I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but
anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the
car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the
wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how
can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP??
Hard left is a WWW, I mean Nascar setting. When you only know how to
turn left, you set the boat, I mean car, to turn left.
Sarcasm implied.
Dan
p.s. I was NEVER able to get my MS Sidewinder FF to work with XP,
finally upgraded to Momo Force.
Robb wrote:
> I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but
> anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the
> car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the
> wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how
> can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP??
>
Robb,
Go to http://www.rbsoft.de and download RB-Joy. I use it quite successfully
on my gameport MSFF under WinXP.
--
- Peter Ogden
Perth, Western Australia
http://www.locost7.info
"Robb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but
> anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the
> car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the
> wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how
> can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP??
>
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Thx, Peter - looks like a great little util!
"Peter Ogden" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Robb,
>
> Go to http://www.rbsoft.de and download RB-Joy. I use it quitesuccessfully
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> on my gameport MSFF under WinXP. > > -- > - Peter Ogden > Perth, Western Australia > http://www.locost7.info > > "Robb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but > > anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the > > car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the > > wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how > > can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP?? > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 27/01/2003 > >On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:19:45 -0500, Robb <[email hidden]> wrote:
>I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...
Windows XP will install a driver for the wheel when you plug it in.
Then all you need to do is install the Sidewinder 4.0 software from
the CD, ignore the warning message, and reboot. It works fine.
Jason
I assume you are using the Gameport version.
You cannot program the buttons. That requires the Profiler software which
will never be updated for the gameport version of the wheel under 2K/XP.
The pull to the left is the realistic modeling of the suspension and tires
in a stock car. You can lessen it by using Arcade mode, or by lowering the
split between the caster settings in your setup. It is also affected by
Camber and Tire Stagger.
Be aware that if you 'adjust' it out your car won't turn left fer crap
The non-FF wheels are affected by this the most because you are always
fighting agains the centering spring in the wheel. With FF wheels, the
off-center wheel is still there, but it doesn't fight you like non-FF wheels
do. This is the main reason I've always said that Papy should include a
trim tab in it's controller settings. Not all wheels are alike, and non-FF
wheels are a nightmare at some tracks/setups.
Larry
"Robb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but
> anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the
> car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the
> wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how
> can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP??
>
To clarify, the USB version of the MS Wheels work perfectly fine in 2K/XP
because the Profiler software is compatible. It is only the older GamePort
models that do not have any software support.
Larry
"Dan" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> p.s. I was NEVER able to get my MS Sidewinder FF to work with XP,
> finally upgraded to Momo Force.
Hmmm... Interesting Idea.
Larry
"Peter Ogden" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> Robb,
>
> Go to http://www.rbsoft.de and download RB-Joy. I use it quitesuccessfully
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> on my gameport MSFF under WinXP. > > -- > - Peter Ogden > Perth, Western Australia > http://www.locost7.info > > "Robb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message > news:[email hidden]... > > I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it...but > > anyway...I'm using it with N2K3, and after calibrating in the game, the > > car steers HARD left on the straitaways...I have to calibrate with the > > wheel slightly turned so that it's straight when I'm done...Also - how > > can you program the buttons on the wheel using XP?? > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.449 / Virus Database: 251 - Release Date: 27/01/2003 > >If it is a USB version. The 4.0 software doesn't work with Gameport
versions.
He didn't specify though.
Larry
"Jason Moyer" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:19:45 -0500, Robb <[email hidden]> wrote: > > >I use a MS Sidewinder with XP - so I know there's no driver for it... > > Windows XP will install a driver for the wheel when you plug it in. > Then all you need to do is install the Sidewinder 4.0 software from > the CD, ignore the warning message, and reboot. It works fine. > > JasonYou were ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All buttons are programmed!!!
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