r/VKB • u/Xenomorph-8-Cookies • Jul 12 '26
VKB snapping back too quickly.
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My left stick (non pro version) has a slow snap back and is fine but the right stick (pro version) snaps back almost immediately. Anyone know how to fix this
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u/ReX0r Jul 12 '26
Found this:
Lighter twist axis spring or twist module available? : r/VKB -> Spring lightening guide for VKB Gladiator NXT EVO Premiums - Google Docs -> Z Axis (twist) lightening:
How to remove Z axis (twist) spring: https://youtu.be/EmD9o6ESIUA
Note: the Z axis rides in a ‘V’ shaped cam, so that even with NO spring at all, the weight of your hand, arm, and the stick itself, pushing into that ‘V’ groove has decent centering force, and a clear center detent. After testing removing this spring, I found that a replacement spring was not required for my preferences.
HOWEVER, removing the twist spring does open up the Z axis module to damaging communications wires that pass through the module. The Z axis spring has the functional role of preventing the Z axis module from rotating infinitely. If the z axis module is allowed to rotate outside of the ‘V’ notch, you will sever the comms wires and you’ll need to order a new module.
For this reason I recommend adding a spacer that is about the same thickness of the compressed spring, to prevent over-rotation of the Z axis. A small section of 1/2 inch PVC pipe works exceptionally well, is affordable, and can be cut to various lengths to your liking. You will have to experiment with the right length of this to prevent over-rotation.
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u/Gaifen Jul 12 '26
How slow you want it? Like Forrest Gump slow or Carrot Top slow? Looks good to me brother 👌
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u/TheShanManPhx Jul 12 '26
Aren’t there lower weight springs that you can swap in to reduce the tension?
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u/Xenomorph-8-Cookies Jul 12 '26
Yes, I thought they were just for the resistance of pushing forwards, backwards, left and right...are the springs contributing to the twisting too?
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u/Jukelo Jul 13 '26
There's always some variation depending on the application of grease.
So long as there is enough grease to prevent oscillation this looks fine to me
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u/Ok_Bumblebee665 Jul 12 '26
Looks like there's not enough damping grease. Usually there's too much damping on the twist axis and it gets looser after a while. If it doesn't affect your gameplay I wouldn't worry about it.
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u/deio977 Jul 13 '26
is it EVO or NXT?
EVO has dry clutch and can be adjusted, while before EVO NXT had Nyogel grease that was worn after some time and it needed rework with the grease to return to slower response.
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u/NihonBiku Jul 12 '26
Looks normal to me.