rec.autos.simulators

by **Tim Wainwrigh** » Sat, 17 Apr 1999 04:00:00

Hi there.
I have a Sidewinder FF Wheel and would love to use it as a three axis unit
for GPL. IOW separate Brake, Throttle and Steering inputs. Can this be
done without modifying the unit or do I need to get the tools out to make
the mods. Any help would be appreciated. Also heard something about a
sqaush/racketball ball under tehe pedals to give them better feel. Any
pointers on that one? Anything to get some better lap times!

Thanks in advance
Timster

by **Walk Walke** » Sat, 17 Apr 1999 04:00:00

The Sidewinder profiler software that comes with the wheel will allow this.
You need to create a profile for GPL (File/New Profile). You can record
keystroke mappings to buttons on the first page of the profile options.
There is also a second tab on the profile sheet that is marked "settings".
Flip to this tab and select "Separate" for the x-axis (it may be "y", but
you get the picture...<G>

With this setting turned on, you have one axis for steering, one for gas,
and a third for braking. I hope this helps.

--
-/- Walk Walker
Official HAL Backmarker

by **Dhook4** » Sun, 18 Apr 1999 04:00:00

Does anyone out there have a profile set up that they would be willing to post
or e-mail to me?

>The Sidewinder profiler software that comes with the wheel will allow this.
>You need to create a profile for GPL (File/New Profile). You can record
>keystroke mappings to buttons on the first page of the profile options.
>There is also a second tab on the profile sheet that is marked "settings".
>Flip to this tab and select "Separate" for the x-axis (it may be "y", but
>you get the picture...<G>

>With this setting turned on, you have one axis for steering, one for gas,
>and a third for braking. I hope this helps.

>--
>-/- Walk Walker
>Official HAL Backmarker

>> Hi there.
>> I have a Sidewinder FF Wheel and would love to use it as a three axis unit
>> for GPL. IOW separate Brake, Throttle and Steering inputs. Can this be
>> done without modifying the unit or do I need to get the tools out to make
>> the mods. Any help would be appreciated. Also heard something about a
>> sqaush/racketball ball under tehe pedals to give them better feel. Any
>> pointers on that one? Anything to get some better lap times!

Doug.........Lifelong die hard Boston Bruins fan....Driving Sim racer....avid
Sam Adams drinker....3 Stooges fan....Proud American !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **Tim Wainwrigh** » Tue, 20 Apr 1999 04:00:00

Thanks for all your help. Will get to try this very soon and report if my
lap times improve!

Timster

> The Sidewinder profiler software that comes with the wheel will allow
this.
> You need to create a profile for GPL (File/New Profile). You can record
> keystroke mappings to buttons on the first page of the profile options.
> There is also a second tab on the profile sheet that is marked "settings".
> Flip to this tab and select "Separate" for the x-axis (it may be "y", but
> you get the picture...<G>

> With this setting turned on, you have one axis for steering, one for gas,
> and a third for braking. I hope this helps.

> --
> -/- Walk Walker
> Official HAL Backmarker

> > Hi there.
> > I have a Sidewinder FF Wheel and would love to use it as a three axis
unit
> > for GPL. IOW separate Brake, Throttle and Steering inputs. Can this be
> > done without modifying the unit or do I need to get the tools out to
make
> > the mods. Any help would be appreciated. Also heard something about a
> > sqaush/racketball ball under tehe pedals to give them better feel. Any
> > pointers on that one? Anything to get some better lap times!

> > Thanks in advance
> > Timster

rec.autos.simulators

3 Axes with Sidewinder FF for GPL????

3 Axes with Sidewinder FF for GPL????

3 Axes with Sidewinder FF for GPL????

3 Axes with Sidewinder FF for GPL????

3 Axes with Sidewinder FF for GPL????