rec.autos.simulators

by **Stev** » Mon, 06 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

by **Dave Henri** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

I've tried my wheel for a few demo's, but the joystick seems a better
feeling choice for me. I'm just not comfy with the wheel, and I don't
think I have enough control options to properly handle the beasts.
dave henrie

> Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

by **Chris** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Yup.

by **Destro** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

No. Makes it feel like I'm driving a car then.

> Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

by **Reg Mucke** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Take a look at the Gravis Xterminator,I believe thats what I'm gonna use and
maybe along with my TSW2 pedals.I'm gonna pick one up when AMA is on the
shelves.The Xterminator has a throttle,a proportional joy pad and flippers
from what I hear so it should work better than turning a wheel to drive the
cycle:)

Mark

> Yup.

> > Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

by Jo » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

>Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

I'm going to experiment with various setups. Haven't determined the
optimum one yet (for a hint of what's possible, see
http://www.racesimcentral.net/***.com/racing/ama_superbike/hands_on_preview.shtml).

I tried using a joystick, with lening set to auto, and my rear brake
on the throttle control (with my front brake on the joystick axis).
You need to have a seperate axis for the rear brake to have full
control over the bike. It worked OK but the throttle was an unnatural
device for the brake.

I tried a similar setup but with my rear brake on a foot pedal of my
Logitech wheel system. That felt better. I might go with that.

Joe McGinn
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Staff Writer for the Sports *** Network
http://www.racesimcentral.net/***.com/
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by **Tim (fusio** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

>Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

No, that's a sin! :-)
Wonder how the Microsoft Freestyle pad would work?
That's the one you can lean left/right as well as fore/aft.
The fastest Motocross Madness guys all seem to use them.

It sounds corny, but it's probably the most intuitive controller out
for controlling a realistically moving motorcycle.

--

http://www.users.fast.net/~fusion1
(dirt bikes, rat bikes, rental car abuse...)

by **Chris** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

I never liked it when I toyed with it in Motorcross Madness. Can't imagine
trying to play with it in SBK or other motorbike sims.

> >Just wondering.... is anyone going to use a wheel with AMA SuperBike?

> No, that's a sin! :-)
> Wonder how the Microsoft Freestyle pad would work?
> That's the one you can lean left/right as well as fore/aft.
> The fastest Motocross Madness guys all seem to use them.

> It sounds corny, but it's probably the most intuitive controller out
> for controlling a realistically moving motorcycle.

> --

> http://www.users.fast.net/~fusion1
> (dirt bikes, rat bikes, rental car abuse...)

by **Chris** » Tue, 07 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Why? I can be a couple of manitudes more precise with a wheel or joystick
than a THUMB based analog pad.
I probably would use a joystick, but my piece of ***MS Sidewinder broke
[took it apart afterwards and it was horridly designed..too bad I really
liked it].

> Take a look at the Gravis Xterminator,I believe thats what I'm gonna use
and
> maybe along with my TSW2 pedals.I'm gonna pick one up when AMA is on the
> shelves.The Xterminator has a throttle,a proportional joy pad and flippers
> from what I hear so it should work better than turning a wheel to drive
the
> cycle:)

> Mark

> > Yup.

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by Jo » Wed, 08 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Yeah, it doesn't have anywhere near the precision of a joystick

Joe McGinn
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Staff Writer for the Sports *** Network
http://www.racesimcentral.net/***.com/
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by **Chri** » Wed, 08 Sep 1999 04:00:00

Yes. I will. My TSW. With split axis.

-Chris-

---Two wheels are better
---Proud owner of a 1998 ZX-9R

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