Power supply cable for MS Sidewinder FF2?

[R433009]

hELLO EVERYONE,

I’ve just been given a MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 from a relative who had it gathering dust in their attic for many years :) However he couldn’t find the power cable :(

Could anybody guide me to where I could buy a suitable replacement? Any generic model would do (I am in the UK).

As I see it the main issue is getting a cable that matches the twin connector on the joystick?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

R433009

[Lensman]

It's a standard mains connecting cable. Look for - 3 Pin Plug to IEC C7 Figure 8 Power Lead .

Ebay is your friend.
:thumbsup:

[BOO]

hELLO EVERYONE,

I’ve just been given a MS Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 from a relative who had it gathering dust in their attic for many years :) However he couldn’t find the power cable :(

Could anybody guide me to where I could buy a suitable replacement? Any generic model would do (I am in the UK).

As I see it the main issue is getting a cable that matches the twin connector on the joystick?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

R433009

you have good relatives!!

[R433009]

It's a standard mains connecting cable. Look for - 3 Pin Plug to IEC C7 Figure 8 Power Lead .

Ebay is your friend.
:thumbsup:

Many thanks for your help. I have a spare one of those from an old DVD player, so I should be able to test it out this evening.:D

Thanks again

R433009

[R433009]

you have good relatives!!

I do Indeed!:)

[ATAG_Lewis]

Hi buddy...

You have what some folks here recommend being one of the best sim joysticks out there...I recommend that stick to new players because they are highly competitive and accessible via Ebay...I still use one today...Brilliant Joystick...get your family member a beer!...

Check the 'Joystick Thread'...

Joystick Thread (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7000)

and use any power cable that fits it...there is no technical stuff inside the cable...Its a straight forward cable that connects the joystick to a plug...that's it!


Welcome to the Community and Forums R433009...~S~

Checkout the 'Beginners Guide'...for info and tips...It will save you a heap of time in getting up to scratch.....and its a really fun learning curve too...

Beginners Guide (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5058&p=52711)

Windows Management Guide (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3273)

Also try youtube for startup procedures on all the aircraft...

I recommend getting in the online server as soon as you can take off if that's ultimately where you'd like to fly...I flew single player for 30 minutes before I took the plunge...The ATAG online server is a great environment to learn and there's not really any damage you can do in there as a new player.....It is also mission based just with real players trying to foil your objectives...If you are concerned then pick an airstrip furthest from the front line (there always is one or two on every map) and get some alt before you go hunting...You'll get tagged a lot but there are tricks you learn out of pure desperation in those first few weeks that you'll be able to use later...I know cos I still use the same tricks I learned then too because they work...and never underestimate the stall to get you out of a tight fix...That sometimes works too...

TeamSpeak is optional but you'll learn a whole lot faster with it even if you say very little once you are on the server...You are quite welcome to just listen if you feel more comfortable with that....so you don't actually need a mic either...Try it and see!


Here are a few fun, helpful and interesting links amongst these forums you might want to bag for future reference...

Most Watched CLOD Videos (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10582&p=137316)

Easy Allied CEM for New Players (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9111&p=100118#post100118)

Joystick and Hardware Thread (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7000)

ATAG Forum Age Poll Results (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7744&highlight=poll)

Nvidea Control Panel Settings (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6534&highlight=control+panel)

Downloads (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/Downloads.php)

Contact spotting is massively important in any flight sim...Seeing that enemy before he sees you is a race you don't want to be second in...Check this link to see if you can tweak your rig any better...

Contact Spotting Test (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13915&highlight=spotting+contact)

Don't forget to keep up with the latest on the TeamFusion new aircraft and patch news...You could well be AMAZED!

TeamFusion Facebook Updates (https://www.facebook.com/teamfusionmod?fref=ts)

A must read for all CLOD enthusiasts is the recent news that has the whole community buzzing very heavily...

TeamFusion News (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23943)

And finally...Please take the time to have a read of some of the stories of military family adventures by a few of the members of this forum...and maybe share yours with us...~S~

A Tribute to Those Who Served (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8382)

Any questions then you've come to the right place....

Good to have you with us buddy...and remember its all about the Fun!!!

...Lew...

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Any UK members please let us know where abouts in the UK you are...Just for reference...Its always good to know just incase there happen to be folks who can help you or you can help locally...buy a joystick from or even just a chat in a pub with someone who is likeminded...

UK Based Player Location thread (http://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24453)

Thanks...~S~