignment.
  9. Very carefully using only your left toes, press the left toe brake down and then release it. You should now see Axis X.
  10. Click OK (the green check mark).
  11. Click to select the Reverse check box to the right of the axis listing.
  12. Click Right Toe Brake axis, and then click Change Assignment.
  13. Very carefully using only your right toes, press the right toe brake down and then release it. You should now see Axis Y.
  14. Click OK (the green check mark).
  15. Click to select the Reverse check box to the right of the axis listing.
If you accidentally move the wrong axis, the wrong listing may appear in the dialog box. If you move the wrong axis, click to clear the Reverse check box that you had incorrectly clicked. Then, try again until the correct axis is displayed in the dialog box. Additionally, make sure that you turn off Auto-rudder . To turn off Auto-rudder, follow these steps:
  1. Start a new flight in Flight Simulator.
  2. On the Aircraft menu, click Realism Settings.
  3. Under Flight controls, click to clear the Auto-rudder check box.
  4. Click OK (the green check mark).

Method 2: Update CH Products software

To use this method, update CH Products software, calibrate your yoke and pedals, and then rebuild the Fs2002.cfg file. To do this, follow these steps:

Update CH Products software

Connect to the following CH Web site to download the newest version of CH Products software:

http://www.chproducts.com

Calibrate the yoke and pedals

If you use a digital Microsoft SideWinder game controller with Microsoft SideWinder Game Device software version 2.0 or later or Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software, the software calibrates the game controller automatically.

To use Microsoft SideWinder Game Device software version 2.0 to test the calibration for your digital SideWinder game controller, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Game Controllers.
  3. On the Test tab, test all of the functions for your digital SideWinder game controller, and then click OK.
  4. Close Control Panel.

Rebuild the Fs2002.cfg file

To rebuild the Fs2002.cfg file, press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT as you start Flight Simulator and start a new flight. Continue to hold down CTRL+SHIFT until the game is in Cockpit view.

Note When you rebuild the Fs2002.cfg file, some of your joystick settings may change.

If your game controller is installed properly and the Devices.cfg file contains the default settings for your game controller, Flight Simulator 2002 adds the appropriate entries for your game controller to the Fs2002.cfg file.

The Devices.cfg file contains the following joystick headings: 

[Generic]
[Generic SLEW]
[Generic Gamepad]
[Generic Gamepad SLEW]
[Mad Catz Panther XL]
[Mad Catz Panther XL SLEW]
[Gravis GrIP MultiPort]
[Gravis GrIP MultiPort SLEW]
[Logitech ThunderPad Digital]
[Logitech ThunderPad Digital SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Freestyle Pro]
[Microsoft SideWinder Freestyle Pro SLEW]
[Microsoft USB SideWinder Game Pad]
[Microsoft USB SideWinder Game Pad SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel SLEW]
[INTERACT Vortex 3D (General 2)]
[INTERACT Vortex 3D (General 2) SLEW]
[Logitech CyberMan 2]
[Logitech CyberMan 2 SLEW]
[Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro w/combined pedals]
[Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro w/separate pedals SLEW]
[Logitech WingMan Warrior]
[Logitech WingMan Warrior SLEW]
[Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital]
[Logitech WingMan Extreme Digital SLEW]
[INTERACT Vortex 3D (Flight Simulation)]
[INTERACT Vortex 3D (Flight Simulation) SLEW]
[Spacetec SpaceOrb 360]
[Spacetec SpaceOrb 360 SLEW]
[Creative GamePad]
[Creative GamePad SLEW]
[Gravis Gamepad]
[Gravis Gamepad SLEW]
[Gravis GrIP]
[Gravis GrIP SLEW]
[Gravis Analog Joystick]
[Gravis Analog Joystick SLEW]
[Gravis Analog Pro Joystick]
[Gravis Analog Pro Joystick SLEW]
[Thrustmaster Formula T1/T2 without adapter]
[Thrustmaster Formula T1/T2 without adapter SLEW]
[Thrustmaster Formula T1/T2 with adapter SLEW]
[Thrustmaster Flight Control System]
[Thrustmaster Flight Control System SLEW]
[ThrustMaster Attack Throttle]
[ThrustMaster Attack Throttle SLEW]
[Logitech WingMan Light]
[Logitech WingMan Light SLEW]
[Logitech WingMan Extreme]
[Logitech WingMan Extreme SLEW]
[Logitech WingMan]
[Logitech WingMan SLEW]
[Logitech ThunderPad]
[Logitech ThunderPad SLEW]
[CH Flightstick]
[CH Flightstick SLEW]
[CH Flightstick Pro]
[CH Flightstick Pro SLEW]
[CH Virtual Pilot]
[CH Virtual Pilot SLEW]
[CH Virtual Pilot Pro]
[CH Virtual Pilot Pro SLEW]
[CH Flight Sim Yoke LE]
[CH Flight Sim Yoke LE SLEW]
[CH Flight Sim Yoke PC (Win98)]
[CH Flight Sim Yoke PC (Win98) SLEW]
[CH GameStick 14]
[CH GameStick 14 SLEW]
[CH GameStick 3D USB]
[CH GameStick 3D USB SLEW]
[CH GameStick 3D]
[CH GameStick 3D SLEW]
[CH Force FX Joystick (analog mode)]
[CH Force FX Joystick (analog mode) SLEW]
[Suncom Sceptor LCD]
[Suncom Sceptor LCD SLEW]
[Suncom SFS Flight Controller USB]
[Suncom SFS Flight Controller USB SLEW]
[Suncom SFS Throttle and SFS Flight Controller with Left grip]
[Suncom SFS Throttle and SFS Flight Controller with Left grip SLEW]
[Mad Catz Panther DX]
[Mad Catz Panther DX SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder game pad]
[Microsoft SideWinder game pad SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder]
[Microsoft SideWinder SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro]
[Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro (USB)]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro (USB) SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike]
[Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike SLEW]
[CH FLIGHT SIM YOKE USB]
[CH FLIGHT SIM YOKE USB SLEW]
[CH PRO PEDALS USB]
[CH PRO PEDALS USB SLEW]
[CH Pro Pedals USB Rudder Pedals]
[CH Pro Pedals USB Rudder Pedals SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2]
[Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 SLEW]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2]
[Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 SLEW]
[SideWinder Precision 2 Joystick]
[SideWinder Precision 2 Joystick SLEW]
[SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick]
[SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick SLEW]
The settings under the SLEW headings determine how the game controller behaves in Slew mode. The settings under the RUDDER headings determine how the game controller behaves when the rudder is enabled. To enable the rudder settings, click to select the Rudder check box on the Settings tab in the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel.

Note If your game controller is not defined in the Devices.cfg file, Flight Simulator 2002 may not assign any actions to the buttons on your game controller.

Install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX

Download and install the latest version of DirectX from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/directx/homeuser/downloads/default.asp

For more information about how to obtain and install the latest version of DirectX, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

179113 How to download and install DirectX

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about CH products, see the following CH Web site:

http://www.chproducts.com

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB317830
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