A new 'affordable' joystick

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A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Firefly » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:32 am

Morning all,
Some may know, particularly Teepee from No.111, that I have been having rather odd joystick problems recently. I'm not sure whether it's because it is Bluetooth or whether it's because it is just old.
Anyway, in mid-flight this joystick does some real weird stuff; full left aileron, full up elevator etc. in fact I think my radiators closed on my 109 once and cause me to blow the engine in combat.

Since I'm 18 in November, and don't have a part-time job anymore, it may be obvious that money is a little bit of an issue and since I have my car insurance and pilot's license to sort out in the next few months, my birthday isn't exactly going to help.
I have looked online and all the joysticks that No.111 recommended to me at the time are WAY out of my budget, by about £1,000.

Does anyone know any good reliable WIRED joysticks that are probably within the £100 - £150 range? (maximum. cheaper is better :D)

Thanks a bunch,
Mike :salute:
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Secu » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:49 am

Hi
If you only need a joystick, the T-16000 is your stuff.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_no ... ds=T-16000
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by LuftAsher » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:30 am

Can confirm. The T-16000 is legit.

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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Kildren » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:36 am

For a small price i can offer you one that is smooth about 8 inches long and has force feedback?
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Passion » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:46 am

Why dont you have a go at making your own then you can make it as reliable as you like. You'd do it for less than £100.
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Geordie » Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:03 pm

T-16000 is a fantastic stick!

Also. What stick costs £1,000!?
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Firefly » Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:10 pm

That T16000 looks good. Thanks for that.
Geordie the £1,000 joystick was a yoke with centre console and separate throttle, mixture and trim wheels :D
Also Kildren, have you got any pictures of the joystick in question? :P
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Ginger » Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:38 pm

Kildren wrote:For a small price i can offer you one that is smooth about 8 inches long and has force feedback?
Kildren is it always 8 inch long or is that when it's ready for action? :D
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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Bunny » Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:35 pm

Ginger wrote:
Kildren wrote:For a small price i can offer you one that is smooth about 8 inches long and has force feedback?
Kildren is it always 8 inch long or is that when it's ready for action? :D
I think that's with one of those Chinese plastic extensions screwed in - I hear it makes for a more authentic experience :D

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Re: A new 'affordable' joystick

Post by Dickie » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:00 pm

.....and doesn't last 2 minutes

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