ms wheel problem

Seems like the pedals are playing up on my Sidewinder ff wheel.(not usb).It's either the connector or the cable near the connector as jiggling makes the cursors in the game controller dialog box jump around eratically. where can I get a replacement cable/ connector unit?

"Stephen White >@beatroute.freeserve.co.uk>" <sem<<inhibitions> wrote in message news:bla61h$ea$[email hidden]... > Seems like the pedals are playing up on my Sidewinder ff wheel.(not > usb).It's either the connector or the cable near the connector as jiggling > makes the cursors in the game controller dialog box jump arounderatically. > where can I get a replacement cable/ connector unit? > > Are you using Windows XP? XP has known issues with non-USB wheels causing eratic behavior. Most wheel makers and MS recommend a gameport-to-USB adapter to remedy the problem. Otherwise, it sounds like some wiring has bitten the dust within your unit/connectors.

Do these USB adaptors work with the MS Force-feedback wheel ?? "SimRacer" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:i02eb.5382$[email hidden]... > > "Stephen White >@beatroute.freeserve.co.uk>" <sem<<inhibitions> wrote in > message news:bla61h$ea$[email hidden]... > > Seems like the pedals are playing up on my Sidewinder ff wheel.(not > > usb).It's either the connector or the cable near the connector asjiggling

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> > makes the cursors in the game controller dialog box jump around > eratically. > > where can I get a replacement cable/ connector unit? > > > > > > Are you using Windows XP? XP has known issues with non-USB wheels causing > eratic behavior. Most wheel makers and MS recommend a gameport-to-USB > adapter to remedy the problem. > > Otherwise, it sounds like some wiring has bitten the dust within your > unit/connectors. > >

"SimRacer" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:i02eb.5382$[email hidden]... > > "Stephen White >@beatroute.freeserve.co.uk>" <sem<<inhibitions> wrote in > message news:bla61h$ea$[email hidden]... > > Seems like the pedals are playing up on my Sidewinder ff wheel.(not > > usb).It's either the connector or the cable near the connector asjiggling

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> > makes the cursors in the game controller dialog box jump around > eratically. > > where can I get a replacement cable/ connector unit? > > > > > > Are you using Windows XP? XP has known issues with non-USB wheels causing > eratic behavior. Most wheel makers and MS recommend a gameport-to-USB > adapter to remedy the problem. > > Otherwise, it sounds like some wiring has bitten the dust within your > unit/connectors. > >

i don't that you can get any parts. MS getting out of the 'wheel' business from what i've heard. i've used one for about 4 years without a problem, so i decided to get two more. i bought a new one on eBay for $15 minus the power cord. everything else was there including all the cables and connectors your talking about. just checked and i see one with 3hours left, no bids, starting bid $19. that may be your best bet. i also bought another new one from another place on eBay for $25 at the same time. so got two, including shipping, for $60. not bad considering i paid $150 for my first one. i don't know anything about shipping to the UK, though. that might be another problem. jack --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 9/23/03

"Jack" <[email hidden]> wrote here on 29 Sep 2003: <snip> > i don't know anything about shipping to the UK, > though. that might be another problem. Shouldn't be a huge problem, as the MSFF is pretty common over here. Last I looked, there were several on ebay.co.uk at �25 or so. -- Above address *is* valid - but snip spamtrap to get me to *read*! Support the world's oldest motorsport venue! http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/future.html

would using pedals from a non ff wheel make a difference?

They are the exact same pedals with the non -ff wheel. AD

"Bad-Boy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:5m3eb.9$[email hidden]... > Do these USB adaptors work with the MS Force-feedback wheel ?? > Dunno. Just know that XP doesn't like gameport wheels, especially ones with higher grade pots. I had to get a USB adapter for my Thomas to take all the 'twitchiness' out of it during calibration and use. Works fine for non FF, don't like nor use FF so I can't comment on that end of it.