Hello Everyone, So i just built a new FSX computer with Windows 7 64. I installed new updated drivers for all my Saitek gear (Multi Panel, Switch Panel, Radio Panel, Throttle Quadrant) and everythings working well, except my switch panel. It works fine on the test page, everything doing what its supposed to, but when I load a flight, its like the wires literally get crossed inside the thing! The Engine Start knob turns the avionics on and off, The Avionics switch turns Master on/off, fuel pump works about half the time, usually have to flip it 2-3X just to get it to switch on or off. And only half of the light switches work, panel lights will flash for a millisecond, but not stay on. I have redownloaded and reinstalled drivers several times, moved the switch panel to various WORKING usb ports (NO hubs at all) and tried launching the plugin manually from the Saitek folder. Any Thoughts? I'm running FSX Acceleration SP2 with GEX, REX, UTX, and FSG, FS Flying School 2010, . My system specs are: AMD Phenom II 955 OC'D to 3.4GHZAsus m4a785T moboxfx Radeon 6790 OC'd to 875/1100Windows 7 HP 64bit4gb G Skill DDR2 800 dual channelWD Caviar Black 640 GB Apevia 700w PSU Thanks! JayKoit

After starting FSX open your Windows Task Manager (CNTRL+ALT+DEL) and open the Processes tab to see if 'SaiPanelsFS9.exe' is loading. It was loading up on mine automatically causing all sorts of havoc. Maybe the same with you. I moved that .exe file over to a temp "hold" folder I created and it solved many of my issues. Worth a look. Clutch

You could try alternative drivers with more functionality: See my Sig for link to SPAD.

Definately go with the SPAD drivers. I had nothing but issues with my Saitek gear with panels not working, freezing, etc. until I installed the SPAD drivers. Now I don't have anymore issues. One other thing you may need to look at is Power. I had to purchase an externally powered USB hub, as with all my Saitek gear, some of my Saitek stuff wouldn't start because I was draining too much power on my USB ports.

Hi, I use the switch panel with win7 64 and it works great using the saitek drivers. I used Spad for awhile but had issues. I would raise the gear and the engine would shut off. A few other issues too. SPAD is being rewritten, but not sure when it will be done. Bob

Yea, I was using SPAD when flying FS9 but for FSX I have been using Saitek drivers. They seem to work fine with the exception of the BIP panel. It will have long freeze-us and/or crash when using in conjunction with TrackIR. Been reported. Several other cases been reported seeing the same thing. (Mmmm... not sure if SPAD handles the BIP panel, may need to look into that). Clutch

Hi guys, Thanks for all the replies. Clutch, your suggestion worked great. It was the fs9 driver that was screwing it up. as soon as I moved it to a generic folder on my desktop the switch panel worked perfectly. I'm still going to check out those SPAD drivers though, thanks for the suggestion. -Cheers-

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hello all: i´m having the same problem with the switch panel. it loads but the switches turn on / off different functions , not the ones they are supposed to.i have tried to download an updated driver since im using windows ultimate 7 64 win, but the site at saitek will not download the driver.once fsx is open i open the administrador tool : cntrl, alt, delete and i look at the process tab , there i see the following : sai panels .exe with description " sai panels " and anotherone that says sai switch panel with description pro flight. i don´t know what to do to get this thing going. i have all the other panels except bip and 1 instrument panel, they work fine. my computer is as follows:amd pehnom II x 6 1090tmsi 614-p33 mother with 8 gb ramvideo card : msi n 550gtx -TI cyclone II 1gd5/oc950mhz core1024mb gddr5 4300mhz memorycooler master 1000w power supplywindows ultimate 64 bit please help!! thank you , kind regards Leo96

Hello again all:I was fooling around with my pc and decided to delete the driver that came with the switch panel. i remember that when i bought this panel i also bought other ones . i dont remember if it was in the radio or multi panle box, but there is a driver for all panels. so really it is not necessary to install all oiof them , i guess thyey override eachother. even at the saitek site, they mention that if you have win 7 its most probable that the panel will recognized. as simple as that. the panel is now working and the swicthes do what they have to.but there is one more thing , when i begin a free flight , my switch panel is off but , when all the data is oaded , im either at the gate or at the runway, the engine is on, the lights are off the knobe for the engine is off but the engine is running . is this still a switch panel problem , a setting problem , or it just works like this. sorry i got this a few weeks ago and im new at this, but i dont think that the flight either if you are at the gate or runway the engines should aalready be on.any help ??thanksregardsleo96

Hi i am also having problems with my saitek pro flight switch panel, I have loaded all the drivers but when im in FSX it doesn't recognize it as a controller and when im flying the only thing that works is the fuel pump switch and the landing gear. I have tested it using the test application they give you and it all works fine. If any one could help me i would be very grateful.

 

Airman223,

Hi i am also having problems with my saitek pro flight switch panel, I have loaded all the drivers but when im in FSX it doesn't recognize it as a controller and when im flying the only thing that works is the fuel pump switch and the landing gear. I have tested it using the test application they give you and it all works fine. If any one could help me i would be very grateful.

 

Airman223,

here you go mate.follow this link and follow instructions.download drivers and off you go.

Have to do exactly what it says like i did and switchpanel works prefect.

 

  http://www.saitek.com/uk/supp/swtichfsx.html 

              setup instructions here               

 

  http://www.saitek.com/uk/down/drivers.php

              drivers from here

   steve

 

make sure you unplug it from USB ,then install drivers..then plug it back in.if it doesn't recognise it change your USB to a different one.

here you go mate.follow this link and follow instructions.download drivers and off you go.

Have to do exactly what it says like i did and switchpanel works prefect.

 

  http://www.saitek.com/uk/supp/swtichfsx.html 

              setup instructions here               

 

  http://www.saitek.com/uk/down/drivers.php

              drivers from here

   steve

 

make sure you unplug it from USB ,then install drivers..then plug it back in.if it doesn't recognise it change your USB to a different one.

Thanks for that ill try it

 

Airman223

You could try alternative drivers with more functionality: See my Sig for link to SPAD.

he has no sig... alt drivers would be clutch... 

I to am having trouble with my Saitek Switch Panel read this:

Maybe someone has had this happen. I have the Saitek X52 Pro and the Pro Yoke systems connected and working great. I recently purchased the Saitek Switch box but when I use it with the other saitek controls when I exit and change planes and or relocate I crash fsx usually with a g3d.dll error. Payware, default and freeware aircraft no difference. The switch Box works fine except for that. Have tried SPAD and Saitek Software/drivers. Here is what Have done:

Saitek Switch panel causes FSX to crash after

1st. Ending Flight

2nd. Changing Planes

3rd. changing Airports

CTD mostly a g3d.dll error

What I have checked:

Tested on another computer with X52 Pro and Pro Yoke flight systems with drivers for all installed. Works fine. Build:

AMD 6300 Radeon 7770 DirectX 64-bit Operating System Windows 7

 

FSUIPC registered installed.

UIAutomationCore.dll installed

Issue with Build:

Intel Core i7-4770K, ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO Motherboard, , 8GB Memory , EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card, Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply, Windows 7 64bit, Corsair Hydro Series H55 CPU Cooler Overclocked to 4.2 at 1.25V

Tested using Keyboard and mouse with Saitek Switch Box. Works fine.

Tested X52 Pro only with Switch Box. Causes error

Tested Pro Yoke only with Switch Box. Causes error

Tested both X52 Pro and Pro Yoke connected. Causes error

Tested all three again with drivers removed. Causes error

FSUIPC registered installed.

UIAutomationCore.dll installed