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GoFlight MCP Pro knobs not responding to 'fast' turns.

In the last few weeks, I have realized that my MCP Pro is not responding to fast turns.
In fact the problem I think seems to be getting worse where I now have to say turn the COURSE knob so slow to be able to set it. I have tried playing around with some of the settings in the interface but I am not sure what I am doing and nothing seems to be working. I did not make any changes in particular to my equipment. Flying the PMDG 737 in MSFS 2020
Please help!!

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  • You may have faulty rotary encoders. Use GoFlights test software to see if the rotary is jumping around: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvmOqBMETlayh9ZQUzSikUTgvmwIyw?e=CGwI4E

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • edited January 2024
    Steve,
    You were spot on. The F/O course knob is definetly bad. Clockwise turns just jumps around. Counter clockwise turns works somewhat but not as good
    So I assume I just get a new rotary encoder and replace it? Do you or anyone has a model or part number for me to order one?
    Thx for your help.
  • You may be able to simply clean it. See from 3 minutes in on this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylpr1anaLg&t=182s&ab_channel=Astro%27sElectronicsLab

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • Steve, you are a genius. I managed to open this up and unsoldered the F/O course rotary encoder joint and cleaned it and it seems to be responding just like the others now.
    Only thing I see is just the a slight delay in the numbers changing and this is on all encoders so I am thinking it may have something to do with some outdated soft or firmware. I am currently running A24 on the MCP PRO.
    Another generic question.
    The enconder in the Goflight was a three (3) pin unit compare to the 5 pin I see in the video above and on Amazon. I was hoping to buy a couple on standby just incase mine craps out completely. What are the difference between the 3 and 5 pins?
  • Awesome! Since you have A24 firmware, you can set the Write and Cmd Delay sliders on the GIT MCPPRO tab to 0. That should help with any delays.

    Not sure about the pin outs. Usually there is a part number on the encoder. Just google for the part number and you should be good.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • I am in great shape with my MCP. All systems up lol. Thx a great deal Steve!!
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