So I emailed Saitek to complain about the lack of a hardware recalibration utility with their absurdly expensive flight set... but as it turns out, there -IS- a way to recalibrate it according to Saitek... I must have just been too stupid and ignorant to find it.

Their reply:

>>"Unplug the controller, click Start>Run, type regedit and click OK. In the Registry Editor browse to the following folders in order:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SYSTEM
CurrentControlSet
Control
MediaProperties
PrivateProperties
DirectInput

And delete the VID_06A3&PID_0255 folder. Plug the controller back in, rotate and twist the stick fully a couple of times and see if that has fixed it."<<

So yea, if you're ever wondering how to recalibrate a Saitek X52 flight stick, that would be it. =)

okay, so I finally got around to trying it, ad lo and behond, that didn't work either.

Does ANYONE know how to recalibrate the throttle on the Saitek X52??

What's the issue, specifically? Is it not using the full throw of the throttle?

..

The throttle when pulled all the way back to 0 (as far as it will go) only reduces the input to the game (and control panel) as far as about 12% (on a scale of 0-60, throttle all the way down leaves you moving at 7m/sec) and the throttle reaches 100% input with the throttle only 75% of the way forward physically.

Apparently it's serious:

QUOTE SAITEK:
"Sorry to hear that - please return the unit to us at the address below including your receipt and a letter explaining the fault (quoting RMA SCI01353) and we'll sort that out for you. All further corresponding email should be directed to the returns department at info@saitekusa.com

Saitek Industries Ltd.
Attn: Returns
2295 Jefferson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212 5412"

I don't have a recipt - I had to buy it second-hand, online via a third party since they didn't sell it at any retailers within 100 miles.

Well, if you get really annoyed, just take the thing apart and see if you can't fix it that way. I usually find that that's the easiest way to solve hardware problems.

Hummm... Interesting... from what you describe, it is definitely a "hardware" issue. I have to agree with the rouguer on this one.

The throttle quadrant is interesting to disassemble (I've done it to fix the ministick)... but since you are just after the potentiometer that controls the throttle movement it'll be easier for you. I'm guessing the mounting tang for the pot has allowed it to slip (because it is broken, or simply misplaced), so it is no longer centered. Should be an easy fix.

It's an awefully expensive piece of overengineered hardware to just rip apart, but I'll give it a shot... soon(TM)

Cunjo, I think Stranger is the guy to talk to ingame about this. Seriously.

Or, send it to me! I somewhat repaired my Rumblepad2 gamepad with a little solder and some electrical tape! Almost as good as new, not too many losses of signal!

I'm not too sure what help I could give without actually looking at the thing. If the fault is purely mechanical then there isn't much I could do. Way to much damn plastic. I would suggest popping it open and seeing if anything has just slipped but be carefull that you don't miss any screws or clips. Don't force anything and check under all the stickers as they like to hide screws under them.

Naw... no stickers to poke through on this one... it's easy to get at the throttle pot... it's an interesting dual cradle/single pot design... the friction adjustment is rather weak though... like an afterthought.

Now going after the ministick is another adventure altogether...

"It is not possible to realign the pot, what I have done on two others is to shave off some of the plastic (with a file) on the round quadrant part of the throttle.

It�s the bit that when you operate the throttle hits the stops and contacts the top parts of the case. About 2mm is all that is needed.

Only do this on the throttle off side of the quadrant."
~Mike C., Saitek UK

When I have more time, I'll take it apart and weigh my options.
(me, time... haha, that's funny...)

Hehe... well there you go.