X56 hotas stick x y and z axis stopped working

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All other buttons and the mini stick work OK. I have tried swapping in my older thrustmaster and have the identical problem. This seemed to happen right after I ran Norton Ultimate Utilities Registry clean up. Any ideas?

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Did you try running that Util program to make sure it’s sending signals? I’ve had 2 X56s and they can be a pain to reset.

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which util program?

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I think it’s called DIView. I had to do an extensive web search to find it and learn the process for resetting an axis. Maybe someone else has the information handy and can reply…

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Did you check to see if they were running in the Controls section?
If not try reinstalling the drivers.
https://logitechfreeware.com/logitech-g-x52-software/

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I think I’ve seen that mentioned in one of the forums THX

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If it shows there’s no signal coming from the X56, then your stick is broken.

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Same thing in the control panel under X56 HOTAS stick props

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If the registry cleaner removed the drivers, you could try the download.

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Does the same thing with another stick

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Did you check if the bindings were reset/changed?

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I assume you mean within MSFS 2020. They weren’t changed and I can’t make the sliders move.

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Try removing the axis from the selected controller profile in the sim and then adding it back again. That often works for stuck axis.

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I have tried that several times no luck

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Buried somewhere deep in the registry of windows there is a line or two that defines the working parameters of the joy stick. One of logitechs supposed “solutions” is actually a script file (regedit) that is supposed to clear existing settings and allow one to start anew re-calibrating the joystick. Anyone know where this line or lines is located in the registry? I have downloaded and run this file with no fix. I did notice that after running this script initially when I opened the calibration window the settings were normalized. After 2 seconds it was back to business as normal.

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I’ve had exactly the same thing happen to me today. Upgraded from Win 10 to Win 11 - and it’s killed all the axis on the X-56. Buttons/hats still work but axes are locked at the bottom right corner.

Rolling back to Win 10 didn’t solve it either.

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Try using DIView to calibrate you stick.
It has helped others with the same issue.

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Thanks. That’s the utility I recommended above.