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#4143039 - 07/05/15 04:29 AM Temporarily disabling controllers  
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Hey guys,

Aside from flight sims, I also play a lot of games that use a gamepad. Infuriatingly, however, many of them get "confused" by the fact that I also have a Warthog, Thrustmaster MFDs and MFC Crosswind pedals attached to the PC.

Is there an easy way to temporarily disable these devices without having to keep pulling 7 USB connectors out of the back of the PC?


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#4143041 - 07/05/15 05:13 AM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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A Multi-port USB hub with individual power switches might fill the bill.

Just taking a quick look turned this up:

JacobsParts 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hu... LED Indicators

I'd recommend avoiding any that do not include an external power supply.

#4143059 - 07/05/15 09:22 AM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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I use one of those USB hubs with switches "mbeat" brand. works well.

Regards MarkL


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#4143108 - 07/05/15 02:43 PM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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I thought any USB 3 hubs and the Warthog did not actually work well together - leading to fried circuit boards on the throttle etc.
Is that now not the case with these hubs ?

Paul


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#4143120 - 07/05/15 04:35 PM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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I haven't had any problem with my HOTAS Warthog connected to an externally powered USB Hub. I don't see anything on the hub indicating it is USB 3, though.

Do some additional research, and if USB 3 Hubs are still a problem, go with a USB 2 externally powered hub. I imagine somebody makes one with individual port power switches.

#4143353 - 07/06/15 10:48 AM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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OK Cheers mate.

Paul


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Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra m�d,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra m�r yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.
#4148007 - 07/18/15 06:38 AM Re: Temporarily disabling controllers [Re: Pizzicato]  
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys.


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