How to Calibrate a Joystick

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure your joystick is correctly plugged into the computer and turned on (if wireless).

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   The navigation path to this control may differ depending on how your version of Windows is customized; however, the Control Panel can generally be found through the Start Menu or under My Computer. ,, If your joystick does not appear, check your connections, and make sure it is fully plugged in, or that your computer can handle all the USB memory. , ,, ,, For axis calibration, move your joystick in full circles, and make sure the '+' sign traces all four sides and corners of the square.
   
   On the next screen, click the left thumb button on the joystick again.
   
   This should bring you to the next screen.
   
   Move the throttle back and forth several times, then click "Next." Now, for Z calibration, rotate your joystick several times, then click "Next," then "Finish" and then "OK."
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   Step 2: Open the Control Panel.

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   Step 3: Double click the Game Controllers link

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   Step 4: or equivalent.

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   Step 5: If your joystick appears in the Game Controllers section

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   Step 6: highlight it by clicking on it once.

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   Step 7: Hold down the "Shift" and "Ctrl" (control) keys

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   Step 8: and click on "Properties."

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   Step 9: Click on the "Test" tab

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    Step 10: and then the "Settings" tab.

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    Step 11: From the new pop-up window

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    Step 12: click the "Calibrate" button under the Settings tab

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    Step 13: then click "Next."

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    Step 14: Click the left thumb button on your joystick.

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    Step 15: Follow the directions of the Device Calibration Wizard that appears.

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