do I need to change to that, then power off, close program, restart etc before taking that pic mate
do I need to change to that, then power off, close program, restart etc before taking that pic mate ?
P
Wnope, no need, just change the grip type
Pthis is how it is in the mean time
Wlooks like the rhino can read the adapter
Wso the WW <-> adapter connection is not working for some reason
Pok, I will check the EX connection in case its shorting the grip electrics inside or something ?
Pthe EX has that little addon bit you bolt on the side, then plug in an extra cable
Pits possible its nipped the wire as I tightened the extension maybe
WDo you have a WW base to test it?
Psadly not mate
WDoes the WW grip connector have a good mate with the adapter? I've found sometimes you need to push it a bit for it to make proper contact
Pseems to slide into the adapter without undue resistance tbh
Psmoothly
Pbeyond the pins does the adapter do something electronically mate ??
Por could I bypass the adapter with an extended thrustmaster lead extender direct to the WW grip ?
Pok I think I have some life here, but only I really push the adapter into the WW connection overly firmly
PI can see button 1 and 7 illuminates if I really push the connections together manually really super firmly
Pwhich is the most life I have seen from it, seen nothing prior
WYeah, there's a microcontroller inside.
Pseems possible the socket isn't making a firm contact with "something" ??
Pcould it be the earth shield ? ring around the outside of the socket might benefit being crimped ever so slightly under pressure ?? the socket is quite loose compared to the others ?
PI don't mean going ham fisted, just a gentle squeeze to tighten connection ?
Wnah, that is unused, only 3 pins are used on the connector
Phmm - IDK then, it seems to work if you push the 2 parts together really firmly ?
WWell, trying here, I need to push it pretty tight with a little nudging to the sides to make it fully seated
Plet me get my needle nose pliers so I can make sure I am getting fully inserted (just so I can hold steady the plug in bottom of grip)
Pbrb
Pok i found the problem here mate
PI disassembled the adapter, so I could see how it was fitting the grip plug inside .......the adapter doesn't grip the socket tightly enough, so the connection only connects when you constantly apply some force to the 2 parts to hold them together, unlike the other end of the adapter which stays connected to the other end naturally.
Pdo you want a short vid clip of what i mean ?
Pyour observation of the 2 parts needing to be firmly seated was entirely correct, just the socket for some reason don't hold the parts together to maintain that connection
WThose circular female pins are probably in too deep, I've found it's possible to push them into the connector with a soldering iron. But if you're not up to tinkering I can mail you a new inner part
P*looking 
Pwould that require removing the blue shield and then heating the pins to push them in deeper ?
Pon the adapter
Wyeah
Pgently apply heat then a push then basically 
PI can give it a shot, worst case scenario it is not usable and I screw up ? which is no worse off than I am now right ?
Wyup, you can do the 3 pins with labels near them
Pbest case is you dont have to mess around sending a new one
WYeah, nothing to loose
Pok mate, I will give it a shot later, any absolute no no tips ?
Pbeyond loosing the pin with too much heat I guess
Wavoid making a solder bridge
Pyup ok mate
Wunless you have a solder wick
Pnp, will keep a careful eye on that of course
Pty, ttyl let you know how I got on
Pbtw I love this stick
BYes, thank you! I just got notice from FedEX that it’s on its way; delivery tomorrow. Thanks for your intervention.