Thrustmaster Ferrari FF - what are the extra paddles for?

I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don't seem to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that they are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? James

"Are they functional?" They sure are :) "james" wrote: | I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the | extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don'tseem | to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that they | are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? | | James | | --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.265 / Virus Database: 137 - Release Date: 7/18/2001

aren't they the "throttle" and "brake" if you don't want to use the footplate ? "james" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:9l6i93$rtb$[email hidden]... > I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the > extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don'tseem > to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that they > are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? > > James > >

Hi, Just disconnect your pedals, and you can use the "extra" paddles as throttle and brake, while your fitting your new pedal springs, because break they will!!!! Well, mine did anyway after just 2 months use, Grrrrrrrrrr!!! I took the lot back and exchanged for a whole new boxed set. Despite that annoying spring break, I love this whell and rate it most highly :O) Good luck..... Mad Max :O) "james" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:9l6i93$rtb$[email hidden]... > I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the > extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don'tseem > to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that they > are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? > > James > >

There are 4. 2 analog paddles that can be used for gas/brake and 2 button type smaller paddles that can be used for shift-up/down or what ever you'd like! :) "Jack W. Rocchio" wrote:

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| aren't they the "throttle" and "brake" if you don't want to use the | footplate ? | | | "james" wrote: | > I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the | > extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don't | seem | > to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that

they | > are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? | > | > James --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.265 / Virus Database: 137 - Release Date: 7/18/2001

Thanks for the info. I see why they didn't work in any games - they only work as throttle and brake when the pedals are disconnected. Not a bad idea - bit like a vintage car with the throttle on the wheel or an invalid car!! I hope my pedals last longer, I do like them - less travel than my T2 pedals so easier on the legs. My arm muscles are taking a beating on N3 though, all that FF pressure going through the bends. Has anyone done a config file for the Ferrari FF wheel for N3? I thought it would be good to use the hat buttons for selectin the function key commands. I like to be able to switch between position, tyre wear and fuel easily, but taking my hand off the wheel and fumbling for the keyboard has resulted in quite a few close shaves with the oval walls. James "MAD MAX" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > Hi, > Just disconnect your pedals, and you can use the "extra" paddles asthrottle

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> and brake, while your fitting your new pedal springs, because break they > will!!!! Well, mine did anyway after just 2 months use, Grrrrrrrrrr!!! I > took the lot back and exchanged for a whole new boxed set. Despite that > annoying spring break, I love this whell and rate it most highly :O) Good > luck..... > > Mad Max :O) > > "james" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:9l6i93$rtb$[email hidden]... > > I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the > > extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don't > seem > > to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that

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> > are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? > > > > James > > > > > >

"james" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:9l6i93$rtb$[email hidden]... > I've got a Ferrari Force Feedback Wheel and have been puzzling over the > extra paddles under the gear shifters - what are they for 'cos I don'tseem > to be able to get any of my games (N3,GP3,etc.) in Win2k to see that they > are programmable for a keystroke? Are they functional? > You can use them as brake and accelerator. But they only work if the pedals are unplugged. Ricky