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Charlie Rudder Pedals Troubleshooting

Use this guide to resolve common setup, calibration, connection, and simulator issues with the Charlie Rudder Pedals.

My Charlie Rudder Pedals are not being detected​

  • Verify the USB cable is securely connected.
  • Try another USB port.
  • Avoid USB hubs when possible.
  • Restart your computer.
  • Confirm the pedals appear in Windows Game Controllers.

The Charlie Rudder Pedals are connected but not working in my simulator​

  • Confirm the pedals are detected by your operating system.
  • Verify the rudder and toe brake axes are assigned.
  • Remove duplicate bindings from other controllers.
  • Restart your simulator after reconnecting the pedals.

My rudder movement is reversed​

  • Reverse the rudder axis in your simulator settings.
  • Verify toe brake axes are assigned correctly.
  • Test movement after making changes.

My toe brakes are not working​

  • Verify both toe brake axes are assigned.
  • Check for conflicting assignments.
  • Test the axes in Windows Game Controllers.
  • Reassign the toe brake axes if necessary.

The pedals feel too loose or too stiff​

The Charlie Rudder Pedals include adjustable pedal tension.

  • Adjust the tension wheel to your preferred resistance.
  • Test pedal movement before launching your simulator.

The pedals slide during use​

  • Use the rubber feet on hard flooring.
  • Flip out the carpet spikes when using carpet.
  • Ensure the pedals are placed on a stable surface.

The Charlie Rudder Pedals are not working on Xbox​

Xbox support requires:

  • Alpha Flight Controls XPC
  • Honeycomb Xbox Hub
  • Supported simulator software

:::info Xbox Compatibility

The Honeycomb Xbox Hub is required when using the Charlie Rudder Pedals on Xbox.

Learn more here:

https://flyhoneycomb.com/collections/xbox-compatibility

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General performance issues​

  • Update your simulator.
  • Check for Honeycomb software updates.
  • Remove duplicate controller bindings.
  • Test the pedals in another simulator.

Still need help?​

If the issue persists, contact Honeycomb Support with:

  • Product name
  • Simulator being used
  • Operating system
  • Description of the issue
  • Steps already attempted