Dual Saitek TQ Calibration Issue

[shadown7]

Hi,

 

I'm new to calibrating using FSUIPC and have ran into an issue that I'd like to ask for any advice.   I own two Saitek throttle quadrants and I'm trying to set it up for the PMDG 737.  I get both engine 1 and 2 working but the idle position between the two engines is off and I can't seem to get them to match.

 

Here is how I have them setup.

 

                          TQ 1                                                        TQ 2

 

Spoilers --- NOT USED --- Engine 1          Engine 2 --- NOT USED --- Flaps

 

 

At idle thrust engine 1 is set lower and engine 2.  This causes the engines to be out of line.  I've tried messing with the setting to get one or the other to match and I'm not having any luck.    If I move engine 1 and 2 levers to one or the other TQ then the issue goes away.  It only happens when I spread the engines between the 2 TQ's.  

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to calibrate these things correctly?  

 

Thanks again!

[Pete Dowson]

At idle thrust engine 1 is set lower and engine 2.  This causes the engines to be out of line.  I've tried messing with the setting to get one or the other to match and I'm not having any luck.

 

The FSUIPC calibration lets you set the "idle" zone anywhere you like. 

 

Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to calibrate these things correctly?  

 

 

 

Did you follow the numbered steps to good calibration in the Joystick Calibration section of the FSUIPC User Guide?

 

Assuming you are wanting a reverse zone on the thtottles (which is rarely done on the Saiteks as they have a reverse detente with a button instead) then there are 4 points, minimum (=full reverse), maximum (full thrust), and the two points delineating the central idle zone.  Those points are specific to each lever and you set them where you like. That is the point of calibration.

 

Most Saitek throttle users set the NRZ (no reverse zone) option on the Calibration tab, and then the minimum IS the idle. But to make sure you can always set idle you should set that position slightly away from the backstop or detente (as outlined in the numbered steps I mentioned). You set the Reverse by assigning Throttle1 or 2  Decrement controls, repeating, to the button behind the detente.

 

BTW, PMDG advise against using FSUIPC for the 737NGX and 777X aircraft, because they read the throttle inputs in a way which can conflict with FSUIPC calibration. You CAN assign them in FSUIPC, but to the FS controls "Axis throttle ..." controls, and don't calibrate. It's then up to PMDG to sort out where the positions are.

 

Pete