rec.autos.simulators

1)  The LeoFFB rfactor plugin, created by Leo Bodnar, is available at
rFactor Central.  I believe it's in the 'add-ons' section.

2) The plugin is easy to use and install.  Just copy the .DLL file
into the /plugins directory located in the main directory of your ARCA
installation.  The first time you run ARCA the .DLL will create a .INI
file that has parameters you can edit.  Refer to the LeoFFB
documentation  to learn about that.

Generally speaking, I think the way this plugin works is that Leo has
used a standard 'self aligning torque' curve that is typical for
tires.  FFB effects are calculated using this curve in reference to
some in-game parameters, probably wheel load and slip angle or
something similar.  The .INI file lets you enter some vehicle-specific
parameters like track width.

LeoFFB is 1000% better than stock rfactor/ARCA FFB.  It's better than
RealFeel to in that you don't get a lot of the spikes and low speed
wierdness.  I find nothing to complain about in the way it feels.

Pat Dotson
UltraForce Simulations LLC
http://www.racesimcentral.net/

BTW, does LeoFFB support different settings for different mods you run
like RealFeel does?

cheers, uwe

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No, but I haven't found that to be a problem.

I think it's because the FFB in LeoFFB is sort disconnected from the
front end geometry of the car.  Ordinarily I'd say this is a bad
thing, but not in the case of most rFactor mods.  Most mods I've
tried, and even the original cars from ISI, have terrible front end
geometry.  The calculated steering column torque resulting from the
flawed front end geometry will never feel right.

Even though LeoFFB isn't directly based on vehicle front end geometry
it feels incredibly right.  As mentioned in other threads it can be
difficult to catch slides if FFB and steering settings aren't just
right.  I'm still amazed at the amount of control I have over slides
using my current setup.  When the car slides and I steer into the turn
I can precisely feel when the front tires are pointed in the direction
of the slide.

Pat Dotson

Thanks,
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  Darryl

When I'm messing around with plugin .DLL's, I usually just change the
file extension from .dll to something like .dll.disabled.  If the
plugin doesn't have a .DLL extension then rFactor/ARCA won't load it.

So just rename the RealFeel plugin with a new extension and you can
try LeoFFB.  It will only take a few seconds to change back to
RealFeel if you aren't happy.

Pat Dotson
UltraForce Simulations LLC
http://www.ultraforcesim.com

-Larry

When I'm messing around with plugin .DLL's, I usually just change the
file extension from .dll to something like .dll.disabled.  If the
plugin doesn't have a .DLL extension then rFactor/ARCA won't load it.

So just rename the RealFeel plugin with a new extension and you can
try LeoFFB.  It will only take a few seconds to change back to
RealFeel if you aren't happy.

Pat Dotson
UltraForce Simulations LLC
http://www.ultraforcesim.com

Glad to hear it.  I'll post my .PLR FFB settings when I get a chance
which will make it feel even better.

Pat Dotson

LeoFFB is also doing wonders to mods like the BMW E21 where realfeel
feels all wishy-washy, great stuff. Thanks again for pointing out this
mod, I think it's a definite keeper.

Cheers, uwe

I googled for it and downloaded it from a site.  I don't do rFactorCentral.
I hate that site.

-Larry

-Larry

The latest one I'm finding on rFcentral is 1.0.  I didn't think he was
going to develop it further at this time.  If there is a 2.0 out there
please provide a link.

Pat Dotson

LeoFFB-v2.zip is the file name.

There is no readme so I have no other info.

-Larry

The latest one I'm finding on rFcentral is 1.0.  I didn't think he was
going to develop it further at this time.  If there is a 2.0 out there
please provide a link.

Pat Dotson

http://forum.rscnet.org/showthread.php?t=295368

-Larry

The latest one I'm finding on rFcentral is 1.0.  I didn't think he was
going to develop it further at this time.  If there is a 2.0 out there
please provide a link.

Pat Dotson