YK1 Yoke Calibration Guide

Instructions on how to calibrate Redbird Alloy YK1 yokes.

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Opening the 'Windows Game Controllers’ window

Run Joycpl

Plug a standard windows keyboard into your simulator.

Hold the Windows key and tap the R key to open the Windows Run Command.

Type joy.cpl into the window.

Click OK and the Game Controllers window should open. 

Calibrating the Yoke

Game Controllers - YK1

Select the Redbird Alloy YK1 from the list of available game controllers.

Click the Properties button.

 

 

 

 

 

Properties - Test - Red ArrowNavigate to the Settings tab up in the top left corner of the Alloy YK1 Properties window that pops up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Properties - Settings - Red ArrowsFirst click the Reset to default button, and then click the Calibrate button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow the instructions in the Game Device Calibration Wizard that pops up.

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At the first Find Center Point screen, leave the yoke at rest (keep your hands off the yoke while clicking next).

 

 

 

 

 

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At the first Axis Calibration page, move the yoke to the corners of its range of motion:

  • Push the yoke full forward, then turn it full right.
  • While holding full right, pull the yoke full back.
  • While holding full back, turn the yoke full left.
  • While holding full left, push the yoke full forward.
  • While holding full forward, turn the yoke full right.
  • Repeat above steps (1x).*
  • Release the yoke handle.**
    * Ensure that the yoke hits the maximum range of motion.
    **The crosshair may not sit in the exact middle of the box when the yoke is released; this is normal and the yoke will still calibrate properly.

 

 

 

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The next screen is a Verify Center Point screen leave all three verniers centered, and click next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Click Finish on the final page of the Game Device Calibration Wizard to close the wizard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Back at the Redbird Alloy YK1 Properties Window:

  • First click Apply,
  • Then click OK
    *If Apply is not clicked first, Windows may not apply your calibration settings properly. 

 

 

 

 

 

Test your YK1 Yoke in a flight to see if it is properly calibrated. 

 

Contact Redbird Support if you require assistance or run into any issues with this calibration process on your Redbird Alloy YK1 Yoke.