Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad Probs

[killa_stiky2002]

In light of everyone telling me keyboard was not the way to go with Cricket 2002, I got a Microsoft Sidewinder USB Game Pad. (thanks sonic)
However, something is wrong with the D-pad. In the test screen it is normal, but then when I go to calibrate it shows to the top-left corner. If I wiggle the D-pad around, after awhile it returns to the centre so I finish the calibration process and apply the new settings.
When I go to Cricket 2002 controller options, the same thing happens (the gamepad is controller 1) whenever I click on something to assign, it just goes as "left" meaning something is wrong.
I tried everything in the Manual, then I tried everything on the Microsoft site and it still isn't working. I even unpluged my Sidewinder Force Feedback 1 because the handbook said try unpluging whatever is in the gameport.
On the Microsoft site, for the Force Feedback 2, there is a VIA USB fix, but it's only for the Force Feedback 2. And my USB ports are VIA tech so I wonder if it's the same prob. Cause the Force Feedback 2 fix won't install, because I don't have a Force Feedback 2.
Please anyone I need help ASAP. Because it will help me in the upcoming tournament hosted by Undertaker and Rangeela :o

 

[killa_stiky2002]

Here's a screen

 

[Auwais BARTHEZ]

Have you tried opening it up and seeing anything strange in it?

 

[killa_stiky2002]

I just got the thing not prepared to open it. The last time I openned something like a joystick..... <_<

 

[killa_stiky2002]

Tried openning it. Took out all 6 screws and still couldn't get the bloody middle open.

It's a problem with the centering of the axis...or rather where the PC recognises the centre (or raw data value "x: 0 y:0") to be. It thinks 0,0 is the top left corner and the centre to be 63,63 where as 63,63 is suppose to be the bottom right corner.

I hope this helps you help me :blink:

 

[sangamm]

have you attached any joysticks to the pc as well!!
they cause these problems as well..
if that dosent solve...reinstall your drivers

 

[killa_stiky2002]

Reinstall which drivers?
I have 2 sidewinders. The force feedback 1 (gameport) and the plug n play gamepad (USB). As the manual states: Try unplugging the hardware connected to the gameport. I did that. Restarted....tried everything. I installed the VIA TECH USB 1.10 filter patch. UGH I am fedup I wanna play with it...it looks soo nice

Anymore suggestions? Which drivers may I ask Sangamm? Because on winXP the Sidewinder is auto detected.

 

[killa_stiky2002]

Hold on...I tried today and it worked!!!!! :huh:

 

[killa_stiky2002]

I did nothing. Just start the game...go to controls...switch USB ports..( I only have 2) then I tried it and it worked somehow.
But still very difficult but I'll get used to it though

 

[Rangeela]

 

[sonic]

at last, well done lisle...your keyboard will be grateful for not having to face abuse from your fingers any longer when playing c2002 hopefully you will be before long fully acquainted with gamepad play...good luck B)

 

[some1else]

I've got a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 1 with a gameport connector. Can anyone -please- tell me where or if there is a possibility to buy a converter from: gameport to USB.

(It has to be working for a more complicated joystick, since there is FF on it, there will be a lot more information to be translated through the converting interface)

Thank you very much!!!