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[flapper1]

My X52 Joystick recently failed and any rudder input also puts in a full nose down component as well. I really like the throttle on the X52 with its rotary wheels perfect for trimming so wondered if another joystick could be used alongside the throttle part? Anyone ever done this?

[SAS~Storebror]

Another Joystick?
Another X-52 main part would work, no problem.
Anyway, what you describe sounds like the common wire shortcut issue on the X-52.
You can dismount your X-52 stick and isolate the wires that come out of the stick again.
That should fix it.
Youtube holds a couple of videos with X-52 repairs if you need assistance.

Best regards - Mike

[flapper1]

Thanks for the reply Mike, I'checked all wires exiting the handle internally and there is no chafing , unsurprising given the amount of Vaseline on them. My idea was to purchase a cheap joystick without mapping my throttle controls to make use of the x52 throttle

[SAS~Storebror]

So the question boils down to whether or not the throttle quadrant works without the joystick part attached.
That's something you can test for yourself easily

[flapper1]

I have and it does. I 'll try to borrow a joystick to use alongside it. Will let you know the outcome.