> We just got the Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro steering wheel. We also have the
> Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro joystick. The joystick was connected to the
> port on our Soundblaster 16 card. We hooked up the steering wheel,
> configured it in the Game Controllers utility in the Windows 98 Control
> Panel, and it worked fine with Precision Cart Racing. But when we follow
> Thrustmaster's directions for temporary joystick use by disconnecting the
> cable at the steering column and plugging in the joystick there. The Game
> Controllers utility, however, still thinks that the steering wheel is hooked
> up, so we've had to completely unplug the wheel, and then plug in and
> configure the joystick all over again.
> Is there any way to avoid the constant repetition of going to the Control
> Panel and configuring the joystick and steering wheel when you disconnect
> one and connect the other?
> --
> Bill Jones e-mail addresses:
> (860) 437-5650 WWW: http://www.racesimcentral.net/
Bill,
Your problem is not uncommon, and I can recommend the "Joyswitch." I bought
mine from Flight Sim Central (http://www.racesimcentral.net/) They cost about forty
bucks but have some mighty cool features that many cheaper switchboxes don't
have. You can plug in up to four main devices and two foot controllers and then
switch between any combination. The best part is that the devices not being used
still receive juice so the memory is not lost. The flexibility is really pretty
cool, I can switch between my full Thrustmaster stick and rudder rig for
*** sims, my CH Flightstick Pro for casual simming, and either the TM T2 or
GP-1 for racing. It even looks pretty cool. Best forty bucks I ever spent.
All the best, Mike
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Michael S. Davis Creative Media-Works
Computer/Audio/Video Convergence
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