looks like time to junk the bugger. of what i have found online, i finally know why it keeps returning 'Not Connected'.
1) the early version, 1.0, did not update itself fast enough for fast PCs. while there were patch drivers that fixed this, they were designed for Windows 9x. there were no such drivers ever created for NT/XP.
2) it will under no circumstances work with the VIA AC'97 audio system. VIA has made no attempt to fix this, and will likly never.
so, now im using a old CH Flightstuck pro. half the buttons, no rudder, and a very limited POV hat. maybe time for a new joystick.
1) the early version, 1.0, did not update itself fast enough for fast PCs. while there were patch drivers that fixed this, they were designed for Windows 9x. there were no such drivers ever created for NT/XP.
2) it will under no circumstances work with the VIA AC'97 audio system. VIA has made no attempt to fix this, and will likly never.
so, now im using a old CH Flightstuck pro. half the buttons, no rudder, and a very limited POV hat. maybe time for a new joystick.