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Saitek device driver installer does not complete

If you’re having a problem installing the driver, for example, the Next button is grayed-out or the

package fails to extract to the C:\Windows\Temp folder while the device is plugged in, try the

following:

Download and extract the driver files:

1. You can download the latest installer packages for your device from

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

2. Make sure you have file extraction software installed. Some examples of free extraction

utilities are:

o WinRar: http://www.rarlab.com/

o 7-Zip: http://www.7-zip.org/

o WinZip: http://www.winzip.com/win/en/index.htm

File extraction utility software is used to compress or extract the archive files used by our driver

package. Download the archive software and install. This will also give you extra options when

you right-click any file on your computer.

NOTE: If you already have archive software installed you can skip this step.

3. Right-click the driver file you downloaded from the Saitek download page and select

either Extract to folder or select a program and extract to a folder of your choice and

location. We recommend extracting to the desktop, as this makes the file easier to locate

in the next steps.

In the following example, the folder name is the name of the file.

You will now have a folder that contains the files needed to install the drivers.

Locate and update the driver for your device’s HID:

1. Open Device Manager:

 Windows 7, 8, 8.1: Control Panel > System > Device Manager

 Windows 10: In the Task Bar, right-click the Windows flag and select Device Manager

2. In Device Manager, search for your device. If it’s a mouse or keyboard, navigate to the

Mice or Keyboard sections and expand. If it’s a joystick or any other device, expand the

Human Interface Devices section.

For example, if you have an X52 Pro, this is a joystick and appears as an HID-Compliant game

controller. (A mouse will be a HID-compliant mouse and a keyboard will appear as an HID

Keyboard Device.) Starting from the bottom entry, right-click the HID part and then select

Properties.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Saitek device driver installer does not complete If you’re having a problem installing the driver, for example, the Next button is grayed-out or the package fails to extract to the C:\Windows\Temp folder while the device is plugged in, try the following: Download and extract the driver files: 1. You can download the latest installer packages for your device from http://www.saitek.com/uk/down/drivers.php 2. Make sure you have file extraction software installed.
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3. In the Properties window, select the Details tab. 4. In Property drop down menu, select Hardware Ids. Under Value, you will see a string of letters and numbers. Use this information to find the correct HID for your device. For example with the X52 Pro, you’ll see HID/VID_06A3&PID_0762&REV_0123:    VID = Vendor ID. This is specific to each manufacturer. For Saitek products, this will always be 06A3. PID = Product ID. This value is specific for each product within the VID.
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To disable the rudder: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the HUD software. Go to SETTINGS. Select the Joystick. Click on RUDDER. Click on either “lock” icon in the CURVE PROFILES // presets. Click APPLY. Controls assigned in Elite Dangerous do not visible differentiate between the X55 Rhino / X56 H.O.T.A.S. Throttle and the Stick Unfortunately, there’s no distinct way to tell from in-game — you'll need to note the controls as you assign them, or use a third party tool such as: https://www.mcdee.
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Stick Clear axis calibration process for Stick: 1. Hold down button A, HAT1 up, Flying Pinkie, Mini stick button. 2. Clear calibration is completed when all lights go out. 3. Unplug/replug the stick Axis calibration process for Stick: 1. Move all axes except main stick X/Y axes to max and min twice. 2. Move the Main stick X axis all the way to the left and then press the Trigger, button B and button D. 3. Calibration is completed when all lights go out. Recalibrate the X56 H.O.T.A.S.
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7. A confirmation message is displayed on-screen. Select OK to close the message. 8. Reconnect both X56 H.O.T.A.S. Stick and Throttle USB cables securely to the computer. 9. Open the X56 H.O.T.A.S. Test tab in Windows Game Controllers. To open the Test tab, press the Windows and R keys at the same time, and then type “joy.cpl” in the Run window. Press the Enter key or click OK. 10. The Game Controllers window appears. Select the X56 H.O.T.A.S. Throttle and click Properties. 11.
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Do the following: 1. To navigate to this location: C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\Controls where yourname is usually the account name you use to log in. To see some of these folders you might need to show hidden folders. 2. In the Controls Folder, you'll see a single XML document. You can open the file with Word. 3. Near the bottom of the file, look for < SimControls.map > 4.
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You can then re-run FSX. Change the X55 Rhino / X56 H.O.T.A.S. F.E.E.L. Spring To insert, change or remove a spring, follow these steps. NOTE: Make sure the trigger is facing away from you and that the logo plate on the device is facing you. 1. Turn the Locking Bezel (part B) counterclockwise until the Stick comes away from the base. 2. Remove the Seal Ring (part C) by placing finger from your left and right hand under the ring on either side, and then lift up. The Seal Ring it stiff by design 3.
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How to import old profiles for the X55 Rhino You can use profiles that were made on a previous version of Saitek software. Here’s how: 1. Download or locate the old profile. You do not need to move it anywhere. 2. Open the old profile directly in the HUD Software. All your old key command strings and macros will be there, but they will not necessarily be assigned to any button/axis/HAT. 3. Assign them to your X55 Rhino controls.
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We suggest that you set a deadband in the HUD Software at 50/1000 counts = 5% for both the X and Y axes. This is 2.5% either side of the center point and won’t affect the breakout force vs. detection. To see how to apply deadbands within the software, please see the User Manual in the Logitech support section of the HUD software. Close The X56 H.O.T.A.S. throttle is stiffer than other sticks With the X56 H.O.T.A.S. we continue to evolve the feel of the product to emulate that of real life controls.
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The Flight Instrument Panel (FIP) also requires a driver as there are features on the product that Microsoft does not have standard drivers for. Along with the driver, DirectOutput is installed. You’ll also need to download a plug-in specific to the game. You can download the driver and plug-in from the FIP Downloads page. Plug-in installation notes:   Each plug-in covers all the Flight Panels and only needs to be installed once. So even if you have multiple panels, only install the game plug-in once.
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These versions are currently in use: PrePar3D on a new system. Only one version of SimConnect is installed:  microsoft.esp.simconnect: 1.0.20.0 Simconnect.dll: 1.0.195.0 FSX Steam Edition on a new system. Two versions installed:   microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect: 10.0.62615.0 Simconnect.dll: 10.0.62615.0 (FSX-SE version current) microsoft.flightsimulator.simconnect: 10.0.61259.0 Simconnect.dll: 10.0.61637.0 (FSX XPack version) FSX Acceleration (FSX Gold) on a new system.