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How to Calibrate a Joystick
by a eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor
Adding a joystick to your computer can add hours of gaming enjoyment for you. Unfortunately, a joystick can sometimes have technical problems. One of the easiest problems to fix is the calibration or fine-tuning. Follow these simple instructions to calibrate your computer's joystick. And simply repeat the process whenever your joystick needs a bit of a tweak to make it work better.
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How to Install a Logitech Joystick
by James Walker
Logitech is world-renowned for its computer peripherals. Among them are its popular line of computer joysticks that have been praised by several computing and gaming publications. Fans of flight simulators on their computers often turn to Logitech joysticks to help them master their game. But using a Logitech joystick is not as simple as just plugging the joystick into the computer. Thankfully, a simple driver install is all you need to be able to jump into your game with your new joystick.
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How a Potentiometer Works
by Dan Keen
A potentiometer is a variable resistor whose value is changed manually. This electromechanical device adjusts the voltage or current flow in a circuit. The "knobs" on older TVs, radios and amplifiers are typically potentiometers, which are used to control such parameters as volume, treble, bass, brightness and contrast. They are also found in computer joystick controllers. Potentiometers are among the most important components in the field of electronics.
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