% >I had the same problem with a T2. I was able to drive, but I found the car
% >to be hard to control. I bought a Nascar wheel (ie T3) and the problem went
% >away. I took my T2 apart and found that the bungee cord was pretty stretched
% >out, leaving a big dead zone in the center.
% >
% >BTW the T3 immediately whacked a couple of seconds off my laptimes.
% >
% >Cheers,
% >
% >John (CART Team)
% I have noticed that when I calibrate the T2 in Win95 (using the Contol Panel
% "game controller" icon, or whatever it's now called with DX5), when the
% steering wheel is still, the little crosshair in the white box is jittering
% around somewhat (noticeably visible, yet not too much movement). Could this
% be a "stretched bungee" problem or dirty pots? And, would this be causing CPR
% to run erratic when the wheel is set straight (like so many people have
% complained about). Because, I cannot yet get it to run without twitching
% everywhere (and I've tried all the "non-linear" suggestions, etc).
% I haven't noticed any problems with calibrating N2, GP2, or ICR2 (all in DOS).
Have you tried Thrustmaster's ProPanel applet? I am not positive about
the game controller applet that comes with DX5 is as fine-tuned as the
ProPanel. I know they "operate" in a similar manner and allow for
similar options. But I know for a fact that the ProPanel has been
fine-tuned to allow for better calibrations with pots similar to those
found in the T1/T2 and GP1 wheels. It's worth a try.
If you don't notice this "jittering" in the calibration in DOS programs,
it is more than likely a problem with the game controller applet in
Win95. But, if you do see it in DOS calibrations it is more likely a
dirty pot.
ProPanel can be found at: ftp://208.129.210.78/pub/library/propanel.exe
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