Joystick Disables

[cobra13690 0]

Sometimes before takeoff, and sometimes during cruise, my Sidewinder Force Feedback II joystick will become disabled, forcing me to use the keypad arrows for directional control.  I made no sudden or abrupt movements.  Is there a parameter I can change?  What could cause this?

[scandinavian13 5,192]

 

 

What could cause this?

 

Are you using Win 8?

[megs8888 20]

Sounds like your USB is going to sleep go to power management in you USB properties DEVICE MANAGER and make sure windows isn't deactivating device.

[Zaros 8]

Have the same thing Windows 8.1, i did do the power management thing didn't work how ever, the only thing that works for me at this point is a program called don't lose your stick, you can program all the buttons and axis of your joystick and keep it running while your flying, hasnt failed for me since

[virginblue737 0]

Had the same problem with Windows 8, only solution was to setup controls with FSUIPC 

 

I never setup my controls in FSUIPC before, but now im glad i have!