Computer Problem!

[dexthom]

Yes I'll be 84 this year and I made a mistake once, I thought that I was wrong.

 

[lownslo]

The switch on the Power Supply was off.

If that's the first time you've done that then you're still one fewer times than I've done it (and like you spent more time than I should troubleshooting the problem)! I build several computers each year (on spec) and have learned that if it doesn't fire off the first time then check the PSU switch first!

Glad the box-o-bits is back working again.

Greg

 

[Willy]

I pulled a good one this afternoon. Accidentally knocked my old joystick off the desk last night and it landed on the hat swtich. The result was I couldn't go left with the view. Made for an interesting rest of the flight last night. I use an old MS Sidewinder that they quit making about 2000. But I've got a few FFB parts sticks and a non-FFB one that's a twin to my usual stick that I figured would work if I had to use it. So I went down to my shop and took snagged the switch and wiring harness out of one of the FFB sticks and figured I go put it in at my desk in the a/c.

Got it apart and when I went to put it back together, I couldn't remember how it all went back together. This was the first time I'd had a non-FFB Sidewinder that far apart. Put all the parts in a box and carried them to the shop. I was trying to avoid taking the backup stick apart so I was mixing and matching parts from the FFB sticks and my ol' trusty one. A bit later I realised that the only things the same between FFB and non-FFB sticks is the handles and switches. So I ended up taking the back up apart to see how to put my main one back together.

I was putting them both back together at the same time and the darn handle spring on the back up stick launched itself across the shop and into a pile of old junk. Doubt I'll see that one again. But I did get my stick back together using the best parts out of all of them. And now I have another parts stick and no backup Sidewinder.

Pieces, Pieces everywhere.....

 

[falcon409]

Wow, that right there is pretty scary Willy, lol. I've considered taking the CH Throttle apart and cleaning it as some of the buttons don't work any more. . .but after the Power Supply fiasco. . .probably not, lol. Glad you came away with something that works though, lol

 

[Duckie]

LOL! This is like open mic night at the comedy club! I can laugh really hard at every story here because I've done it!

 

[Roger]

That was very brave of you Willy! I think, seeing that pile of bits, I have said sod it and got the credit card out of hiding.

 

[Willy]

That was very brave of you Willy! I think, seeing that pile of bits, I have said sod it and got the credit card out of hiding.

What? A new stick?? Heresy, I say! Heresy!!

Actually, I have a Saitek Cyborg stick that has about 5 hours on it and is in it's original box and wrapping. I tried it out and decided that it wasn't half the stick that the ol' Sidewinder is. Like comparing a VW Bug to a Rolls. I bought it and when I had to calibrate it, it lost it's allure. You never have to calibrate a Sidewinder Precision Pro. They're always spot on in that regard.

 

[Penzoil3]

They train springs at the factory to do that. Ask any mechanic. Just like C-clips... sproing ! Bleep, where did that go ? They are also trained to hide when landing.
LOL
Sue

 

[Naismith]

Like comparing a VW Bug to a Rolls.

That made me laugh thinking Oh no you wouldn't I said. I had to drive an old Rolls once, no idea what model, which had the old fashioned worm gear steering mechanism. Recall the old movies it was like trying to steer a barge. Horrible experience. Give me a VW any day.