Hello! I am thinking about purchasing the Saitek trim wheel, but I'm worried about the clamp not working with my current desk setup. Does anyone think it might work if I ditch the clamp completely and just put the unit on top of the desk with velcro? I guess if the wheel resistance isn't too great, it may work? Thanks,

 

Paul

No huge resistance, more of a 'twiddle'. So it would probably be OK. Don't destroy the clamp though..just in case.

I think that would work ... or blue-tack.

Yep, should be perfectly fine.... The wheel turns very easily... only light finger pressure needed really. I doubt you will have any problems.

Yes either way, it will work.

that should work ....I screwed mine down with 4 drywall screws at a slight angle so that the heads clamp it down

I have mine screwed or velcroed (can't remember) to the top of the Multi-panel and beside the twin throttles. Now that I look, I added a small thin panel behind the trim wheel and used the Saitek screws to bind it to the throttle unit. May have velcro on the bottom.

 

Ray

those labels are a good idea ray.

I dont have the trim wheel but you could try to use "sticky pad", bestbuy has them for cell phones, they are about $5.00. I use 3 on my saitek yoke.

those labels are a good idea ray.

 

Yep, old fart with CRS. Gotta be big letters also.

 

Ray

Thanks so much guys. I think I will give it a go. At $50, you really can't go wrong!

 

Paul