rec.autos.simulators

>I just got a v4 FF wheel, but I'm having problems with the calibration of the
>pedals.  It seems like it doesn't recognize my brake pedal.  The crosshair
>in the 'properties' setup in Directinput is toward the bottom of the box.  
>This causes the game to believe that the gas pedal is the only device
>controlling acceleration and braking.  When I play a game the game responds as
>if the brake is already on without me touching anything.  The gas pedal will
>work, but can't accel. as fast as possible because it is without the
>conteracting force of the brake calibration.  I called Interact and they said
>it probably is a hardware problem, but I was wondering if anyone has
>experienced this and could help me.  Thank you in advance.

>>I just got a v4 FF wheel, but I'm having problems with the calibration of the
>>pedals.  It seems like it doesn't recognize my brake pedal.  The crosshair
>>in the 'properties' setup in Directinput is toward the bottom of the box.  
>>This causes the game to believe that the gas pedal is the only device
>>controlling acceleration and braking.  When I play a game the game responds as
>>if the brake is already on without me touching anything.  The gas pedal will
>>work, but can't accel. as fast as possible because it is without the
>>conteracting force of the brake calibration.  I called Interact and they said
>>it probably is a hardware problem, but I was wondering if anyone has
>>experienced this and could help me.  Thank you in advance.

>Ummm, check the cable connector that goes from the pedal assy to the
>wheel assy, and make sure that there are no bent/broken pins.  Also
>look to see if one of the pins is pushed back into the connector and
>not extending out the same length.
>Otherwise, take it back for a replacement.  You could***around
>with reinstalling the software and recal'ling the wheel and pedals,
>but I would bet you got a bum one.

>Robin