I got a Saitek R4 digital wheel. I really like it cos it`s shaped like an F1
wheel with paddles and gear lever options. When I set it up in windows it
does flicker unfortunately, even when calibrating in a game (gpl or
whatever) when pressing the brake pedal the calibration bar will flicker so
I find I have to press it down hard so it will register the max setting.
Have had a lot of probs in F1 2000 especially when braking and gearing down
for a sharp corner quickly, it will often spike to one side so I have to set
the deadzone pretty high to try to eliminate this. It has 3 switch settings
one of which is analogue and is usually more stable in it although you don`t
get the benefit of feathering of speed by braking with the hammer all the
way down which is obviously useful.
I dont know what other people experience with their hardware but would be
keen to hear for sure. Anyway theres one opinion for you.
Snake.
>The reason for my question: I had an analog Thrustmaster Nascar Pro that I
>really liked despite the frequent spring changes. Anyway, after about two
>years of use the cable connecting the wheel with the computer has gone bad.
>If you hold the cable bent in the right position the computer will
recognize
>the wheel, otherwise it just shows "not connected" on the game controllers
>screen. When I upgraded my joystick from an analog to a digital (and USB)
>unit, I noticed that on the test page, there wasn't any "flicker" in the
>setting of the joystick.
>The questions: If I changed to a digital wheel, would I also get rid of
the
>"flicker" ? (and have better throttle and steering control and finally
>survive a lap at the ring...hey I have to blame something, I mean it can't
>be my driving ability) Would I notice the same/any improvement just going
>to a USB device? What are the digital wheels out there?
>As always, the help I get from this newsgroup is most appreciated.
>David
