USB game port adapter for Simstar- Help - Left joystick doesn't respond

[g25]

TIA: I'm using an XP and added an adpater for the USB to game port to use the Dave Brown simstar controller. The right joystick works for elevator and as rudder (I would prefer aileron) and the left stick isn't recognized at all. Any suggestions? Thanks

[FreeFlier]

g25,

Have you set up your controller as "joystick" in gaming options in the control panel. If not, do that first; follow the instructions step by step. I'm using win2000, a Hitec focus 4 TX with a usb interface (RC Joy), so your set up in the control panel may be different.

Once the gaming options are set up start FMS and go to "controls" - choose analogue control. Check resources to see if the system recognizes your controller, then to mapping and calibration. Follow directions for mapping the stick axes - here's where you choose what goes on what stick; my system is set up this way: 1 is aileron, 2 is elevator, 3 is throttle, and 4 is rudder - I use the same sequence for helis. After the mapping is complete, calibrate by following the directions, and make sure you hit "apply" at the end

The above has worked for me for 2-years now, and made FMS a worthwhile simulator; and the 150 or so models I've added from various sites certainly has increased the sim's usefulness.

Hope this info will help you get your system up and running the way you want it.

Good luck.

Thermals,

Stew

[g25]

Second Post. My USB game port for the Dave Brown Simstar controller seems to be a problem. Windows XP only offers a single joystick option and the simstar of course has two. Only the right stick works. Even when I choose to customize a controller, I get the message that my game controller isn't properly installed. I tried all options: 2 axis,2 button controller, etc..
Question: Does the Simstar work with FMS through a USB game port adapter with Windows XP?