Thrustmaster Warthog stick making my desk shake?

[Chugster]

So I do love my new Warthog but I have noticed that when ever the stick returns to center it does so with enough force to shake my desk and monitors...it does this both on the desk and on the new desk mounts I just got.

So what i want to know is whether this is something with the stick or my desk...and if it is the stick can I make an adjustment to lessen the impact of returning to center?

[SSerponi76]

When you left the stick, the centering spring will force it back to center, but since it is quite strong (and the stick heavy) this will cause the shake you feel.

There is nothing you can do (you can't change the stpring force) except genlty pull back the stick instead of just "let it go".
This will also let your system live much longer.

[Kilo_60]

Buy a "L" Bracket and screw the back of the desk into the wall!

It's what I'm ding for this same reason!

[cemtufekcioglu]

Or you can remove the big spring and take the little four springs which are normally under the pressure plate and put them over the pressure plate instead. That way it becomes a lot more lighter and you feel the stiction problem less. Its a way more smoother.
Only problem is that the joystick may not center itself when you release it. But you can feel the center easily and can center it yourself.
The process is described in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBMBR8M0z2E
Its easy. You just need a screwdriver and remove some bolts. You cant break it dont worry. (A little note: you dont need to remove the joystick base as described in the video)

Also if you are into it try regreasing your warthog. Stock grease is very bad and will cause stiction problems after some time using. Some silicon grease will do it. Watch these videos if you are interested in that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Jz-yum8OM&t=1246s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS3t77k0M3I
Its seems a little bit frightening but not as hard as it seems. Just be careful with the cable.

[startrekmike]

If the desk is shaking enough for you to really notice, it is the desk that is the problem. For most normal usage cases where you might use a desktop for normal (keyboard/mouse or gamepad) gaming or even just other computer stuff, even a fairly wobbly desk won't be a big issue. When you start getting into driving sims (where force feedback wheels have powerful motors) and flight sims (where mounted sticks can put a lot of force on a desk as you move them), things can get a bit more complicated.

Part of the problem is that a lot of store bought desk options are not very rugged and are not built with a eye towards being steady and durable. You kinda end up getting what you pay for when you get a plywood or particle board desk from Ikea or your local department store. Don't get me wrong. Sometimes you can get lucky and get a sturdy store bought desk but if you want something that won't move around a lot when using a mounted stick, you will need something that is a lot heavier and has good, solid joinery.

If possible, I would look into one of three options.

1.) Build a "workbench" style desk. Many home improvement stores sell rugged, heavy-duty table legs that you can attached to anything from a (all hardwood) door to some Formica countertop material. It won't be pretty but with some smart shopping, it will be strong and relatively cheap.

2. Buy a used, real desk from a thrift shop. Many places (like Savers, Salvation Army stores, etc) have furniture sections and while it isn't glamorous, they often have nice piece of furniture that are many, many steps above what you might find at a Ikea or something. This might involve some shopping around and you may need to wait until something pops up at a local place but it is a good way to get solid wood, real furniture at a lower cost.

3.) Buy a desk from a actual furniture maker. This is going to be the most expensive option but it will also give you the most choice. Going to a furniture making business (assuming they make desks) or even commissioning a local furniture maker to build a custom piece will get you the best possible result but such a thing will be (rightfully) rather expensive.

One thing to consider when it comes to any furniture issue is how established you are right now and where you are in life. If you are a young person that is still living at home, getting large pieces of furniture probably isn't a great idea since you will have limited space to work with. If you are a young person who is going to College or perhaps isn't done bouncing from apartment to apartment, getting a large piece of furniture will be hard to move around with and won't be practical since you may end up leaving it behind somewhere if you can't haul it.

The first option is good because the "workbench" style desk is easy to break down and throw in a van or small moving vehicle.

[skykaptain]

I swapped out the orginal spring with a lighter one