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by **BRH** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:29:17

OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
now available for Download.

I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't get
the car started.

Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some basic
text where the graphics don't seem to work.

I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out with this?

Thanks!

by **C16** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 09:27:54

Click the On switch in the***pit and then the start.

> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is now
> available for Download.

> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working fine
> on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't get the
> car started.

> Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some basic
> text where the graphics don't seem to work.

> I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out with
> this?

> Thanks!

by **Tony Rickar** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:08:34

> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
> now available for Download.

> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
> fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't get
> the car started.

There are clickable buttons. on the FF1600 there is one labelled main
and a start. Others have an ignition and an LCD button in addition to
the start button. The fTarget ignition is partially obscured by the
steering wheel.

Some useful stuff here:

http://www.flyingpig.info/pedia/index.php/Fast_start

Hope this helps
Tony

by **BRH** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:26:13

> Click the On switch in the***pit and then the start.

>>OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is now
>>available for Download.

>>I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working fine
>>on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't get the
>>car started.

>>Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some basic
>>text where the graphics don't seem to work.

>>I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out with
>>this?

>>Thanks!

In my***pit, none of the buttons are labelled. Can you describe which
is "On" and which is "Start"? Note that I have not activated my player.
I just want to try out the default car and track for now.

Thanks!

by **BRH** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:26:33

>> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
>> now available for Download.

>> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
>> fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't
>> get the car started.

> There are clickable buttons. on the FF1600 there is one labelled main
> and a start. Others have an ignition and an LCD button in addition to
> the start button. The fTarget ignition is partially obscured by the
> steering wheel.

> Some useful stuff here:

> http://www.flyingpig.info/pedia/index.php/Fast_start

> Hope this helps
> Tony

Thanks for that link Tony!

Bert

by LT » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:44:48

>> Click the On switch in the***pit and then the start.

>>> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
>>> now available for Download.

>>> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
>>> fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't
>>> get the car started.

>>> Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some
>>> basic text where the graphics don't seem to work.

>>> I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out with
>>> this?

>>> Thanks!

> In my***pit, none of the buttons are labelled. Can you describe which
> is "On" and which is "Start"? Note that I have not activated my player.
> I just want to try out the default car and track for now.

> Thanks!

Flip top button and then push and hold middle button. Bottom button is
for Rain light I believe.

by **PlowBo** » Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:05:43

Sigh!

Man I been a semi avid fan of NetKar, but jesus did they bother to have some
beta testing? why the hell didnt anyone notice that this "might not be as
obvious" how to do this, Im betting everyone who "just tried it" without
help had to ask. There must be a faq or something in the readme? Tell me
it was NOT just "here ya go, have fun..." that is it.

I havent gotten it, probably wont for a month or more... need new PC 1st.

BRH enlightened us with:

>>> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which
>>> is now available for Download.

>>> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
>>> fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't
>>> get the car started.

>> There are clickable buttons. on the FF1600 there is one labelled main
>> and a start. Others have an ignition and an LCD button in addition to
>> the start button. The fTarget ignition is partially obscured by the
>> steering wheel.

>> Some useful stuff here:

>> http://www.flyingpig.info/pedia/index.php/Fast_start

>> Hope this helps
>> Tony

> Thanks for that link Tony!

> Bert

by **Larr** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 02:30:08

You gotta be kidding me... Is this a racing sim or a Scott-Adams Adventure
Game?

-Larry

by **BRH** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:55:15

Nope -- No FAQ in the readme. In fact, I can't find a readme. At least
you can try it before buying it. I haven't had time to get back to it
yet, but I hope to get in a few laps if I can get the car started. 8-)

> Sigh!

> Man I been a semi avid fan of NetKar, but jesus did they bother to have some
> beta testing? why the hell didnt anyone notice that this "might not be as
> obvious" how to do this, Im betting everyone who "just tried it" without
> help had to ask. There must be a faq or something in the readme? Tell me
> it was NOT just "here ya go, have fun..." that is it.

> I havent gotten it, probably wont for a month or more... need new PC 1st.

> BRH enlightened us with:

>>>>OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which
>>>>is now available for Download.

>>>>I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
>>>>fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't
>>>>get the car started.

>>>There are clickable buttons. on the FF1600 there is one labelled main
>>>and a start. Others have an ignition and an LCD button in addition to
>>>the start button. The fTarget ignition is partially obscured by the
>>>steering wheel.

>>>Some useful stuff here:

>>>http://www.flyingpig.info/pedia/index.php/Fast_start

>>>Hope this helps
>>>Tony

>>Thanks for that link Tony!

>>Bert

by **Alan Bernard** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:17:18

| Nope -- No FAQ in the readme. In fact, I can't find a readme. At least
| you can try it before buying it. I haven't had time to get back to it
| yet, but I hope to get in a few laps if I can get the car started. 8-)
|
|
|

There's a manual posted at RSC. But I'll tell you, I'm still trying to
figure how to configure my wheel, the buttons and all. It's the strangest
set up I've yet to see. It did recognize my Momo, but getting these buttons
figured is harder than figuring when the earth will get hit by the next
comet.

Alanb

by **Daru** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:30:25

As interesting as this looks, the posts in this thread and those at RSC
scare me. The author admits it is a work in progess and that's fine,
but no user guide, FAQ or readme INCLUDED with the software? Not
everyone used the alpha and beta versions before buying the full
version. Plus there seems to be "issues" that should have been detected
before release, such as the high ping readings and the "I bought the
full version, but can only run the demo" problem.

And why can't ppl. admit defeat and simply use the Papy config method?
STOP REINVENTING THE WHEEL! Theirs was the simplest, easiest to use and
most intuitive calibration util that I have seen. Adopt THAT format and
spruce up the GUI if you must.

by **Tony Rickar** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:02:12

> As interesting as this looks, the posts in this thread and those at RSC
> scare me. The author admits it is a work in progess and that's fine,
> but no user guide, FAQ or readme INCLUDED with the software? Not
> everyone used the alpha and beta versions before buying the full
> version. Plus there seems to be "issues" that should have been detected
> before release, such as the high ping readings and the "I bought the
> full version, but can only run the demo" problem.

The first update has been released which fixes the pings and long wait
for the server list, plus activation for W2k users:

http://www.netkar-pro.com/fixes/netKarPROw2kfix.zip

Sure some bits were missing for the release but they seem to be coming.
The manual is now up:

http://www.netkar-pro.com/manual/

Though it seems to stop at key commands - WIP I guess!

I just had a pretty smooth multiplayer race, after a number of
frustrating attempts to connect, but the patch has improved things
within hours of the release.

Cheers
Tony

by **Joel Willstei** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:43:48

I downloaded and installed the Demo/work in progress to decide if I wanted to purchase the full package with a years worth of updates included. As others have already stated, it's nearly impossible to get one's wheel calibrated and the motor started. I had to read the forums, and was amazed that so many others had the same problems. After way too much time wasted on trying to calibrate my TSW2, I was able to get the steering wheel to turn and the engine to fire up. But no matter how I tried, the brake balance+ seems to be tied to my upshift button, but the downshift button isn't tied to the brake balance- button. I've been able to drive the car, but honestly, I'm just not impressed. I'm not going to purchase the full package until I can get my wheel calibrated correctly, and able to turn some decent laps.

Joel Willstein

OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
now available for Download.

I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't get
the car started.

Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some basic
text where the graphics don't seem to work.

I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out with this?

Thanks!

by **Dave Henri** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:06:49

> You gotta be kidding me... Is this a racing sim or a Scott-Adams
> Adventure Game?

> -Larry

>> Click the On switch in the***pit and then the start.

F1 and rF and GTR all have two buttons. One is power or ignition, the
other is the starter motor.
Not that you need that in an F1 car. Next year, if Champcar can affford
the Panoz chassis, one of the features will be the inclusion of an onboard
starter system.

dave henrie

by **BRH** » Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:08:33

I've had exxatly the same unfortunate experience as you. After getting
help with (finally) starting the car, now I can't get my left paddle
shifter configured to downshift. It's doing something because I can
hear a noise - possibly adjusting the brake bias as you said.

I'm using a Logi MOMO Force with TSW peds. The peds have been detected
properly, but I can't get the MOMO's buttons configured correctly. (In
addition to the paddle shifter problems, the button for Look Right looks
left and a button on the left hand side that I don't want to use looks
right.)

Until I can get the wheel configured properly in the demo, there is no
way I'll be purchasing this. Too bad since it looked so promising.

> I downloaded and installed the Demo/work in progress to decide if I
> wanted to purchase the full package with a years worth of updates
> included. As others have already stated, it's nearly impossible to get
> one's wheel calibrated and the motor started. I had to read the forums,
> and was amazed that so many others had the same problems. After way too
> much time wasted on trying to calibrate my TSW2, I was able to get the
> steering wheel to turn and the engine to fire up. But no matter how I
> tried, the brake balance+ seems to be tied to my upshift button, but the
> downshift button isn't tied to the brake balance- button. I've been able
> to drive the car, but honestly, I'm just not impressed. I'm not going to
> purchase the full package until I can get my wheel calibrated correctly,
> and able to turn some decent laps.

> Joel Willstein

> OK. Let me be the first to post a question about NetKar Pro which is
> now available for Download.

> I set up my video, audio and controllers and all seems to be working
> fine on those screens. However, when I get into the garage, I can't
> get
> the car started.

> Online Help seems to be dead link, and Offline Help just has some basic
> text where the graphics don't seem to work.

> I know that it's real early for this, but can anyone help me out
> with this?

> Thanks!

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