Thanks is advance,
John
There is tons of threads on this. Search with google groups for F1 2001
and controllers and haqsau and dxtweek2. Any of those should give you tons
of info about your controllers.
Generally, set your axis sliders to 50%. Your deadzones to zero. Your
steering sensitivity to zero and if the cars are too nervous, reduce the
steering lock in your car setups.
dave henrie
Thank you,
John
A pity the simbin guys could not change this SHITTY controller routine....
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THe steering lock is located inside each setup. So if you go to the
pits and load the France setup, it's in those screens. THe default is
around 20%. I went as low as 12 % but worked my way back up to aroun 16-
18% at most tracks.
The Speed sensitivity is on the same screens as the keyboard settings.
Basically this slows down your inputs at high speeds. If you use the lower
steering lock percentages, you won't need this. I zero that one out.
The
X axis is usually the left/right steering axis. 50% is full linear, like
moving the GPL slider full left or the n2kx slider full right. If you set
the percentage to less than 50%, you will get decreased response at one end
of your inputs(I forgot which so I'll be vague here) either it's the lower
the the percentage, the less response you get as the wheel reaches its
limits, or the less response you get around the center. If you set the
slider to 99% and drive it...then go back and set it to 01% you should see
the difference. 50% is Haqsau's recomendation.
Next those pesky rx rz etc axis. Those will be assigned only if your
equipment supports them. So go to the controller options and assign your
gas, brake, steering and any wheel buttons you have. Make note of which
axis the game reports when you press on the throttle and brake pedals.
This will tell you which sliders you need to adjust.
The ONLY deadzone I use is on brake axis..to make sure my brake pedal
isn't dragging slightly...not fun to rip down a long straight in a Ferrari
and have a pokey Midardi flash by.
Finally BEFORE you start all this, go to the logitech site and dload
the utility dxtweek2. This will help to properly sort out your controllers
AND zero out window's built in 05% deadzone before you attempt to get the
INGAME controllers figured out. This is where Haqsau's usenet posts will
really come in handy. He dug through the settings to find what worked
properly. Hopefully you can find more info on those tips. Maybe he has a
collection of them squirreled away somewhere.
dave henrie
Do
We have never officially pinned this one down. I think the general
opinion is, yes...keystrokes only, but hey...try messing with them..it
might just free things up for you.
That would be a shame. The game DOES have some real shortcommings,
especially in multiplayer...but I'm running online with two pretty good
groups right now, so it can be worthwhile.(but that is a whole 'nother page
of hints and tips :> )
The various mods make it hugely variable. The FIA sportscars, Alfa touring
cars, champcars, and LeMans prototypes are comming with 50 car
fields...find a way to make it work.
:)
dave henrie
;o)
Craig
> > Thanks for the fast reply Dave. I didn't think to try a search on
> > F1
> > 2001. It did return a few hits. I have invested about three quality
> > hours (I am an IT manager who lives and dies by Usenet), searching the
> > web and usenet and still haven't been successful in improving play
> > within the game.
> > I did try your recommendations and it didn't seem to help at all.
> > All
> > except for the steering sensitivity that is. I couldn't find it.
> THe steering lock is located inside each setup. So if you go to the
> pits and load the France setup, it's in those screens. THe default is
> around 20%. I went as low as 12 % but worked my way back up to aroun 16-
> 18% at most tracks.
> The Speed sensitivity is on the same screens as the keyboard settings.
> Basically this slows down your inputs at high speeds. If you use the
lower
> steering lock percentages, you won't need this. I zero that one out.
> The
> X axis is usually the left/right steering axis. 50% is full linear, like
> moving the GPL slider full left or the n2kx slider full right. If you set
> the percentage to less than 50%, you will get decreased response at one
end
> of your inputs(I forgot which so I'll be vague here) either it's the lower
> the the percentage, the less response you get as the wheel reaches its
> limits, or the less response you get around the center. If you set the
> slider to 99% and drive it...then go back and set it to 01% you should see
> the difference. 50% is Haqsau's recomendation.
> Next those pesky rx rz etc axis. Those will be assigned only if your
> equipment supports them. So go to the controller options and assign your
> gas, brake, steering and any wheel buttons you have. Make note of which
> axis the game reports when you press on the throttle and brake pedals.
> This will tell you which sliders you need to adjust.
> The ONLY deadzone I use is on brake axis..to make sure my brake pedal
> isn't dragging slightly...not fun to rip down a long straight in a Ferrari
> and have a pokey Midardi flash by.
> Finally BEFORE you start all this, go to the logitech site and dload
> the utility dxtweek2. This will help to properly sort out your
controllers
> AND zero out window's built in 05% deadzone before you attempt to get the
> INGAME controllers figured out. This is where Haqsau's usenet posts will
> really come in handy. He dug through the settings to find what worked
> properly. Hopefully you can find more info on those tips. Maybe he has a
> collection of them squirreled away somewhere.
> dave henrie
> Do
> > you mean the X axis sensitivity? Also what are these Rx and Ry type
> > axises? I saw somewhere that they are used if you are using a
> > split-axis controller. Like I said earlier. I have a pretty high end
> > (but older) ECCI wheel and pedals. I just installed 250 OHM pots and a
> > new wiring harness to upgrade it to the newest standard that ECCI
> > offers.
> > Another question, I read that the "controller rates" only apply to
> > keystrokes. Do you know whether this is the case or not?
> We have never officially pinned this one down. I think the general
> opinion is, yes...keystrokes only, but hey...try messing with them..it
> might just free things up for you.
> > Also, I tried some of Haqsau suggestions and no luck as of yet.
> > Any more
> > help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. The game is still
> > at the unplayable state. If it's not working by the end of the
> > upcoming weekend I will just remove it from my system. I'd hate to
> > miss out on a good game.
> That would be a shame. The game DOES have some real shortcommings,
> especially in multiplayer...but I'm running online with two pretty good
> groups right now, so it can be worthwhile.(but that is a whole 'nother
page
> of hints and tips :> )
> The various mods make it hugely variable. The FIA sportscars, Alfa
touring
> cars, champcars, and LeMans prototypes are comming with 50 car
> fields...find a way to make it work.
> :)
> dave henrie
> > Thank you,
> > John
Thanks for all the replys,
John
Craig
